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BULK TRANSPORTER | JANUARY 2008

Final Rule Published On Ethanol/Gasoline Blend Labeling

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is amending the hazardous materials regulations to update, clarify or provide relief from certain requirements governing the classification, packaging, or labeling of hazardous materials transported in commerce, according to information published in the Federal Register January 28.

ETHANOL PRODUCER MAGAZINE | August 2007

Reviewing the Capabilities of Ethanol Loading Systems

by Gary Schriever, OPW Fluid Transfer Group

The cost to produce and deliver gasoline to consumers includes the following major components: crude oil, refinery processing, taxes, and marketing and distribution. Each major cost component fluctuates for one reason or another over time. For example, in January 2005, marketing and distribution accounted for about 9 percent of the cost of a gallon of regular-grade gasoline, according to the Energy Information Administration. In January 2007 the same cost associated with marketing and distribution jumped to 15 percent.

ETHANOL PRODUCER MAGAZINE | JUNE 2007

Properly Handling Ethanol Throughout the Supply Chain

by Gary Schriever, OPW Fluid Transfer Group

No one knows whether or not ethanol—despite the renewable fuels thresholds set forth in the Energy Policy Act of 2005—will ever become the first choice among motor fuels consumers. However, there is no arguing that ethanol, in some form, will continue to be a major player in powering the nation's on-road vehicles.

ETHANOL PRODUCER MAGAZINE | October 2006

The Impact of Non-Accident Releases on Ethanol Producers

by Kevin Cook, Midland Manufacturing

This article is the first installment of a two-part series on non-accident releases (NAR) of ethanol in rail tank cars. The first article defines NARs, explains their importance and what steps the Non-Accident Release Prevention Committee within the Association of American Railroads is taking to eliminate them. The second installment will appear in the January issue of EPM and will educate ethanol manufacturers on how they can prevent NARs using examples of success stories.

ETHANOL PRODUCER MAGAZINE | February 2007

Task Force Helps Ethanol Producers Avoid Non-Accident Releases

by Kevin Cook, Midland Manufacturing

This article is the final installment of a two-part series on non-accident releases (NARs) of ethanol while it is being shipped in, loaded into and unloaded from rail tank cars. The first article, printed in the October 2006 issue of EPM, defined NARs, explained its importance and detailed what steps the NAR Reduction Task Force within the Association of American Railroads (AAR) is taking to eliminate it. This final installment focuses on what steps ethanol shippers can take to avoid NARs and what to do if a NAR occurs.