NPGA Secures Interpretation of PHMSA Regulations

Editor’s Note: A version of this press release first appeared in the NPGA Bobtail. 

On August 12, 2025, the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) secured important guidance from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA) regarding interpretation of its Remote Power Shut Off regulations, which are part of the hazardous materials regulations (HMR). 

NPGA worked with PHMSA for months regarding state enforcement of the HMR, where the state believed the regulations required all electric power to a vehicle be shut off in certain situations. Such an interpretation presented an unreasonable risk to both the driver and the product, and was contrary to the needs of both NPGA and its members. 

With member support, NPGA was able to ensure that the regulations are interpreted to mean that all electric power to the product transfer equipment would be cut off, but not all electric power to the vehicle. Consequently, NPGA was able to preserve safety and eliminate improper enforcement of the HMR with respect to the Remote Power Shut Off regulations.