MONDAY MORNING MESSENGER
January 6, 2020
In Brief
In this issue of the Monday Morning Messenger , check out a video with our accomplishments over the last several years and hear from our members on why they are part of the association.

In our second story of the day, the Railroad Commission reports how their Alternative Fuel Safety Division has set many records this past 2019.

In addition to the mandatory use of the new Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, right after Christmas, the FMCSA made another change to drug testing requirements, find out what in our Regulatory Update of the morning.

Also, the LPG Charity Fund has helped several propane company employees who have experienced financial hardship or excessive medical bills. The charity group is hosting its annual educational mixer later this month to educate the industry on what they do, find out more in our last story of the morning.
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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
In this issue
  • In Brief
  • TOP Story: Member Perks
  • RRC Year End Update
  • Regulatory Update
  • Events
CALENDAR
January 6, 2020

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January 8-16, 2020

January 16, 2020

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Top Story
TPGA Members Share Why They Love TPGA
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Regulatory Spotlight
RRC Alternative Fuels Safety (AFS)
Sets Several Record(s) in FY 2019
The Railroad Commission just released it's 2019 Year in Review . According to the publication, the Commission’s Alternative Fuels licensing section issued in FY 2019 setting a record by issuing over 7,300 licenses in 2019.

Additionally, Commission’s Alternative Fuels section also registered the highest number of trucks—nearly 5,600—to distribute liquefied petroleum gas (propane), compressed natural gas (CNG), and liquified natural gas (LNG) in FY 2019.

• Performed a record number of alternative fuel inspections - almost 19,000 - exceeding the key performance measure goal of 17,000.
• Administered the highest number of AFS certification exams in agency history — almost 6,500.
• Processed a record number of renewals for all AFS certificate holders—over 16,000.
Regulatory Update
FMSCA Increases Drug
Testing Rate to 50%
On December 27th, the FMCSA announced that it is increasing the minimum annual percentage rate for random controlled substances (drug) testing for drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) requiring a commercial driver's license (CDL) from the current rate of 25 percent of the average number of driver positions to 50 percent of the average number of driver positions, effective for the calendar year of 2020. 
Beginning January 1, 2020, the minimum annual percentage rate for random controlled substances (drug) testing is 50 percent of the average number of driver positions or if you are in consortium, 50 percent of that consortium will be required to be tested.
The minimum annual percentage rate for random alcohol testing will remain at 10 percent.
Events
Save the Date: January 16, 2020
Annual LPG Charity Fund Mixer
When:  Thursday January 16, 2020  4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: Clutch Bar 5334 Washington Avenue
Houston, TX 77007
The LPG Charity Fund would like to invite everyone from all facets of the propane industry to attend an evening of complimentary appetizers, great drink specials and amazing raffle prizes to our annual mixer at Clutch Bar in Houston! 

The Annual LPG Charity Fund Awareness Mixer has been organized to inform, educate and make everyone aware of the impact that the LPG industry has on the LPG Charity Fund's mission which is to assist members of the LPG and Gas Processing industry during times of catastrophic medical expenses and/or financial need. 
Please RSVP to the event at lpgfund.com so that they may be able to host a fun and informative evening for all attending!