In this issue of the
Monday Morning Messenger
, check out our Top Story for the day, on the NEW PSC e-commerce site and steps to take to get your MEMBER DISCOUNT.
Secondly, TCEQ is not only holding VW workshops, but it actually opened and is accepting applications. Read more about the first round of funding.
TPGA always likes to spotlight current and upcoming regulations. This week we focus on a current state requirement. Get reminded on what numbers you are required to post.
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Lastly, our
Texas Propane
magazine convention issue is out. Find out all that the TPGA has to offer this year at Convention. Business & Beach. Beach & Business. Either way, it's one you don't want to miss.
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MEMBERS ONLY
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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- In Brief
- Top Story
- PSC Online
- Regulatory Spotlight
- Countdown to Convention
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May 14 -15,2019
TPGA Board & Committee Meetings
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May 15, 2019
TPGA Scholarship Deadline
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May 16, 2019
LPG Bowling Tournament
Houston, TX
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TPGA E-Commerce Site Launches
Take Advantage of Member Pricing
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TPGA has launched its PSC E-Commerce site. Once your registered and verified, you can shop anywhere and anytime.
Shop for the items you need and love by collections, categories or keyword search.
Decals, signs, forms, consumer educational materials and more will be available at a couple clicks. Even submit request for quotes on custom items via the site.
To take advantage of special member pricing, you must register first and let us verify you. Registration is by person and not company.
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REGISTER + VERIFY = MEMBER DISCOUNT
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Texas VW Now Accepting Applications
$58M Available for
School Buses, Transits & Shuttles
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In recent weeks, TPGA reported VW was holding grant application workshops, well, now you can tell your school districts, city and county transits and those that operate shuttles that Texas VW is officially accepting applications (for its first round at least). Entities can apply for up to 20 buses or shuttles every 3 months funding is exhausted.
Who is Eligible?
Any person or entity who operates school buses, transit buses, or shuttle buses with at least 51% of the buses’ annual mileage in one of the Priority Areas, as designated below, is potentially eligible to apply for a grant.
- Austin Area: Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson Counties
- Beaumont-Port Arthur Area: Hardin, Jefferson, and Orange Counties
- Bell County: Bell County
- Dallas-Fort Worth Area: Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hood, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, and Wise Counties
- El Paso County: El Paso County
- Houston-Galveston-Brazoria Area: Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, and Waller Counties
- San Antonio Area: Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, and Wilson Counties
Funding based on grant tables up to 80% for school districts and local governments and 25% for non-governmental.
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Posting Phone Number Requirements
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Did you know that Railroad Commission LP-Gas Safety Rule §9.140(g) requires a 24-hour emergency telephone number to be posted at a licensee’s...
• self-service dispenser,
• storage rack for sale or exchange of DOT cylinders,
• installation with a 4,001 gallons aggregate
water capacity or greater, and
• cylinder filling and/or service station
24-hour emergency telephone number is not required for non-licensee, ultimate consumer owned/operated installations.
Additionally, Railroad requires posting the telephone number of the certified employee or operations supervisor who is directly responsible for the proper maintenance and operation of the outlet at a self-service dispenser area, cylinder filling and/or service station and installation with a 4,001 gallons aggregate
water capacity or greater. This requirement allows Railroad Commission inspectors to contact the responsible company employee immediately if access to the installation or corrections are required.
Make sure your numbers are up to date.
Source: RRC Propane Pointers
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Countdown to Convention
Convention Magazine in Mailboxes
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Check your mailboxes for the latest edition of
Texas Propane
magazine, the May edition, dedicated to educating you on everything you need to know for our upcoming convention on August 8-10, 2019 in Corpus Christi.
What in store for TPGA Convention? Marketing Training, Expo: Your One Stop Shop, Regulatory Pavilion, PERC Genius Bar, Kendra Scott Trunk Show, Fishing Excursion, Golf, and 75th Anniversary Celebration at the Gala.
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