IPGA Fall Committee Meetings |
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IPGA is hosting virtual committee meetings on November 9 and 11, all members are welcome to attend and we encourage you to RSVP using the link below. The results of each committee meeting will be reviewed during our in-person board and membership meeting on November 18, separate registration required. (zoom links will be provided in your RSVP confirmation email)
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IPGA Education and Safety Committee Meeting: Tuesday, November 9, 2021, 6:30 PM ET
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IPGA Legislative and Regulatory Committee Meeting: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 8:00 PM ET
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IPGA Marketing Awareness Committee Meeting: Thursday, November 11, 2021 6:30 PM ET
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IPGA Member Services Committee Meeting: Thursday, November 11, 2021 8:00 PM ET
IPGA Fall Board & Membership Meeting: November 18
IPGA is hosting an in-person board and membership meeting on Thursday, November 18, 11:30am-2:30pm, at The Bridgewater Club located at 3535 E 161st St., Carmel, IN. Lunch will be provided. All members are invited to attend and we ask you to RSVP using the link below.
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Propane School Buses Win Big in Round 3 Funding |
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The Indiana Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Fund Committee met on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. The Committee reviewed Round 3 grant applications for funding opportunities. The Committee recommended funding grant proposals for 74 propane school buses at a total cost of $2,265,978. Comparatively only 4 electric school bus grant proposals were funded. |
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NPGA Addresses Hazcom Standard at OSHA Hearing |
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This week, NPGA testified at an Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) public hearing that was held to accept comments on the agency’s existing proposal to update its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). OSHA is proposing updates to the HCS to align the standard with the U.N.’s Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification of Chemicals. The agency’s primary goal for these changes is to align itself with the GHS system in order to foster international consistency and facilitate international commerce.
NPGA stated that while the goal of this effort is international harmonization, the U.S. propane industry is primarily a domestic industry and that NPGA’s members would not reap the benefits of these changes that other industries operating in international commerce would. We urged the agency to bear in mind the impacts on domestic industries that the proposed changes to the HCS would have.
NPGA, as well as numerous other hearing witnesses, also opposed the inclusion of a Released for Shipment date on hazard labels, which would be required every time a cylinder or propane container was filled. The inclusion of this date on the label could create confusion with other dates on the cylinder, e.g., requalification date, create inefficiencies in the labeling process and result in unnecessary cost burdens with no increased benefit in safety.
NPGA did support OSHA’s efforts to codify the elements of a recently published Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between OSHA and DOT. The intent of the MOU was to clarify each agency’s jurisdiction on matters of labeling containers that are used in the transportation of hazardous materials.
In light of questions and comments received from the agency during the hearing, NPGA will be submitting post-hearing comments, which will be accepted through the end of October.
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Checkout NPGA's New Registered Apprenticeship Program |
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NPGA’s Registered Apprenticeship Program launched in April and has already been accepting enrollment applications from employers including smaller, independent marketers as well as multistate marketers. We encourage you to review and consider the program as an opportunity to address your company’s workforce needs. You can do so through the hiring of eligible candidates from outside your company or through the identification of existing employees, who are also eligible to enroll in the apprenticeship program.
There are four (4) total apprenticeship programs registered with the Labor Department’s Office of Apprenticeship covering the jobs of:
- Propane Service Technician
- Bobtail Vehicle Driver
- Transport Vehicle Driver
- Utility/Service Vehicle Driver
Unlike some apprenticeship programs that are time-based, which requires the completion of a requisite number of hours for instruction and experience, NPGA’s Registered Apprenticeship Program is competency-based. This means the apprentice must learn and demonstrate that they fully understand and can properly perform the on-the-job tasks associated with the given program or job function before earning a Certificate of Completion as an apprentice from the Department of Labor.
Each program area contains a set of core competencies that must be completed with each competency having one or more educational lessons associated with it. All of the related instruction material is based on PERC’s existing education and training materials.
To learn more about NPGA’s Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP), please visit NPGA’s website at http://npga.org/apprenticeship-program. Here, you will find much more information regarding enrollment forms, program standards, etc. We would especially refer you to the Program Guide or Handbook, that provides detailed information on each program’s instruction and experience requirements, among many other things. We have also set up a unique email address (apprenticeship@npga.org) in which you can reach out to us with questions or submit the necessary information once enrolled in the program.
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Registration & Housing Are Now Open! |
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Save Up to $300 With Early Bird Rates!*
NPGA is excited to see everyone again and we hope you’ll join us for our 73rd Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo Monday, October 18 – Wednesday, October 20, 2021 —bringing together marketers and suppliers from across the United States and beyond. Don’t miss this opportunity to get down to business with more than 3,000 members of the propane industry! Visit the Expo site to see event details, our schedule, and more details on our Keynote and Prayer Breakfast speakers.
EventSphere is NPGA’s official housing partner for the 2021 NPGA Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo. Book your hotel now to attend the industry’s biggest event!
Click here to see full hotel information and prices, plus a link to EventSphere’s booking site. See you in Atlanta!
*Purchase or renew NPGA membership for Expo registration savings of more than 50%! Early Bird registration rates expire October 8, 2021
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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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