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word from the president

reetings!! As the days grow longer which would prevent
and the weather begins to warm, it the Administration
is with great pleasure that I extend from banning gas
Gmy warmest greetings to y’all on the stoves. While this
arrival of spring! bill is a long shot to
Spring is a season of renewal, growth and become law, it sends
hope, and it is a time when many of us start a strong message
to enjoy the outdoors more often With your that Americans
dedication to providing reliable propane gas will not stand for
services, you are helping to make sure that agency overreach
families and businesses across Alabama can of this nature. In
enjoy the many benefits of this clean, efficient, addition, legislation
and versatile energy source has been introduced uJessie Morganu
A few updates going on: in Mississippi and
• R DeWayne (Wayne) Whiddon named as Texas to protect gas stoves from Uncle Sam. We
new Administrator to replace retiring anticipate continued activity across federal,
Administrator W Mark Nelson Mark served state, and municipal governments in the coming
on the AL LP Gas Board for 25 years overall weeks and months. In addition to the data we
and was the administrator for the past have on stove emissions and ventilation, NPGA is
11 years We wish him the best and I’m sure gathering even more information to ensure that
we will be seeing him around! Happy all policymakers understand the real data. For
Retirement example, NPGA has compiled state-by-state
• Next REAC Meeting will be held on July data of electric/gas stove usage and asthma
13, 2023 @ 10:30 at 770 S McDonough St , rates, which not only fails to demonstrate any
Montgomery, AL 36104 correlation between higher gas stove usage and
“NPGA has been working with numerous higher asthma rates, but in fact, it suggests the
members on Capitol Hill, including Representative opposite—states where gas stoves are used more
Issa (R-CA). Rep. Issa has introduced the Gas Act, than average tend to have lower than average
rates of asthma. We are
collaborating with PERC
on consumer education
around gas stoves. PERC
has developed talking
Bobtails to Bulkplants points should CSRs or
others need readily
available information
on gas stoves.” Steve
Kaminski, NPGA President
and CEO
As we move into this
New Bobtails Betts Vapor Proof Lights: New Installations
Refurbished Bobtails complete stock of lights, lens Maintenance & Repairs exciting new season, I
Hydrostatic Testing & accessories All Work Performed to NFPA 58
Annual VK Inspections Truck Meter & Code Upgrades want to express my sincere
Annual DOT Inspections Dispenser Calibration Storage Plant Acquisition & Removal appreciation for your
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ongoing efforts to serve the
FREE ESTIMATES needs of your customers

40 Industry Drive Jason Gamble, Owner (256) 593-2420 and communities Thank
Boaz, AL 35956 (205) 616-9084 (800) 757-6639 you for all you do ■
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