August 26, 2024 Express Update

The Pennsylvania Petroleum Association is excited to bring together industry leaders for our premier in-state membership event in October. The cutoff for the discounted hotel room is less than one month away. It is anticipated the room block will reach capacity prior to the September 23 deadline. The PPA encourages members to plan ahead by securing lodging […]

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a warning this week about fraudulent emails being sent by entities pretending to be officials of FMCSA. The emails are being sent to U.S. DOT number holders. The email includes a fake facsimile of the recipient’s “expired” U.S. DOT number certificate and demand for money in exchange […]

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (“DEP”) plans to roll out two new initiatives aimed at expanding and streamlining its permitting processes. The DEP intends to launch both the Streamlining Permits for Economic Expansion and Economic Development (“SPEED”) program and the Chapter 105 Permit Pilot Program. Both programs seek to reduce administrative backlogs and expedite […]

On Tuesday, Judge Ada Brown of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas ruled that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lacks legal authority to implement its “non-competes” rule. As the Small Business Legislative Council (SBLC) previously alerted (EMA is a contributing member) on April 23, 2024, the FTC voted 3-2 along political […]

The PPA would like to highlight the following new members joining the association in July. Active Members Active Members are independent branded and non-branded petroleum marketers who sell gasoline, heating oil, diesel fuel, kerosene, and other petroleum products at both the wholesale and retail levels, including convenience stores. N/A in July Retail Convenience Store Operator […]

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is continuing to accept applications for its Higher Blend Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIB) for energy marketers. In addition the agency announced that USDA is funding 160 projects in 26 states to expand access to clean energy systems and increase the availability of domestic biofuels. HBIIP seeks […]