State and Industry News • California Enacts New Climate Rules – Which Could Boost Gas Prices (Cal Matters) • California Governor Calls Special Session to Protect Liberal Policies from Trump Presidency (AP) • Trump Taps Former New York Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead EPA (Fox News) • $76 Million in Illegal E-Cigarettes Seized in Joint Federal Operation (FDA) • Taking the Temperature of the Market (Transportation Energy Institute) • Several … Read More
California Governor Signs Law Imposing Refinery Minimum Supply Requirements Last week California Governor Newsom signed ABX2-1 that will require refiners to maintain a to-be-determined volume of various fuel types and blend components to prevent price increases due to refinery outages. The California Energy Commission (CEC) will set the volumes through rulemaking and CEC will have authority to review refiner resupply plans before maintenance outages. APMA opposed the bill, raising concerns … Read More
Ballot Preview – Proposition 312 APMA supported the bill underlying Proposition 312 at the Legislature this session. Whenever a municipality fails to enforce existing laws regarding illegal camping, loitering, pollution, and other nuisances, Prop 312: • Allows property owners to claim a refund up to the amount of their property tax liability for any expenses incurred, mitigating the effects of the government’s inaction to abate the homeless crisis. • Requires … Read More
APMA Opposes California Bill on Refinery Minimum Supply Requirements Last week, the APMA Board of Directors voted to oppose a last minute bill in the California Legislature. SB 950 as amended would give the California Energy Commission (CEC) authority to require refiners to maintain a minimum supply of fuel in the state in an effort to prevent price spikes. This proposal raises serious concerns about supplies of fuel coming to … Read More
APMA Joins Amicus Curiae Brief to US Supreme Court Challenging EPA’s Approval of California EV Policy Last week, the Western States Petroleum Association, American Trucking Associations, National Federation of Independent Businesses, California Asphalt Pavement Association, along with 5 state petroleum marketers associations (including APMA) filed a brief asking the US Supreme Court to agree to hear a case challenging EPA’s approval of one of California’s electric vehicle policies. Full brief … Read More
Polling Shows Arizonans Oppose Gas-Vehicle Bans Recent polling conducted by the Arizona Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) and the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry shows that likely voters have strong opposition to restrictions on access to gasoline-powered vehicles. Specifically, those likely to vote indicated: • 60% oppose gas-car bans, • 20% support gas-car bans, and • 19% undecided Read more here.
ADOT to Host Virtual Public Meeting July 10 for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure 2024 Plan Updates As part of the 2024 plan update, ADOT is recommending expanding the state’s EV charging network to the following nine additional state highways: • US 60: Wickenburg to Phoenix • US 60: Phoenix to Globe • US 60: Show Low to New Mexico • US 93: Wickenburg to I-40 • US 95: Quartzsite to San … Read More
Arizona Legislative Session Adjourns The Arizona Legislature worked over the weekend, passed the state budget and a few remaining bills, and has adjourned. They finished around 10 pm on Saturday night, for a total of 160 days in session. End of session highlights include: • BUDGET: The state budget provides for $16.1 Billion in spending in FY25. The UST Revolving Fund was swept of $20 Million into the general fund … Read More
WMSD Announces Vapor Compliance Inspections Last week, the Weights and Measures Services Division sent a letter to the regulated community about upcoming unannounced fuel retailer inspections using the CARB pressure decay test to ensure compliance with state statutes and rules on vapor containment. Testing is underway starting this week. Learn More Here Attorney General Sends Vapor Products Letter
State and Industry News for April 15, 2024 • Don’t Miss NACS Swipe Fee Settlement Webinar on April 16 (NACS Daily) • Arizona’s Budget Deficit Isn’t as Bad as Advisers Initially Thought (KJZZ) • FDA Launches Searchable Database for Tobacco Products (NACS Daily) • Is Reducing Emissions Enough? (Transportation Energy Institute) • What is a Right of First Refusal? Why Is It Important for EV Charging? (Charge Ahead Partnership) • … Read More
EPA Adopts EMA’s Throughput Trigger Language that Exempts Most Energy Marketers from Costly Small Gasoline Bulk Plant Vapor Balancing Requirements The EPA released its long-awaited final rule that regulates volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from bulk plants with gasoline storage tanks this month. The final rule is a big victory for energy marketers because it exempts bulk plants with an annual average daily gasoline throughput that does not exceed 4,000 … Read More
State and Industry News for March 8, 2024 • Biden’s Menthol Misstep is Gateway to Crime (Opinion – Arizona Daily Star) • Top Senators Urge Stores to Stop Selling Illicit Vapes (NY Times) • Industry Speaks Out Against Attempt to Stall Changes to Debit Card Swipe Fees (CS News) • Independent Senator Sinema Says She Won’t Seek Reelection, Avoiding a 3-Way Race (AP) • AFPM Launches Second Round of Ads … Read More
ADOT Releases NEVI Request for Proposals Through the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program made $5 billion available for the deployment of publicly accessible EV chargers nationwide. Arizona is expecting to receive $76.5 Million in federal dollars through the program over five years. ADOT was required to adhere to strict federal guidance to qualify for the NEVI funding and plan for the RFP. Preliminary … Read More
Arizona Legislative Session Opens and Governor Presents State of the State Speech On Monday, January 8, the Arizona Legislative Session officially began with the usual festivities at the State Capitol complex. Senate President Warren Petersen’s opening remarks focused on helping constituents manage inflation, including lowering gas prices. Freedom Caucus Republicans introduced the House version of a bill to allow new blends of gasoline into the CBG-covered area in Maricopa and … Read More
Republican Lawmakers Announce Plans for Bill on Gasoline Blends Yesterday, Arizona Senate Republicans held a press conference to introduce plans for a bill in the upcoming legislative session to reduce gas prices. According to their press release, the bill will seek approval for 8 blends of gasoline to be permitted under Arizona law, which Republicans leaders expect EPA to approve as equally protective of the environment. They assert the … Read More