Index of Headlines
| Headline | Issue | Page |
Beyond the Mains | ||
| A Friend Remembered—Milford Therrell Eulogy | May 2008 | 3 |
| Adios, 2008 | December 2008 | 3 |
| Crude Oil Conundrum | September 2008 | 3 |
| Storm Clouds Align for Colder Winter | November 2008 | 3 |
| What Are You Waiting For? | April 2008 | 3 |
| Why Helping Small Business Helps the Country | March 2008 | 3 |
Commentary | ||
| A Little Elbow Grease Can Change Your Whole Company | February 2008 | 33 |
| CETP Training and Company Procedures | April 2008 | 66 |
| Deal or No Deal | September 2008 | 35 |
| Does Your Company Manage Cash Like It’s 1928 or 2008? | October 2008 | 29 |
| Healthcare/Energy Costs Top Small Business Concerns | October 2008 | 36 |
| How Timely Are Your Numbers? | May 2008 | 41 |
| NPGA Individual Membership and PropanePAC | October 2008 | 34 |
| Politics and Technology: The Future is Now | August 2008 | 17 |
| PropanePAC Goes Grass-Roots | November 2008 | 33 |
| PropanePAC—Our Present is Your Future | July 2008 | 18 |
| PropanePAC—Working Toward a Brighter Future | December 2008 | 17 |
| Relying on Market-Direction ‘Experts’ Can Be Dangerous | December 2008 | 20 |
| Right People=Right Profits | October 2008 | 41 |
| Safety Meetings for Dummies | March 2008 | 18 |
| Safety: A Core Value of the Propane Industry | May 2008 | 42 |
| Shocking News About Static Discharge | April 2008 | 74 |
| Time and Inattention Truly Can Be Costly | August 2008 | 16 |
| Top 10 Reasons Employees Quit | April 2008 | 68 |
| Umbrella Insurance—The Bridge Over Troubled Water | February 2008 | 31 |
| Your Industry, Your PAC—PropanePAC | September 2008 | 40 |
Miscellaneous | ||
| At Wehof Forms, Printed Tickets Survive, Thrive in Digital Age | April 2008 | 63 |
| Blackmer Donation Pumps Up the Fun at Fire Museum | April 2008 | 56 |
| Cancer Awareness Efforts Applauded | June 2008 | 25 |
| Celebrating 25 Years of Innovations at IBS | January 2008 | 26 |
| Fisher Hosts Tempaco Customers at New Smyrna Speedway | March 2008 | 52 |
| Fisher, Heritage Partner on Prostate Cancer Awareness | February 2008 | 34 |
| GAMA, ARI Merge to Become AHRI | March 2008 | 38 |
| Gas Processors Realize the Times Are Changing | July 2008 | 29 |
| Idaho Drivers Got a Real Workout This Winter | May 2008 | 31 |
| Industry Members Invited to 2008 HPBA Expo | February 2008 | 26 |
| Kentucky Governor Praises DESA for Jobs Growth | September 2008 | 52 |
| Mobile Evacuation Units Gain Popularity | January 2008 | 31 |
| Pacific Propane’s New Security, Safety Features Raise the Bar | February 2008 | 29 |
| Propane Heritage—Safeguarding the Industry’s History | April 2008 | 90 |
| Propane Industry Golf Tourney Supports Cancer Research | November 2008 | 28 |
| Propane Prices Parallel Crude | March 2008 | 30 |
| Quarles Bolsters Virginia Supply 24/7, No Matter the Weather | April 2008 | 44 |
| Study Confirms Propane’s Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions | February 2008 | 20 |
| Tank Move Tests Limits of Transporting Large Containers | November 2008 | 18 |
| Tarantin Tank & Equipment Marks 25th Anniversary | October 2008 | 54 |
| Texas Marketer Launches Propane 101 Website | July 2008 | 25 |
| Tri-Gas’ ‘Pink Lady’ Delivering ‘Green’ Fuel on Delmarva Peninsula | July 2008 | 23 |
| Vent-Free Alliance, HSC Team Up to Boost Outreach | March 2008 | 29 |
| Young Gasser Positions Available | March 2008 | 54 |
Agriculture | ||
| Converting Land to Produce Biofuels Creates Carbon Debt | May 2008 | 39 |
| Crop Drying Season to Be Worth the Wait | October 2008 | 28 |
| PERC Issues RFP for Mobile Agriculture Refueling Equipment | June 2008 | 34 |
| Propane Flaming May Increase Milk Production | September 2008 | 33 |
Appliances | ||
| Appliance Tax Credits Not Extended in Energy Bill | February 2008 | 23 |
| Cabinet Heaters: The Great Debate of ’08 | April 2008 | 42 |
| Furnace, Boiler Efficiency Standards Raised by DOE | February 2008 | 27 |
| Grill Shipments Set Record in 2007 | February 2008 | 26 |
| Homeowners Find Tankless Technology Highly Favorable | March 2008 | 28 |
| HPBA Expo Heats Up | May 2008 | 32 |
| Standards Proposed for Outdoor Decorative Gas Appliances | February 2008 | 28 |
| The Quest for Cabinet Heater Acceptance Continues | December 2008 | 25 |
Energy Spectrum | ||
| Air Products to Lead Hydrogen-Powered Forklift Demonstration | January 2008 | 44 |
| Trash: An Unlikely Source of Energy | December 2008 | 28 |
Industry People | ||
