July 13, 2020
In Brief
In this issue of the Monday Morning Messenger, in our Top Story of the morning, TPGA wants to let you know about changes to LP Gas Safety Rules and NFPA's and get your hands updated copies.

Secondly, don't forget there is a major roadside enforcement event happening this week. Read more about it in our second story of the morning.

TPGA provides members with yet another compliance waiver update. Please read our next to last story of the day for an update on state waivers.

Additionally, loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program read more webinars happening to help you understand more about the loan forgiveness process in our third story of the morning.
In this issue
  • In Brief
  • New Rule Books & NFPAs
  • Increased Roadside Enforcement Reminder
  • Waiver Extension
  • PPP Forgiveness
  • Association Quick Tabs
LP Gas Rule Changes, New NFPA editions
& RRC AFS Exam Changes
In January 2020, the Railroad Commission of Texas adopted comprehensive changes to the LP Gas Safety Rules as well as adopted new editions of the NFPA 54 and NFPA 58's. A majority of the substantive changes go into effect on September 1, 2020 that's also when the new editions of the NFPA's will become effective.
Railroad Commission of Texas also plans to have all exams updated by September 1, 2020 with the new rule changes.
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NEW LPG LP Gas Safety Rule Books Available
The new rule books are available digitally online now on the Railroad Commission of Texas website as well as available to purchase through Propane Service Corporation (PSC). Marketers are required to have a new copy of the updated rulebooks by September 1, 2020.
New Editions of NFPA 58 & NFPA 54
Effective September 1, 2020 in Texas
NFPA 58 2017 edition
NFPA 54 2018 edition
Don't Forget. It's Operation Safe Driver Week
Just a reminder. It is the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 2020 Operation Safe Driver this week. Increased roadside enforcement started yesterday, on Sunday, July 12, 2020 and will go through Saturday, July 18, 2020.

During this week-long traffic enforcement safety initiative, law enforcement personnel nationwide will be looking for drivers who are engaging in unsafe driving behaviors on our roadways with an emphasis on speeding. Identified drivers will be pulled over by law enforcement and may be issued a warning or citation.

Be extra cautious around construction zones where lower speed limits can be found.
Governor Extends Disaster Proclamation Extended Additional 30 days
Governor Abbott renewed his Disaster Declaration for the State of Texas on Friday, July 10, 2020, for another 30 days due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Many state regulatory waivers are contingent on the Governor's Declaration that expires every 30 days. When the Governor has declared a disaster for the state, whether it be a hurricane or public health disaster like COVID-19, state agencies can petition the Governor for various waivers.

One prime example of this is the RRC Bobtail & Transport Waiver.

For a list of state and national compliance waivers, in general, that affect the propane industry granted by state and federal agencies,
please click here for updates and changes.

Call the association at (800) 325-7427 if you have questions.
Governor PPP Loan Forgiveness
Informational Webinars
Throughout the pandemic, Governor Abbott, SBA and others have hosted a series of webinars for small businesses to navigate opportunities and resolutions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

On that note, some of you may have applied for and received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan. The loan is forgivable if certain guidelines are met and additional steps are needed to seek forgiveness of the loan.

While TPGA is working on special update on loan forgiveness, members can also tune into a two-part series on loan forgiveness hosted by Governor Abbott's team and experts on the PPP loan including the Small Business Administration (SBA) who is ultimately charged with administrating the PPP program. Part one of the loan forgiveness series is available to watch FREE on demand now on YouTube. Click here to watch Part One, a one hour webinar on PPP loan forgiveness now.

Part Two of PPP loan forgiveness webinar will be hosted on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 from 1PM to 2PM. Click here to register for Part Two.
Update on Extended PPP Application Deadline
Last week, the Texas Propane Gas Association alerted members to extension of the PPP application deadline from June 30, 2020 to now August 8, 2020. Congress and the President wanted to give small businesses more time to apply and use the $130 billion left in the fund. There does not appear to be any changes to the guidelines with the date extension. Click here for more information on PPP Program or contact TPGA at (800)325-7427.
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