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PRARA NEWS August 2017
PRARA NEWS ESTABLISHED 1937 August 2017
2017 OFFICERS PRESIDENT
Jeff Decker
1ST VICE PRESIDENT
DENNIS BUDZYNSKI
2ND VICE PRESIDENT
Gauttam Patel
SECRETARY
Kevin Forsythe
TREASURER
John Listak
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jesse Huey
Dinesh Mittal
OFFICE STAFF
Executive Director Nancy Maricondi
Office Manager Tammy Combs
Secretary Clara Peters
IN THIS ISSUE...
Monthly Columns President’s Page 2 Nancy Notes 3
Articles of Interest Rack Prices 2 Advertising Rates 2 PRARA Board Meeting Minutes 4
A&B Training Class 6
Federal Ozone Standard on the Chopping Block 7
CCAC Emission Re-Cert Classes 8
Auto Care Careers Fall Semester Schedule 9
PRARA Officer Election Information 11
Auto Care Assoc Submit Joint NAFTA Statement 12
DEP Finalizes Aboveground, Underground
Storage Tank Closure Requirements 13
Federal Tax Reform, Intro of Biodiesel
Blender’s Tax Credit Legislation 14
Gov. Wolf Signs New Law Promoting use of
Natural Gas in Larger Vehicles 15
U.S. House Appropriations Committee
Passes Spending Bills 16
Emergency Spill Bucket Kits 17
Business for Sale 17
Member to Member Services 18-19
80 YEARS OF SERVICE TO PETROLEUM RETAILERSAND AUTO REPAIR DEALERS IN PENNSYLVANIA
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Brand Reg. Mid. Prem. BP b* 1.7491 1.9161 2.1961
Citgo b* 1.6706 1.8336 2.0758
Exxon b* 1.6810 1.8450 2.1735
Gulf b* 1.6725 1.8285 2.1110
Shell b* 1.6767 1.7431 2.2336
Sunoco 1.7410 1.8810 2.1456 * 10% ethanol
Tax of .767 cents per gallon and .011 cent
indemnification fund & .001 cent Oil Spill Tax are not
included in rack price.
Superfund tax eliminated
RACK PRICES 6/29/17
Convenience Store Wholesalers
A.J. Silberman & Co………………………………...4
Liberty USA………………………………..………..8
Turner Dairy………………….…………………….13
Environmental Service
Flynn Environmental, Inc...........................................9
Groundwater Environmental Service Inc…..............10
Letterle & Assoc………………………..………..….3
Moody & Associates Inc...........................................17
Precise Tank Modifications........................................7
PRARA ADVERTISERS
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Insurance
Bulava & Associates..................................................10
Jobbers / Distributors Bradigan’s..................................................................14
Reed Oil.....................................................................12
Waste Management
Environmental Specialists, Inc..................................16
General Contracting
Bolger Brothers, Inc……………………………… 15
U.S. Senate Debate Over E15
Heats Up, Then Fizzles Out
Friday, PMAA learned the U.S. Senate Environment
and Public Works Committee has decided to pull a bill that was
to be considered in markup next week due to lack of votes.
The bill, S. 517, known as the “Consumer and Fuel Re-
tailer Choice Act,” would extend the Reid vapor pressure (RVP)
waiver to ethanol blends above 10 percent which would allow
retailers across the country to sell E15 year-round.
Prior to the June hearing on S. 517, PMAA sent a letter to Senate
Environment and Public Works Committee Chairman John Bar-
rasso (R-WY) and Ranking Member Tom Carper (D-DE).
The letter argued that before Congress proceeds any
further on granting a RVP waiver to blends above E10, it must
first hold a hearing on the effects of ethanol blends on existing
underground storage tank (UST) system infrastructure.
The introduction of ethanol blends higher than 10 per-
cent (including E15) present significant economic and legal im-
pediments to many gasoline retailers, as well as, consumer
awareness issues that go beyond the price of the fuel.
Extending the RVP waiver to E15 at this point further
exacerbates these concerns and could force many retailers to in-
vest considerable time and money on an accelerated schedule to
switch to an alternative fuel storage and distribution system to
remain competitive.
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PRARA NEWS August 2017
NANCY’S NOTES
Congratulations to PRARA’s scholarship winners Ryley Watt and
Jared Schuler.
Ryley was our winner on Monday, July 10th. She graduated from Penn Trafford
High School this year and will be attending Akron University. Her father, John,
owns Matheys Auto Service in Turtle Creek. Ryley will be majoring in Speech
Pathology and while attending Akron University, she will also be participating with
the soccer team.
Jared Schuler is PRARA’s second winner of the scholarship which was on Tues-
day, July 11th. Jared graduated from Montour High School and is attending Penn
State (Behrend Campus). His father, Ron, owns Schuler’s Service Center in Pitts-
burgh. Jared is majoring in Management Information System (Business Analysis).
Congratulations to both winners and good luck as you enter this next chapter of
your lives.
PRARA 2017 Scholarship Winners
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BOARD MEETING MINUTES June 14, 2017
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Meeting was called to order at 7:26 p.m.
