May 23, 2022
In Brief
In this edition of the Monday Morning Messenger, the association has some political news for you.

First off, TPGA wanted to remind everyone to vote in the Primary Runoff election for Railroad Commissioner. The runoff election is this Tuesday.

Additionally, NPGA has scheduled the Texas propane industry to meet with one U.S. Senator from Texas leading up to Propane Days. Check out our second brief of the morning to see what we will be discussing and how to join the Zoom meeting.

Also, just before a COVID 19 hours waiver is about to expire, FMCSA has added propane, but it comes with strings read more in our third story of the morning.

Lastly, learn more about our annual Crossroads golf tournament sponsored by Targa and the historical location it will be held next month.
Don't forget to check out our Quick Links section for reminders and access to resources including a link to complete your sales of propane report for 2021 gallons, PSC store, a link to donate to our upcoming auction, and a link to all things Crossroads related.
In this issue

  • In Brief
  • Primary Runoff Reminder
  • Senator Cornyn Meeting
  • Waiver Caution
  • TPGA Golf Tournament
  • Quick Links
Calendar
Don't Forget to Support Christian in
the Primary Runoff on Tuesday
The Primary Runoff Election is tomorrow, Tuesday, May 24, 2022.

TPGA is reminding members to support incumbent Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian in his runoff against oil and gas attorney Sarah Stogner this Tuesday.

Commissioner Christian has been a longtime friend of the association while serving in the Texas Legislature and at the Commission.

Learn more about Commissioner Christian at https://www.christianfortexas.com/.
Join Us for a Zoom Meeting with U.S. Senator John Cornyn
Due to ongoing restrictions on Capitol Hill and Congressional Buildings being closed to the public, NPGA is hosting virtual meetings with federal legislators in advance of their in-person portion of Propane Days.

Join NPGA, TPGA, and U.S. Senator Cornyn for a Zoom meeting on Monday, June 6, 2022, online at 1 PM CDT/2 PM EST.

Senator Cornyn sits on the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, which oversees all federal tax policy, including the alternative fuel tax credits. An extension of the expired tax credits will be the top subject of the meeting led by NPGA. Registered participants will receive an issue brief and will get a chance to ask questions at the end of the meeting.
FMCSA COVID Waiver Now Includes Propane: Caution Advised
This May, FMCSA extended and expanded its longstanding nationwide emergency declaration to waive the hours of service requirements for entities providing direct relief direct assistance to the immediate restoration of essential services (such as medical care) or essential supplies related to COVID-19 during the emergency.

FMCSA recently expanded the declaration to include propane and heating oil transportation. However, the declaration is not similar to hours of service waivers that the propane industry receives during the winter heating season. Unlike traditional waivers, the COVID-19 declaration requires companies to report routes and drivers that utilized the declaration. These reports are due to FMCSA every 5 days for as long as the company uses the declaration. 

The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) cautions propane companies to carefully review the terms and conditions of the COVID-19 declaration to ensure that the declaration applies to the customers served and that the company’s transportation operations adhere to the additional reporting requirements of the declaration.

The waiver tentatively expires on May 31, 2022.
Tee Up for our Upcoming
TPGA Golf Tournament
Join TPGA for Annual Elmer L Atkins Memorial Golf Tournament on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, hosted as a part of the 2022 Crossroads Propane Expo & Conference.

The tournament is open to Crossroads registrants and is $150 per player. The golf fee includes breakfast, golf & awards luncheon.

Brackenridge Park Golf Course, the site of the 2022 Crossroads Golf Tournament sponsored by Targa is the heart of the Alamo City Golf Trail. Located just north of downtown San Antonio.
The historical course was the site of the first Texas Open and has just completed an extensive bunker renovation.

Brackenridge Park Golf Course is also the new site of the Texas Golf Hall of Fame. Come visit the clubhouse to see the "Walk of Fame", the "Wall of Frames", and the Texas Tournament Trophy Room!
Call (800)325-7427 to add golf to your registration or register for the entire conference including golf on the official Crossroads site.
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