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GPA
eBrief - December 2007
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Headlines
Today (Thursday, Dec. 20) is the last day
to cast your vote
GPA sets conference call to discuss compliance
with the Department of Homeland Security Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism
Standards
U.S. President Bush signs energy bill
GPA 2145-08 ballot update
GPA welcomes new team member
GPA Convention
January Events
Dates to Remember
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In observance of the upcoming holidays, the GPA office will be
closed on:
Monday, Dec. 24
Tuesday, Dec. 25
Tuesday, Jan. 1
Happy holidays and best wishes going into the New Year!
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Legs & Regs News
Today (Thursday, Dec. 20) is the last
day to cast your vote
In late November, GPA Official Representatives received a ballot
package requesting an increase in membership dues to fund the
enhanced state and federal advocacy recommendations as presented
by the LARAC Strategic Planning Task Force earlier this year.
The increase will provide additional funds necessary to finance
the expanded roles identified as being critical to the midstream
industry and those in it. Because of the focus on U.S. matters,
only U.S. members are subject to the proposed increase. In order
for the dues increase to pass, the fees rate change must be approved
by at least two-thirds of the returned ballots. As of press time,
the returned ballots show overwhelming support to approve the
increase. We strongly encourage each Official Representative to
return your ballot by 5 p.m. Central time today to ensure that
your vote is counted.
For questions on the ballot, contact Mark
Sutton. To request an electronic ballot, contact Judy
London.
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GPA Sets Conference Call to discuss compliance
with the Department of Homeland Security Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism
Standards
On Nov. 20, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released
the Appendix A Chemicals of Interest final rule, which started
the 60-day clock for submittal of the Top Screen analysis. All
Top Screen reporting is due by January 19, 2008. GPA has held
roundtable discussions to assist members in fulfilling obligations
under these rules. Many were looking for clarification on how
to report NGL mixtures in the Chemical Security Assessment Tool
(CSAT) Top-Screen process. As a result of feedback from industry,
DHS published revisions to the CSAT User Registration User Guide
(ver. 1.4.c) and CSAT Top-Screen User's Manual (ver. 1.3) to address
the mixture issue. GPA will host a conference call for members
of the Safety Committee on Thursday, Dec. 27 at 10 a.m. Central
time to further discuss compliance issues.
View
more information on the Chemical Security Standards.
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U.S. President Bush Signs Energy Bill
On Wednesday, Dec. 19, U.S. President George Bush signed an energy
bill into law to increase fuel efficiency and reduce U.S. dependence
on foreign oil. The bill did not include a tax package that would
have rolled back $13.5 billion in oil and gas company tax breaks.
The legislation previously passed both the House and Senate by
wide margins after a bi-partisan agreement was reached to take
out the punitive tax language directed at the oil and gas industry.
Go to http://thomas.loc.gov/
to obtain full text of the legislation:
- In the line that reads "Search Bill Text", enter:
hr 6
- Click on the link next to the line that reads, "6 . Energy
Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Engrossed Amendment as
Agreed to by Senate)"
- Then click on the link for the section you wish to review
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GPA 2145-08 Ballot Update
GPA 2145-08 has been balloted through Technical Sections H and
B, plus the Technical Committee. Due to extensive changes with
the documents, a few negative ballots were received with comments
that need to be resolved and, therefore, GPA 2145-08 will not
be released on Jan. 1, 2008, as originally projected. Once these
comments have been resolved, the document will be available for
purchase through GPA.
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GPA welcomes new team member
Please join us in welcoming Stuart "Stu" McCalman to
our staff as director of government affairs. Stu will be responsible
for overseeing GPA's enhanced Washington, D.C., advocacy representation
and expanded grassroots advocacy efforts in states located in
the midstream industry's heartland. He has more than 10 years
of experience in Washington, D.C., in public and government relations
and policy and strategy development and has worked most recently
as a senior legislative analyst for the Pentagon through the office
of the assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition. Stu
will join us at our corporate headquarters in Tulsa, Okla., and
can be reached by e-mail
or phone, (918) 493-3872.
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2008 GPA Annual Convention: March 2-5,
Grapevine, Texas
Full
information here
Brochures for GPA's 87th Annual Convention were mailed in late
November. Don't forget that you can save $100 if you register
by Jan. 4, 2008, which is also the deadline to register for guaranteed
hospitality space.
Join your business partners, customers, competitors, suppliers
and industry experts at the premiere midstream industry event.
Convention Highlights (follow these links for additional info)
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January Events
(full calendar here)
- 9 - Houston GPA Monthly Luncheon
- 22 - Environmental Subcommittee Meeting, Denver
- TBD - North Texas GPA Training Meeting/Luncheon
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Dates to remember
Today, Dec. 20 - Last day for GPA U.S. Official Representatives
to vote on the membership dues increase.
Dec. 27 - GPA Safety Committee Conference Call to discuss DHS
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards
Jan. 4 - Last day to receive $100 off on GPA Convention registration.
Deadline to register for guaranteed hospitality space.
Feb. 5 - Last day to receive $50 off on GPA Convention registration.
Hotel reservations deadline for discounted rates at the Gaylord
Texan Resort & Convention Center.
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