LP/Gas articles from March 2002

LP/Gas archives from March 2002

LP/GAS STOCK INDEX.(tabular data only)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 1, 2002... LP/GAS STOCK INDEX SPONSORED BY F-RAMS Propane Master Limited Partnership Comparison Company Symbol Quarter Price Distribution Ended (2/13/02) AmeriGas APU ...

Propane MLP Price History.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 1, 2002... Historic price index Propane stock price history calculated by averaging unweighted prices for AmeriGas, Cornerstone, Ferrellgas, Heritage, Inergy, Star Gas and Suburban master limited partnerships. [GRAPH OMITTED] Sources: Public...

Information you need.(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
March 1, 2002... This year's annual Buyer's Guide provides an expanded listing of vital information on propane products and services not found in any other single resource throughout the industry. This popular publication comes complete with a list of more...

No panacea for hazmat safety concerns.(need to improve hazardous material transportation security )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Everyone agrees on the need to improve hazardous material transportation security in the wake of September 11. But ensuring that changes actually make an impact is much more difficult than grasping at the first legislative, regulatory, or...

Water heater efficiency.(water heaters with adaptive thermostat controls)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Should water heaters with adaptive thermostat controls be subject to different energy efficiency tests than other heaters? The Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy is considering a petition on that matter. The American Water...

Bush nominates Caruso.(Guy Caruso named Energy Information Administration administrator)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... President George W. Bush has nominated Guy Caruso as administrator of the Energy Information Administration.

Cargo tank feedback.(motor vehicle cargo tanks )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... If you want to share your thoughts on proposed rules on motor vehicle cargo tanks but didn't get around to it, you've got more time. RSPA has extended until April 4 the deadline for public comments on the proposal, which was issued in the Dec....

LIHEAP eligibility.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The federal government has issued figures for determining eligibility for LIHEAP for the year starting next October. States must use the State Median Income Estimates for Four-Person Families when determining eligibility. States can opt when to...

Pipeline inventories.(RSPA will not require pipeline operators to keep an inventory of their lines)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... RSPA has decided against issuing rules that would require pipeline operators to keep an inventory of their lines and periodically report to RSPA and assorted state agencies. It had the idea in the works for five years but decided that the...

Employee testing.(pipeline operators)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Pipeline operators can continue to randomly test only 25 percent of employees this year. Since data for the year 2000 showed that only 0.6 percent of employees tested positive, it won't raise the rate for calendar 2002. Whenever the rate...

State grants issued (1).(Pennsylvania and New Jersey awarded grants to prevent pipeline and underground facilities damage)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... RSPA awarded $300,000 each to the states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey to prevent pipeline and underground facilities damage. The agency plans to give grants to more states later this year.

Pipeline integrity testing.(hazardous materials pipeline regulation)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Some small operators of hazmat pipelines now must follow the same program integrity rules as the big boys. RSPA announced that effective Feb. 15, operators with fewer than 500 miles of lines in "high consequence areas" must follow the same...

State grants issued (2).(Office of Pipeline Safety funding may be increased)(Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration budget)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The Office of Pipeline Safety could get a 10 percent funding increase to $64.5 million next year. OPS proposes to use the added funds to improve technology to reveal pipeline defects and hire more inspectors. RSPA asked for a 9 percent...

Making the right move : NPGA board finalizes move to Washington.(National Propane Gas Association to restructure and move operations to Washington, D.C.)
March 1, 2002... With virtually no debate, the National Propane Gas Association's board of directors in February voted near-unanimous support to restructure the association and move its operations to Washington, D.C. The board voted 84-12 in favor of the...

WEATHER WATCH.(Brief Article)(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
March 1, 2002... WEATHER WATCH Heating degree days by state State January Deviation Year- Deviation from norm to-Date[*] from norm Alabama 574 -135 1529...

How much are will-call deliveries costing you?(propane)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... It's 9 o'clock on a Saturday night and a will-call customer pages you to say he is at 2 percent and needs a fill. You drive out and deliver 200 gallons, charging a $50 fee for the after- hours delivery. Did you make any money? How much? ...