The Gasoline Distribution Working Group continue to work to educate EPA on the potential impacts of a new rule under development at the agency that could impose more stringent requirements on hazardous air pollution (HAP) emissions associated with gasoline distribution. 

While activity related to the transition away from PFAS at the federal level proceeds in the ‘draft’ and ‘proposal’ stages, state legislation has continued to be the primary source of legislative and regulatory action.

On January 10, 2022, EPA submitted for White House regulatory review its highly anticipated proposal to designate the two most widely studied per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), PFOA and PFOS, as hazardous substances under the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation & Liability Act (CERCLA).

ILTA’s December comments on PSR and First Mile/Last Mile concerns submitted to the Surface Transportation Board have drawn interest from the General Accountability Office (GAO). 

 

Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) and H2 Energy Europe (“H2 Energy”) announced on February 7 their commitment to develop up to 250 retail hydrogen refueling stations across Germany, Austria and Denmark by 2026 through a 50-50 joint venture between their subsidiaries, Phillips 66 Limited and H2 Energy Europe AG. The agreement is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

Upstream, January 31
Houston-based Buckeye Partners and has enlisted Black & Veatch to provide engineering, procurement, and construction services for Buckeye's planned 270-megawatt solar power plant in central Texas.

Reuters, February 28
More companies exited Russia this week as Western sanctions continued to restrict Moscow's reach, including closing airspace to Russian aircraft, denying access to financial networks, and limiting access to foreign reserve assets.

Tim Winters, Managing Director of Operations for Sprague Energy and ILTA Chairman, has been in the energy business most of his professional life.

“I started as an officer on oil tankers after graduating from Maine Maritime Academy,” said Winters, who later began his terminal industry work around 2003. His passion is rooted in knowing how integral the industry is in supporting the nation's supply chain.

 

 

ILTA is excited to announce the first of three keynote speakers at our annual event in Houston June 13-14. 

Each year, ILTA collects safety data from its terminal member companies, based on OSHA form 300A. The information is included in ILTA’s annual survey of terminal member injury and illness data.

ILTA is seeking volunteers to serve on our Platinum Safety Award Selection Committees. Our Platinum Safety award is the highest safety recognition offered in our industry.

ILTA is excited to be bringing our Environment, Health, Safety, and Security Committee meetings back in person, beginning March 29-30 at the Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans.