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Regulatory Resource Center
REGULATORY ALERTS & UPDATES
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STATE REGULATIONS
Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC)
The Railroad Commission is the authority having jurisdiction for propane in the State of Texas.
Dispensing Safely Certification & Training Exemption
LP Gas Safety Rules
2017 NFPA 58 & 2018 NFPA 54
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Compliance and Installations
Texas Department of Public Safety (TX DPS)
The Texas Department of Public Safety administers commercial driver's licenses and enforces commercial motor vehicle regulations.
Texas Commercial Motor Vehicle Rules
Texas Commercial Driver's License
(includes resources like scheduling an appointment, CDL handbook & videos)
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has taken over Tier II reporting. Reports are due March 1st of every year.
Fastest way to get Tier II help from TCEQ is through their new help form
Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)
The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) regulates commodities in Texas, including LPG scales & meters.
FEDERAL REGULATIONS
Pipeline Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA)
The Pipeline Hazardous Material & Safety Administration (PHMSA)'s regulates the safe transportation of energy and other hazardous materials.
Hazardous Material Registration
Hazardous Materials Regulations
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is responsible for regulating and providing safety oversight of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs).
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
49 CFR Parts 300-399
FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse
Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT)
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
OSHA, housed under the U.S. Department of Labor, was created to have a safe working environment for employees.
OSHA Crane & Derricks in Construction Homepage
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security used to regulate chemical facilities for potential risks. Propane retailers used to required to complete a Top-Screen to assess its risks. This program lapsed in July 2023 and has not been renewed.
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) (EXPIRED)