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Government Affairs Subcommittee: Advancing Industry through Advocacy

Loren Eisenlohr / Wednesday, June 25, 2025 0 31 Article rating: No rating

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.

Advocating for Practical Heat Safety Rules: ILTA Engages in OSHA Rulemaking

Loren Eisenlohr / Wednesday, June 25, 2025 0 29 Article rating: No rating

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.

Seeking Clarity on PFAS Liability: ILTA Meets with EPA

Loren Eisenlohr / Wednesday, June 25, 2025 0 46 Article rating: No rating

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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