Worked with the State and Commerce Departments on Propane Exports.
Discussed Process Safety Management with OSHA Officials.
Energy Choice Act, advocated for consumer choice in energy; Supported the Congressional Review Act regarding gas-powered water heaters (H.J. Res. 20 and S.J. Res. 4). Advocated for funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program and staffing at the agency level for smooth administration of the program. Advocated for reform to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (Public Law 94-163). Met with OMB on the DOE Process Rule. Discussed the Consumer Furnace Rule. Discussed energy labeling rules
Seeking Renewal/extension of tax credit provisions related to alternative fuel and alternative fuel infrastructure within the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R.5376)/ (Public Law 117-169); H.R. 2448 - Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2023.; H.R. 1347, the American Investment in Manufacturing and Main Street (AIMM) Act, reform of IRC Section 163(j).
Advocated for rollback of implemented tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and other proposed tariffs; Implementation of relevant propane-eligible provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684)/ (PL-117-58); Propose a special exemption from certain Hours of Service Requirements for propane industry drivers; advocated for changes to Hours-of-Service rulemaking, Rail Safety Act of 2023 (S. 576) (H.R. 1674). Discussed improvements to Hours-of-Service Rules. Discussed Process Safety Management concerns with officials. Discussed Transit Buses with the Federal Transit Administration. Participated in Surface Transportation Boards Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee. Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Expressed concern and sought information on Rail Safety Provisions in any possible reauthorization bill. Discussed the Jones Act and its impact on the shipment of Propane. Discussed potential changes to the liquids pipeline regulatory regime.
Appropriations requests for combined heat & power technology; Appropriations requests for renewable propane; Dept. of Energy on research and development for propane; Appropriations request for Data Center Propane Power Generation; Continuation of funding and flexibility for LIHEAP.
NDAA- expand the use of propane at domestic installations.
Farm Bill - incentivizing the storage of propane at agricultural facilities (H.R. 1302).
Discussed concerns about stamping and readability on propane cylinders with hazardous materials leadership among staff. Met with PHMSA on off-road tanks
Discussed renewable propane use under the RFS program with EPA officials. Discussed Propane School Bus Grants with EPA. Discussed Risk Management Program with EPA.