| Alan Beale Receives WLPGA Distinguished Service Award | November 2008 | 35 |
| N.C. Driver Wins Blue Rhino Road-eo | April 2008 | 69 |
| Winter Isn’t the Only Thing Keeping One S.C. Marketer Busy | April 2008 | 55 |
International | ||
| Biofuel Projects Cut, While LPG Program Is Boosted | June 2008 | 8 |
| Canada Wrestling with Hours-of-Services Rules, Too | January 2008 | 8 |
| Fall World LP Gas Forum Meeting to Focus on Climate Change | August 2008 | 8 |
| Mexican Lawmakers Pave Way for Foreign Investment in Energy | December 2008 | 8 |
| More Than 50 Countries Represented at World LPG Forum | November 2008 | 8 |
| OPEC NGL Production Expected to Soar this Year | March 2008 | 8 |
Legal & Insurance | ||
| Arizona Jury Awards $43 Million | June 2008 | 3 |
| California Court Considers Propane Heater Injunction | July 2008 | 3 |
| Canadian Explosion Spawns Multiple Lawsuits | November 2008 | 30 |
| Coleman Wins Defense Verdict in Heater Case | December 2008 | 4 |
| Illinois Court Upholds Dismissal of Suit Against Propane Supplier | August 2008 | 3 |
| Inadvertent Evidence Destruction | October 2008 | 3 |
| Iowa Water Heater Case Goes to Jury | January 2008 | 3 |
| Mississippi Court Affirms Dismissal of Propane School Bus Suit | May 2008 | 46 |
| NPGA, Northwest Gas File Suit Against DHS | February 2008 | 22 |
| Ohio Court Suspends Arbitration in Propane Explosion Case | September 2008 | 37 |
| Prop. 65 Lawsuit Filed Against 12+ Propane Companies | December 2008 | 24 |
| Retailer Wins Defense Verdict in “Bad Dog” Case | February 2008 | 3 |
| To Survive at DOT Audit, Get Focused | November 2008 | 21 |
| Virginia Court Vacates Open Line Explosion Verdict | April 2008 | 72 |
Marketing | ||
| Adventure-Loving Consumers Fuel Texas Marketer’s Sales | July 2008 | 20 |
| Cold, Hard Facts for Winter 2008-2009 | October 2008 | 23 |
| Consider Dropping the Credit Option Altogether This Winter | October 2008 | 24 |
| Homeowners Desire Energy Efficiency, But Need Guidance | September 2008 | 27 |
| Industry Positions Propane As a ‘Green’ Alternative Fuel | September 2008 | 26 |
| Marketer Makes Home Chef’s Day on “Ask This Old House” | February 2008 | 46 |
| Marketer Sends Balloons Soaring at Virginia Festival | March 2008 | 41 |
| Marketer’s Home Showcases Latest Gas Heating, Cooling | April 2008 | 52 |
| Marketers Get More Time to Apply for Motor Fuel Tax Credit | December 2008 | 27 |
| Marketers Invited to Join Generator Promotion | September 2008 | 31 |
| Nationwide Propane DG Demonstration Program Launched | September 2008 | 30 |
| No Roads? No Problem for Vander Yacht Propane | May 2008 | 26 |
| Planning a Promotion, Presentation, or Ad Campaign? | June 2008 | 30 |
| Promoting Underground Tanks—A Multi-Pronged Approach | April 2008 | 38 |
| Propane Advocate Thrives in TVA Country | April 2008 | 48 |
| Sun, Sand, Water, and Propane—Perfect Mix for a Dream Home | January 2008 | 20 |
| Wholesaler Encourages Customers to Avoid Speculation | December 2008 | 18 |
Motor Fuels | ||
| Australian-Developed LPG Heavy Truck a World First | June 2008 | 54 |
| California Focuses on Alternative Fuels | June 2008 | 26 |
| CARB Forklift Regulations Loom; Fleet Averaging Starts Jan. 1 | December 2008 | 31 |
| Company Honored for Innovative Propane Fleet Application | November 2008 | 46 |
| First Propane Blue Bird Vision School Buses Hit the Road | October 2008 | 31 |
| Industry Touts Propane’s ‘Green’ Footprint at AFV Conference | July 2008 | 27 |
| ITA Members See More Use of LPG Forklift Fuel | May 2008 | 36 |
| Marketers Get More Time to Apply for Motor Fuel Tax Credit | December 2008 | 27 |
| Nationwide Network of LPG Fueling Stations on the Horizon | December 2008 | 21 |
| PERC Media Event Promotes Propane for Fleets | September 2008 | 54 |
| Powered by Propane—And ‘Greener’ Than Ever | March 2008 | 20 |
| Propane Can Clear the Air for Commercial Mowing Industry | April 2008 | 70 |
| Propane Finds a Niche at California Alternative Car Expo | December 2008 | 29 |
| Registration Open for First Propane Engine Fuel Summit | October 2008 | 37 |
| Sales of Blue Bird Vision School Bus Ticking Upward | June 2008 | 29 |
| Study to Compare Propane, Gasoline Mowers | May 2008 | 37 |
| Trimming Negative Effects of Gasoline-Powered Garden Tools | December 2008 | 46 |
NPGA | ||
| 2008 NPGA Installation and Honors | August 2008 | 30 |
| Atlanta 2008: Schedule and Products to Look For | April 2008 | 33 |
