October 12, 2020
In Brief
In this issue of the Monday Morning Messenger, the Texas Propane Gas Association is happy to report that the Railroad Commission has significantly expanded their online exam offerings since our communication last week.
The Commission has also added a handful of 2.1 online certification classes packaged with online exams to the schedule as well.

RRC is still offering in-person classes and examinations in Austin, but in our Top Story, we extracted all the online-only dates (excluding continuing education) that were added late last week so you can easily see what is being offered as far as online exams and online certification classes since they are new.

Next, we invite TPGA members to join our Legislative Insider's Club as the Texas Legislative Session is right around the corner with legislative bill pre-filing starting next month. Learn how you can support our legislative efforts.

Check out our PERC Update section for the latest Propane Technology Series webinar that is this week on mobile standby generators and with all this bad weather we wanted to re-highlight PERC's weather safety collection.

Lastly, access our Quick Tabs section for links to Weather Waivers and other items TPGA wants you to have access to.

In this issue

  • IN BRIEF
  • ONLINE Exams EXPANDED
  • ONLINE CERTIFICATION CLASSES ADDED
  • LEGISLATIVE INSIDER'S CLUB
  • PERC UPDATE
  • QUICK LINKS & REMINDERS
Calendar

October 12 - 30, 2020

October 13, 2020

October 15, 2020

October 20, 2020

October 22, 2020

October 31, 2020

November 2-30, 2020
RRC Adds MORE ONLINE Exams Dates through November &
2.1 ONLINE Certification
Classes Scheduled
Last week, the Texas Propane Gas Association sent an alert notifying members that Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) had launched online certification examinations.

Since this week's alert, the RRC has added more employee-level exam dates through November as well as scheduled 2.1 Dispenser online certification classes that will be packaged with exams.

You can choose any of the following employee-level certifications to take for the online exam ONLY sessions: Bobtail Driver; Service & Installation Technician; Transport Driver; DOT Cylinder Filler; Motor/Mobile Fuel Dispenser; Recreational Vehicle Technician; and
Appliance Service & Installation Technician.
ONLINE EXAM & ONLINE Certification
Class Schedule ONLY
TPGA has extracted the newly added online dates only in the below schedule. This below schedule does not reflect in person classes, in person exams or online continuing education class availability that are on the RRC full training & exam schedule.

October 2020
October 19, 2020
Exams Administered – ONLINE (Morning)

October 19, 2020
Exams Administered – ONLINE (Afternoon)

October 21, 2020 (newly added)
ONLINE 2.1. Dispenser Operations Class (exams administered for class attendees only)
October 30, 2020 (newly added)
Exams Administered – ONLINE (Morning)

October 30, 2020 (newly added)
Exams Administered – ONLINE (Afternoon)

November 2020
November 4, 2020 (newly added)
ONLINE 2.1 Dispenser Operations (exams administered for class attendees only)

November 6, 2020 (newly added)
Exams Administered – ONLINE (Morning)

November 6, 2020 (newly added)
Exams Administered – ONLINE (Afternoon)

November 13, 2020 (newly added)
Exams Administered – ONLINE (Morning)

November 13, 2020 (newly added)
Exams Administered – ONLINE (Afternoon)

November 20, 2020 (newly added)
Exams Administered – ONLINE (Morning)

November 20, 2020 (newly added)
Exams Administered – ONLINE (Afternoon)

November 23, 2020 (newly added)
ONLINE 2.1 Dispenser Operations (exams administered for class attendees only)

November 23, 2020 (newly added)
Exams Administered – ONLINE (Morning)

November 23, 2020 (newly added)
Exams Administered – ONLINE (Afternoon)
Online Exam Testing Requirements
Individuals registering for the online exams must meet the following requirements to participant in an online exam:
  • Use Laptop or desktop computer with webcam, no iPad's
  • Access to Zoom
  • Ability to read PDF files;
  • Access to applicable code books, e.g. 2017 NFPA 54, 2018 NFPA 54 and 2020 LP Gas Safety Rules.
  • Unique email address (per examinee); and
  • Photo ID
  • A completed form 16 (without SSN) for each examinee, submitted in advance via email

CLICK HERE for full list of computer hardware requirements.

Registration
Each person must register separately for an online exam event at least 7 days in advance. The registration process has several steps, including paperwork that must be submitted before the 7-day deadline.
Initial Certification Training
For exam only sessions not packaged with a class, every applicant for the LPG certifications listed, except for transport drivers, must complete 8 hours of approved training by no later May 31, 2021.

RRC plans to add more online certification class choices in the future. The next course to go online is Bobtail, however, the Bobtail course is not slated to launch until December.

Questions? Please call TPGA at (800)325-7427 if you have questions at all.
Join Our Legislative Insider's Club
The Texas Propane Gas Association invites TPGA members to join our Legislative Insider's Club as we head into the legislative session at the beginning of 2021. Legislative pre-filing of bills begins this November 9, 2020.
 
Funds from joining the Insider's Club will help fund legislative initiatives not related to direct political campaign contributions to candidates. This session is expected to be an interesting one with a predicted budget shortfall and electrification of everything concerns.
 
Industry members can join as an individual or company. This fund is not restricted to personal donations. Corporate funds are welcome.
 
In addition to our normal legislative alerts and updates to all TPGA members, club members will receive monthly Legislative Insider updates during session, special recognition in the magazine, and at TPGA events in 2021.
Club Levels:
Capitol Advocate $300
Capitol Ambassador $600
Capitol Circle $1,200
Capitol Insider $2,400

Club Questions? Please contact (800)325-7427.
PERC Update
PROPANE TECHOLOGY SERIES
OCTOBER 15 PERC WEBINAR
MOBILE STANDBY GENERATORS
CHECK OUT THE
PERC WEATHER SAFETY
COLLECTION
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2020 Emergency Response Guidebooks (ERGs) for your trucks IN STOCK at PSC
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