December 19, 2022

In Brief

First off, TPGA wants to wish each one of you a very Merry Christmas and holiday season.

As we wrap up this year, in this edition of the Monday Morning Messenger, the association highlights the top regulatory stories from 2022. Catch up on any compliance information you may have missed during the year.

In the second story of the morning, TPGA updates you on a very slight correction to the Railroad Commission Fire Safety Analysis (FSA). The old template will still be accepted, but TPGA wanted to bring this change to your attention.

In our third story of the morning, TPGA shares how the Alternative Fuels Safety section of the Railroad Commission is updating the LPG Form 501. Check out the new proposed Form 501 and share your thoughts with the Commission.

TPGA is in the process of membership renewals. In our last story of the morning, TPGA discusses how membership can be used for a year-end tax deduction.

Check out the Quick Links section for fast access to the Winter Weekly Price & Supply Update, Propane Service Corporation (PSC) Store, NPGA/NPGF Scholarship, and Texas Saves with Propane Appliance Rebate Program.

In this issue

In Brief
Top Stories of 2022
FSA Update
Proposed LPG 501 Form Changes
Tax Deduction
Quick Links

Calendar

December 23 & 26, 2022

TPGA & PSC Office Closed for Christmas

December 31, 2022

Verizon 3G Shutdown

January 2, 2023

TPGA & PSC Office Closed for New Year's Day

January 4, 2023

LPG Form 501 Comment Deadline

January 7, 2023

TCEQ TERP Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Incentive Program(LDPLIP) Deadline

January 10, 2023

Texas Legislative Session Officially Begins

January 15, 2023

2022 Appliance Rebate Program Deadline

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Fire Safety Analysis Template Update: Previous Still Accepted

On December 16, 2022, the Railroad Commission of Texas updated its Fire Safety Analysis Template. The original version of the template incorrectly referenced Emergency Shutdown labeling in the checklist on Page 11, citing NFPA 58 6.13.5 versus the correct notation of 9.140(f), which was already correctly included in Annex E of the original FSA template on Page 15.

In the updated template, NFPA 58 6.13.5 line item on the checklist on Page 11 has been removed.

The AFS Director has provided a written statement that there is no issue if someone uses the original version of the template, but TPGA suggests an easy fix is just to strike the 6.13.5 line item on Page 11.

UPDATED TEMPLATE

Proposed LPG Form 501 Changes

The Railroad Commission has proposed amendments to LPG Form 501, Completion Report for LP-Gas Installations of Less Than 10,000 Gallons Aggregate Water Capacity, which includes adding instructions for completing the form, which will make the process more efficient for industry and staff.