October 2018 Texas Propane magazine

TexasPropane October 2018

Volume 74 No. 10

T H E M AG A Z I N E F O R T H E T E X A S P R O PA N E G A S A S S O C I AT I O N

Propan e Emergenci es Training November 5 -6 Co ll e ge Station, TX

Smooth Sailing on Insurance Front

“St inging Co l d” Wint e r Pred icted for Texas

Are You Ready to Take the Next Step?

Pinnacle Propane is committed to maintaining the legacy you’ve built.

Have you considered selling your propane business but concerns for your customers and employees are holding you back?

At Pinnacle Propane, our values of Customer Service, Integrity, and Safety emphasize providing the best possible experience for our customers and employees.

As a Texas-based company, we focus on providing local service to our customers in the communities we do business and empowering our employees via competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

As you think about next steps, let us work with you to develop a fair purchase plan and a seamless transition so that you can relax and enjoy the results of your efforts.

Matt Terry Director, Acquisitions (210) 560-5418

Bill Webb Senior Vice President, Acquisitions (936) 329-1440

For more information and a confidential assessment of your business, whether retail propane or cylinder exchange, and wherever you are in the United States, call us today.

Pinnacle Propane is now part of the SHV Energy family.

SHV Energy is one of the world’s leading propane distributors and has over 16,000 employees and operates in more than 20 countries. As part of the 121 year old Dutch privately owned SHV Holdings, SHV Energy is committed to working sustainably with communities, stakeholders and policy makers.

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Pinnacle Propane is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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T H E M AG A Z I N E F O R T H E T E X A S P R O PA N E G A S A S S O C I AT I O N

TPGA staff Bill Van Hoy Executive Director bvanhoy@txpropane.com Jackie Mason Education & Marketing Regulatory & Legislative Affairs jmason@txpropane.com Debbie Simpson Executive Assistant Membership Meeting Planner Publication Coordinator dsimpson@txpropane.com Propane Service Corporation

Debbie Simpson 800-392-0023 dsimpson@txpropane.com Publisher

Kim Scheberle Account Manager/Managing Editor Sail House Publishing 512-346-0892 kscheberle@austin.rr.com Joanne Pantaze Advertising Sales 512-273-2639 jpantaze@pvco.net Kiki Pantaze Art Director 512-924-7566 kpantaze@pvco.net

Features Smooth Sailing on Insurance Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Propane Emergencies Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Join emergency responders for two days of education and live-fire training

Duty to Warn Annual Safety Mailing Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Lone Star State Winter Outlook 2018-2019. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 “Stinging cold� winter predicted

Departments Highlights from Headquarters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 TPGA Board of Directors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety Talk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Inside the Industry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 People in Propane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Classified Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Propane with Purpose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Highlights from Headquarters

Preparing for Upcoming Legislative Session Bill Van Hoy TPGA Executive Director Bill pre-filing for the upcoming Texas legislative session begins November 12, 2018, and staff are watching and waiting to see what gets filed. The key goal of your TPGA team is to foster a legislative and regulatory environment that supports your business to succeed. TPGA Members – watch for briefs to be released once bills have been filed.

This month’s feature article gives you the 411 on insurance in Texas for propane businesses. Some of it you probably already know (doesn’t hurt to hear it again), but I bet there are things discussed that maybe you don’t, or haven’t thought about

in some time. Go ahead, turn to page 6 to find out more.

Don’t forget to sign up for ProCOT’s Duty to Warn program! You will be knee deep in out-of-gas calls before you know it, and you don’t want to miss out on this important safety program.

See you at the regional meeting in San Angelo!

New Member

2018 CROSSROADS SPONSORS Golf Tournament Targa Resources Expo Lounge Midstream Transportation PERC Convention Bags Enterprise Products Lanyards Keyera Energy President’s Cocktail Reception Bishop Energy Casino Party Quality Steel Westmor Industries Cordell Insurance

