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Updates from NYPGA - November 28, 2014
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Published Weekly by NYPGA
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Governor Guomo Vetoes Container Law Again
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Late last week New York Governor Cuomo vetoed the container law for the second time.
The governor called for the bill on November 10th, however, the Legislative Digest did not issue a journal showing this transfer and the sponsors and supporters of the bill were not notified, according to NYPGA lobbyist Dick Brescia. Both sponsors had agreed to call the governor to ask for his approval at the appropriate time. NYPGA had spoken key legislative leaders and calls had been placed to the Governor and his office in support of the bill.
Sponsors of the bill were not consulted about curing any "defect" in the bill.
In his veto message, the Governor asserted the legislation would "limit consumers' ability to choose from whom they can purchase LPG" as well as "shift the cost of enforcing the private contract rights of LPG tank owner to the taxpayers of' New York."
Citing the need to "protect consumer choice for the many users of propane tanks, including homeowners, businesses and farmers," the Governor said "I am compelled to veto this bill. The bill is disapproved."
The NYPGA Board will discuss the Container Law at its December 3rd Board meeting.
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Travel Restriction; Industry Responds
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NYPGA joined the New York Motor Truck Association and others this week in response to the travel restrictions announced by Governor Cuomo in advance of this week's storm.
Beginning 7am, Wednesday, November 26, 2014, long tandem vehicles were banned from the New York State Thruway on I-90, both directions from Interchange 32 (Westmoreland/Rome) to Interchange 24 (Exit 24) and on I-87, both directions from Interchange 24 (Albany) to the New York City line.
In response, NYPGA joined the New York Motor Truck Association and others on behalf of the thousands of truckers impacted by the ban, and asked the Governor to consider "severe economic and logistical implications" to the ban which warranted some exceptions to the ban.
The letter cited the need for considerations for:
-the transportation of food; specifically implications to restocking and impact on perishable food products.
- the transportation of fuel; noting fuel is a critically important commodity, especially in the winter.
- the transportation of emergency vehicles; noting some trucks, including small package delivery and dump trucks, carry products such as pharmaceuticals, sand, salt, heavy equipment and other items and products which are necessary to move in times of emergency.
The request asked for an order allowing trucks carrying food, fuel and emergency materials to continue to use I-84 and that the State of New York designate areas where trucks in transit, not carrying these commodities, be provided with safe areas of refuge until the ban is lifted.
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Finger Lakes Project
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NYPGA will participate in a radio show in the coming days in support of the Finger lakes Project. The Joint Landowners Coalition of New York has become significant supporters of the project and JLC hosts a weekly radio show on WBNF Radio AM 1290 on Sundays at 7pm (eastern). On Sunday, November 30th, they will be discussing the Finger Lakes LPG Storage project and NYPGA Executive Shane Sweet will participate as a panelist with 4 other guests.
As mentioned last issue, following the issuance by New York State's Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) of a draft permit for Crestwood Midstream Partners'Finger Lakes initiative, DEC has scheduled an "issues conference" for Feb. 12, 2015 citing "extensive public interest" in the proposal. Arrests of protesters have occurred for trespass on Crestwood property, blocking traffic, and failure to disperse when ordered to do so by police. Opponents have attempted to link the project to the wider issue of to hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking", which is generally opposed by environmental advocacy groups.
NYPGA will be filing an Amicus brief in support of the project.
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Bill Stuffers Still Available for Finger Lakes Project
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A few weeks ago NYPGA President Rick Cummings messaged all NYPGA members about the available of bill stuffers that may be used to support the Finger Lake Project. These bill stuffers (follow the sample linked below) can be shipped and mailed to you at no cost. Visit the link below and request enough bill stuffers to share with your customers. All dealers that request bill stuffers will be recognized at NYPGA's Spring Conference for your efforts and will be automatically enrolled in a drawing to win a FREE iPad.
To view a sample: Bill stuffer or email NYPGA
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NYPGA Members
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We regularly publish and welcome the newest NYPGA members in this newsletter Use the following links to get an NYPGA membership application and invite prospective members to join. See the list of newest members in the November 14 newsletter. See a complete list of NYPGA member locations by clicking for the pdf.
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NYPGA Board & PERC NY Meeting December 3
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The year-end NYPGA Board of Directors' meeting will be held at Buca di Beppo, 44 Wolf Road, Colonie, NY on Wednesday, December 3rd. The NYPGA Board meeting starts at 10:00 a.m. and the NY PERC Committee will follow thereafter, at approx. 1:00 p.m. For more information, contact NYPGA at nypga@nycap.rr.com
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Newsletter Distribution
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Over 425 member contacts are now receiving the weekly NYPGA e-newsletter. If by some chance you are reading this because you received it from someone other than NYPGA, please send your complete contact information to NYPGA and we will make sure you are added to the list to receive future publications directly. BOUNCED: We have a short list of email addresses that are not getting to the intended recipients and we are working to cure these one at a time.
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For Sale: Sheet Metal Venting/Ductwork, Tanks
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Mike Taylor of Combined Energy Services sends word that CES has an abundance of sheet metal venting & ductwork pieces looking for a new home, and asked NYPGA to get the word out that this product is "for cheap".
As for the tanks there are perhaps 200 available; 71 gal / 300 lb. tanks, all with a multivalve, no gauges, some galvanized. $70 each.
click here to see ductwork and tank pics
Contact Mike Taylor, Combined Energy Services
Phone (845) 794-6226, mtaylor@combinedenergyservices.com
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Send NYPGA your news
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Clifton Park, New York 12065
518-383-3823
518-383-3824 (Fax)
Contacts
Shane Sweet
NYPGA Executive & Technical Director
shanemsweet@gmail.com
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NYPGA Associate Executive Director
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518.961.0435 cell
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2014 NYPGA Corporate Sponsors:
Kurtz Truck Equipment www.kurtztruckequipment.com
Crestwood LP www.crestwoodlp.com/wholesale
Enterprise Products www.enterpriseproducts.com
NGL Supply Wholesale www.nglsupplyinc.com
NOTE: the 2015 Sponsorship offering will be out in the coming days. If you are not getting the NYPGAE newsletter directly from NYPGA, email nypga@nycap.rr.com to make sure you see the sponsorship document when it is released
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