| Bigger, Better Education Program Boosts Expo’s Value | March 2008 | 37 |
| NFPA 58 Committee Considers Next Development Cycle | November 2008 | 27 |
| NPGA Board Divided on Cabinet Heater Issue | January 2008 | 27 |
| Propane Days: Dealers Take Their Talking Points to Capitol Hill | August 2008 | 28 |
| Propane Days: It’s Time to Get Politically Active | April 2008 | 40 |
| Southeast Seminars Focused on Customers, Employees | June 2008 | 21 |
| Where Does Propane Stand in the Climate Change Debate? | March 2008 | 21 |
PERC | ||
| Average Propane Price Rising, But Remains Within PERA Ratio | April 2008 | 57 |
| Builder Awards: There’s Gold in These Homes | January 2008 | 22 |
| Green Light Given to New PERC Strategic Mission | February 2008 | 24 |
| Nationwide Propane DG Demonstration Program Launched | September 2008 | 30 |
| New Kit Promotes Propane’s Benefits for Home Buyers | January 2008 | 25 |
| PERC Brochure Highlights Propane’s Advantages for Builders | January 2008 | 25 |
| PERC Highlighting Propane’s Advantages to Landscape Pros | April 2008 | 71 |
| PERC Homebuilder Winners Focused on Quality | May 2008 | 38 |
| PERC Issues RFP for Mobile Agriculture Refueling Equipment | June 2008 | 34 |
| PERC Media Event Promotes Propane for Fleets | September 2008 | 54 |
| Planning a Promotion, Presentation, or Ad Campaign? | June 2008 | 30 |
| Referendum to Ask for KYPERC Reauthorization | October 2008 | 32 |
Regulation/Legislation | ||
| Broad Discretion Given IFC Code Officials May Prove Troubling | May 2008 | 34 |
| Calls for More LIHEAP Assistance Finally Answered | October 2008 | 40 |
| CARB Forklift Regulations Loom; Fleet Averaging Starts Jan. 1 | December 2008 | 31 |
| CFTC Report Casts Doubt Speculators Drove Oil Up | October 2008 | 39 |
| CFTC: Speculation Not That Influential | April 2008 | 46 |
| DHS Bill Leaves Committee | April 2008 | 41 |
| DHS Sec. Chertoff: Sacrifices Necessary | March 2008 | 23 |
| Economic Stimulus Bill Signed by President | April 2008 | 54 |
| Energy Bill Finally Official | January 2008 | 28 |
| Expensing, Depreciation Provisions in Economic Stimulus Bill | March 2008 | 36 |
| FERC Technical Conference to Hammer Out Concerns | October 2008 | 26 |
| Legislation Could Make DHS Regs Even Tougher | March 2008 | 23 |
| LIHEAP Aid Increased, But Demand Is Also Rising | March 2008 | 38 |
| Marketers Get More Time to Apply for Motor Fuel Tax Credit | December 2008 | 27 |
| Midwest Ice Storm Prompts HOS Relief for Marketers | January 2008 | 30 |
| NFPA 58 Committee Considers Next Development Cycle | November 2008 | 27 |
| Standards Proposed for Outdoor Decorative Gas Appliances | February 2008 | 28 |
| States Seek English-Only Standard for Driver’s Licenses | May 2008 | 33 |
Safety | ||
| 2008 GPA Awards | July 2008 | 31 |
| Bill Stuffer Warns of Heavy Snow Accumulation | August 2008 | 25 |
| Consultancy Promoting Detonation Suppression Technology | April 2008 | 58 |
| Does Driver Error Cause Most Truck Rollovers? | March 2008 | 24 |
| FMCSA Launches Web Portal to Key Safety Systems | March 2008 | 26 |
| Heating Equipment the Cause of Fewer Home Fires | March 2008 | 32 |
| Is It Time For an Underground Tank Check-Up? | April 2008 | 36 |
| Keep Yourself (And Customers) Safe This Winter | October 2008 | 25 |
| Making Emergency Preparedness Resources Available | August 2008 | 23 |
| Propane Safe Handling Important for All Consumers | August 2008 | 25 |
| Regular Check-Ups for Gas Logs Are Good Idea, Says RRC | March 2008 | 35 |
| Research Shows Need for Static Electricity Education, Prevention | February 2008 | 18 |
| Staying Safe in a Disaster—What Customers Need to Know | April 2008 | 64 |
| Texas Marketer Launches Propane 101 Website | July 2008 | 25 |
| Truck Stability Systems Gaining Favor | March 2008 | 27 |
| Video to Continue Education on Static Electricity | November 2008 | 26 |
| Virginia Association Sponsors Training at Wildland Fire Academy | August 2008 | 24 |
| Was There a FEMA Formaldehyde Foul-Up? | April 2008 | 59 |
| What Factors May Have Led to West Virginia Accident? | March 2008 | 31 |
| When Mother Nature Goes Wild | August 2008 | 18 |
| Wildfire Peresonnel Rely on Industry for Answers | August 2008 | 25 |
Supply and Demand | ||
| Propane Sales Weaken in 2006 | March 2008 | 34 |
| Quarles Bolsters Virginia Supply 24/7, No Matter the Weather | April 2008 | 44 |
| Record-Setting Prices Are 2008’s Hallmark | August 2008 | 26 |
| Trash: An Unlikely Source of Energy | December 2008 | 28 |
