House Committee Examines ‘Blend Wall’ Challenges The House Energy and Commerce Committee released its first in a series of white papers that examines a number of issues emerging with the Renewable Fuels Standard and is asking for input from interested stakeholders. WASHINGTON – Launching a bipartisan review of the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS), the House …
National Severe Weather Preparedness Week is this March 3-9, 2013 As received from FEMA and NOAA: FEMA and NOAA Invite You to Be a Force of Nature Severe weather knows no boundaries. Just last year, there were more than 450 weather-related fatalities and nearly 2,600 injuries. Each time this happens we hear stories of ordinary …
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How The Visa/Mastercard Class Action Antitrust Litigation Affects Petroleum Marketers Many petroleum marketers are now receiving settlement information concerning the Visa/Mastercard class action antitrust litigation. Marketers have the choice to accept the settlement, opt out or object. Here is a summary of the situation, courtesy of PMAA President, Dan Gilligan. Dan’s diverse career as a lobbyist and association executive has spanned …
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Very cool news from the EPA today. There is a dashboard that has interactive maps at the state level where users can view compliance information. It categorizes areas by their air, water and waste laws to inform the public about the state and EPA envorcement and compliance programs across the country. It is very cool …
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Update! On August 15, 2013, the USEPA published notice of its “direct final action” to amend its All Appropriate Inquiries (AAI) regulation (40 CFR Part 312) to incorporate reference to ASTM E 1527-13, a forthcoming revision to ASTM International’s Standard Practice for Environmental Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process. Specifically, this direct final rule …
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We often receive questions about the UST AB Operator Training regulations, while people are preparing to take our courses. Here are some questions that I recently answered regarding Ohio. Perhaps you are looking for this information also, and may find it helpful. The Bureau of Underground Storage Tank Regulations (BUSTR) created a great list of Operator …
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Are you going to the 15th Annual CUPA Conference? The California Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) Forum Board in association with the California Environmental Protection Agency, it’s boards, offices and departments; the Office of the State Fire Marshal and CalEMA will hold its 15th Annual California Unified Program Conference on February 4 – 7, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency, …
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Yesterday, the White House honored Champions of Change in Emergency Preparedness The stories and examples of these awardees may inspire you to take action within your own community. With the thought and statement that Everyone can contribute to safeguarding the Nation from harm, the President signed Presidential Policy Directive-8: National Preparedness (PPD-8) in March, 2011. This directive replaces Homeland …
TAIT is performing underground storage tank testing in Texas. With a long history of secondary containment testing and tank system installation/removal/repairs, we are ideally situated to assist in the transition to a more heavily regulated petroleum storage tank environment. Our technicians can operate as the B Operator, perform the 60-day sump inspections and look for …
November 9, 2012, TAIT donated to and attended the 38th Annual SoCal Petroleum Industry Charity Association Golf & Tennis Tournament to benefit the Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation. TAIT enjoys opportunities to meet with other industry professionals, networking and creating new connections while spending this time with a purpose. The charity has raised over $1,500,000 to support …
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