Marketer Tyler County Propane Woodville, TX

Ladies Excursion Green’s Blue Flame Gas

REJOINING MEMBER SUPPLIER Worthington Industries Columbus, OH

AFFINITY PARTNERS BASYS • Lone Star Energy Group

2018-2019 TPGA Board of Directors President: Jack Walzel, Tri-Co Propane, 254-642-3885 President Elect: Mark Peterson, Buster Brown Propane, 281-689-3946 Secretary: Harris Baker, HBH Systems, 512-587-8347 Treasurer/Finance Chair: Josh McAdams, McAdams Propane, 936-598-7444 District 1 Director: David Collett, Gas and Supply, 903-780-2488 District 1 Alternate: Open District 2 Director: Josh McAdams, McAdams Propane, 936-598-7444 District 2 Alternate: Open District 3 Director: Jeremy Gentile, Hill Butane, 409-296-2001 District 3 Alternate: Open District 4 Director: Danny Meyers, Bellville Butane 979-865-2698 District 4 Alternate: Matt Peterson, Buster Brown Propane, 281-689-3946 District 5 Director: Open District 5 Alternate: Open District 6 Director: Omar Garcia, Mr. G Propane, 956-581-1063 District 6 Alternate: Open District 7 Director: Steve Smith, Smith Gas, 830-393-2533 District 7 Alternate: Sharon Seal, Bell Hydrogas, 210-533-7103 District 8 Director: Rodney Sladek, Fayetteville Propane, 979-836-7044 District 8 Alternate: Open District 9 Director: Bill McCullough, Butane Gas, 800-242-69010 District 9 Alternate: Brad Quisenberry, Gene Harris Petroleum, 888-336-4474 District 10 Director: Josh Nowlin, McCraw Propane, 9003-583-7481 District 10 Alternate: Chad Gregg, Enderby Gas, 940-482-3225 District 11 Director: Steve Adams, Hardwick LPG, 254-647-3402 District 11 Alternate: Open District 12 Director: Laci Jo Stone, Schneider Distributing, 800-901-9109 District 12 Alternate: Open District 13 Director: Open

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District 13 Alternate: Open District 14 Director: Open District 14 Alternate: Open District 15 Director: Don Heinrich, Slaton Gas, 806-828-6501 District 15 Alternate: Open District 16 Director: Open District 16 Alternate: Open Past President: John Walter, Schneider Distributing, 800-901-9109 Past President: Ben Wood, Northwest Propane, 972-247-6121 Past President: John Kelly, Kelly Propane, 940-586-1208 Past President: Todd Dorris, Roadrunner Energy, 830-278-5317 Vice President: Allen Wells, Baygas, Bay Gas, 281-332-2630 Vice President: Matt Terry, SHV-Pinnacle Propane, 210-560-5418 Vice President: Larry Baty, Cadenhead Servis Gas, 800-722-8654 Sr. Vice President: Don Heinrich, Slaton Gas, 806-828-6501 Sr. Vice President: Bill Collins, Collins Propane, 972-442-1078 Sr. Vice President: Joe Green, Green’s Blue Flame Gas, 713-462-5414 Assoc. Supplier Service Director: Rusty Walker, Marshall Young Insurance, 817-645-9155 Assoc. Supplier Service Alternate: Don Hankins, Alamo Corporate Group, 817-615-8393 Assoc. Producer/Marketing Gas Director: Jimmie Grant, Martin Gas Sales, 713-851-6155 Assoc. Producer/Marketing Gas Alternate: Anna May Etheredge, Bishop Energy, 940-665-4672 Assoc. Manufacturer/Distributor Director: Mark Smith, Leran, 512-318-1840 Assoc. Manufacturer/Distributor Alternate: Jim Diehl, Squibb Taylor, 214-357-4591 Assoc. At Large Director: Tracy Wells, Gas Equipment Company, 214-638-8018 Assoc. At Large Director: J.R. Anderson, Gas Equipment Company, Nominating Chair: Todd Dorris, Roadrunner Energy, 830-278-5317 NPGA Director: Jim Bishop, Bishop Energy, 940-665-3457

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Smooth Sailing on Insurance Front

By Kimberly Scheberle

It’s a buyer’s market! That’s the headline all propane marketers should remember when perusing their commercial insurance renewals this year. Loss experience overall in the market has been good, attracting new A rated companies to compete for marketers’ business. These newer players to this arena keep downward pressure on the insurance premiums, save for commercial auto, which is the outlier in terms of general pricing.

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All good news for propane marketers, who can absorb a price want to be positive they will be able to pay. increase in auto with steady to downward slides in other lines.