| Winter 2008-2009—Supply Means Everything | November 2008 | 23 |
| Winter’s Been Good for Western Propane | May 2008 | 29 |
Technology | ||
| Consultancy Promoting Detonation Suppression Technology | April 2008 | 58 |
| Fourth Texas Technology Forum Highlights Propane Applications | January 2008 | 29 |
| Homeowners Find Tankless Technology Highly Favorable | March 2008 | 28 |
| PDAs, Laptops, Printers Becoming Standard on Bobtails | March 2008 | 26 |
News | ||
Acquisitions | ||
| American Welding & Tank Acquires Certified Cylinder | September 2008 | 9 |
| AmeriGas Acquires Propane Assets of Scott Gas | May 2008 | 18 |
| AmeriGas Acquires Texas Retailer | August 2008 | 13 |
| AmeriGas Acquires Wellington Oil & Gas | October 2008 | 12 |
| Arkema Acquires Odor-Tech Inc. | September 2008 | 24 |
| Eastern Propane Gas Acquires Limoges Oil & Propane | November 2008 | 16 |
| EGI-Mr. Heater Acquires Assets of CFM Corp. | September 2008 | 12 |
| Ferrellgas Buys Assets in California, Texas | November 2008 | 12 |
| Harco Sells GasServ Businesses to Private Equity Firm | January 2008 | 11 |
| Heritage Buys Propane Assets of Two N.C. Companies | March 2008 | 13 |
| Heritage Propane Acquires Nine New Retailers | April 2008 | 16 |
| Inergy Acquires Salt Production Company in N.Y. | September 2008 | 10 |
| Inergy Acquires Three Retail Businesses in Northeast | April 2008 | 16 |
| Liberty Propane Acquires Arizona Propane Company | February 2008 | 13 |
| Matrix Service Acquires CB&I Technology | November 2008 | 14 |
| Paraco Acquires Propane Operations of Erichsen’s | October 2008 | 14 |
| Paraco Buys Blue Flame Gas, Blackstone Operations | January 2008 | 10 |
| Paraco Gas Purchases HL Propane Co. Inc. | December 2008 | 11 |
| Penn Fuel Propane Sold to UGI | May 2008 | 18 |
| PPL Completes Sale of Propane Assets to UGI | November 2008 | 14 |
| Rural Computer Consultants Finalizes Acquisition of PSI | December 2008 | 16 |
| Targa Buying Additional Piece of Venice Energy Services Co. | August 2008 | 14 |
| ThompsonGas Buys Companies in Alabama and Georgia | February 2008 | 13 |
| Valley National Gases Completes Two Acquisitions | November 2008 | 17 |
Company News | ||
| American Welding & Tank Increases Tank Prices | September 2008 | 18 |
| AmeriGas Partners Reports Record 2007 Earnings | February 2008 | 16 |
| AmeriGas Posts $54.3 Million in First Quarter Net Income | March 2008 | 14 |
| AmeriGas Posts Double-Digit Gain in Net Income | June 2008 | 36 |
| Aux Sable, Dow Chemical in Ethane Sale Agreement | March 2008 | 10 |
| BP to Shed 5000 Jobs Through Restructuring | April 2008 | 26 |
| BP, ConocoPhillips Planning Alaska Gas Line | May 2008 | 44 |
| Chesapeake Posts Improved Results for Propane Operation | June 2008 | 37 |
| ConocoPhillips, BP to Proceed with Pipeline Plan, Regardless | June 2008 | 16 |
| Enterprise Products Posts 52% Gross Margin Improvement | June 2008 | 36 |
| Ferrell International Calls it Quits | October 2008 | 20 |
| Ferrellgas Leaves National and State Associations | July 2008 | 12 |
| Ferrellgas Partners Reports 2008 First Quarter Results | February 2008 | 16 |
| Ferrellgas Reports Quarterly Net Income of $51.2 Million | June 2008 | 37 |
| HBH Gas Systems May Build Town System in Pahrump | September 2008 | 14 |
| HBH Gas Systems to Install Town System | October 2008 | 19 |
| HBH to Install Central Propane Distribution System | May 2008 | 18 |
| Huffman Oil Divests Retail Stores to Focus on Propane | April 2008 | 18 |
| Inergy Posts $35.9 Million in Quarterly Net Income | March 2008 | 14 |
| Inergy Posts $82 Million in Second Quarter Net Income | June 2008 | 36 |
| Inergy Receives Award from Small Business Association | December 2008 | 9 |
| Inergy Reports Improvement for Its 2007 Fiscal Year | January 2008 | 16 |
| Inergy Seeking Permits to Expand Natural Gas Storage | February 2008 | 12 |
| Inergy Settles Michigan Pricing Compliant | May 2008 | 12 |
| Kosan Crisplant Inks Deals in Mexico and Portugal | October 2008 | 15 |
| Major Oil Companies Agree to Settle MTBE Lawsuits | June 2008 | 14 |
| Papco Receives Preliminary Approval for Plant Site Plan | January 2008 | 17 |
| PMAA Spirit Petroleum Brand Now in 50 States | April 2008 | 26 |
| Sherwood Valve Consolidates Operations for Efficiencies | September 2008 | 10 |
| Suburban Reports 40.4% Hike in Year-End Income Results | February 2008 | 17 |
International | ||
| Aussie Firm Adds Autogas Kit for Corolla | April 2008 | 8 |
