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Pennsylvania
Propane Gas Association
Newsletter
Volume 18, No.1
Winter 2010
PA Propane Gas Association
908 N. 2nd Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
Phone: 717-441-6040
Fax: 717-236-2046
shelby@papropane.com
www.papropane.com
Classifieds ...............................14
Education/Training ................. 5
President’s Message .............. 3
Marketing News ................... 7
Legislative Update
2009 brought consideration of many issues related to the propane
industry before the legislature, state administrative agencies and
municipalities. We are now almost exactly one year into the two year
Pennsylvania legislative session, which ends on or before November 30, 2010.
The propane industry issues included publication of the Proposed
Regulations for Propane (for public review) in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and
introduction of some important related legislation. The issues include
rumblings about PUC coverage of all propane; municipal permit fees for
trucks; organization of the Sentinel Committee to update hours of service
matters; introduction of a variety of legislative bills; and completion of the
state budget for educational institutions. A brief overview of each of these
items of interest are set forth below.
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The official publication of the
Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association.
This Newsletter is supported in
part through a state rebate granted
from the Propane Education and
Research Council (PERC).
Articles, statement of fact and
opinions are made on the
responsibility of the authors alone.
The Newsletter is published three times
a year. Comments and contributions
are welcome and should be sent to the
address listed above.
The Proposed Regulations for Act 61 (2002) are in process but not
finalized.
The Proposed Propane Regulations were published in the
Pennsylvania Bulletin and comments resulting from that publication were
forwarded to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.
The Proposed Regulations:
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Adopt the 2006 version of NFPA 54 and the 2008 version of
NFPA 58 with stated exceptions;
ƒ repeat the statutory language regarding municipal
preemption;
ƒ adopt PERC training programs for propane attendants;
ƒ include references to protection of cylinder cages; and
ƒ adopt a new fee schedule for propane distributing.
PAPGA offered comments on the proposed regulations, which
generally were favorable to the industry. The Independent Regulatory
Review Commission, better known as IRRC, and the Pennsylvania Public
Utility Commission (“PUC”) also made comments to the Department of Labor
and Industry (“L&I”). L&I will consider those comments before publishing the
final version of the regulations. Although it is always difficult to predict the
timing of final publication of regulations, that publication is not expected
until sometime during the summer of 2010.
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PAPGA Officers
District Directors
PA Propane Foundation Board
President
Jeffrey Shaffer - Shaffer’s Bottled Gas
District #1
Hugh A. Rich - Richgas, Inc.
Hugh Rich, III - Richgas, Inc.
President
Ed Gorzkowski Jr, - Modern Gas Sales
President Elect
Ed Gorzkowski, Jr. - Modern Gas Sales
Vice President
Mark Delehanty- Heritage Propane
Secretary
Mike Mutter - Eddinger Propane, Inc.
Treasurer
Phil Smith - P.B. Associates, Inc.
Immediate Past President
Dan Messett, Tanner Home & Energy
National/State Director
James Ressler - Ressler Propane
District Nine Director
Walter Cressman - Cress Gas Inc.
Board Representative
Dan Balmer - Penn Valley Gas, Inc.
Directors at Large
Dale Aldrich - Bergquist, Inc.
Jay Gorzkowski - Modern Gas Sales
Pat Shay - Tarantin Tank & Equipment
John Murray - Ray Murray Inc.
Bob Troop - Diversified Energy
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District #2
Glenn Beatty - Beatty’s Gas, Inc.
Robert Klasen - Klasen Oil Company
District #3
Mark Lesney - Christoff Mitchell Petroleum
John Maruska - Algas Company
District #4
Norm Cupples - Progas, Inc.
Ken Lundy - Montour-Division of Superior Plus
District #5
Glenn Danenhower
Dave Pennypacker - Montour-Dvision of
Superior Plus
District #6
Harold Sweet - Paraco Gas
Greg Smith - Bluhm’s Gas Sales, Inc.
District #7
Michael Gorzkowksi - Modern Gas Sales
Jerry Stanco - Modern Gas Sales
District #8
Beth Donovan - AmeriGas Propane
Randy Styer - Styer Propane
Secretary
Mark Delehanty - Heritage Propane
Treasurer
Phil Smith - P.B. Associates, Inc.
Director
Walter Cressman - Cress Gas Inc.