In addition, you will want to take into consideration how long The other great news is that both insurance agents and insurance a company has been doing business in the propane market segcompany executives say that these prices are the reward for proment. To highlight this point, Spurgin pointed out the recent exit pane marketers running safe businesses. of insurance company Energi from the propane market. They “Everyone is a lot safer,” said insurance agent Cecil Joiner, risk came in pretty low several years ago, he said, and they just didn’t manager with Garrett Insurance Agency. And Joiner should charge enough for the losses they incurred. They also didn’t have know, as he’s been writing insurance for marketers since 1981. enough market share, so one large loss could throw the numbers John Porter, the agency manager of Lumbermens Insurance, in the wrong direction. Their parent company decided it wasn’t says that today’s propane marketer is the market for them, so they stopped much more aware of their exposure renewing policies this past spring. and “much better at managing those For most marketers, this was exposures than in the past.” a non-issue, because with such a Bob Spurgin, owner and president healthy market, there were plenty of Some Takeaways of Ben Spurgin Insurance, says proother companies hungry for the busipane folks are just safer people, and ness. “But what if you’d gone to this “I have a large account in New Orleans the rates reflect that. “For example, cheaper company and had a large that has cut its auto losses by 80% by rates for propane are about one-third loss?” Spurgin points out. “Then you to one-half what they are for other aren’t nearly as attractive to a new ininstalling onboard cameras. The driver over-the-road drivers.” surance company.” knows someone is watching. And the “They are a very decent group of driver now has video proof if someWhat You Should be Carrying people,” Spurgin said. “They really Primary insurance coverages that all work hard at safety. I don’t have to one else is at fault. …In Taiwan, pretty propane marketers should be carrying preach about safety; they are already much everyone has a camera. We’re include commercial auto, general liaon it.” lagging here in the U.S.” bility, property and workers comp. InSafer practices have created reBobby McKinney, surance agents also agree that propane duced loss ratios (which is a ratio Senior Risk Engineer, Crum & Forster marketers should have an umbrella comparing claim costs to premium policy, which is a policy designed to dollars). Which has attracted new provide protection against catastrophcompanies.

“I’ve had clients who have had acciic losses. It generally is written over the “I remember when I first got into dents when their longtime drivers are top of various primary liability polithe [propane] market, there were given a new truck to drive. The new cies, such as the business auto policy, only two or three options,” Spurgin, trucks are smoother and the drivers general liability policy, and employers said. “More insurance companies liability coverage. have come in during the last four or need to adjust. They might be going The umbrella policy serves three five years, making for some healthy too fast but don’t recognize it because purposes: it provides excess limits competition.” it doesn’t feel the same. Marketers when the limits of underlying liabilJoiner agrees: “It’s a very competiity policies are exhausted by the paytive market and a lot of companies need to be extremely careful when ment of claims; it drops down and are trying to get in. It keeps the pricupgrading trucks and make sure their picks up where the underlying policy ing level.” drivers are taking the time to get to leaves off when the aggregate limit of Using A Rated Companies the underlying policy in question is know their new truck.”

One way you’ll hear your insurexhausted by the payment of claims; John Porter, ance agent describe an insurance and it provides protection against Agency Manager, Lumbermens Insurance company (the “carrier”) is as an A some claims not covered by the unrated carrier. “A rated” describes the derlying policies. company’s ability to repay creditors “I’d like to see all of my clients carand any claims presented. It means ry a total of $5 million in coverage,” that credit agencies, like A.M. Best and Standard & Poor’s, have Porter said, adding that to get to that number it usually entailed reviewed the company’s financial data and believe they will be having $1 million on the primary policy, and the umbrella carrythere when you need them. ing the extra $4 million. “It used to be that $1 million sounded Not all ratings are the same—each agency has their own rating adequate. But courts are pretty liberal with what they give out system, and there are, for example, A++ or A- ratings assigned today. Some of my larger clients carry $10 million total.” depending on the rating agency.

Joiner also suggests that every marketer consider a good life Most insurance agents agree that picking an A rated company insurance plan, including keyman life insurance (see sidebar) and is important for propane marketers. If you’ve got a big claim, you disability insurance.

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Insuring Against the Loss of Key Personnel Many propane marketers—especially small businesses with fewer employees—depend on a single person or a few key people for their success. If a key person becomes unable to work or dies, the business might lose valuable accounts or be temporarily unable to operate, resulting in lost revenue.

The loss of an important employee can hurt the morale of a business, but the financial impact can be mitigated if a business purchases key person insurance. This type of coverage can enable a business to continue paying its bills and fund the search for a new employee. In unfortunate instances where a business cannot survive without the key employee, the funds from key person insurance can be used to pay severance to employees, distribute funds to investors and close the business in an orderly manner.