| Ban on Motorcycles Toting LPG Cylinders Proposed | November 2008 | 8 |
| Bangalore Looks to Build More LPG Stations | November 2008 | 8 |
| British Columbians Have New Carbon Tax | April 2008 | 8 |
| Chandigarh to Register Only LPG Auto-Rickshaws | September 2008 | 8 |
| Chevrolet Introducing New LPG Model in Germany | May 2008 | 8 |
| Chevy Taking Advantage of European Subsidies | November 2008 | 8 |
| China Gas Seeks to Buy Top LPG Distributor | May 2008 | 8 |
| China Imports Less LPG in First Half of Year | October 2008 | 8 |
| China May Rein in Rising LPG Prices | February 2008 | 8 |
| China State Media Says LPG Shortfall Expected | June 2008 | 8 |
| Compact Fuel Cell Demonstrated by Dutch Firm | February 2008 | 8 |
| Competition Bureau Weighs in on Superior Acquisition | July 2008 | 8 |
| ConocoPhillips, Angola LNG Ltd. Sign Technology Agreement | April 2008 | 8 |
| Consumer New Zealand Calls for Intervention | July 2008 | 8 |
| Ford Australia Shelves Diesel Plan for Falcon | October 2008 | 8 |
| GE Gets Contract to Extract Depleted Wells | July 2008 | 8 |
| German Regulators Fine Fuel Marketers for Collusion | January 2008 | 8 |
| GM Holden Cuts Price of LPG-Fueled Commodore | September 2008 | 8 |
| Hard Times Reported for Low-Income Koreans | August 2008 | 8 |
| Honda India Considering Augogas Motorcycles | May 2008 | 8 |
| Hyundai Launches LPG Santro Model in India | November 2008 | 8 |
| Hyundai Says It Will Launch LPG Hybrid | September 2008 | 8 |
| IGL Plans LPG Terminal for Trelawny | May 2008 | 8 |
| India Faces Severe Shortages of LPG | March 2008 | 8 |
| India’s First Underground Cavern Opens for Business | February 2008 | 8 |
| Indian Automaker Launches Homegrown Bi-Fuel Car | June 2008 | 8 |
| Indian Oil Stops New LPG Connections | September 2008 | 8 |
| Iran, Gasprom Sign Oil, Gas Memorandum | June 2008 | 8 |
| Iran, Germany Ink Petrochemical Deal | December 2008 | 8 |
| Japan Energy, Itochu Merge with Other Retailers | April 2008 | 8 |
| Japanese Companies to Form LPG Import Firm | December 2008 | 8 |
| Karachi LPG Distributors Seek Fixed Price | July 2008 | 8 |
| Kenyan Government to Standardize Cylinders | May 2008 | 8 |
| Kosan Crisplant Acquired by Bahrain Firm | February 2008 | 8 |
| Kupe Gas Project Nears Completion | January 2008 | 8 |
| Leading Engineer Says Continue with LPG | June 2008 | 8 |
| LP-Gas Conference to be Held Sept. 26 | May 2008 | 8 |
| LPG Global Tech Conference Coming to South Korea | February 2008 | 8 |
| LPG Rickshaws to Have Approved Cylinders | July 2008 | 8 |
| LPG Smuggling from Iran Said to Hurt Pakistan | June 2008 | 8 |
| Malangaz Executive Cites Emergency LPG Supply | December 2008 | 8 |
| Motorized Tricycles to Be Fueled by LPG | December 2008 | 8 |
| Move to Ban Patio Heaters Slammed by Business Owners | March 2008 | 8 |
| New Autogas Refueling Guide Published in UK | March 2008 | 8 |
| Nippon-BPCL Fuel Cell JV Under Discussion | January 2008 | 8 |
| No More LPG Subsidies in Thailand | January 2008 | 8 |
| No New Subsidies for Taiwan Taxi Drivers | September 2008 | 8 |
| Pertamina Introduces Augogas Product to Market | May 2008 | 8 |
| Pertamina Purchases LPG from ConocoPhillips | July 2008 | 8 |
| Peru to End LPG Imports this Month | October 2008 | 8 |
| Peru’s Government to Foster LPG, CNG Use | August 2008 | 8 |
| Petchem Complex Planned By Total and Sonatrach | May 2008 | 8 |
| Petron, Pilipinas Shell Cut Price of LPG Products | March 2008 | 8 |
| Philippine DENR Endorses LPG for Motor Vehicles | July 2008 | 8 |
| Philippine President Orders Conversion of Fleet Vehicles | August 2008 | 8 |
| Pipelines Speed Delivery of LPG, Vegetable Oils | September 2008 | 8 |
| Price of LPG for Taxis, Motorbikes Standardized | August 2008 | 8 |
| Purvin & Gertz Opens Registration for Seminar | October 2008 | 8 |
| Qatar Establishes New Distributor | February 2008 | 8 |
| Renault Samsung Chief Cites ‘Dodgy’ Fuel | July 2008 | 8 |
| Rubis Buys Total’s LPG Business in Spain | August 2008 | 8 |
| Rubis Reports Increased Sales | April 2008 | 8 |
| Saipan Industrial Gas to Roll Back LPG Prices | March 2008 | 8 |
| Sale of LPG Vehicles in Turkey on the Increase | August 2008 | 8 |
| Saudi Aramco Refinery Shut Down Due to Fire | April 2008 | 8 |
| Saudi Petroleum Complex Completion Faces Delay | October 2008 | 8 |
| Skaugen Sells First Chinese-Built Vessels | January 2008 | 8 |
| Some 106,000 Tons Exported from Iran’s South Pars Field | September 2008 | 8 |