Director
Jeffrey Shaffer - Shaffer’s Bottled Gas
Director
Daniel Messett - Tanner Home & Energy
Director
James Ressler - Ressler Propane
Director
Mike Mutter - Eddinger Propane, Inc.
Association Lobbyist
Kathy Speaker-MacNett, Esquire
Skarlatos & Zonarich, LLP
17 S. 2nd Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
717-233-1000
www.skarlatoszonarich.com
President’s Message
As 2010 begins, I hope the season finds you well and pleasingly hectic servicing your customers.
2009 was an active year legislatively for our industry. Make sure not to miss the legislative update
on the front page. It’s important to be pro-active and not re-active. A rather large thank you for all of his time,
averaging several hours each week, goes to Jim Ressler and the members of the governmental affairs
committee. Our industry continues to be under assault from our regulators and it takes tremendous amounts
of time keeping these government jackals at bay.
The 2010 CEPT training classes are scheduled and can be found on page 5. Thank you to John
Murray for leading the education committee and all of the active members who work specifically on the class
room training and to those of you that place an emphasis on Propane Emergencies. Both of these endeavors
will have a greater role next year and I know you are all up to the challenge to provide exciting and effective
programs.
The spring and fall membership meetings broke prior attendance records and I hope you left those meetings with valuable
information that made you a better marketer. If you didn’t take the opportunity to be there, you missed a lot. I encourage your
participation in 2010. I want to thank Shelby for her role in our association and creativity with those meetings – IT SHOWS.
Our association is thriving; we have 321 members with 22 new members joining in 2009.
Individual – 6
Intra-State Marketer – 4
Associate – 11
Multi-State Marketer – 1
Multi-State Marketer - 1 I
Intra-state Marketer (out of state) – 1
Pat Shay spends a lot of time shaking the trees for new members and results are in – congratulations Pat, and anyone else
that has encouraged new people to join.
To Dan Messett and the members of the marketing committee, it’s a great deal of money and you manage it well. Thanks for a
tremendous effort of time and travel to bring it all together. Did I mention I personally love Charlie Weiss? Go Penn State!
To those gentlemen that serve on the executive committee and board, it is impossible for me to thank you enough for the
sage advice and wisdom you bring to the table. I am truly in awe at the amount of knowledge that moves around the room at our
meetings. I hold all of you in the highest regard.
PAPGA’s mission is to be an information leader, linking education, legislative, regulatory compliance and promotion for the
good of the propane industry and consumer. I thank you for being a PAPGA member and recognizing the importance of your
membership. As a propane industry professional, you play a critical and
vital role in success of our industry and your participation is essential.
Please support our Advertisers:
On behalf of your officers, board members and Shelby, please
accept our best wishes for an exceedingly successful New Year.
Be Well,
Jeffrey Shaffer
PAPGA President
Bergquist, Inc..............................page 4
Cenex..........................................page 9
Peter Patrick...............................page 6
Gas Equipment Company............page 8
Inergy..........................................page 4
Liberty Propane..........................page
7
ParacoGas...................................page 10
Premier Utility Service................page 2
Ray Murray .................................back page
Association Staff
Shelby L. Metzger
Executive Director
717-441-6040
shelby@papropane.com
Tarantin Tank & Equipment .........page 14
Thompson Gas............................page 15
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2010 PAPGA Meeting Dates
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February 16
Closed Board Meeting
Hotel Carlisle
Carlisle, PA
April 22
Spring Membership Meeting
Shearton
Harrisburg, PA
June 23 - 25
Annual Meeting
Omni Bedford Springs
Bedford, PA
September 28
Fall Membership Meeting
Holiday Inn
Grantville, PA
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Education/Training Committee
There were approximately 250 students that attended the CETP training classes in 2009.
We received bids for the 2010 training classes. The class schedule is in place and is provided to you
below. Remember: you may register online for all classes by logging onto www.papropane.com. I
want to thank everyone for their support in 2009 with our training classes - John Murray, Chair
2010 Training Schedule
Appliance Installation
July 14 - 16
Tarantin Tank & Equipment
Appliance Service
July 19 - 21
Basic Principals & Practices
April 26 – 27
Tarantin Tank & Equipment
May 3 – 4
Ray Murray, Inc.
May 17 – 18
Tarantin Tank & Equipment
August 2 – 3
Radisson, Scranton
August 18 – 19
Tarantin Tank & Equipment
September 13 – 14 Ray Murray, Inc.
