January 28, 2019
MONDAY MORNING MESSENGER
In Brief
In this issue of the Monday Morning Messenger , check out our calendar to, this Friday, February 1, 2019 is an important day, all the deadlines happening at the first of the month.

Also, it's that time of year again, OSHA required injury/illness posting begins this week. Read our top story to download the forms and see the full posting period.

Additionally, please see our 2-part Regulatory Series as a reminder of some Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) requirements for propane industry including registration, inspection, testing and the importance of stickers.

Lastly, this Friday is the deadline to register for TPGA Texas Energy Day formerly Texas Propane Day at the Capitol. Check out the last story to find out who's speaking and all of the chances you have to get to know your legislative offices better.
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In this issue
  • In Brief
  • Top Story
  • TDA Regulatory
2-Part Series
  • Under the Dome
This Week

February 1, 2019
TPGA Member
Dues Deadline

February 1, 2019
Texas Energy Day
Registration
DEADLINE
February 1, 2019
OSHA Posting
Top Story
Employers Must Post 2018 Injury/Illness Summary Beginning Feb. 1
Employers are reminded of their obligation to post a copy of  OSHA's Form 300A , which summarizes job-related injuries and illnesses logged during 2018.

Each year, from Feb. 1 to April 30 , the summary must be displayed in a common area where notices to employees are usually posted.

EXEMPTION. Businesses with 10 or fewer employees and those in certain low-hazard industries are exempt from OSHA recordkeeping and posting requirements.

Visit OSHA's   Recordkeeping Rule webpage  for more information on recordkeeping requirements.
Regulatory Alert Part 1
Texas Department of Agriculture
Registration, Inspection, Testing & Calibration
Businesses operating scales, bulk meters and LPG meters, must register these devices with the Texas Department of Agriculture annually .

At least once every four years, the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) requires devices to be inspected, tested and/or calibrated at facilities that sell liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

TDA inspectors conduct visual inspections of all meters and consumer information stickers, and review device registrations. Inspectors also verify compliance with NIST Handbook 44 Specifications, Tolerances and Other Technical Requirements identified by the Department. 

If you have questions about the inspection process, registration or other device related matters,  WeightsMeasures@TexasAgriculture.gov  or call TDA (512) 463-7698.
Regulatory Alert Part 2
Texas Department of Agriculture
Don't Forget Your Consumer Information Stickers
Regulations require that all Texas Weights & Measures devices be labeled with a Consumer Information Sticker and prominently display a technology-enabled Weights and Measures Certificate of Registration at your place of business.

Consumer information stickers must be affixed to fuel pumps and on/near bulk meters, LPG meters and scales. 

If a consumer information sticker becomes damaged, destroyed, lost, or otherwise illegible so that any part of the information on the sticker is no longer fully legible and in compliance with the requirements of this section, the sticker shall be replaced.

Replacement stickers may be ordered by submitting an RWM-707 form to the department with the appropriate fees. It is the responsibility of the facility to keep consumer information stickers for all devices at all times.
Under the Dome
Join TPGA at Texas Energy Day
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Formerly known as Texas Propane Days, the Texas Propane Gas Association (TPGA) has joined the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA), Texas Alliance of Energy Producers, Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO), Texas Pipeline Association (TPA) & others to host a Texas Energy Day in Austin on February 20, 2019 from 9:30am - 6:00pm.
Texas Flag
Reasons to Attend

  • Hear from government & legislative leaders
  • Get to know your legislative offices
  • Show the Legislature how big the propane industry actual is
  • Lunch with legislative offices on the Capitol lawn
  • Check out the Propane School Bus that emits 90% NOx than a Clean Diesel
  • Visit the Texas Capitol Gift Shop
  • Take a tour of the Texas Capitol
  • Check out the Texas Capitol Visitors Center
  • Have a drink with your legislators at the cocktail reception
Special Guest Speakers
Lt. Governor, Dan Patrick and TCEQ Commissioner, Emily Lindley.
Schedule
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
TPGA 1st Quarter Board & Committee Meetings
8:00a to Close

Wednesday, February 20, 2019
9:30a – 10:00a  Energy Day Breakfast at the Schmidt-Jones Family Life Center 
10:00a - 11:30a Legislative Briefing at the Schmidt-Jones Family Life Center 
11:30a – 11:45a Walk to the Capitol
12:00p – 1:30p Lunch on the South Capitol Lawn &
Viewing of energy displays & propane vehicles on Colorado Street
1:30p – 4:00p  Brief group legislative office visits at Texas Capitol
4:00p      Final briefing & photo on South steps
4:00p – 6:00p  Reception at 800 Congress Ave

All Energy Day events will be in walking distance of the Capitol.
Registration site is hosted by TXOGA
You will register on TXOGA Texas Energy Day site
 
Deadline to register for event
is February 1, 2019
TPGA Host Hotel. Make Your Reservations.
Courtyard Downtown Austin Hotel │ 300 E. 4th Street │ Austin, TX 78701
Group rate: $160+tax per night
Group Name: TPGA Texas Energy Days 1st Qtr
Reservation phone number: 888-236-2427
Group block cut-off: February 4, 2019"