Free UST Training is Back Again The no-cost training service sponsored by AZ DEQ has, once again, been unexpectedly extended until 1/31/26. If you are currently registered for free training, you may now pick up your course where you left off and complete your training. If you plan to register your staff for free training, please do so with enough time for them to complete their training by January 31, 2026. To … Read More
TSIP reimbursement changes, a major pipeline to Phoenix is proposed, and a new EMA member benefit! Law Changing TSIP Reimbursement Process Now in Effect On September 26, 2025, Senate Bill (SB) 1730 became effective. This bill adds a requirement that includes changes to the reimbursement process for the Tank Site Improvement Program (TSIP). The change requires applicants with TSIP applications approved before September 1, 2025, to apply for reimbursement and … Read More
UST training has resumed, ADOT seeks comments on EV charging, and Maricopa County is revising fuel rules. ADEQ Resumes UST Training After a brief pause, ADEQ has resumed free underground storage tank Class A/B and C operator training. The online, no-cost Class A/B/C training includes self-paced courses that cover Arizona-specific information and provide an exam and a certificate of completion. You will just need a computer, high-speed internet, and speakers or … Read More
Read on to learn about a UST training pause, new Tempe business license requirements, and speed limiter mandates. ADEQ Pauses UST Training ADEQ has announced that free UST training for Arizona Class A/B and Class C operators will be unavailable and offline as of August 17. Anyone already registered for the free Arizona-specific training through USTTraining.com must complete the training by midnight on the 16th. The pause doesn’t relieve owners and operators of their obligation to … Read More
APMA Members and Partners, Last week, Amanda Gray submitted her resignation as APMA’s Executive Director. Since then, Association leadership has been making plans to move the association forward and find a stellar new Executive Director for APMA. A search committee has been established to that end. The final hiring decision will rest with the full Board of Directors. We expect you’ll agree that it is more important to find the … Read More
Legislative Session Update Today is the 101st day of the Arizona Legislative session and we are NOT on pace to have a budget deal and adjournment soon. Below you can find updates on APMA priority bills: • HB2300 Striker (fuel formulations) – This is a late-introduced near-repeat of last year’s fuel formulations bill. APMA is OPPOSED to the bill. Passed the Senate on a party line vote; awaiting final vote … Read More
AG Letter on Hemp & Legislative Session Update Last week, Attorney General Mayes sent out this letter regarding enforcement against stores selling THC products without a marijuana license. Please note that if your stores sell any edibles or beverages that contain THC, even if derived from hemp, that starting April 24, 2025, the Attorney General’s Office plans to take enforcement action. SB1556, a bill legalizing and regulating hemp beverages, was … Read More
Legislative Session Update & ADEQ UST Rule Review Today is the 58th day of the Arizona Legislative session. Below you can find updates on APMA priority bills: • HB2166 (diesel tax stickers) – Passed House 40-18 (bipartisan), scheduled for hearing in Senate Public Safety Committee on Wednesday. House engrossed version linked here. • SB1730 (UST reforms) – Passed Senate 24-1 (bipartisan). Senate engrossed version available here. • HB2629 (swipe fee … Read More
ADOT Confirms Freeze on Future NEVI Sites APMA contacted ADOT to learn about the status of current and future National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program sites in the state. ADOT shared the following:
Arizona Legislative Session Opens Next Week Next Monday, Arizona’s 57th Legislature begins its work on crafting state laws and budget. This will be the third year of divided government with Democrat Governor Katie Hobbs bargaining with Republican majorities in both the State House and State Senate. Senate President Warren Petersen is back with an expanded 17 Republican-13 Democrat make up in the Senate. Newly-selected House Speaker Steve Montenegro will take … Read More
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