Government Affairs Brief

Marissa Karl, Manager of Vapor Control Services at Buckeye Partners and ILTA’s 2025 Outstanding Young Professional Award recipient, is bringing curiosity, technical insight, and a collaborative spirit to the terminal industry. From co-authoring a white paper that helped shape new equipment designs to supporting industry-wide regulatory initiatives, Marissa is making her mark. Learn how she got her start, what keeps her inspired, and why she believes this industry offers some of the best opportunities for growth.

ILTA’s Government Affairs Subcommittee drives our advocacy efforts by shaping policy priorities, engaging with regulators, and amplifying the voice of terminal operators in Washington and beyond. To ensure your company’s perspective is represented, we encourage every terminal member company to designate a representative—contact James Privette at jprivette@ilta.org to get involved.

ILTA continues to advocate for terminal operators during OSHA’s rulemaking on heat injury and illness prevention. Through coalition work, formal comments, and member testimony, ILTA is pushing for a final rule that safeguards workers while allowing operational flexibility across diverse terminal environments.

ILTA met with the EPA’s Office of Site Remediation Enforcement to urge a fair and practical approach to PFAS enforcement under CERCLA. Terminal operators, who used AFFF in compliance with safety regulations, should not be penalized for protecting lives and infrastructure with the tools available at the time.

The International Liquid Terminals Association (ILTA) proudly recognized outstanding individuals and companies during the ILTA 2025 Safety & Leadership Awards Breakfast, held Tuesday, June 10 as part of the ILTA 2025 Conference & Trade Show in Houston, Texas.