EPA Issues Waiver on Ethanol Blending & RVP Yesterday afternoon the EPA issued a national waiver on ethanol blending limits and RVP requirements: “On March 25, 2026, EPA, in consultation with U.S. Department of Energy and in accordance with the Clean Air Act, issued a waiver regarding the requirements in 40 C.F.R. § 1090.215 to allow the production and distribution of a single national gasoline pool with 9 to 15 … Read More
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
The spring edition of the APMA Fuel Monitor magazine is now available! This magazine features an Artificial Intelligence focus along with a swipe fees opinion editorial by Representative Jeff Weninger, legislative session tracker, event recaps and information, federal issue updates and more. The hard copy mailed to you should arrive in April. If you do not receive a copy but would like to, contact Amanda at APMA to confirm your … 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:
The winter edition of the APMA Fuel Monitor magazine is now available! This magazine features Annual Conference recap, sponsors and photos, RFS benefits feature, EMA Fall Meeting information, Scholarship Golf invitation, federal issue updates and more. The hard copy mailed to you should arrive in January and it will include the hard copy of the annual membership directory. If you do not receive a copy but would like to, contact … Read More
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
We hope to see you at APMA’s 2025 association events! APMA Scholarship Golf Tournament Thursday, April 10 with 7:30 am shotgun start Orange Tree Golf Resort 10601 N 56th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 REGISTER HERE APMA Membership Luncheons and Meetings • Tuesday, February 11 from 11:30 am – 1 pm • Tuesday, April 22 from 11:30 am – 1 pm • Tuesday, August 26 from 11:30 am – 1 pm … 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