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THINK SAFETY - Summer 2010 Edition
Fire Safety Analysis Part 1: Tank Protection
Find out more in this issue of Think Safety!
WVPGA Fall Membership Meeting
The featured speaker is Steve Coscia who has presented at the last 2 Southeastern Conventions. He will discuss World Class Customer Service and how you can bring it to your business right now!
It will be held at The Resort at Glade Springs, 255 Resort Drive, Daniels, West Virginia 25832. www.gladesprings.com.
The dates: September 13-14, 2010
WVPGA Propane Emergencies Class
It was held on Monday, March 13-14, 2010 Sissonville, WV
WVPGA 2010 Bobtail Rodeo
The Rodeo was held on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at Charles Town Races and Slots, Charles Town, WV
CHECK OUT THE CURRENT ISSUE OF THE PROPANE EXCHANGE
In this issue:
- March Busy Time for Propane Industry in West Virginia
- GET Your Copy of New Employee HazMat Training
- Radio PSAs on Safe Grilling
- 3 Reminders for NPGA’s Southeastern Convention & Expo
- Pictures from Fire School
WVPGA Propane Emergencies Class
It was held on Monday, March 13-14, 2010 Sissonville, WV
NEW PLUMBERS REGULATIONS DO NOT INCLUDE PROPANE TECHNICIANS
Responding to some questions and concerns from the West Virginia Propane Gas Association that recently issued licensing regulation from the West Virginia Division of Labor include propane technicians, the Commissioner of West Virginia, David W. Mullins responded:
Pursuant to the ... codes, and based on the information you [Rudy Seacrist] have supplied, these [propane] technicians would not be required to obtain a plumbers' license."
A letter, dated October 29, 2008, to WVPGA Lobbyist Rudy Seacrist from Commissioner David W. Mullins details the statement. Please download and read the letter.
DHS Publishes Final Appendix A in Federal Register
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published its final "Chemicals of Interest" list or Appendix A in the Federal Register on November 20. The 60-day compliance countdown for propane marketers is now ticking down. Propane marketers must register with DHS by January 19, 2008.
NPGA MEMORANDUM ON UNIFIED MOTOR CARRIER REGISTRATION FEE
On August 24, 2007, DOT's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) finalized a rule that established initial fees for 2007 and a fee bracket structure for the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Agreement.
New Fleet Calculator Shows Cost Benefits to Using Propane-Powered Vehicles
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) recently launched a new online Fleet Calculator to assist the industry in comparing the cost of propane-powered vehicles versus gasoline and diesel vehicles. The tool will help potential customers understand the financial benefits of switching to propane, especially with new propane products available or soon to be on the market (GM 8.1-L engine platform, Roush/F-150, Blue Bird school bus programs, and numerous aftermarket systems available) combined with the alternative fuel tax credits. The Fleet Calculator is an interactive tool that provides marketers and customers with hard numbers to demonstrate the savings realized by driving propane-powered vehicles. The worksheet results can be printed or emailed to the user
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