July 19, 2021
In Brief
In this edition of the Monday Morning Messenger, the TPGA updates you in a recent U.S. Supreme Court case that further protects the transportation industry and how you can report insurance fraud.

In our second story of the morning, PERC has produced a new compliance aid to help the propane industry comply with federal regulations. Read more about this resource and how you can get a copy in this issue of the Monday Morning Messenger.

In our third story of the morning, TPGA gives you more quick links to all things Crossroads-related, including the schedule, training, & more.

In our last story of the morning, TPGA reminds you of a very important upcoming deadline to get your lodging for our upcoming association conference. The deadline is just days away, and the hotel block is expected to sell out.

Check out our Quick Links section for important reminders on the upcoming 6.1 LPG Managers Continuing Education Training; pandemic bobtail & transport certification waiver; PSC calendars as well as ProCOT calendars.
In this issue

  • In Brief
  • Report Insurance Fraud
  • Compliance Handbook
  • Crossroads Information
  • Hotel DEADLINE!
  • Quick Links
PSA from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB)
Report Insurance Fraud
The transportation industry has had several wins lately with the passage of TX HB 19, the Texas Trucking Liability Reform Bill, and Texas Supreme Court Case opinions on accident medical billing.

And most recently with the U.S. Supreme Court case, TransUnion LLC v. Ramirez that passed on June 25, 2021, that reversed the Ninth Circuit’s decision that individuals can be certified for a class-action lawsuit even when they suffered no actual injury. The TransUnion LLC v. Ramirez decision held that all class members must suffer “concrete harm” to have the standing to sue.  

These predators and insurance fraudsters have been praying on the commercial business vehicles and transportation industry for years, creating staged accidents. The above measures will help but may not stop these predatory practices entirely.

Watch the above PSA from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) and report staged accidents/insurance fraud.
New Comprehensive Propane Federal Safety Compliance Handbook Available
Can you explain all the regulations you are required to comply with for your business?
 
A new Comprehensive Compliance Handbook created by the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) was designed to help propane professionals navigate the federal safety and compliance regulations, codes, and standards that apply to propane operations is now available both in the PERC Propane Resource Catalog and the Learning Center on propane.com. 
 
The 50-page, interactive document will replace previous compliance guides for individual agencies (DOT, OSHA, EPA, etc.). It can be downloaded for personal use or printing ).
 
Users can click on links in the table of contents of the downloaded compliance book for direct access to the most pertinent sections. Users also can link to external regulatory agency websites cited throughout the book to access the full, most up-to-date regulation. 
Quick Access to Important
2021 Crossroads Information
Looking forward to seeing everyone on August 12-14, 2021 in the "Sparkling City by the Sea", Corpus Christi, TX, a coastal getaway and energy hub.

Here are some important quick links for our TPGA's upcoming 2021 Crossroads Propane Expo & Conference for your convenience:

Training Details (6.1 LPG Managers' Training & U.S PHMSA Session)

Register for conference, expo & golf at the button below.
Crossroads Hotel Discount Deadline
is Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Crossroads host hotel:
Omni Corpus Christi
900 North Shoreline Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78401

Located in the lively downtown Marina District. Omni AAA Four Diamond Restaurant featuring Panoramic Views of Corpus Christi Bay as well as excellent seafood dining within walking distance.
Deluxe Guestrooms are offered at a discounted rate of $139+tax per night Single; $149+ tax per night Double. Self-parking is discounted at $15 per vehicle, per night; valet is $25 for overnight. Omni Select Guest Rewards members receive additional benefits. Check-in: 4:00pm Check-out: 11:00am

Participants are responsible for reserving their own accommodations. 

Contact Reservations directly at 800-THE-OMNI (800-843-6664) and mention the TPGA 2021 Propane Expo & Conference to receive the discounted rate.
Quick Links
AUGUST 12, 2021
RAILROAD COMMISSION
6.1 LPG MANAGERS CONTINUING EDUCATION TRAINING
PROPANE SERVICE CORP EXTENDED THE DISCOUNT DEADLINE FOR CALENDARS TO JULY 23, 2021
TPGA REGULATORY UPDATE
PANDEMIC LPG BOBTAIL & TRANSPORT DRIVER CERTIFICATION WAIVER
PROPANE COUNCIL OF TEXAS IS TAKING ORDERS FOR OUR 2022 PROPANE SAFETY TIP & RECIPE WALL CALENDARS