September 20 – 21 Tarantin Tank & Equipment
Combined Delivery
April 28 – 30
Tarantin Tank & Equipment
May 5 – 7
Ray Murray, Inc.
May 19 – 21
Tarantin Tank & Equipment
August 4 – 6
Radisson, Scranton
No Combined Delivery Class
September 15 – 17 Ray Murray, Inc.
September 22 – 24 Tarantin Tank & Equipment
Cylinder Requalification
August 20
Tarantin Tank & Equipment
Distribution Systems
August 23 – 27
Tarantin Tank & Equipment
Gas Check
August 13
Plant Operations
August 10 – 12
Tarantin Tank & Equipment
Ray Murray, Inc.
1443 Well Drive
Bensalem, PA19020
413-822-8996
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel
700 Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton, PA 18503
570-558-3926
Tarantin Tank & Equipment
Tarantin Tank & Equipment
Tarantin Tank & Equipment
315 Railroad Avenue
Camp Hill, PA 17011
717-972-8750
Article appeared in the Harrisburg Patriot News, written by Daniel Victor
The membership of the Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association looks like a roster of former
football players: big, gruff and almost completely male. Their meetings aren’t the first place you’d
look for support of breast cancer awareness, but that changed when 30-year-old Kara Tucker
Williamstown was diagnosed in April 2008.
Her father, David Koppenhaver, owns Koppy’s ropane Inc., and
painted
one of his bulk delivery trucks pink to raise money and awareness for the
American Breast Cancer Foundation. He donates one cent from every gallon
sold. In the first year of a three-year commitment, he raised $5,000, he said.
“If this truck can help people or encourage some lady to get checked .it’s all
worth it,” he said. Koppenhaver parked the truck outside the group’s meeting
Tuesday at the Holiday Inn in Grantville, and several men snapped photos.
Each of the members was given pink notepads and pens for the meeting.
David Koppenhaver, Koppy’s Propane
A special Thank You to Koppy’s Propane for bringing their pink truck to display during the Fall Membership Meeting.
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PAPGA honored at the PA Manufactured Housing 5-State Convention
PMHA President Dee Eisenhart and Mary Gaiski, Executive Vice
President, awarded PAPGA the 2009 President’s Award.
The President’s Award is given to a member who goes above
and beyond in promoting the factory built housing industry.
PAPGA has a long working history with PMHA through our
continued support and involvement with HOMExpo and their
marketing and educational programs.
Michael Gorzkowski of Modern Gas Sales, Avoca and Shelby
Metzger were on hand to receive this award.
New Associate Members:
Derek Fitteron, HOP Energy
4 West Red Oak Lane, Suite 310
White Plains, NY 10604
914-304-1300
Jim Vatalaro, Industrial Propane & Reclamation
PO Box 7068
Sussex, NJ 07461
973-702-0330
Mike Roberts, Commercial Propane Services
5609 Deatsville Road
Cox’s Creek, KY 40013
502-348-8094
Jim Brown, EZNERGY
411 Shipwrighter Way
Lansdale, PA 19446
215-361-7332
Vince Mitchell, VF Mitchell Agency, LLC
831 Maple Road
Williamsville, NY 14221
800-701-5835
Jim Proulx, EVAC 1
PO Box 419
New Market, NH 03857
603-659-7011
Welcome!!
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Marketing News
GREETINGS!! Hope this message finds you all well and the degree meter spinning off the
wall!!!
All marketing programs have been discussed at meetings and in previous newsletters have
been completed with very little alterations or changes due to the Department of Commerce
(DOC) restrictions recently enforced concerning marketing efforts using PERC dollars. All
PA Propane Foundation PERC requests were submitted and approved prior to the beginning
of the DOC restriction.
The programs for Radio PA, Penn State Sports, RV industry, the manufactured housing
industry and such were in the late stages and were allowed to be completed. We did miss out
on bonus ads from the Radio PA program. Shelby and I have asked Radio PA to provide a dollar value of the missed
bonus ads so we can report to PERC our loss. Shelby and I have met with the marketing vendors and explained the
situation. We have their understanding and support….and we will now await direction by the PERC offices. PERC’s
safety and training team is developing safety related ads for our use in the various media formats that are permitted
under the DOC restriction. It is my understanding work is in progress to see if through legislation it can be achieved to
get around this restriction directive…we will keep you posted.
