September 18, 2020
Important Advisory for Oregon Members
Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed Executive Order 20-04 on March 10, 2020 directing multiple state agencies to take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The order includes a directive to the Environmental Quality Commission and DEQ to take actions necessary to cap and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Sectors and sources of emissions listed in the order are large stationary sources, transportation fuels, including gasoline and diesel, and all other liquid and gaseous fuels, including natural gas. 

PPGA has been participating in six Town Hall meetings from interested parties on a multitude of issues with the program.

The next steps will be that DEQ will be hosting three town hall public meetings via webinar to share policy design input received during the technical workshops, explain what to expect during the rulemaking phase, and to receive input and comments on program design and priorities. 

Meeting dates:
  • Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020; 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020; 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020; 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

The PPGA will be sending talking points to Oregon members and ask you to consider to participate in these town halls. We must take action to mitigate these policies that will ultimately be bad for the propane industry and our customers. 
Two New Marketer Rebates Available
The PPGA has a number of great rebates for you and your propane customers to take advantage of in 2020 while funds last. Members can click here to easily access the latest PPGA rebate information and applications. Members can also submit applications directly through the online forms.
Participate in the 2020 Fall NPGA Board of Directors Meeting
Meeting Information
The Fall Board of Directors Meeting is Virtual – and Bigger and Bolder Than Ever! NPGA has moved all of the meetings online to allow you to participate safely and easily from anywhere. Please share this information with your co-workers – there is no charge for the events, but you must be an NPGA member to participate. Our goal is to not only achieve NPGA’s traditional goals at these meetings, but to engage with members who typically don’t have the opportunity to attend an in-person meeting.

  • Committee & Section Meetings, Business Basics, Social Events: Held via Zoom on September 28 and 29
  • NPGA Board of Directors Meeting: Held via webinar on September 30

Oregon Wild Fire Emergency Declaration
In accordance with the authority granted the Department in ORS 823.012, the following commercial motor vehicle requirements are suspended effective September 8, 2020, for operators of commercial vehicles to travel in and through the state of Oregon to provide assistance in the suppression and relief from the wild fire disasters in various locations in Oregon: 
  • ORS 825.252 Hours of service for commercial motor vehicles responding to the wild fires is waived [with stipulations.]
If stopped, be sure to let enforcement personnel know that you are responding to an emergency. As a precaution, we recommend you carry a copy of the waiver in your vehicle. The vehicle may be allowed to proceed and obtain required permits and/or credentials as soon as possible afterwards. 
Help Us Improve the Propane Inventory Trends Report
NPGA’s Propane Supply and Logistics Committee wants your feedback on improving the propane inventory trends report presented weekly in NPGA Reports.
 
Let us know what you think about the provided propane fundamentals by participating in a survey by 5 p.m. on Monday, September 21. The four-question survey should take you less than two minutes to complete.
 
For more information, contact NPGA’s Lesley Garland.