Marathon Petroleum to Buy Andeavor for $23 Billion Today, Marathon Petroleum Corp. announced a deal to buy rival refiner Andeavor (formerly Tesoro and Western Refining) for $23 Billion. The acquisition will make Marathon the nation’s largest refiner. Marathon is based in Findlay, Ohio, and has operations concentrated in the East and Midwest. The deal is anticipated to close in the second half of the year. Read More Here: Marathon to … Read More
State and Industry News · EPA Issues Notice Withdrawing Current Fuel Efficiency Standards as Not Appropriate (NACS) · Conservative Activists Plead with Trump Not to Fire Pruitt (Fox news) · Maricopa County Air Quality Department’s Ozone Campaign Kicks Off (Maricopa.gov) · C-Stores Sales, Profits Edged Higher in 2017 (NACS)
Tobacco Compliance Alert Be aware that the FDA-provided materials on tobacco age of purchase are based on the 18-year minimum age of purchase. Arizona retailers in Cottonwood and Douglas should be aware that the age of tobacco and e-cig purchase is 21 years old in those municipalities. Using the FDA’s free kit of “This is Our Watch” materials will expose retailers in these areas to violations of FDA regulations. … Read More
APMA PAC Fundraising Challenge APMA PAC is campaigning to raise $6,000 this month. WE ARE OVER HALFWAY TO OUR GOAL! A generous supporter has agreed to match all contributions made to APMA PAC by March 31, up to $3,000. Support the PAC today and have your dollars doubled! APMA PAC
Corrosion Observations Tool ASTSWMO’s Emerging Fuels Task Force created an online tool for the purpose of submitting information on UST system corrosion observed during inspections and removals in the field. It is well known that some new fuel formulations are associated with accelerated corrosion, clogged filters, and other side effects. As yet however, we do not have a complete understanding of how widespread these issues are, nor do we … Read More
CBG Program Workshop The Weights and Measures Services Division (WMSD) will be hosting its third workshop to review the Arizona Cleaner Burning Gasoline (CBG) program and discuss fuel blend alternatives. When: Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 10 am Where: Department of Agriculture Building, Room 206, 1688 W. Adams Street, Phoenix or via web link (see agenda for details) AGENDA 1. Update on Emission Impacts of Available Fuel Blends … Read More
APMA PAC supporters and friends had a terrific night golf outing at the Continental Golf Club in Scottsdale on Friday, January 26, 2018. Participants enjoyed a fajita dinner and then teed off for nine holes of glowstick-lit golf with glow in the dark balls. It was a beautiful night and got rave-reviews from attendees. Check out pictures from the event or support APMA PAC here. APMA formed APMA PAC to … Read More
ADEQ Launches TSIP; Publishes UST ReportThe final component of the UST Revolving Fund Program, the Tank Site Improvement Program or TSIP, went live on the Department’s website yesterday.TSIP provides an opportunity for UST Owners and Operators to be reimbursed for up to $100,000 per facility for eligible costs, including:1. Tank Removal (up to $20,000),2. Baseline Assessments (up to $30,000),3. Suspected Release Confirmation (up to $10,000), and4. Upgrades to Comply with … Read More
ADEQ Releases TSIP Application Forms; Will Accept Applications Starting February 1 For several months, APMA has been urging the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) to launch the final component of the UST Revolving Fund Program, the Tank Site Improvement Program (TSIP). This program was established under Arizona Revised Statutes § 49-1071 (“Grants”) to provide financial assistance to owners, operators and property owners for reimbursement of four types of environmentally … Read More
Governor Ducey Delivers State of the State On Monday, January 8, Governor Ducey opened the 2018 legislative session by giving his state of the state speech. The Governor focused on the state’s spirit of service, education funding (without new taxes) and the opioid crisis. Read or Watch Full Speech Here. Weights and Measures Releasing New Seals The Department of Agriculture’s Weights and Measures Services Division will be rolling out new … Read More