One thing we have all learned during the last two years is that there is no substitute for in-person events.  Like everyone, ILTA has moved to embrace on-line video meetings and remote learning technologies, as we continue to look for new and better ways to serve our members.

The EPA is getting closer to publishing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking designating two PFAS (PFOA and PFOS, both found in firefighting foams) as “hazardous substances” under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA).

On May 12, ILTA hosted a briefing for Congressional staff on the challenges associated with transitioning the tank terminal industry away from PFAS based firefighting foams to fluorine free alternatives. 

Breaking News: EPA released the pre-publication version of this proposed rule on June 2. ILTA and the Working Group are working now to review the 120-page rule.

On March 28, 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the Worst-Case Discharge Planning under the Clean Water Act (CWA). The comments are due July 26, 2022.

On April 27, 2022, International Liquid Terminals Association (ILTA) testified before the Surface Transportation Board (STB) about the detrimental impacts of Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR) on the Liquid Terminal Industry.

On May 25, the Corps of Engineers released its FY22 Work Plan for allocating funds provided in the FY22 Energy & Water Development (E&WD) appropriations bill, signed into law on March 15, 2022.

May 27, Houston Chronicle
City leaders in Houston are vying for more than $8 billion in federal money to fund a growing interest in hydrogen production using electrolysis.

May 25, Vopak
Aegis Vopak Terminals will become the largest independent tank storage company for LPG and chemicals in India.

Melanie V. Landry became involved in the terminal industry just before her 20th birthday. She grew up mere blocks away from the St. Rose Terminal of International-Matex Tank Terminals (IMTT)—the building where she now works for the company as Environmental Manager for the Gulf Coast Region.

May 3, Energy Transfer
Energy Transfer LP today announced the execution of a long-term Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with SK Gas Trading LLC for the supply of 0.4 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of LNG from Energy Transfer’s Lake Charles LNG export facility.

May 2 Energy Transfer
Ducks Unlimited today announced a $250,000 commitment by Dallas‐based Energy Transfer to wetland conservation efforts on J.D. Murphree Wildlife Management Area in Jefferson County, Texas.