REMINDER: as of December 31 the ENERGY GUYS (propane, electric, wood) can no longer be used…if you have
ads, bill boards, truck decals, radio scripts, etc. utilizing these guys the ads must be pulled-terminated-wacked-...guess
you get the picture…if you have any questions give Shelby or me a call and we will try to assist.
The committee will continue to track Pennsylvania’s PERC dollar assessment and manage the funds as in the past but
within the new restriction guidelines. Again, feel free to contact any marketing committee member for help or to
discuss ideas….and as always, Shelby is a great resource for help and assistance.
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year….Dan Messett/Marketing Chairperson
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Industry News
Paraco Acquires Smokey Heller & Sons in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Paraco Gas Corporation has announced the acquisition of Smokey Heller & Sons in Susquehanna,
Pennsylvania.
Paraco will operate a satellite office and plant out of the current facilities in Susquehanna and will retain
many of the employees that worked at Smokey Heller & Sons.
ThompsonGas Opens Key Propane Supply Point in Baltimore, Maryland
ThompsonGas Propane Holdings LLC has opened a state-of-the-art propane rail terminal in Baltimore,
Maryland adjacent to the main CSX switch yard. The new facility is capable of putting an additional 500,000 to
600,000 gallons of propane per day in the market when it is needed the most. The new supply point opens as two
refineries have shut down in the Philadelphia market, causing winter propane supply concerns in the Mid-Atlantic
region.
“In addition to ThompsonGas using the facility to serve its customers in the region, we are also allowing
other propane marketers to use the terminal to deliver their own propane or other natural gas liquids”, said Randy
Thompson, President and CEO of ThompsonGas. “This way the whole market benefits from the use of this strategic
propane supply point.” Marketers or propane suppliers can discuss the use of the facility with Mark Zimora,
Executive Vice President of Operations at 301-432-3988.
Gas Equipment Company Announces Virtual Warehouse for Customers
Gas Equipment Company, Inc. debuts new online ordering system for customers. The virtual warehouse
enables customers to place equipment orders online from anywhere with internet access, twenty-four hours a day,
365 days a year. Customers also have access to their account records and can review current and past account
activity.
GEC’s virtual warehouse offers at least six easy search options for selection of products for the shopping cart.
This function allows you to customize groups of products you purchase regularly that can be grouped by type or job.
Existing customers can visit www.gasequipment.com to register for a personalized user ID and password to gain
access to the virtual warehouse.
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Customer Owned Tanks: Marketers Need to Protect Their Business
Customer owned tanks (“COTs”) are becoming increasingly popular with propane customers. The COT
attraction is understandable. It allows the customer to shop around for the best propane rates without being locked
into a tank lease agreement or tied to a specific marketer. While on its face it may be an attractive option for the
customer, there are many safety concerns that must be considered by marketers. These safety concerns also raise a
number of issues that marketers should address when servicing a customer with a COT.
In a typical tank lease agreement, the marketer is responsible for the propane tank’s upkeep and
maintenance. This is because the marketer actually retains ownership of the tank. A COT, however, is owned by the
customer. Therefore, the customer is responsible for tank maintenance in a COT situation. This arrangement should
concern certain marketers. With a COT, the marketer typically will not know the tank’s history, condition and past
maintenance performed. This is especially true since some COTs are refurbished older tanks purchased on the
cheap. In addition, since COT customers often switch marketers, a subsequent marketer may not be familiar or
know of any prior concerns another marketer may have had with the tank. Further, if the COT is an underground tank
it raises a number of other concerns unique to underground tank applications. Underground tanks require cathodic
protection to prevent corrosion. An underground COT’s cathodic protection history may not be available to the
marketer. Therefore, a marketer may not know whether the tank is properly protected unless it tests the cathodic
protection levels. This could create extra costs and expenses for the marketer or customer. Additionally, since the
tank is underground, it cannot be easily inspected.
wvpga@aol.comw.wvpropanegas.com
Marketers must weigh all these factors when deciding whether to deliver to an underground COT. If a
marketer decides to deliver to a COT, it should make every effort to protect their business. COTs do create an
additional risk because control over the tank is held by the customer as opposed to the marketer. Customers may
lack the knowledge and experience to recognize potential problems with a tank that a marketer could identify. Due
to these risks, our firm recommends that marketers utilize a specialized contract drafted specifically for COT
customers.
