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PLAN NETWORK  NPGA is excited to announce the launch of the Propane Logistics Analysis Network (PLAN).  Before now there was no central-
                           Propane Logistics Analysis Network Is Now Live!



             ized tool to help drivers maximize their hours of service.  NPGA developed PLAN with the support of the Propane Supply &
             Logistics Committee, and with the assistance of state and regional association executives as well as propane businesses. As

             of today, there are more than 400 supply points listed in PLAN.

             PLAN is a crowd sourced online tool, which means it relies on active user input. Everyone is encouraged to enter wait times

             at supply points, including drivers, dispatchers, terminal managers, and wholesalers. Please note PLAN does not represent

             supply levels, pricing, or other market variables, and may be subject to error.
                                       Propane Logistics Analysis Network (PLAN)
             PLAN is available online at https://plan.npga.org and through an update to the NPGAction app.  To get the NPGAction app,
             visit the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.
                          PLAN is a centralized tool to share reported wait times for propane terminals to efficiently
             Thank you to all of the industry members and state executives who volunteered their time and resources to help with devel-
                          utilize hours of service. The expected end users of PLAN are transport drivers, dispatchers,
             opment of PLAN. With your help and continued use this tool can grow and provide timely information to the industry.  Please
                          terminal managers, and wholesale suppliers, but PLAN is available for everyone.
             contact us at plan@npga.org with any questions.

                          To access PLAN, go to the PLAN tile on the NPGAction app or visit https://plan.npga.org

                          The following images are from PLAN as viewed on a mobile device.



                      HOMEPAGE                    STATE                 EMERGENCY                 LOCATION

                  Here the user will choose   Choose the state your    DECLARATION          View the recently reported

                  to search by state or use   supply point is in and then   If there is an emergency   wait times and share your

                   the device’s location.    view the terminals   declaration for a state it will   wait time.
                                               alphabetically       appear in the yellow bar.
































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