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Alternative Fuels Equipment Compatibility Guide

Minnesota motor fuel taxes

Issues & Concerns with Blended Fuels

Options for Overcoming Blend Wall

Step-by-Step Process for Converting a Diesel or Gasoline System to an E85-Compatible System

Converting Equipment to E85

EPA Ethanol Blends Information

Diesel Exhaust Fluid Facts

Minnesota Motor Fuels Tax:
 On July 1, 2009, the following fuel tax rate changes are occurring:
 The Minnesota motor fuel tax on gasoline, clear diesel fuel, and clear kerosene will increase from 25.5 to 27.1 cents per gallon.
 The Minnesota motor fuel tax on E-85 will increase from $.1811 to $.1924 per gallon.
 These new fuel tax rates apply to all loads pulled from the rack and/or sold as of 12:01 am July 1st.

SD Ethyl Alcohol Guidance Document

2009 Federal Minimum Wage Increase

Red Flag Rule
Financial institutions and businesses that extend credit to consumers will soon need to comply with a new rule effective August 1, 2009. The Federal Trade Commission, Federal Reserve, and other financial regulators have developed the Red Flag Rule under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 to protect against identity theft.
    What is the Red Flag Rule?
    Federal Trade Commission Red Flag Business Guide

SBA Loans for Petroleum Marketers
 The Treasury Department announced March 16, 2009, it will commit up to $15 billion in new funding for the federal small business guaranteed loan program. The infusion of funding is likely to help petroleum marketers obtain additional loans and lines of credit from local lenders. As part of the plan, the Small Business Administration (SBA) will temporarily raise loan guarantees to 90 percent from the current 75 percent for its 7(a) loan program. Click here for more information.

Two Point Stage I Vapor Recovery Diagram

PMAA New Stage l Recovery Rule April 25, 2008

New Federal Vapor Emission Requirements for Gasoline Dispensing Facilities, Bulk Plants and Loading Racks
BACKGROUND: The U.S. EPA issued a final rulemaking in January that requires installation of Stage I vapor balancing equipment at gasoline dispensing facilities with certain throughput thresholds for gasoline. The rule also requires vapor control methods for bulk plants and loading racks. The final rule can be found at: http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/area/arearules.html Scroll down to Rules/Notices, Download January 10, 2008 PDF document.    PMAA Compliance Bulletin

North Dakota Century Code 19-10-03.1.  Retail sale of alcohol-blended gasoline
 During the 2007 Legislative Session HB 2159 changed the code to include “and the dispensing unit bears the ethanol promotion and information council label or logo”   Code 19-10 Petroleum Products

 

 

Department of Homeland Security Form I-9
The purpose of this form is to document that each new employee (both citizen and non-citizen) hired after November 6, 1986 is authorized to work in the United States.
All employees, citizens and noncitizens, hired after November 6, 1986 and working in the United States must complete a Form I-9

 

 

HB 1454:
This is ND’s new minimum wage bill. It will essentially mirror the Federal Minimum Wage Act which was passed as part of the new Iraq War Spending Bill.  Review Bill

 

 

Stop Oil Speculators
The price of energy affects every sector of the U.S. economy and the lives of every American. In recent years, the price for crude oil, gasoline, heating oil, natural gas, propane, and other commodities have been at the mercy of energy traders on unregulated “dark markets.” These traders have used these markets, made “dark” by loopholes in federal oversight, to cash in at the expense of families and small businesses. These dark markets are now the dominate energy trading environments; resembling the Wild West more than Wall Street. Market fundamentals of supply and demand are pushed to the curb while fear, paranoia and greed drive prices. And because these markets are not policed by U.S. regulators, speculation runs rampant and manipulation allegations abound.

Credit Card Fee Reform
 NDPMA is an official member of the Merchants Payments Coalition. In a nutshell, this coalition is fighting for credit card fee reforms in Washington, D.C. You can log onto the website to get a better understanding of the goals for MPC.

Diesel Pump Labeling Requirements
EPA Fact Sheet

PMAA: SPCC “WHITE PAPER”
A SPCC White Paper has been created by Tim Laughlin, a Professional Engineer with the North Carolina’s Petroleum Markers Association. This is a reminder to marketers that they have less than one year to be in SPCC compliance. This document gives guidance on how to comply with the new rule.
 Click here to review and download PMAA’s SPCC “White Paper”.

IRS Form 637
Application for registration for certain excise tax activities. Waiver

Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure
To prevent oil spills, EPA requires owners or operators of certain oil storage facilities to prepare and implement SPCC Plans that detail the facility's spill prevention and control measures.

Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
New Required Posting by Department of Labor USERRA

EPA Guide for Maintaining Sumps and Spill Buckets
EPA has published a guide for marketers titled "UST Systems: Inspecting and Maintaining Sumps and Spill Buckets." The document provides information on recommended inspection and maintenance procedures for sumps and spill buckets and includes a checklist for the owner/operator to use during an inspection. PMAA submitted comments on the draft document and several of the suggestions for improvement were included in the final document. Get your copy here EPA Guide.