New! FMCSA Regional Declaration Issued Expires on January 31, 2025

In addition to the Texas hours-of-service waiver secured by the Texas Propane Gas Association, the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) has worked closely with the FMCSA to obtain an emergency declaration during Winter Storm Blair. After multiple requests and meetings with FMCSA senior staff, NPGA announced that the FMCSA has issued a Regional Emergency Declaration.

The newest Emergency Declaration waives hours of service requirements for the transportation of propane, among other commodities, to customers impacted by the severe weather in the states below, including Texas. The declaration is in effect until January 31, 2025.

Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, & Wyoming.

FMCSA Regional Declaration No. 2025-001.pdf

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