Key person insurance is usually owned by the business, which pays the premiums. This coverage is also a requirement of most banks and lending institutions when applying for financing or credit.

Who qualifies as a “key person”?

There are no hard-and-fast rules for identifying key persons in your business. Generally, anyone who directly contributes to a company’s bottom line or is fundamental to its operations might be considered a key person. Examples include: • C-Suite Executives—such as a CEO or COO. • Leading sales personnel.

• Heads of product development.

• Engineers or other difficult-to-replace personnel.

Types of key person insurance Key person insurance comes in the following two forms: Key Person Life Insurance—This type of coverage differs from regular life insurance in that it specifically covers individuals in a business who are crucial to company operations. It provides the business with an infusion of cash if an insured key employee dies, regardless of cause or place of death. These funds can help compensate for revenue lost as a result of the death, as well as pay off debts, buy out surviving shareholders’ interest from heirs and finance the costs of a new employee search or training programs. Key person life insurance can be purchased as term insurance lasting for a defined period of time or as extended universal or whole life coverage.

The amount of coverage is based on a key person’s income, overall business revenue and the portion of revenue attributable to the key person.

Key Person Disability Insurance—This policy will provide funds to a business if an insured key employee becomes disabled and unable to work—partially or entirely. While standard disability insurance covers an employee’s lost salary and medical expenses, a key person disability policy provides funding to a business to make up for lost revenue, the cost of hiring a new employee and other related expenses.

Like other disability and life insurance policies, the cost of premiums for key person insurance depends on the age, health and role of the key employee, as well as the risks the employee takes in their personal life—for example, does the CEO fly her own plane?

“First-to-die” key person coverage A cost-effective option for buying key person insurance is for a group of executives to join together on a “first-to-die” policy that insures just the first of the group who passes away. Once the policy is used to cover the loss of the first person to die, another member of the group becomes eligible for coverage. Thus, the key person insurance continues for the new members of the leadership team, but premiums reflect the fact that only one life is being covered at a time.

This type of insurance can be a useful tool when it comes to succession planning for your business—and having a succession plan is crucial to ensure the successful transfer of your company or business interests.

Your insurance professional can provide guidance on options and costs of individual and first-to-die key person coverage.

This article is courtesy of the Insurance Information Institute, www.iii.org.

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cidents, speed and distracted driving play a prominent role.

His company has seen evidence that companies that install onboard cameras—either just forward facing or both forward and rear-facing—have seen a significant drop in accidents.

“I have a large account in New Orleans that has cut its auto losses by 80% by installing onboard cameras. The driver knows someone is watching. And the driver now has video proof if someone else is at fault,” McKinney said. “In Taiwan, pretty much everyone has a camera. We’re lagging here in the U.S.” McKinney said Crum & Forster is considering a credit rating to reward and encourage companies to install camera systems.

Spurgin says drivers are generally reluctant to have the cameras installed, but once they are put in marketers enjoy many benefits, including preventing the he-said, she-said collision reports.

“Now you know what happened,” Spurgin said. “Underwriters like them.”

John Porter says he’s noticed that some brand-new trucks getting into accidents.

“I’ve had clients who have Advice from Rusty Walker, Marshall Young Insurance had accidents when their longtime drivers are given a new EPLI. Employment Practices Liability Insurance is included in most LPG programs as an add-in covertruck to drive. The new trucks age with minimal limits, but usually only provides 1st party coverage (employee coverage) not 3rd parare smoother and the drivers ty (non-employee coverage). To put a finer point on it, the first party coverage covers claims between need to adjust,” Porter said. employees, but does not provide coverage for non-employees (customers).

“They might be going too fast but don’t recognize it because I’ve been involved with a claim where a client’s employee was accused of behavioral misconduct at it doesn’t feel the same. Martheir customer’s location and a large claim was filed. First party coverage would not have provided keters need to be extremely the correct coverage for this type of claim. We suggest that marketers that have employees working careful when upgrading trucks inside their customers’ homes make sure to add 3rd party coverage to their EPLI policy. and make sure their drivers are taking the time to get to know Umbrella Policy. Always reevaluate your coverages, and if you don’t have an umbrella policy, purchase their new truck.”

