In the August 2019 issue of The Blue Flame Pilot: Duties crackdown on cylinder dumping | Rulemaking on cylinder requalification

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GET SOCIAL CURRENT ISSUE EVENTS NPGA Technology, Standards & Safety Committee Meeting Sept. 8-10 Baltimore NPGA Benchmarking Council Meeting (Group 1) Sept. 12-13 St. Louis NPGA Benchmarking Council Meeting (Group 2) Sept. 19-20 St. Louis World LPG Forum & European Congress Sept. 24-26 Amsterdam, Netherlands NPGA Board of Directors Meeting Sept. 29-Oct. 1 Farmington, Pennsylvania PERC Advisory Committee Meeting Oct. 2-3 Indianapolis IN THE LEAD Antidumping duties imposed on propane cylinder imports The U.S. International Trade Commission determined that imports of steel propane cylinders from China and Thailand are being traded at less than fair value and causing injury to the domestic industry. Find out what the government is doing about it. [ read more ] CLOSER LOOK: PROPANE BUSES Propane powers majority of Kansas City school bus fleet The public school district of Kansas City, Missouri, acquired 155 autogas buses, and now the majority of its fleet runs on propane. Learn how the district is reaping the benefits of a propane-powered bus fleet. [ read more ] Read more news about propane buses: Study shows NOx benefits with propane-powered school buses PSI, Navistar showcase propane-powered bus engine Airshow to use propane-powered buses to transport visitors SPONSORED CONTENT Life with Cargas Energy Fuel Delivery Software Cargas Energy fuel delivery software has all the features you need for propane and heating oil delivery. But what really makes it special is the way it can transform your business. [ watch video now ] NEWS latest headlines from LPGASMAGAZINE.COM DOT proposes rulemaking on propane cylinder requalification The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration of the Department of Transportation (DOT) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to return to a 12-year period after applying the hydrostatic test method for cylinder requalification, the National Propane Gas Association reports. [ read more ] READ OTHER UPDATES • Tank Utility partners with remote monitoring company • Ferrellgas Partners works to regain compliance with NYSE • Anova brings on business adviser for company expansion • EDP expands into central Michigan, acquires Kent Oil & Propane • Gray, Gray & Gray promotes six staff members • CHS executive vice president, CFO to retire • Targa Resources tabs CEO, makes other management moves • GPA Midstream tabs president, CEO • EDP expands California base, acquires Fallbrook Propane Gas • Enbridge, state of Michigan extend Line 5 battle into courts POPULAR FROM LPGASMAGAZINE.COM 2019 LP Gas Top Propane Retailer rankings Check out our annual listing of the largest retail propane companies in the United States, measured by 2018 gallon sales, along with the people who lead and manage them. [ read more ] INDUSTRY VOICES Propane marketer provides perspective on decarbonization war Jeff Stewart peppered the Propane Education & Research Council with hard-hitting messages about decarbonization efforts at the state level. Learn more about proactive solutions to this growing problem. [ read more ] PRODUCT SHOWCASE view more at LPGASMAGAZINE.COM/PRODUCTS Magnetel electronic dial measures multiple data points Rochester Gauges showcased the Magnetel electronic dial (e-dial) at the National Propane Gas Association’s 2019 Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo. [ read more ] LP GAS VIDEO SPOTLIGHT PERC’s Bridget Kidd: Opportunities, challenges for the propane industry At the 2019 Propane Expo, the Propane Education & Research Council’s (PERC) Bridget Kidd discusses how recruitment is both the industry’s great challenge and opportunity. [ watch video now ] LP GAS GROWTH SUMMIT Time running out to apply for LP Gas Growth Summit The LP Gas Growth Summit brings together propane retailer decision-makers and vendor partners for one-on-one meetings and other networking opportunities.  [ learn more about the event ] [ apply to attend ] LP GAS GROWTH SUMMIT PARTNER SPOTLIGHTS Anova Anova has a broad range of monitoring solutions that are adaptable to the specific needs of companies that store and distribute propane and refined fuels. [ read more ] Gray, Gray & Gray Gray, Gray & Gray specializes in and understands the complex market driving propane companies’ supply, demand, costs and margins. Marketers rely on its deep experience and resources for accounting, tax and advisory services. [ read more ] Tiger Payment Solutions Partner with Tiger Payment Solutions and leverage its first-hand propane industry experience to implement state-of-the-art payment solutions that will dramatically improve the customer experience and reduce back-office workload. [ read more ] HIAB Hiab is the world’s leading provider of on-road load-handling equipment, intelligent services and digitally connected solutions. Its key products include Hiab loader cranes and the Moffett truck mounted forklift. [ read more ] LP GAS HALL OF FAME Submit a nomination for the LP Gas Hall of Fame LP Gas inducted four new members into the LP Gas Hall of Fame this year in Atlanta. We’re already preparing to add to this illustrious group in 2020, and we’re asking for you to join the nomination process. Tell us who you think deserves this honor. [ submit your nomination here ] FROM THE MAGAZINE → Propane Personality: Team Drive-Away’s Steve Wambold → Tuning up your bobtail for peak performance → Evolving your trucks to operate on autogas

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