| South Africa to Cut LPG Price, Boost Use | July 2008 | 8 |
| StealthGas to Expand its Handy-Size LPG Fleet | May 2008 | 8 |
| Taiwan Energy Bureau to Relax LPG Regulations | October 2008 | 8 |
| Thailand Extends Subsidy for LPG-Fueled Taxis | September 2008 | 8 |
| Total LPG India Ltd. Is Now Totalgaz | October 2008 | 8 |
| Toyo Kanetsu Receives Orders for Storage Tanks | September 2008 | 8 |
| UOP LLC Selected for Technology Project | November 2008 | 8 |
| Vector, NZOG Sign LPG Supply Contract | December 2008 | 8 |
| Venezuela Halts Supplies to ExxonMobil | April 2008 | 8 |
| Venezuela to Build Fuel Depot on St. Kitts | February 2008 | 8 |
Miscellaneous | ||
| Coleman Subject of Restraining Order Covering Propane Heater | June 2008 | 17 |
| Deadline for Annual CETP Proctor Renewal Is Coming | December 2008 | 9 |
| EIA Will Not Collect Data on NGLs in Transit | July 2008 | 15 |
| Flooding in Midwest Rivals Great Flood of 1993 | July 2008 | 9 |
| IEA Says $45 Trillion Needed to Deal with Energy, Environment | July 2008 | 13 |
| More Equipment Added to AHRI Directory | December 2008 | 14 |
| MPGA Resigns Midwest Convention Seat | November 2008 | 13 |
| NanoDynamics Receives Grant for SOFC Project | October 2008 | 20 |
| Nebraska Notes Success of Cross-Industry Education | June 2008 | 14 |
| NePGA Partners with Nonprofit, Offers Tips | December 2008 | 11 |
| Online Registration Open for Convention, Golf Tournament | February 2008 | 10 |
| SBA-Guaranteed Loans Can Help Propane Marketers | November 2008 | 10 |
| Securities Broker Fined for Blue Rhino Insider Trading | January 2008 | 15 |
| TPGA Hosting Golf Event Benefiting Cancer Cure | September 2008 | 22 |
| Trucking Group Warns of Misleading UCR Letters | January 2008 | 10 |
| Trucking Groups Part Ways Over Drug Testing | January 2008 | 12 |
| Wood Stove Changeout Programs Offer Big Money | August 2008 | 11 |
Motor Fuels | ||
| AFRED’s Vehicle Incentive Program Targets Older Vehicles | September 2008 | 19 |
| CleanFUEL USA LPI System Available on Kodiak, TopKick | January 2008 | 14 |
| Fleet Awards Presented at Alternative Fuels Conference | June 2008 | 19 |
| Maine Bus Fleet Gets Needed Federal Funding | November 2008 | 13 |
| Maine Bus Fleet Receives Nearly $1 Million in Funds | October 2008 | 12 |
| Propane Aston Martin Joins New York-to-Paris ‘Great Race’ | April 2008 | 20 |
| Propane Irrigation Systems More Efficient, Study Finds | April 2008 | 26 |
| RRC Awarded $12 Million to Replace Old Equipment | December 2008 | 14 |
| Texas School District Buys 21 Propane School Buses | December 2008 | 14 |
| Washington State Drivers Get Alt-Fuel Tax Exemption | October 2008 | 12 |
NPGA | ||
| New PERC/NPGA Capital Action Plan to Focus on ‘Green’ Energy | April 2008 | 12 |
| NPGA Against Entry-Level Driver Training Proposal | July 2008 | 14 |
| NPGA Comments Against CDL Testing, Learning Permit Rules | September 2008 | 9 |
| NPGA Conducting Top Screen Survey of Members | August 2008 | 14 |
| NPGA Finds 97% Not Covered By Chemical Security Standards | September 2008 | 9 |
| NPGA Lobbying to Include Propane in ‘Clean Stove Act’ | April 2008 | 14 |
| NPGA Reports Defects in Storage Tank Welds | December 2008 | 9 |
| NPGA TS&S Committee Has New Dockets | June 2008 | 10 |
| NPGA Updating CETP 2.2 and 2.4 Exams | July 2008 | 17 |
| NPGA Withdraws DHS Lawsuit, Declares Industry Victory | October 2008 | 10 |
| Record Attendance for Propane Days 2008 | July 2008 | 9 |
| TS&S Committee Forging Ahead with New Dockets | December 2008 | 10 |
PERC | ||
| Agricultural Equipment Refueling Manual Available in Catalog | March 2008 | 12 |
| Consumer Safety Material Fulfillment Service Explored | October 2008 | 16 |
| High Propane Prices a Problem for PERC | July 2008 | 10 |
| Marketing ‘Webinar’ Series Available Through PERC | May 2008 | 20 |
| MPGA Asks PERC to Reconsider Assessment Rate, Rebates | April 2008 | 20 |
| New PERC/NPGA Capital Action Plan to Focus on ‘Green’ Energy | April 2008 | 12 |
| PERC Issues RFP for Residential Heating Systems Comparison | August 2008 | 11 |
| PERC RFP Focuses on LPG Contaminants | March 2008 | 10 |
| PERC, CS Learning to Offer Educational Courses | July 2008 | 17 |
| White Paper Highlights ‘Green’ Benefits of Propane | June 2008 | 11 |
Recalls | ||
| American Flame Recalls Fireplace Gas Valves | September 2008 | 10 |
| Boilers Recalled Due to Gas Leak, Fire Hazard | November 2008 | 14 |