While most of the news was positive for propane marketers, the fly in the ointment remains the commercial or business auto market, which has seen increases across all industries. It’s not one single item causing the sea shift: prices of parts are more expensive, vehicles are more complicated, juries and judges are generous with payouts and drivers are often guilty of using their smart phones at inappropriate times.

Additionally, some areas of the state are finding it challenging to hire experienced drivers, having to compete with other oil patch industries that can offer larger paychecks and signing bonuses.

In the propane industry specifically, Bobby McKinney, a senior risk engineer for Crum & Forster, says that the majority of the auto claims are rear-ends or backing accidents, and there is more frequency in metropolitan areas. For the more serious roll-over ac-

Four Things You Need to Know

one. At a minimum, purchase $1 million, but do more if you can afford it. Bobtails are larger than most cars and can lead to more severe accidents. While loss of life is tragic, medical costs are skyrocketing; so even if you’re blessed without an at-fault fatality, medical bills could exhaust your limits quickly. You have the same situations with General Liability. But with General Liability you also have reconstruction costs to add to medical and other liability from your company if there is a home fire/explosion.

Fuel Insurance. I see many owners who insure their tanks or fuel. They say “That storage tank isn’t going anywhere, it’s too big and all steel.” Okay, I’ll accept that. It’s your decision, but I will always suggest insuring fuel. It’s much easier to have something happen to your piping or bulkhead than actually losing your tank. If you have a full 30k gallon tank and lose all of the fuel, how much would that cost you? As we see fuel prices rise, that could be a substantial amount. Why lose thousands of dollars when you can insure that fuel for pennies on the dollar?

New Technology. As the we become a more satisfaction-now world reliant on technology, propane marketers have adapted to that change. We see business owners investing in computers, software programs that interact with their trucks, and tank monitors to help monitor the need to add fuel to client tanks. All of this makes doing business easier and provides better, faster service for clients, and saves money for the marketer. You need to make sure these things are addressed on your insurance. Our agency works under the same premise and has invested in technology that makes your day-to-day business needs easier and faster for getting certificates of insurance and adding vehicles or drivers. Through technology, propane marketers can log-in to their accounts and create those documents, which are then sent with a push of the button from our office.

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Workers’ Comp

Most propane marketers in Texas are insured for workers compensation through the Lone Star Energy Group with Texas Mutual Insurance Company. Curtis Heptner with One Star Insurance Solutions is the master agent for the safety group, which can be accessed by any agent in Texas.

“We’ve been rather fortunate that our accident rates are rather low,” Heptner said.

“Most of our recent claims have been slip-and-falls, where a driver gets up on their truck and falls. We haven’t seen too many catastrophic accidents.”

This positive loss history has meant propane marketers earn dividends most years. “Some years are bigger than others,”

including employer’s liability insurance, or alternative accident and health insurance coverage. The licensee or applicant for a license shall file the required insurance form with LP-Gas Operations before hiring any person as Featured an employee engaged in LP-gas related work .

Figure: 16 TAC §9.26(a)

§9.26 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS TABLE 1

CATEGORY OF LICENSE

TYPE OF COVERAGE

All Except P

Workers’ Compensation, including Employer’s Liability or Alternative to Workers’ Compensation including Employer’s Liability, or Accident/Health insurance coverage: Medical expenses in the principal amount of at least $150,000; accidental death benefits in the principal amount of at least $100,000; loss of limb or sight on a scale based on principal amount of at least $100,000; loss of income based on at least 60% of employee’s preinjury income for at least 52 weeks, subject to a maximum weekly wage calculated annually by the Texas Workforce Commission

LPG Form 996A; the Acord™ form; or any other form prepared and signed by the insurance carrier containing all required information

LPG Form 996B

General liability coverage including: premises and operations in an amount of at least $300,000 per occurrence and $300,000 aggregate

LPG Form 998A; the Acord™ form; or any other form prepared and signed by the insurance carrier containing all required information

LPG Form 998B

A, B, C, E, O

Completed operations or products liability insurance, or both, in an amount of at least $300,000 aggregate

LPG Form 998A; the Acord™ form; or any other form prepared and signed by the insurance carrier containing all required information

LPG Form 998B

D, F, G, I, K, L, M, N, P

General liability coverage including: premises and operations in an amount of at least $25,000 per occurrence with a $50,000 policy aggregate

LPG Form 998A; the Acord™ form; or any other form prepared and signed by the insurance carrier containing all required information

LPG Form 998B

Motor vehicle coverage: minimum $500,000 ($300,000 for state agencies) combined single limit for bodily injuries to or death of all persons injured or killed in any one accident, and loss or damage to property of others in any one accident

LPG Form 997A; the Acord™ form; or any other form prepared and signed by the insurance carrier containing all required information

LPG Form 997B

A, B, C, E, O, H, J

C, E, H, J, Ultimate Consumer

Heptner said. “But we’ve paid dividends consistently for the past 8 or 9 years.”

