Industry News for October 2, 2018 ADEQ Simplifies Preapproval; Posts FAQs for TSIP APMA has been leading an industry charge to make the UST Revolving Fund Preapproval Program simpler and easier for the regulated community. An initial round of reforms are documented here. Significantly fewer documents are required in routine review; note that they may still be required in an audit. Another improvement requested by APMA was a Frequently Asked … Read More
APMA Launches “Members Only” Webpage We are excited to announce the launch of revamped and retooled “Members Only” content on the APMA website. Features include easy access to the following, among other content: APMA Scholarship Poster 2018 Legislative Wrap Up APMA PAC Information UST Regulatory Information APMA Membership Directory If you have other suggestions for “Members Only” information, let APMA know what would help you.
Industry News for September 21, 2018 ADEQ Proposes Using UST RF to Pay for WQARF Clean Ups APMA met with ADEQ earlier this month to discuss legislative priorities for UST reforms in the 2019 session. At that meeting, ADEQ shared their new proposal to fund the Water Quality Assurance Revolving Fund (WQARF) with $11,000,000 per year from the UST Revolving Fund, in exchange for an indefinite continuation of the UST … Read More
APMA PAC 2019 Night Golf Registration Is Open Join us for night golf fun and support an important cause! 3rd Annual Event Friday, January 25, 2019 Continental Golf Club Scottsdale, Arizona Cheeseburger dinner at 6 pm Shotgun start at dusk ~6:30 pm $100 per player (must be personal, not corporate, funds) REGISTER HERE.
Fuel Monitor Magazine Available Now The fall edition of the Fuel Monitor magazine is now available! This recently redesigned magazine features timely information on the UST Revolving Fund Tips, the new APMA President Shawn Frate and 2018 PMAA Day on the Hill. If you have not received your copy, please contact APMA to update your mailing address information. To learn more about advertising opportunities in the Fuel Monitor, click here.
Industry News for August 28, 2018 Primary Election Day in Arizona – Cast Your Vote! Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. Don’t forget your ID! Arizona has an open primary, which means all registered voters can participate in today’s Primary Election, including independents. Independent voters can visit the polls and choose their preferred party ballot. Learn More Here. State and Industry News · … Read More
Industry News for September 21, 2018 ADEQ Proposes Using UST RF to Pay for WQARF Clean Ups APMA met with ADEQ earlier this month to discuss legislative priorities for UST reforms in the 2019 session. At that meeting, ADEQ shared their new proposal to fund the Water Quality Assurance Revolving Fund (WQARF) with $11,000,000 per year from the UST Revolving Fund, in exchange for an indefinite continuation of the UST … Read More
Industry News for August 8, 2018 UST Testing Deadline & Enforcement Discretion October 13, 2018 is the deadline for the remaining UST requirements in the 2015 federal regulations and it is only eight weeks away. Learn more about the new requirements here. In late July, the US EPA denied the request for a three-year UST inspection and testing requirement compliance deadline extension. However, EPA has agreed to delay its enforcement … Read More
$52,000 in Scholarships AGAIN from the APMA Scholarship Foundation The Arizona Petroleum Marketers Association is pleased to announce that the APMA Scholarship Foundation (“the Foundation”) has made its 2018 scholarship awards to eight students worth $52,000 if eligibility requirements are satisfied. “We are giving out one thousand dollars in scholarships – every week – for the year,” said Foundation President Dave Alexander of Caljet. “We are glad to be … Read More
Industry News for July 19, 2018 Stage II Vapor Recovery Deadline Approaches The Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures Services Division (WMSD) is reminding all site owners with gasoline dispensers in area A (see map – greater Maricopa County and portions of Pinal and Yavapai counties) that all stage II vapor recovery systems must be decommissioned by the September 30, 2018 deadline. Sites that have not decommissioned stage 2 equipment by … Read More
Industry News for June 22, 2018 EPA Issues Low Liquid Level Sump Testing Procedures The U.S. EPA’s Office of Underground Storage Tanks (OUST) has issued guidance for alternative low-level hydrostatic testing for UST containment sumps used as secondary containment for piping. The guidance helps state UST program regulators implement the EPA’s 2015 underground storage tank regulatory amendments requiring periodic testing and inspection. PMAA develop this test as an inexpensive alternative … Read More
APMA Officer and Director Election Outcomes The association is pleased to announce the following slate of candidates was approved to Officer and Director positions starting July 1, 2018. Officers President – Shawn Frate, Jackson Energy Vice President Emeritus – Bill Champlin, Retired PMAA Director – Jason Davis, Arizona Fuel Distributors Treasurer – Dave Alexander, Caljet Past President – Lenora Bennett, Bennett Oil/American Transport Directors David Armstrong, Ballard Spahr Alan Calvert, … Read More
Industry News for June 7, 2018 • An Absolutely Transformational Moment for Arizona Teachers (AZ Chamber of Commerce) • Fuels Institute Announces New Leadership (NACS) • Maricopa County Launches Voluntary Lawn Mower Replacement Incentive (MCAQD) • Bottled Water No. 1 Beverage in America (NACS)
Fuel Monitor Magazine Available Now The summer edition of the Fuel Monitor magazine is now available! This recently redesigned magazine features timely information on the 20th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament, the 2018 Legislative Session Wrap Up and new Weights and Measures vapor recovery test times. If you have not received your copy, please contact APMA to update your mailing address information. To learn more about advertising opportunities in the Fuel … Read More
Drastic Increase in Credit Card Skimmers Found Recently there has been significant increase in the number of bank card skimming devices found inside fuel dispensers, with 17 found in the past 9 days and 24 found in the past 6 weeks, according to the Weight and Measures Services Division (WMSD or Division).