January 3, 2022
In Brief
Happy New Year! TPGA is excited to kick off 2022 with you.

In this edition of the Monday Morning Messenger, TPGA looks back at some of our top stories from 2021. Read our first story of the morning to get a quick synopsis of pivotal news TPGA provided to assist your businesses this past year and maybe catch up on some important stories you may have missed.

Speaking of essential news, check out our second story of the morning for all the communications TPGA brings you that assists your business throughout the year.

Also, TPGA is not the only one looking back on 2021. The Railroad Commission just released its year in review. Read our third story of the morning for access to the full report and insights in AFS licensing, certification, training, and scope with RRC AFS by the numbers.

Additionally, another item is being sought for research purposes, check out our Wanted section in this edition of the Messenger.

Lastly, get a sneak preview of the January 2022 edition of Texas Propane magazine before it hits your physical mailboxes.

Access the latest Winter Weekly Price & Supply Update, the online PSC store, PERC's Online Learning Center, and save the date for the board & committee meetings coming up next month in our Quick Links section.
In this issue

  • In Brief
  • TPGA Top Stories 2021
  • 2022 Member Perks
  • RRC Year in Review 2021
  • Wanted for Research
  • January 2022 Magazine
  • Quick Links
Calendar

January 1, 2022

January 3-28, 2022

January 10, 2022

January 13-February 9, 2022

January 30-February 1, 2022

February 7, 2022

February 8-9, 2022
TPGA Board &
Committee Meetings

February 9, 2022
TPGA Top Stories 2021
Thank you for subscribing to the TPGA Monday Morning Messenger. Here are just some of our top stories that appeared in the Messenger in 2021.

  • TPGA Meets with RRC Representatives on 2022 Changes
  • TPGA Taskforce Forms to Address RRC Concerns
  • 6.1 Regulatory Managers CEU Relaunches at TPGA Convention
  • New Training & Exam Option for DOT Cylinder Fillers Coming Soon
  • New Entry Level Driver Training Requirements
  • Ending LPG Motor Fuel Meter Licensing at TDLR
  • Texas Energy Assistance Rule Changes
  • Top 11 U.S. DOT Propane Compliance Issues
  • Texas Supreme Court Update on TPGA State Standardization Case
  • Texas Trucking Tort Reform Adopted
  • Texas Clean Bus Funds Saved
  • Texas Legislation Adds Flexibility to Vehicle Replacement Grants
  • Blocking the Repeal of Light-Duty Vehicle Incentive Program
  • Multiple Roadside Enforcement Events
  • CDL Medical Waivers Ongoing Extensions
  • Winter Storm Uri RRC & DOT Waivers

Read the stories in our Messenger archives in Member Only section of the TPGA website.

Stay tuned in 2022 as we bring you more updates like these.
Member Perk: Stay in the Loop
Being a member of TPGA means being informed.

In 2022, stay in the loop with Member Only communications:
  • Messenger
  • Waiver Notifications
  • Regulatory Alerts & Updates
  • Winter Weekly
TPGA has a variety of payment options for members to pay renewals including debit, credit, Paypal, Venmo, and check.
RRC Year in Review 2021
AFS Division Snapshot
The Railroad Commission of Texas has just released a special year in review to celebrate its 130th year as a Texas regulatory agency.

Here is a numbers snapshot of the Alternative Fuels Safety (AFS) department of the Railroad Commission of Texas and LPG, CNG, & LPG industry in which it regulates.

Current AFS stats
• Licensed/registered: 4,069
• Certified individuals: 12,022
• Registered individuals: 3,983
• Installations: 88,241
• Inspections performed: 20,604
• Violations cited: 22,004
• Exams/licenses/certifications /registrations: 34,482
◦ Exams administered: 4,640
◦ Online exams administered: 1,258
◦ New exempt registrations: 707
◦ Certification renewals: 12,481
◦ Registrant renewals: 3,779
◦ Licenses issued/renewed: 7,221
◦ Trucks registered/renewed: 5,654
• Training hours provided: 3,163
• 3,179 students attended 248 RRC training/CE classes.
◦ 150 In-person courses: 1,864 students
◦ 22 Online Continuing Education Courses (CE): 487
◦ 48 Online Initial Course of Instruction (ICI): 462
• Completion reports processed within 30 business days: 94%
• Completion reports processed: 3,162
• Plans processed within 30 business days: 94%
• Plan applications processed: 70
Wanted!
OMECA Model 802146. POL FEMALE has been requested for research & testing purposes.

"Omeca" should be embossed on the valve body.

The interested party will pay for the valve & shipping.
 
Please contact Richard Gilbert at rgilbert77351@gmail.com or 936-328-4070 have one.
First Texas Propane magazine of 2022 Available Now
January 2022 edition
The January issue of Texas Propane takes a look back at how PERC got started over 25 years, what big projects they are working on currently, and what's in store for the future.

Also, find a comprehensive PERC staff directory to help you get in touch with PERC no matter your question whether it's regarding PERC's online training center, resource catalog, farm, or builder incentives.
The January 2022 magazine is on its way to your company in the mail now, but you do not have wait, you can read it online now.
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