| Char-Broil Two-Burner Gas Grills Recalled | July 2008 | 14 |
| CPSC, Maple Chase Recall CO and CO/Smoke Alarms | September 2008 | 20 |
| Effikal Recalls Automatic Gas Vent Dampers | December 2008 | 16 |
| Fiesta Gas Grills Recalled Due to Fire, Burn Hazards | December 2008 | 12 |
| Fisher Controls International Recalls Gas Regulators | April 2008 | 31 |
| Fisher Controls Regulators Recalled for Leak Hazard | June 2008 | 11 |
| Gardner’s Supply, CPSC Recall Flame Weeders | October 2008 | 15 |
| Greenheck Fan Corp. Recalls Indirect Gas-Fired Furnaces | April 2008 | 31 |
| PB Heat Boilers Recalled | October 2008 | 14 |
| Rinnai America Corp. Recalls Direct-Vent Wall Furnaces | April 2008 | 31 |
| Roush Recalls Ford Propane Trucks | December 2008 | 12 |
| Underground Tanks Recalled in Cooperation With CPSC | August 2008 | 9 |
Regulation/Legislation | ||
| Big Win for Dealers: SBA Changes Dealer Size Standards | September 2008 | 20 |
| California Looking at Citations for Non-Compliant Operators | June 2008 | 17 |
| Cap and Trade Coming in the Near Future, Says Congressman | July 2008 | 10 |
| Chemical Facility Hearing Set for June | June 2008 | 33 |
| Commission Recommending Hike in Federal Gasoline Tax | March 2008 | 14 |
| Congress Addresses SPR Oil Purchases | June 2008 | 15 |
| Congress Expanding Family Medical Leave Act Provisions | May 2008 | 22 |
| Congress Extends Propane Tax Credits, LIHEAP | November 2008 | 10 |
| Congress Getting More Involved with Energy Price Problem? | June 2008 | 12 |
| Congress Races to Finalize Farm Bill | May 2008 | 10 |
| Conversion of NH3 Tanks to Propane Use to be Restricted | April 2008 | 18 |
| Court Denies Petition to Eliminate HOS Provisions | March 2008 | 9 |
| Customs and Border Protection Seeks Cargo Information | April 2008 | 10 |
| CVSA Roadcheck Prioritizing Seatbelt Compliance | May 2008 | 18 |
| DHS Clarifies Definition of Propane | May 2008 | 10 |
| DHS Issues Guidance on ‘No-Match’ Employee Letters | May 2008 | 16 |
| Dixie Pipeline Co. Files Another Tariff With FERC | November 2008 | 9 |
| Do Hazmat Drivers Need a TWIC and an HME? | April 2008 | 10 |
| DOT Extends Special Permit for Tank Moving Into 2010 | May 2008 | 14 |
| DOT Relaxes Pipeline Public Awareness Rule | March 2008 | 9 |
| Drilling Ban Dashes House Efforts on Energy Speculation | September 2008 | 18 |
| EMA, SCAQMD Reach Deal on Fleet-Fueling Requirement | April 2008 | 22 |
| Energy Transfer Settles with CFTC Over Market Manipulation | May 2008 | 44 |
| Feds Nix Full Operation of Dixie This Winter | November 2008 | 9 |
| FERC to Allow NGLs on Dixie | December 2008 | 10 |
| FMCSA Proposal Seeks Closure of CDL Loophole | May 2008 | 14 |
| FMCSA Proposes Enhanced Training to Obtain CDL | February 2008 | 10 |
| Georgia Caps Sales Tax for Manufacturing | July 2008 | 17 |
| Governor Signs Heating Fuel Law Requiring Bond Financing | January 2008 | 12 |
| Groups Go to Court to Challenge Interim HOS Rule | February 2008 | 9 |
| HOS Rules Waived in Four States Hit by Gustav | October 2008 | 18 |
| I-Codes Adopted in All 50 States and Washington, D.C. | January 2008 | 16 |
| Improved NORA Bill Introduced in Senate | October 2008 | 19 |
| Indiana Fire Code Effective Mid-June | July 2008 | 15 |
| Industry Receives Support for Top Screen Extension | January 2008 | 10 |
| Interim HOS Regulation Leaves Current Rules | January 2008 | 10 |
| International Code Council Reaffirms Vent-Free Home Products | December 2008 | 14 |
| LIHEAP a Victim of the Political Season | September 2008 | 14 |
| Lobbying Amps Up to Restore Water Heater Tax Credit | May 2008 | 12 |
| Minnesota Tightens Requirements on Installers and Inspectors | February 2008 | 14 |
| Missouri Propane Commission Assessment Collected | August 2008 | 12 |
| N.C. Enforcement to Use NFPA 58 2008 as Basis | February 2008 | 12 |
| Nebraska Considering New Wholesale Tax | April 2008 | 20 |
| Nebraska Warning Labels Required by July 1 | June 2008 | 10 |
| New ID Standards Created by DHS | February 2008 | 10 |
| New OSHA Injury Reporting Forms Required for Small Firms | May 2008 | 20 |
| NGSB Wants EOBRs on All Commercial Trucks | December 2008 | 12 |
| NTSB Wants Recorders Installed in Heavy Trucks | February 2008 | 9 |
| Oregon Seeks Cut in Cap of Propane Field Flaming | November 2008 | 16 |
| Pennsylvania Idling Bill Approved by Committee | November 2008 | 14 |
| PHMSA to Consider Practices for Bulk Loading, Unloading | March 2008 | 13 |
