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RHETT JOHNSON
NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION · Washington, DC · registered since 2024
Registered · LDAActive
At a glance
Registered since
2024
Senate LDA system
Clients
1
last 3 years
Filings
3
11 agencies contacted
Activity
filings by quarter
Works on
Specific issues
Appropriations requests for research and demonstration of propane vehicle engine technology; Appropriations requests for combined heat & power technology; Appropriations requests for renewable propane; Dept. of Energy on research and development for propane; Continuation of funding and flexibility for LIHEAP; H.R. 4394 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 .
Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) alleviate storage and compliance constraints the propane industry face (H.R. 1623); Discussed FEMA Floodplain guidance with agency officials.
Farm Bill- incentivizing the storage of propane at agriculture facilities (H.R. 1290, H.R. 1623 & S.621).
Identify pathways to alleviate industry strain during harvest and heating season; S. 1043, the Natural GAS Act; Protecting consumer choice and preventing fuel switching and provide transparency for energy efficiency labeling requirements; H.R. 1640 Save Our Gas Stoves Act.; Advocated for the propane industry in response to a rulemaking concerning conservation standards for water heaters; Advocated for the propane industry in response to a rulemaking concerning conservation standards for boilers; H.R. 6089 Energy Choice Act, Advocated for energy star label changes and full fuel cycle analysis.
Implementation of relevant propane-eligible provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684)/ (PL-117-58); Propose a special exemption from certain Hours of Service Requirements for propane industry drivers; advocating for changes to Hours of Service rulemaking, FAA Reauthorization- the use of propane at airports through The Voluntary Airport Low Emissions (VALE) program and the Energy Supply, Redundancy and Microgrids Program; Rail Safety Act of 2023 (S. 576) (H.R. 1674). Outreach to US Senate on impact of potential rail labor strike on propane supply. Discussed concerns about Process Safety Management with officials.
NDAA- expand the use of propane at domestic installations.