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Act (EPCA) and outlined NPGA’s expected role in the Maine becoming the 28th state to enact energy choice
ongoing process. In addition, staff reported that the legislation, a development with important implications
Energy Choice Act now has more than 100 cosponsors for the propane industry. The discussion also covered
and is anticipated to receive further consideration in new state laws permitting CDL drivers aged 18–20 to
the House once the government reopens. obtain a hazardous materials endorsement for intra-

Federal Regulatory Breakout: The Regulatory state commerce, as well as what similar legislative
Task Force discussed its recent actions to engage the efforts may look like in the year ahead.
Trump administration on a variety of issues impacting The PropanePAC hosted a ticketed reception
the propane industry. NPGA staff outlined key advoca- to honor its donors at the ECHO Leahy Center for Lake
cy priorities for the USMCA discussions and highlight- Champlain, a science museum featuring an aquarium
ed recent collaborations with PHMSA, FMCSA, and the and interactive exhibits. Attendees enjoyed the evening
State of North Carolina to address confusion surround- exploring the museum and learning about Lake Cham-
ing Hazardous Materials Regulations related to remote plain. The PropanePAC Steering Committee later met
power shut-offs. to discuss plans for the 2026 Winter Board of Direc-
State Breakout: During the state breakout tors Meeting and potential reception locations in and
session, NPGA staff presented recent findings iden- around Las Vegas. During the Board of Directors Meet-
tifying 139 potentially illegal state and local actions ing, Chair Andrew Vogl of Ray Murray Inc. provided an
across 28 states that restrict the use of propane. While update on PropanePAC, noting that the organization
multiple states continue to pursue measures limit- was on track to meet its 2025 goals for both the PAC
ing propane use, staff highlighted the significance of and the Administrative Fund. Vogl also thanked mem-
bers for their involve-
ment, noting a rise in
the number of members
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industry’s top priorities
with the Lieutenant

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