| PHMSA Wants to Raise Bobtail Tax for 2009-2010 | June 2008 | 10 |
| Preliminary Decision Issued on MAPL Pipeline Lawsuit | October 2008 | 10 |
| President Vetoes Wrong Farm Bill? | June 2008 | 18 |
| Propane Monitors Sought for Pennsylvania Homes, Businesses | February 2008 | 14 |
| Senators Urge SBA to Implement Energy Initiatives | October 2008 | 12 |
| Several Industry-Related Tax Provisions Reviewed by Congress | January 2008 | 12 |
| States Enacting Personal Information ‘Data Breach’ Laws | May 2008 | 22 |
| Tax Breaks Proposed for Truck Safety Programs | April 2008 | 18 |
| Third of Fuel Price Hikes Blamed on Speculation | July 2008 | 12 |
| Truck Drivers Seeking FAST Applications Must Go Online | June 2008 | 16 |
| TWIC Compliance Deadline Pushed Back to April 15, 2009 | July 2008 | 14 |
| TWIC Enrollment Low as Dec. 30 Deadline Nears | October 2008 | 11 |
| TWIC Enrollment Rising | May 2008 | 18 |
| U.S. House Passes Energy Bill; Rolls Back Tax Breaks | October 2008 | 10 |
| UL Task Forces Looking at LP-Gas Hose Issues | September 2008 | 16 |
| Unvented Heater Language Remains Unchanged in IFGC | November 2008 | 12 |
| Vent-Free Heater Ban Blocked at ICC Hearings | April 2008 | 10 |
| VFDA Notes “Enron Loophole” Not Closed Under Farm Bill | March 2008 | 10 |
| Weights & Measures Officials Nix Hot Fuel Compensation | January 2008 | 15 |
| Wisconsin Bill Requires CO Detectors | May 2008 | 44 |
| Wood Fires Face New Restrictions in Southern California | May 2008 | 24 |
Safety | ||
| Bill Would Provide Fleets Safety Technology Credits | January 2008 | 14 |
| Blue Rhino Says It Is a Safe Choice for Cylinders | August 2008 | 12 |
| CSX to Upgrade Tracks Westward from Syracuse | April 2008 | 24 |
| Feds Say Tank Too Close in W.Va. Blast, Training Lax | November 2008 | 10 |
| March 2007 CSX Derailment Due to Internal Rail Defect | February 2008 | 14 |
| NPGA Reports Defects in Storage Tank Welds | December 2008 | 9 |
| Over-Filled Tanks Seen in North Carolina | June 2008 | 12 |
| RRC Warns of Dangers of Uncapped Outlets and Valves | March 2008 | 15 |
Supply/Demand | ||
| Alaska Considers Winter Fuel Subsidies | September 2008 | 10 |
| ConocoPhillips, BP to Proceed with Pipeline Plan, Regardless | June 2008 | 16 |
| Council Approves Permit for Gas Plant Expansion | December 2008 | 14 |
| Dixie Explains Allocation During Hydrostatic Testing | July 2008 | 14 |
| Dixie Hydrostatic Test Date Updated | June 2008 | 12 |
| Dixie Pipeline Planning Three Major Activities This Year | March 2008 | 9 |
| DOC Decides on Two LNG Projects | August 2008 | 14 |
| DTS Plans Improvements at Apex, Milner Facilities | December 2008 | 10 |
| EIA Sees West Texas Crude Averaging $127/bbl in 2008 | August 2008 | 13 |
| Feds Nix Full Operation of Dixie This Winter | November 2008 | 9 |
| FERC Cites Progress in Alaska Gas Pipeline Effort | October 2008 | 18 |
| FERC to Allow NGLs on Dixie | December 2008 | 10 |
| Minnesota Association Sets UP Supply Task Force | April 2008 | 24 |
| OPEC’s Spare Capacity to Shrink by 2013, Says IEA | August 2008 | 10 |
| Railroads Not Getting Out of Hazmat Business | September 2008 | 16 |
| Sea-3 to Expand Tampa Terminal | May 2008 | 14 |
| Targa and Enterprise Report Little Damage from Ike | October 2008 | 16 |
| Valero Delaware City Storage Secure Pending Updates | November 2008 | 11 |
| Williams Partners LP Doubling Capacity at Echo Springs Plant | August 2008 | 15 |
| Winter Energy Costs Becoming an Issue | August 2008 | 9 |
What’s New at PERC | ||
| Council Approves New Advertising Agency | October 2008 | 21 |
| Engine Fuel Project to Proceed With Roush | November 2008 | 29 |
| Industry Encourages Safe Use of Propane on Farm | October 2008 | 21 |
| Officers Named to Serve One-Year Terms on PERC | October 2008 | 54 |
| PERC 2009 Assessment Pegged at $45.3 Million | October 2008 | 21 |
| PERC CEO Alerts Council to DOC Price Analysis | October 2008 | 21 |
| PERC Hears Housing Analysis by Hanley CEO | November 2008 | 32 |
| PERC Seeks Proposals for Bio-Propane Analysis | December 2008 | 34 |
| PERC’s PR Agency Urges Regional Approach | November 2008 | 29 |
| Propane Heating Market Share Rises in 2007 | October 2008 | 21 |
| Proposals Sought for Distributed Generation | November 2008 | 29 |
| Research and Technology Projects Aim to Hike Sales | December 2008 | 34 |
| Task Force Focusing on Commercializing Products | October 2008 | 21 |
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