Heptner cautions that marketers should be careful to classify workers correctly so they don’t end of up paying at the end of the year after the audit and fraud department go over the numbers.

He also encourages marketers to take advantage of all the free safety materials Texas Mutual offers (www.texasmutual.com) .

They can run from propane specific issues, to more general workforce advice.

Shopping for Insurance

Shopping for insurance for your propane business is an intense experience. It’s probably not something you want to do every year. Agents reported that you should be taking a deeper dive

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into your coverages every three to five years.

Most of the insurance for the propane market is accessed through independent agents, which means the agent/agency has access to a variety of insurance companies. The agent fills out the applications and submits it to several companies to get bids for what best suits your needs.

SAFETY 55 Most agents say that this process LP-GAS should be startedRULES about -90 days before your renewal date. That allows time for any inspection or underwriting questions to be answered.

Agents will oftentimes do this internally without your prompting. They will see if your current policy is still competitive in terms of what it covers and pricing. If they think you’re still in the right spot, they’ll check the renewal and leave it alone.

Having a consistent dialogue with your agent will be the best way to make sure you’re covered.

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Propane Emergencies

training

November 5-6, 2018  College Station, TX

ABOUT THE TRAINING The Propane Council of Texas (ProCOT) invites the propane industry and their area emergency responders to Propane Emergencies Training. ProCOT hosts the training every other year at Texas A & M University’s TEEX Brayton Training Field in College Station, TX, the world’s largest liquidfueled live fire training facility where 75 countries from around the globe trained last year. The training combines class room and live-fire over an action-packed two days on November 5-6, 2018.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND This session is geared for anyone involved with propane-related emergency and incident response activities including, but not necessarily limited to: ✓ Firefighters

✓ Emergency Response Trainers

✓Local Emergency Planning Committees

✓ Hazmat Personnel

✓ Propane Marketers & Transporters

TRAINING OVERVIEW ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

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Propane physical properties & characteristics Vapor control & dispersion Transportation emergencies with live-fire (including highway & rail) Bobtail & transport walk around Bulk storage review & live-fire Propane cylinder control Residential emergencies & cooling the tank

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TRAINING LOCATION TEEX Brayton Fire Training Field 1595 Nuclear Science Road  College Station, Texas 77843 THE SCHEDULE Monday, November 5, 2018 7:30 am Breakfast; 8:00am – 5:00pm Training 6:30pm – 8:30pm Dinner Reception & Tour at Kyle Field Tuesday, November 6, 2018 7:30 am Breakfast; 8:00am – 5:00pm Training

REGISTRATION Emergency Responder $125 per person. Registration includes: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 2 days of training, book, & TEEX certificate.

Firefighters may be eligible for full tuition reimbursement through the Texas Forest Service. This does not apply to hotel or travel.

APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO TFS BEFORE TRAINING STARTS. Grant funding renewed September 1, 2018. www.http://tfsweb.tamu.edu

Dual Registration: Propane Industry/ Emergency Responder $125 per person This option is for propane professionals that also serve as firefighters.

Your registration includes all the above plus RRC continuing education.

Propane Industry Registration $50 per person

Registration includes the above except hands-on live fire training & TEEX certificate are excluded.

REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.PROCOT.ORG LODGING

Hilton College Station 801 University Drive East College Station, TX 77840 T: (979) 693-7500 Rate: $107 Group Code: PCT18 Group name: Propane Council of Texas Reservation deadline: October 26, 2018

FOR MORE INFORMATION Phone: (800) 325-7427 Email: jmason@txpropane.com www.procot.org

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PROPANE EMERGENCY RESPONDERS TRAINING

November 5-6, 2018  TEEX Brayton Training Field  College Station, TX Registrant Contact Information FName

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Mailing Address City Phone

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Additional Registrants FName

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Registration Types Emergency Responder includes classroom, live fire training, SCBA, TEEX certificate,

$125 per person

Combination Emergency Responder & Propane Professional includes classroom, live fire training, SCBA, TEEX certificate, IND001 course credit, RRC Continuing Education credit, (2) breakfasts, (2) lunches, & a dinner & Kyle field tour.

