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PennDOT has issued the following exemption to provide hours of service relief for intrastate bulk propane transport within the Commonwealth in response to the temporary service interruption at Marcus Hook Terminal. The full text of the waiver can be found below. Download the Waiver The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is in receipt of a request […]

On January 10, the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued its long-awaited, preliminary regulations implementing the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit, which took effect on January 1, 2025. The 45Z Credit, which was enacted under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, provides a credit of up to $1.00 per gallon for the production […]

The Pennsylvania Petroleum Association is excited to bring together industry leaders for our premier in-state membership event. The 2024 conference will take place October 15 – 17 at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square. Attendee registration is now available! A finalized conference schedule will be released next month.     Conference Registration $295 per person (includes access to all […]

  The Pennsylvania Petroleum Association is excited to again bring together current and future leaders within our industry as part of the Summer Leadership Conference June 9-11 in Avalon, NJ. Key event information can be found below.   CONFERENCE REGISTRATION HOTEL INFORMATION (less than 20 rooms remaining) LEADERSHIP SEMINAR PROGRAM OVERVIEW CONFERENCE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS […]

The Pennsylvania General Assembly will be slow in getting back to legislative business this year. In an unusual move, the House Speaker has announced that the House Chamber will not be in use until March 18 to allow for a repair of a water in the ceiling of that room. No House votes will be […]

This week, the House GOP decided to put a few miles on its new majority, taking up a massive energy package, H.R. 1, and contemplating the rolling back of President Biden’s Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) regulations. H.R. 1, which was introduced on Tuesday, would, according to Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), do two things: (1) […]

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (D) last week announced his plan to require all new cars and light-duty truck sales in the state after 2035 to meet Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) standards. This prohibition of petroleum internal combustion engines follows the same regulatory action taken by California in 2022. Sixteen other states (including New Jersey and Pennsylvania) […]

Sponsorship and registration deadlines are approaching for the inaugural Shoot for Scholarships event. This is event is a fundraiser for the Robert V. Boltz Scholarship Foundation being hosted by the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association. The Robert V. Boltz Scholarship Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that was established by the PPA in 2021. The mission of […]

This past week, the Democrats won three special elections that were conducted for the purpose of filling vacant House seats. Although the outcome was expected (all the seats were in heavily Democratic parts of Allegheny County) the results were significant in that for the first time in 12 years, the Democrats control the state House. […]

Last Monday, the Energy Marketers of America (EMA) submitted comments regarding the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) proposed rule that would severely limit the authority of state governors to waive federal motor carrier safety hours of service (HOS) regulations during a declared state of emergency. The proposed rule would limit both the scope of […]

With the text of the final bill clocking in at over 1,600 pages, it is no wonder that some items that made their way into the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act (aka the omnibus spending bill) that was signed into law at the end of 2022 have gotten less attention than others. Small businesses should be […]

In a sign that some of the aggressive Republican pushback is working, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering easing a proposed rule that would compel companies to disclose climate-related risks. The Wall Street Journal reported recently that the SEC is reconsidering just how stringent the reporting requirement will be. The final version of […]

On January 26, House Republican leader Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) announced the appointment of Republican Committee Chairs— Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron) was named Republican Chair of the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. “Now more than ever, Pennsylvania’s role as an energy producer is vital to the future of our Commonwealth and our nation,” Rep. […]

We encourage you to participate in a committee this year. Your voice will help shape the direction of the association on important topics and initiatives. Committees include: Convention, Education, Heating Fuels, Motor Fuel & C-Store, New Generation, Political Action and Propane. Click Here to view the objectives of each committee, meeting dates and to join. […]

Take advantage of these free webinars hosted by the PPA in the upcoming months. Presenters include industry experts and government agency partners who cover a wide range of topics impacting your business– — February 2: PA Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funding Program Overview – What It Takes To Win An EV Infrastructure Grant by ChargePoint.  9:00 […]

Last week, Congressional House Republicans moved forward with priority policies – notably legislation that would limit the President’s authority to release oil in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). The legislation, which is being debated on the House floor, would require a plan for increasing drilling leases on federal land before more SPR releases. Rep. Josh […]

The 2022 posting cycle for OSHA’s workplace injury and illness reporting rule begins on February 1, 2023 and runs through April 30. The OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping and reporting requirements generally apply to businesses with more than full time 10 employees or the hourly equivalent. However, certain businesses such as gasoline stations are exempt […]

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else– — Gov. Shapiro — Gov. Shapiro Signs Executive Order Creating New Office To Implement Economic Development Projects,, Create Jobs, Foster Innovation, With A Special Focus On Disadvantaged And Underserved Communities — Post-Gazette – Salena Zito: How Josh Shapiro Expanded His Base, How He Plans To Lead […]

The Pennsylvania Petroleum Association announced the completion of the most recent phase of the planned expansion of its training center in Middletown. The expansion brings the total floorplan to more than 4,000 square feet dedicated to HVAC and energy training programs. PPA operates the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association Technical Education Center (PPATEC) which offers leading hands-on […]

The Eastern Energy Expo will return to the Mid-Atlantic region for the first time in four years! Join us for EEE 2023 in Atlantic City for the premier trade show bringing together the energy and comfort industry. Exhibit space is already more than 80% sold out! Attendee registration and the complete schedule of events will […]