Government Affairs Brief

On Thursday, September 3, ILTA joined a coalition of more than 70 industry organizations and associations in a letter to Speaker Johnson, Senate Majority Leader Thune, House Minority Leader Jeffries, and Senate Minority Leader Schumer, urging Congress to use its Congressional Review Act authority to disapprove of six California rulemakings. Please see the letter below.

This month’s Board Feature spotlights James Hill, Senior Vice President of Operations at BWC Terminals, and his perspective on ILTA’s role in advancing advocacy, safety, workforce development, and operational excellence across the liquid terminal industry.

Read more to learn why James believes active engagement is key to getting the most value from ILTA and how the association can help members navigate the future of terminal operations.

The International Liquid Terminals Association (ILTA) submits these comments responding to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) published by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the Federal Register on May 06, 2026. 

The American Petroleum Institute (API), the Liquid Energy Pipelines Association (LEPA),2the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM), the International Liquid Terminal Association (ILTA), and the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) (collectively, the “Associations”) respectfully submit the following comments in response to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s (PHMSA) “Pipeline Safety: Breakout Tank Inspection” Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) (Docket No. PHMSA-2025-1271). The Associations welcome the opportunity to comment in this proceeding and commend PHMSA for recognizing the need to modernize pipeline safety regulations.

In this month's Board Feature, Regina Zolnor of MPLX Logistics and Storage Terminals shares her perspective on leadership, industry engagement, and the value of being an active part of the ILTA community.