This contract should clearly identify the obligations of each party. It should state which party will be
responsible for tank maintenance and, if applicable, who will monitor and maintain the cathodic protection. The
contract should also contain an indemnification/hold harmless clause to protect the marketer should the tank, or
other customer owned equipment, fail which the customer had agreed to maintain. Further, the contract should
identify the payment terms and whether it involves a keep fill arrangement, pay as you go, pre-pay, cash on
delivery, or other type of payment option. Also, if it is not a keep fill arrangement, then the contract should address
what occurs in an out of gas situation. Since an out of gas situation requires that the marketer complete a system
leak test, the cost of that test should be the customer’s obligation. Finally, if a marketer is not satisfied with the
condition of the COT, or the condition deteriorates due to improper maintenance, then the marketer should be
permitted to cancel the agreement. The procedure to cancel the agreement should be spelled out in thecontractual
language.
The above does not address each contractual clause that should be included in a COT delivery contract, but it
does highlight some of the major components. Other issues to consider may include what tests a marketer should
conduct when first delivering to a COT, what occurs if the odorant is compromised due to tank corrosion, what
happens to the gas in the tank when the customer breaches the agreement, and is there a minimum threshold of
propane that the customer must purchase from the marketer. Additionally, there are a number of other issues that a
marketer may want to address in the COT delivery contract. Ultimately, marketers should retain an attorney that is
familiar with the propane industry, its codes and regulations, and the marketer’s business operations to draft an
appropriate COT delivery contract.
This article is written by EUGENE M. LaFLAMME, a Senior Associate at McCoy & Hofbauer S.C. His practice focuses in the areas of civil
litigation, fire & explosion litigation, commercial litigation, product liability, and insurance defense. He is a member of the Propane Gas
Defense Association.Email: elaflamme@mh-law.us Phone: (262) 522-7000.
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I.
Control of Jurisdictional Systems by the Public Utility Commission
We had reported to you in the last newsletter that there was discussion that the PUC may desire coverage of
propane as a product for safety and ratemaking purposes under Pennsylvania’s Public Utility Law. PAPGA continues
to monitor and discourage such a concept. Such a sea change would probably require either administrative ruling
on the part of the PUC or legislation. In February, PAPGA filed a significant response to a pending administrative
request by Vice Chairman Christy. No formal PUC action has been taken on Vice Chairman Christy’s administrative
request. No legislation has been introduced on this topic so far this session. PAPGA continues to monitor these
developments.
II.
Municipal Regulations
A.
Weights and Measures
Under enabling law from the Department of Agriculture, certain municipalities have opted to enforce
weights and measures standards for packaging, scales and trucks. Only about two dozen municipalities have
decided to exercise this option. Some that have were placing fees on propane and other trucks without clear
delineation of whether trucks had to be “resident” within the municipality or whether the truck’s travel through the
municipality was sufficient to trigger a permitting fee. Such practices present significant legal issues.
PAPGA has contacted a number of municipalities to discuss weights and measures practice, which we
believe conflicts with Act 61. PAPGA’s efforts continue at the time of this writing.
B.
General Municipal Preemption
PAPGA continues to notify municipalities of the municipal preemption under Act 61. To date, we have
contacted approximately thirty (30) municipalities regarding attempt to limit sites of propane locations, extra
permitting fees, inspection of appliance installations or fire safety surveys. Generally, a letter is enough for the
municipality to recognize the Act 61 limitations.
III.
The Sentinel Committee is in Operation
During the early months of 2009, PAPGA was able to obtain a number of waivers of hours of service
requirements through discussions with the Department of Environmental Protection (“DEP”) and other state
departments. There was significant concern that waiver of the actual hours that drivers could drive also required a
waiver of all related safety regulations, causing significant safety concerns.
DEP sought to establish better guidelines of the waiver of hours of service during the coming winter months
and has established guidelines to work with a variety of state departments and interest groups in this regard.
PAPGA offered to establish a Sentinel Committee with representatives of PAPGA from across the state to supply
information on shortages or problems with propane supply and distribution to DEP.
Members of the Sentinel Committee include:
Dan Balmer
Walter Cressman
Ed Gorzkowski, Jr.
Jean Konawalczyk
Henry Papiano, Jr.
Jim Ressler
Jeff Shaffer
In the event that a propane distributor is experiencing supply problems we recommend that you report this
problem to a member of the Sentinel Committee. Propane distributors should also be aware that the “bent” of DEP,
after reviewing this issue and the related statutes and regulations, seems to be to grant “hours of service” waivers
only in extreme circumstances during the winter months of 2009-2010. Hence we recommend that propane
distributors consistently monitor their supplies with the knowledge that an “hour of service” waiver may be
difficult to obtain based simply on winter cold and snow.
