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T he Alabama LP-Gas Board held its quarterly of NFPA 58 (2020 edition) and Class A permit applicant

requirements
meeting on April 8, 2021 at the Alabama

The board did approve to initiate the rule-
Propane Gas Association’s office in Prattville,
Alabama Due to the COVID-19 pandemic,
meetings have been held at the association’s training making process for a petition to address a time limit for
completion of applications presented to the board
room which offers more space for social distancing Board staff currently have applications up to two years
of board members The board is requesting that only old that have never been completed with no codified
members and essential personnel attend, as there means to void and move on If adopted, the petition
is not adequate space for social distancing with presented will allow for 6 months to complete an
attendance from the public However, if you would application after it is stamped received by board staff
like to attend electronically using Microsoft Teams, If not completed within that timeframe, it becomes null
you may contact me via email at mark nelson@lpgb and void, and the process must begin anew including
alabama gov and I will send you an invite prior to the new application fees This petition may be viewed on
next board meeting on July 8, 2021 the board’s website at www lpgb alabama gov under
With the passing of Bill Montgomery of Superior the heading “News & Meetings”, 530-X-2- 10 Time Limits
Gas, a vacancy was created on the board for the for Submitting LP-Gas Applications The public hearing
Northeast board member position An election was for this petition will be at the July 2021 board meeting
conducted in accordance with Code of Alabama The next quarterly meeting of the Alabama LP-
9-17-101 and Ken Coker of Wan Bon Gas and Tom Gas Board will be July 8, 2021, at 10:00 a m at the
Parsley of ThompsonGas LLC were nominated Alabama Propane Gas Association office at 173
Both names were submitted to Governor Ivey, and Medical Center Drive, Prattville, AL Unfortunately,
Ken Coker was selected by the Governor to fill the meetings are currently limited to board members and
remainder of the term for the position Ken is not new essential personnel due to the COVID-19 pandemic
to this role having previously served 12 years on the We hope restrictions will improve soon Thank you for
board between 1995-2007 Congratulations to Ken, your patience and stay safe ■
and we look forward to working with him
The board began the very early stages of
considering the adoption of the 2020 edition of NFPA WORLD CLASS PERFORMANCE
58 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code. Before the July 8, FROM AMERICA’S
2021 board meeting, the board will conduct at least INDUSTRY LEADER
one work session to review the changes and possible PRODUCTS:
amendments to the code prior to consideration of • New TRANSPORT TRAILERS
adoption In addition to the consideration of NFPA • New BOBTAILS
• New BULK STORAGE TANKS
58 (2020 edition), the board received a petition Ask about availability of
to consider addressing Class A permit applicant used or refurbished
transport trailers and bobtails
requirements to enhance experience and training
as primary future considerations in issuing new Class SERVICES:
A permits The board took no action on either of • Refurbishing & Repairs
• Blasting & Painting
these requests, but rather opted to discuss jointly • 5-Year Inspections
in the upcoming work session to be announced • Annual Inspections
Keep watch on the board’s website under “News & • Stress Relieving
Meetings” for the date of this scheduled work session • Parts
While attendance in person will be limited due to PROUDLY MANUFACTURED & ASSEMBLED IN THE USA
space, all who wish are welcome to attend virtually
using Microsoft Teams In fact, if you will send me an MISSISSIPPI
email requesting an electronic invitation, I will begin TANK COMPANY
composing a list of individuals desiring to attend and
provide you notice once the meeting date and time HEADQUARTERS INDIANA DIVISION
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are confirmed. You can email me at mark.nelson@ Hattiesburg, MS 39403-1391 Vincennes, IN 47591-8004
PH: 800-331-8265 ext. 224
PH: 812-886-8265
lpgb alabama gov and simply state that you would FAX: 601-264-0769 FAX: 812-886-8979
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like to view the work session that will address adoption www .mstank.com
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