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Advocacy never slows down. This monthly brief is your window into what ILTA is tracking, influencing, and advancing, so you can stay informed on the issues shaping our industry.

ILTA Continues Advocacy on Gasoline Distribution and NSPS Subpart Kc Final Rules

Article provided by Harold Laurence, Principal Consultant & SME - Storage Tanks and Fuels/Liquids Logistics for Trinity Consultants

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On July 16, ILTA joined API and AFPM in a key meeting with EPA to push for critical changes to the 2024 Gasoline Distribution and NSPS Subpart Kc final rules. While meaningful progress is underway—including potential relief on VCU/VRU requirements and slotted guidepole concerns—questions remain around timing and the May 2027 compliance deadline. ILTA is actively working to ensure that needed regulatory clarity arrives before members face costly compliance decisions.

Government Affairs Subcommittee: Advancing Industry through Advocacy

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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.

Seeking Clarity on PFAS Liability: ILTA Meets with EPA

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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.

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