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Regulatory Resource Center
REGULATORY ALERTS & UPDATES
Recent Regulatory News
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STATE REGULATIONS
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Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC)
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The Railroad Commission is the authority having jurisdiction for propane in the State of Texas.
Training​
Dispensing Safely Certification & Training Exemption
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LP Gas Safety Rules
2017 NFPA 58 & 2018 NFPA 54
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Compliance and Installations
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Texas Department of Public Safety (TX DPS)
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The Texas Department of Public Safety administers commercial driver's licenses and enforces commercial motor vehicle regulations.
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Texas Commercial Motor Vehicle Rules
Texas Commercial Driver's License
(includes resources like scheduling an appointment, CDL handbook & videos)
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Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
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Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has taken over Tier II reporting. Reports are due March 1st of every year.
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Fastest way to get Tier II help from TCEQ is through their new help form
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Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)
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The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) regulates commodities in Texas, including LPG scales & meters.
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FEDERAL REGULATIONS
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Pipeline Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA)
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The Pipeline Hazardous Material & Safety Administration (PHMSA)'s regulates the safe transportation of energy and other hazardous materials.
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Hazardous Material Registration
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Hazardous Materials Regulations
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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is responsible for regulating and providing safety oversight of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs).
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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
49 CFR Parts 300-399
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FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse
Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT)​
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Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
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OSHA, housed under the U.S. Department of Labor, was created to have a safe working environment for employees.
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OSHA Crane & Derricks in Construction Homepage
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
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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.
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Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) (EXPIRED)