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I.
Status of Legislation Previously Discussed
A.
Senate Bill 288 and House Bill 1141 – Licensure of Plumber
Senate Bill 288 and its House companion, HB 1141, would require licensure of plumbers by Labor & Industry.
Most municipal licensure of plumbers would disappear under the proposal. The current language of the proposal
has caused concern for PAPGA because there is some overlap with functions performed by employees of propane
distributors when installing water heaters and other appliances. PAPGA continues working with committee staff in
an attempt to resolve these concerns.
B.
House Bill 786, Creation of an Energy Office within the Department of Environmental Protection
PAPGA has gone on record opposing the creation of a state Energy Office within the Department of
Environmental Protection. PAPGA wrote to both the majority and minority committee chairman in the House and
Senate to oppose creation of the office and its related economic costs at this time of budget constraints. Among
other functions, the Energy Office would conduct emergency allocation measures during a declared emergency of
petroleum product. Those measures would include monitoring of supply and pricing.
The bill passed the House by a vote of 111-83, and is currently pending in the Senate’s Environmental
Resources and Energy Committee.
C.
House Bill 80, an amendment to the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act
PAPGA has been monitoring developments with regard to this legislation, which has been considered by
several of the committees of the House of Representatives and is before the full House for consideration. The bill
will amend existing law, the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act of 2004, which deals with tax credits
renewable and environmentally beneficial energy resources. This particular bill deals with carbon dioxide
sequestration facilities. The bill is on the House Calendar for consideration. Tax credits would extend though June
2024 in the current version. This bill is on the House Calendar for consideration.
D.
Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, House Bill 1906
Representative Mark Cohen (D-Philadelphia) introduced a bill to conform the Pennsylvania Human
Relations Commission’s protected classes to the federal Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act (“GINA”). This
federal change occurred at the end of the Bush administration. The bill as written is relatively straight forward in
prohibiting discrimination based on genetic information in employment, housing and public accommodation. The
term, genetic information, is broadly defined to include laboratory rests, physical medical examinations, family
histories, inquiries, tests of gene products and direct analysis of chromosomes. The real impact of the change is
hard to gauge at this time. The bill remains in the State Government Committee.
II.
Budget Focus
Although the General Appropriations Bill was finalized some 101 days late, the funding for many of the
state’s educational institutions has not yet been completed. That funding is contingent on the passage of the
“Gaming Legislation,” which will provide the funding for the educational institutions.
III.
Conclusion
Many of the issues described above will carry over into calendar year 2010. Please forward your comments
on any of these important issues to any member of the Governmental Affairs Committee for consideration.
Kathy Speaker MacNett, Esquire
PAPGA’s Legislative Counsel and Partner,
Skarlatos & Zonarich LLP
ksm@skarlatoszonarich.com
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Classifieds
1991 GMC Topkick 231,444 mi. 427 LP engine. 5spd. w/ 2spd. Rear,
air brakes, A/C, 2400 gal. tank, Blackmer pump, 1 ½ in. Neptune
meter, aluminum deck, steel cabinets for hauling cylinders, Base
shut-down, hydro good til July 2011 $14,900 obo.
Wendell Derstine or Dan Balmer 215-723-7429
1987 GMC 7000 211,882 mi. 427 LP engine.
5spd. w/ 2spd. Rear, air brakes, A/C, 2400 gal.
tank, Blackmer pump, 1 ½ in. Neptune meter,
aluminum deck, steel cabinets for hauling
cylinders, Base shut-down, hydro good til July
2012 $11,900 obo Wendell Derstine or Dan
Balmer 215-723-7429
1984 IH 1700 131,050 mi. 392 LP engine. 5spd. w/ 2spd.
Rear, hydraulic disc brakes, 2400 gal. tank, Blackmer pump,
1 ½ in. Neptune meter, aluminum deck, steel cabinets for
hauling cylinders, Base shut-down, hydro good til Sept 2010
$9,900 obo Wendell Derstine or Dan Balmer 215-723-7429
For Sale: Used #100 lb. Propane tanks with multi-valves.
$35.00 - Randy, Koppys Propane, Williamstown, PA 1-800-922-7934
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