$125 per person

Propane Professional includes classroom, observing live fire training, RRC continuing

$50 per person

Dinner Reception Guests

$25 per person

IND001 course credit, (2) breakfasts, (2) lunches, & a dinner & Kyle field tour.

education, (2) breakfasts, (2) lunches, & a dinner & Kyle field tour.

Emergency responder & industry spouses/sig other welcome to join for dinner at Kyle Field

Total due

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Payment Information  Check(s) Enclosed Made payable to: Propane Council of Texas  Please charge to my: ❑ VISA ❑ MasterCard ❑ American Express ❑ Discover Account #__________________________________________ CSV # ___ ___ ___ Cardholder’s Name ________________________ Exp. Date ______ Billing Zip ________ For more information or to pay online: please visit www.propanecounciloftexas.org or call (800)325-7427.

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Safety Talk

Reducing Slips, Trips, and Falls ers, these hazards are typically between the truck and the tank.

3 Toys, trash, or tree branches on a customer’s premises can cause problems, especially in the winter season. Be aware of hazards under snow that cannot be seen easily.

3 When you are at a commercial or construction site, be cognizant of trash, scrap materials, or uneven surfaces. Conduct a personal risk assessment and make sure your path is clear before you make the delivery.

Discuss any hazards that need to be cleared with the customer. If the customer is not at home during the delivery, contact your supervisor about how to proceed.

WEAR APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE): 3 Be aware of hazard issues and re-

When you are focused on your work, you may miss issues that can pose potential hazards. However, a slip, trip, or fall could result in serious injury — one that may affect your ability to perform your job. By exercising precautions and staying aware of your environment and circumstances, you can greatly reduce the likelihood of such issues.

PERFORM A PERSONAL RISK ASSESSMENT EVERY TIME, AT EVERY JOB: 3 Always perform a personal risk assessment for every job. This

spond accordingly. If you often encounter slippery surfaces, make sure you wear shoes with slip-resistant soles.

3 If your locations necessitate work boots, keep your boots in good repair.

Check them often to ensure your soles provide for adequate traction. Replace any footwear that is worn or tattered.

3 To prevent slips, trips, and falls in winter conditions, wear ice cleats. They easily stretch to fit over your shoes or boots and give you more traction on the ice and snow.

Discussion Topics 1. Why is it important to conduct a personal risk assessment for every job?

2. You have received an out-of-gas call from a customer.

Upon arriving, you find that trash and other debris have not been cleared and you do not have safe entry. How do you respond?

should take into account weather conditions, route and travel issues, and any special requirements of particular job sites. Examine your surroundings as soon as you arrive to know in advance if surfaces are wet or icy or if there are any other factors that could pose potential dangers.

3 Follow safe practices for entering and exiting your vehicle, and avoid situations where you feel your safety may be compromised. Always use three points of contact.

LEARNING ACTIVITY Create a job scenario that has several hazards and weather issues.

Have participants identify these issues and discuss appropriate actions to take.

WATCH FOR HAZARDS: 3 Watch for hazards on your path of travel. For propane driv-

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Lone Star State Winter Outlook 2018-2019 “Stinging Cold” Winter Predicted Last winter was surprisingly cold with even the Rio Grande Valley experiencing snow. So, what’s in store for Texas this winter 2018-2019 after last year’s pleasantly cold winter and the fourth hottest summer on record for the contiguous United States?

The Farmer’s Almanac predicts that the winter of 2018–2019 will be “teethchattering” with a colder forecast for most of the U.S. Breakout your rain boots and coats, the Farmer’s Almanac also looks for a “stinging, cold winter” for the Lone Star State. For 200 years, since 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac has released long-term weather forecasts that many tout as remarkably precise.

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Additionally, the Farmer’s Almanac predicts a late arrival of spring with cooler temps sticking around through April. Additionally, the Farmers’ Almanac also reports expecting a very rainy and stormy springtime for the South including Texas.

While propane production is at a record-breaking high, U.S. propane inventory is currently 6 million barrels below last year according to LP Gas magazine’s Trader’s Corner.

