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Please note that the IPGA headquarters will be closed for the holidays on the following days:
- Friday, December 24
- Monday, December 27
- Friday, December 31
The staff at IPGA would like to extend our wishes for a safe and happy holiday season to you and your family.
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by Meteorologist John Bagioni, Fax-Alert Weather Service, LLC
Near or record warmth has now been flushed out of the region. Pattern shift across the northeast Pacific and the likely development of a strong North Atlantic / Greenland Block (-NAO) expected to lead the way into a colder than normal end to December with the cold likely lasting into mid-January.
The pattern shift will not be a dramatic flip into constant colder than normal conditions. I expect it will be a bit of stepdown process with some remaining volatility, but overall, the odds are moving toward an extended normal to occasionally solidly colder than normal conditions.
Meteorologist John Bagioni | FAX-ALERT WEATHER SERVICE, LLC
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The Indiana Propane Gas Association will host its annual Day at the Statehouse, in conjunction with its Membership Meeting on Wednesday, January 12. All members are encouraged to join, and registration is required. Register here.
Agenda
8:00am-8:30am Breakfast and Committee Meetings
8:30am-11:00am Board and Membership Meeting
11:00am-11:30am Statehouse Visits
11:30am-1:00pm. Lunch at the Statehouse
Members are encouraged to schedule visits with your legislators or their legislative aides in the areas your company services. Learn more...
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Comply with Entry Level Driver Training Using NPGA's New ACE Service |
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As of February 7, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires all new CDL- and HME-applicants and anyone looking to upgrade their CDL to successfully complete classroom and behind-the-wheel training before applicants are eligible to sit for state CDL or HME exams. This new Entry Level Driver Training requirement applies to all potential commercial drivers.
Worried how your company will comply? The National Propane Gas Association can help! NPGA is launching the Administrative Compliance Experts (ACE) service to complete the regulatory requirements, filing paperwork, and submitting information to the FMCSA. While you focus on your day-to-day business, NPGA’s ACE navigates the regulatory red tape. Through ACE, the more than 30 steps mandated by ELDT can become just five simple steps with NPGA guiding you from start to finish.
The new ELDT regulation requires behind the wheel and classroom training before an individual can apply for a CDL. Specific documentation requirements, equipment and training minimums, instructor requirements, and more must meet FMCSA’s regulations. NPGA will navigate the regulatory pathways and manage compliance records while you focus on getting your driver up to speed. You enable drivers to learn at their own pace and see their skills develop; let NPGA maneuver through the regulatory burdens.
ACE is designed to assist your company by reviewing regulatory compliance and serving as your Registered Training Provider, including submitting drivers’ materials to FMCSA. Using NPGA’s ACE as your company’s Registered Training Provider shields you from FMCSA audit and ushers your new drivers through the education and training requirements.
For additional information on ACE, including frequently asked questions, fee structures, and a sample of the educational modules, visit npga.org/ace. Questions? Contact Twana Aiken, NPGA’s Manager of Regulatory Affairs.
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Update: Vaccine ETS Litigation |
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On Friday evening, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit granted the U.S. Department of Labor’s motion to vacate the stay, which has frozen the Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for vaccination or testing and face covering policies for all companies with 100 or more employees. On Monday, December 20, NPGA’s counsel filed for immediate review by the Supreme Court of the United States.
The Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA) published an Enforcement Discretion Notice stating that “OSHA will not issue citations for noncompliance with any requirements of the ETS before January 10 and will not issue citations for noncompliance with the standard’s testing requirements before February 9, so long as an employer is exercising reasonable, good faith efforts to come into compliance with the standard.” The Enforcement Discretion Notice is available here.
Earlier in the week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a nearly-even split decision on a procedural motion for our suit to be heard before the entire panel of judges. Working ahead NPGA’s counsel prepared a motion for the Supreme Court that will urge the Court to maintain the stay until the merits of the case are heard by the Sixth Court. NPGA will continue to keep our members informed of the litigation process, our efforts, and resources available to assist you in navigating these policies.
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President's Council Members |
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The information contained herein is provided as a service by the Indiana Propane Gas Association (IPGA) for the purpose of education, communication, and information and IPGA accepts no liability relative to the contents, accuracy or use of these services. Nothing in this publication is intended to be construed as legal advice. The user is strictly cautioned to seek legal assistance when attempting to determine any legal rights, responsibilities and procedures with respect to business affairs, coding, or other legal aspects of operating a propane company. IPGA disclaims any and all liability for injury and/or other damages which result to a user from the material offered or discussed herein. |
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