June 21, 2021
In Brief
Good morning all. The Texas Propane Gas Association has a busy week ahead of us. The task force will be meeting with the RRC Commissioners' offices today, and we will be hosting our 2nd quarter board & committee meetings on Tuesday in Austin. We will report on these meetings in the upcoming weeks, so keep an eye on the Messenger for updates.

But now, back to our weekly briefs. In our first story of the morning, we remind you of an important upcoming compliance deadline. If you transport a placarded amount of propane, you have to register and pays fees to PHMSA annually. Learn more about the registration options, watch a registration tutorial and download the registration brochure.

Secondly, as always, TPGA continues to update you on the results of the Texas Legislative Session. Check out our second story on a bill that we are happy failed.

On a separate note, TPGA is extremely excited about Convention this summer. In our third story of the morning, check out some very cool things you might not know about our host city.

Lastly, any Amazon Prime members in the house? It is Prime Day, and there are a lot of amazing deals on Amazon. TPGA is looking for items for our upcoming charity auction to help fund scholarships for our industry's kids. Check out our wishlist and consider donating an item.

Check out our Quick Links section for some important reminders and links.
In this issue

  • In Brief
  • Hazmat Registration
  • Legislative Update
  • Things to Do in Corpus
  • Amazon Prime Day
  • Quick Links
Calendar


June 21-30, 2021

June 22, 2021

July 1, 2021
Hazmat Registration Due
to PHMSA

July 1-29, 2021

July 9, 2021

July 10, 2021

July 11-17, 2021

July 21, 2021

August 12-14. 2021
Hazmat Registration Due
Your hazmat registration may be due to the Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Who Must Register? You must register if you are a person who offers transportation or transports in commerce a shipment containing a quantity of hazardous material that requires placarding required by 49 CFR 172 Subpart F. Note that the transportation of any quantity of hazardous material in bulk packaging requires placarding and therefore registration. This includes residues that remain in an un-purged tank truck or rail tank car.
Registrations for 2021-2022 must be received no later than July 1, 2021
Registration Fees
The fees for 2021–2022 are $250 for small businesses (under 500 employees) and $2,575 for all others. 

"How to Register" Resources
For more information click on this video that walks you how to the registration process or download the registration brochure.
Recordkeeping Requirements. Copies of the registration statement and the certificate of registration must be kept for three years at your principal place of business and must be available for inspection.
Repeal of Light-Duty Vehicle
Incentive Program Fails
Last March, TPGA reported on HB 4384 by Rep. Hefner (R-Tyler) that would've repealed the Texas Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Program and replace it with a gas flaring and venting reduction program.

The Light Duty Vehicle Incentive Program is one of the very few statewide incentive programs offered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality through their Texas Emission Reduction Program (TERP).

Revived in 2015 and expanded in 2017, the Light Duty Vehicle Incentive Program awards $5,000 per light-duty propane or natural gas vehicle and $2,500 towards electric vehicles. The program allows for bi-fuel, new, and conversions within the first 500 miles for vehicles with under a 10,000 GVWR.

The Texas Propane Gas Association will inform members when the TCEQ TERP incentive program reopens again.
Join TPGA this August in Corpus
Thinking about joining us for the convention this year? Here are some things our host city, Corpus Christi has to offer entertainment-wise
• Corpus Christi is known as a fishing hot spot with anglers from all over the world flocking to this coastal bend waterfront city.
• The harbor front Texas State Aquarium has touch pools, an aquatic nursery, and a shark exhibit.
• Padre Island National Seashore is the largest undeveloped barrier island in the world.
• The only Dolphin Watch in Texas where you have a chance to interact with free wild dolphins. As seen on TV: Discover HD, Travel Channel, Texas Country Reporter, Eyes of Texas, and more!
• Tour the USS Lexington, an aircraft carrier built during World War II for the United States Navy.
• The South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center is a 180-acre botanical garden and nature center in Corpus.
• Due to high wind speeds, Corpus is one of the best cities in North America for kiteboarding, windsurfing, kite flying, and sailing.
• Water Street Market: art, live music, seafood, nightlife and of course, shopping
• South Texas Music Walk of Fame on Water Street
• Waterparks: Schlitterbahn Waterpark at Waves Resort and Hurricane Alley Waterpark

Register now for the 2021 Crossroads Propane Expo & Conference to take advantage of our early bird DISCOUNTS.
Take advantage of early-bird pricing
by registering below:
Shop Amazon Prime Day Support the TPGA Scholarship Auction
Every year at Convention, TPGA hosts a silent auction on our expo floor.

All proceeds benefit the TPGA Scholarship Foundation.

Over the last 24 years, the foundation has awarded $150,000 to our members' children and grandchildren for college.

The auction is one of our biggest fundraisers benefiting the scholarship program. We need your help to make it a success.

Prime Day is June 21-22, 2021. Amazon has some great deals for its Prime members.

Check out our Amazon Wishlist for items you can purchase and donate to the auction on Prime Day or any day leading up to Convention.
Drop ship address: TPGA 8408 N IH 35, Austin, TX 78753
Quick Links
JUNE 22, 2021
TPGA BOARD & COMMITTEE MEETINGS
THE DOMAIN, AUSTIN, TX
SHOP PROPANE SERVICE CORP's
CUSTOMIZABLE ITEMS
METER TICKETS, DOOR HANGERS, & MORE
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FROM THE LAST CONVENTION
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