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People in Propane Stephanie Weidman has been appointed Pipeline Safety Director of the Railroad Commission effective Sept. 1. She will continue to serve in a dual role in her position as Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Program Director for the Commission’s Oversight and Safety Division. Weidman represents the Commission before PHMSA, the National Association of Pipeline Safety Representatives, other state and federal agencies, as well other public forums. In addition, she provides oversight to the agency’s pipeline safety inspectors in six regional offices throughout Texas.

Weidman has been with the Railroad Commission since 2010 and has held various positions in the Pipeline Safety department including inspector, inspector team lead and inspection regional manager. Her job responsibilities included leading inspections, reviewing plans of correction and meeting with pipeline operators.

PERC announced in September that Mike Newland has joined the staff as Director of Agriculture Business Development. He fills the position vacated last November with the promotion of Cinch Munson to senior vice president of business development. Mike brings more than 20 years of experience in sales, sales management, project management and brand development in the agriculture market.

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The LPG Charity Fund’s principal objective is to assist members of the LPG and Gas Processing industry during a time of catastrophic medical expenses and/or financial need such as temporary living expenditures or funeral expenses.

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Did you know you can earn RRC Continuing Education credit for attending the Propane Emergencies Training hosted by the Propane Council of Texas on November 5-6, 2018 in College Station?

You must attend both days, but content focuses on how to respond to propane incidents and gives you a chance to interact with firefighters from across the state.

Also, we encourage you to talk to your employees, you may be surprised by how many may also serve as firefighters for their local volunteer fire department. In that case, they can earn dual credit as well as get a chance to do some live fire training.

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The Clean Technologies Conference hosted by H-GAC Clean Cities and sponsored by the Propane Council of Texas will be held on October 23, 2018 at Faust Distributing in Houston and will discuss the cleanest technologies available for both on-road and off-road vehicles and equipment. Vehicle and equipment ride and drives using these new and improved technologies are scheduled.

Panel discussions will cover natural gas, propane, and electric vehicles and mowers.

The conference will conclude with a panel discussion on the availability of the different types of funding for assisting in the purchase of these clean low NOx and zero emission vehicles and equipment, and how to apply for this funding as well as breakout sessions on EV, CNG and propane autogas vehicles and landscaping equipment.

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Autogas News ROUSH CleanTech Develops Ultra-Low NOx Propane Autogas Engine

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ROUSH CleanTech’s propane autogas engine is even cleaner than the last. Last year, the alternative fuel system manufacturer introduced a propane autogas engine 75-percent cleaner than the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s emissions standard. This year, they have developed an ultra-low NOx engine which is 90-percent cleaner than the current EPA’s most stringent 0.2 g/bhp-hr heavy-duty engine standard.

“Our newest propane autogas engine reinforces ROUSH CleanTech’s commitment to provide vehicle solutions that reduce the impact to the environment while leveraging an abundant, domestically produced fuel that costs less than diesel,” said Todd Mouw, president of ROUSH CleanTech.

NOx emissions are regulated under federal air quality standards because they are known to be harmful to human health and to the environment, contributing to regional ozone attainment challenges, smog and other airquality issues. Heavy-duty diesel trucks are the single largest source of NOx emissions, contributing to smog in a majority of the nation’s most populated urban regions. According to the EPA, operating vehicles with ultra-low emission engines can make significant improvements to regional air quality and reduce a wide variety of human health impacts.

This new certification covers all of ROUSH CleanTech’s 6.8L V10 3V propane engines for Class 4-7 vehicles. Installation of the new optional ultra-low NOx engines has begun with some 2018 Ford commercial vehicles and Blue Bird Vision propane school buses. ROUSH CleanTech, which has deployed more than 18,000 propane autogas vehicles, will manufacture both the low-NOx 0.05 and ultra-low NOx 0.02 g/bhp-hr propane engines.

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Calendar October

2-3 TPGA Board & Committee Meetings Houston, TX 2-4 World LP Gas Forum Houston, TX 8 Pros4Care Golf Tournament McKinney, TX 16 TPGA Regional District Meeting San Angelo, TX 23 LPG Charity Fund Golf Tournament Humble, TX 23 H-GAC’s Clean Cities Technology Conference Houston, TX

24-26 LPG Growth Summit Orlando, FL 30 Propane Autogas Lunch & Learn Dallas, TX

November

5-6 Propane Emergencies Training College Station, TX 8-9 PERC Council Meeting Savannah, Georgia 10 Propane Living newsletter Winter Deadline 22-23 TPGA office closed for Thanksgiving

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January 2019

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