Texas Tank Truck Carriers Association, Inc.Texas Tank Truck Carriers Association, Inc.RE: QUARTERLY MEETING - APRIL 29, 1999
* * * MEETING NOTICE * * *
The Texas Tank Truck Carriers Association will have its quarterly meeting as outlined below. Please circulate this notice to the appropriate people in your company, as we believe it will be very informative and helpful.
DATE: Thursday, April 29, 1999
TIME: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Sheraton Astrodome Hotel
8686 Kirby Drive
Houston, Texas 77054
San Jacinto Room
R.S.V.P. (512) 472-6207 by Friday, April 23, 1999
AGENDA:
1. Y2K AS IT AFFECTS THE PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY
Speaker: Dr. Sam Mannan, Texas A&M University
Chemical Engineering Department
Dr. Mannan, an expert on chemical safety, participated in the Y2K report to the U.S. Congress. He will address the Y2K problem as it affects the tank truck industry and the petrochemical industry in Texas.
2. REPORT OF U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Speakers: David Dodson
Leslie Calhoun
The regional representatives for the U.S. DOT will address the following topics:
· Reorganization of the U.S. DOT
· Update on Compliance Review
· Update on New Rules for Hours of Service
· Zero-Base Regulations
BREAK
3. PRESENTATION TO TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
Representative: Jack Donovan, TEEX
Funds will be given for refurbishing and repainting the LP Gas Demonstration Trailer, which is used at Southern Bulk Carriers Day.
4. COMPLIANCE REVIEW OF DYED DIESEL REGULATIONS
DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
Speakers: Cherie Graham, Diesel Compliance Officer
Chandra Jackson, Diesel Compliance Officer
The diesel compliance officers will explain the Department of Treasury program concerning compliance with dyed (red) diesel regulations and to clear up any misunderstanding. Many times it is not the trucker's fault for loading and delivery the incorrect diesel. This overview will give companies a procedure to follow to correct those instances when the driver or trucking company is not at fault. Increased driver awareness of these procedures is important.
5. TRUCK SAFETY IN HOUSTON, TEXAS
Speaker: Councilman Carroll G. Robinson
Houston City Council Member
Councilman Robinson has introduced truck safety recommendations to Mayor Brown, HPD Police Chief C.O. Bradford, the Houston/Galveston Area Transportation Council, and the Texas Department of Transportation. He will review his recommendations with our Association and invite discussion and comments. A copy of his press release dated March 19, 1999, will be included with the mailed copy of this notice of meeting.
6. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Speaker: Patrick C. Long, Executive Director
Will review current pending legislation that affects the tank truck industry. Some of the key bills to be discussed will include identifying markings update and underground storage tank certification program.
Please RSVP and give the number of people in your company that will be
attending this meeting so that we can make appropriate arrangements. We
thank you for your interest and look forward to seeing you there.
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