For the next couple of weeks in the Monday Morning Messenger, TPGA will be doing a PHMSA inspection series, what to expect, what they are looking for, who they talk to, and top violations. Be sure to read the first two stories of this series in today's morning edition.

In our third story of the morning, TPGA highlights very essential training coming up this fall and how you can get involved in this unique and rewarding training experience.

Lastly, TPGA highlights two charity golf tournaments that are happening in October 2023. Check out information on the Pros4Care Golf Tournament on Columbus Day and the LPG Charity Fund Fall Golf Classic in mid-October.

Remember to check out our Quick Links section, offering direct access to important resources. Discover details of a way to get seasonal information to your customers, and also, take the chance to explore the Propane Service Corporation online store, the Amazon of propane compliance stores.

In this issue

• In Brief
• PHMSA Inspection P1
• PHMSA Inspection P2
• Not to Miss Training
• Upcoming Golf Events
• Quick Links

September 10-12, 2023

Fall NPGA TS&S Committee Meeting

September 10-16, 2023

National Truck Driver

Appreciation Week

September 17-20, 2023

GPA Midstream Convention

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September 21-22, 2023

Fall NPGA Benchmarking Council Meeting

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Recently, the Texas Propane Gas Association hosted inspectors from the Pipeline Hazardous Materials & Safety Administration (PHMSA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation (UD SOT) for training for the propane industry, and they shared some excellent information that we want to pass on to the entire membership through a series each week on DOT inspections.

What to expect during a PHMSA inspection?

1)Preliminary Interview 2) Show Me Your Operations 2) Show Me Your Documentation 4)Typical Violations and 5) Post Inspection.

During the preliminary interview, they will ask: Q: How many hazmat employees work here? Q: How many bobtails/transports?, Q: Do you requalify cylinders? Q: Do you move ASME Tanks? Q: Do you have a DOT Hazmat Registration? (which is required to be renewed annually by July 1st each year).

PHMSA will ask you more specific questions about your cargo tank trucks:

General cargo tank/bobtail questions

- Does the truck have emergency shut-offs?

- Is the cargo tank placarded?

- Are the PVIK inspections up-to-date?

- Does the cargo tank have inlet/outlet markings?

- What is the general condition of the cargo tank?

PHMSA will interview your drivers and ask them about your operations.

PHMSA will ask your driver specifically:

- Shipping papers: What do you use? Is it a manifest or generic? Where do you keep them?

- Driver’s book

- A copy of the HAZMAT Registration

- Do you have written emergency response discharge procedures?

- Do you conduct monthly hose assembly inspections? Are they documented?

- Does the remote shut off work? How often do you test remote shut-off? What distance?

Stay tuned next week when we tackle questions PHMSA investigators will ask your service tech.

On November 6-7, 2023, the Propane Council of Texas (ProCOT) is hosting a two-day training for the propane industry and firefighters on propane incident management and emergency response. Join us for the 2023 Propane Emergencies Training. Here are 15 reasons you want to attend this year's training.

• Learn about propane emergency response training that has historically been approved for Continuing Education by the Railroad Commission in the past.
• Train where emergency responders from across the globe train
• See the largest liquefied gas training fire field in the world
• Connect with Texas fire departments and emergency responders
• Get propane emergency response information from the experts
• Be prepared if your company is ever faced with a propane emergency
• Walk away with emergency response tools and resources
• Learn how to use that little orange book in your bobtails and transports
• Visit Disaster City onsite, where FBI, TSA, and other response agencies train
• All meals are provided, and an open bar on Monday night
• The host hotel is a stone's throw from Kyle Field
• The host hotel is within walking distance of Johnny Manziel's Money Bar
• It can be your last propane industry hooray before winter comes
• Parking and internet are free at the host hotel
• It gives you an excuse to vote early

Take advantage of the 2023 Propane Emergency Response Training this November. Secure your spot and make this your ultimate propane industry gathering before winter arrives. And remember to invite your local fire departments with the below-linked flyer, which you can drop off at their departments.

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