TPGA Monday Morning Messenger June 29, 2020

June 29, 2020

In Brief

In this issue of the Monday Morning Messenger , in our Top Story of the morning, the Texas Propane Gas Association reminds members that Texas Primary Runoff early voting starts today and gives a list of candidates we have previously favorably worked with that have opponents in the Primary.

Recently, the Texas Propane Gas Association has sent a multitude of updates on the expiration & extension of many compliance waivers. In our second story of the morning, we run through those waivers once again as a one-stop-shop for information for regulatory relief.

Additionally, in this issue of the Monday Morning Messenger , TPGA highlights a commonly cited LP Gas Safety Rule. Are you in compliance? Read our second story of the morning to learn more.

Both PSC & ProCOT are now accepting 2021 calendar orders. Get quick links to the order and inquire about calendars below.

Additionally, the Paycheck Protection Program deadline is tomorrow. The forgivable loan is available through a multitude of lenders and helps employers with payroll and related expenses. Check out below for a quick link to recent alert on the expansion of the program.

In this issue

In Brief
Early Voting: Runoff
Waiver Update
Safety Rule Spotlight
Calendars
Association Quick Tabs

Calendar

June 29 – July 10, 2020

Early Voting:

July 14 Primary Runoff

June 30, 2020

PPP Forgivable Loan

Application DEADLINE

July 1, 2020

Hazmat Registration

is Due

July 1, 2020

Special pricing on

PSC calendars ends

July 1-31, 2020

RRC Exam & Training

Schedule Continued

July 3, 2020

TPGA Closed in Observance

of Independence Day

Early Voting Starts Today for the Primary Runoff

The Texas Primary Runoff that usually happens in May was postponed until July 14, 2020. Early voting runs June 29, 2020 to July 10, 2020.

Please find below a list of candidates that the Association has a working relationship with that have opponents in the Runoff:

U.S. Senate (Texas)

Royce West (D) Runoff Only against MJ Hegar

TPGA will support Cornyn in the November General Election

U.S. Congress (Texas)

Pete Sessions (R) District 17

Texas Senate

Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr. (D) (I) District 27

Texas House

Rep. Dan Flynn (R) (I) District 2

Carrie Isaac (R) District 45

Rep. J.D. Sheffield (R) (I) District 59

Rep. Harold Dutton (D) (I) District 142

To find out more information or find polling place, please visit https://www.votetexas.gov/.

Latest COVID Compliance Waivers (Updated)

Find out below what compliance waivers are still in effect

and when they expire:

Waivers as of June 26 2020

GOVERNOR

Disaster Declaration

In effect, expires July 11, 2020, renewed in 30 day intervals. When Disaster Declaration is in effect, state agencies can ask for waivers.

RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS

RRC Bobtail & Transport Waiver

Expires when Governor's Disaster Declaration ends

RRC LPG Certification Renewal Extended Deadline

Expires August 14, 2020

RRC Continuing Education Extended Deadline

Expires August 14, 2020

RRC Continuing Education

Currently being offered online only

RRC Initial Training

Scheduled in Austin Only

RRC Exams Austin Only

By appointment only

TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES

Texas Expired CDL's Waiver

Waiver is good until 60 days after normal operations begin.

Normal operations have not commenced.

Texas CDL Initial App & Skills Testing

By appointment only

CDL Hazmat Endorsements Waiver

Expires July 31, 2020

CDL Medical Card Waiver Expires

Expires September 30, 2020

Recurrent Hazmat Training Non-Enforcement Expire

Expires October 31, 2020

Texas Vehicle Title & Vehicle Registration Waiver

Waiver is good until 60 days after normal operations begin.

Operations are currently appointment only. Click here to schedule .

Texas Vehicle Inspections

TX DPS reports a 60-day grace period to have your vehicle inspected and complete the registration process once TX DMV has resumed normal operations. TX DMV is still currently appointment only.

Questions? Please call (800) 325-7427 if you have any questions on any of the above mentioned waivers.

Spotlight: LP Gas Safety Rule §9.211 Markings

Each LP-gas transport and container delivery unit in LP-gas service shall be marked on ON EACH SIDE and THE REAR with the name of the licensee or the ultimate consumer operating the unit. Such lettering shall be legible and at least two inches in height and in sharp color contrast to the background.

The Railroad Commission will determine whether the name marked on the unit is sufficient to properly identify the licensee or ultimate consumer operating the unit.

One of the most frequently cited violations of §9.211 is missing lettering on the REAR OF THE UNIT.

The purpose of lettering on the rear is to allow emergency responders to identify the operator in the event of an accident, even if the vehicle is lying on its side so that both side markings are out of sight.

Another frequently cited violation is for lettering that has faded and become unreadable.

Calendar Update

Make Your

Company Standout

Order 2021 Calendars for Customers

Help your customers keep track of doctor's appointments, anniversaries, birthdays, meal planning & bill payment deadlines with a calendar with your company name and contact information imprinted on it.