Directors present: John Listak, Kevin Forsythe, Gauttam Patel, Dinesh Mattel
Directors Absent: Jeff Decker, Dennis Budzynski, Jesse Huey
Also Present: Nancy, Tammy
Motions: April Financials PRARA Passed by vote
May Minutes PRARA Passed by vote
May Financials PRARA Passed by vote
Dinesh Mattel and John Listak will perform an internal audit Passed by vote
Eliminate field rep position due to hiring a new P/T office staff personnel
and low new member counts, use as an on call basis Passed by vote
Discussed The Following:
Follow up with the investments percentages for the fixed, equities, cash
Transitioning of the office staff
Audit will cost between $5,000-$6,000
J.E. Robinson will not be performing the audit
J.E Robinson proposed $140/mo to do payroll taxes
Secretary-Kevin Forsythe
Treasurer-John Listak (interim position)
Nominating committee: John Listak and Dinesh Mittal
General Membership meeting-speaker and venue
Hire new P/T office personnel
Post the office hours as Mon-Thurs 8:30-3:30, Fri 8:30-12
Call forwarding from 12-3:30 on Fridays
Send Ray Moore official letter
Golf outing donation to Operation Homefront for 2016 was $4,400, 2017 donation will be $4,100
Set up special meeting to discuss the P/T office staff new hire
Adjourned 8:40 p.m.
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Federal Ozone Standard On The Chopping Block
Last Tuesday, by a vote of 229-199, the U.S. House passed H.R. 806, known as the “Ozone Stan-
dards Implementation Act of 2017.”
The bill, which is sponsored by U.S. Energy and Commerce Committee Vice Chairman Pete Olson
(R-TX), Rep. Bill Flores (R-TX), and House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA), would phase in imple-
mentation of the 2008 and 2015 ozone standards, extending to 2025 the date for final designations; and align
permitting requirements under the phased schedule.
The bill would also change the review of the standards from 5 to 10 years, consider technological fea-
sibility and potential adverse effects relating to implementation, ensure that states may seek relief, and direct
EPA to report on the impacts of foreign emissions on air quality compliance.
Further, the legislation would limit the applicability of fees if States demonstrate the reason for non-
attainment is for emissions beyond the States’ regulatory control.
PMAA again communicated its support for the legislation via this letter to Congressional leader-
ship because the bill would avert the spread of more RFG and lower RVP motor fuels from hitting the mar-
ket.
In another route to minimize the hardship the 2015 standard created, yesterday, the House Appropria-
tions Committee passed the FY 2018 spending bill for the EPA which included a provision that would delay
the revised EPA standards limiting ozone until 2025.
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CCAC WEST HILLS CENTER
1000 MCKEE ROAD
OAKDALE, PA 15071
412-241-2380
EMISSION Re-Certification Course Schedule
Aug. 21, Sept. 19, Oct. 11, Nov. 14, Dec. 20
Emission Inspector
State Inspection,
Aug 22, 24, 29, 30
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PRARA NEWS August 2017
Auto Care Careers Announces Fall Semester Schedule of Events BETHESDA, MD – July 20, 2017 – Auto Care Careers, a program of the Auto Care Association, has paired with several colleges and
technical schools across the country as part of their strategy to connect the industry to the next generation of the workforce. Employ-
ers in the industry are invited to participate alongside Auto Care Careers on Campus at the various scheduled events planned for this
fall.
The following events will take place this fall:
Texas A&M, College Station, TexasProfessional Association for Industrial Distribution (PAID) Career Fair, Thursday, Sept. 21,
2017
Grove City College, Grove City, Pa.Career Fair, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017
University of Northwestern Ohio, Lima, OhioCareer Fair, Wednesday, Oct. 11-Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017
Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Mich.Career Fair, Friday, Oct. 12, 2017
University of North Florida, Jacksonville, Fla.Business Internship Fair, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017
Wheaton College, Wheaton, Ill.Career Fair, event details TBD
Participating schools are highly-recommended by Auto Care member companies based on their technically-skilled students and top-
notch programs.
“The Auto Care Careers on Campus program works to expand the awareness of career opportunities in the automotive aftermarket at
the post-secondary school level,” said Courtney Hammer, director, job and career development, Auto Care Association. “We have
created relationships with several new schools that are eager to hear about employment opportunities in the industry, so that employ-
ers can establish a new pipeline of talent at schools that have been vetted by the Auto Care Association. Bottom line, this is an easy
way to connect with new schools and recruit high-quality young people.”
Ideal participating employers will have internships or entry-level positions readily available for students enthusiastic about entering
the auto care industry. In turn, companies get the opportunity to field some of the best and brightest talent these universities have to
offer.
Employers can learn more about participating in one or more of the on-campus fall events by contacting Katy McQuiston
at [email protected] and visiting www.autocarecareers.org/on-campus.
POSTED BY AUTO CARE NEWS ON JULY 20, 2017
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PRARA NEWS August 2017
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PRARA NEWS August 2017
This is an election year for PRARA at our next General Membership Meeting to be held this
October. More information to follow about location, speaker, menu, etc. The following infor-
mation was extracted from the By-Laws of the Association. If interested in running for elected
office, the rules are as follows:
Article XIII
Section 4 All those running for office must:
1. Have their dues paid in full for that year.
2. Must qualify to run under the rules of Article VI of the By-Laws.
3. Must be in attendance at the election night meeting.
(a) This may be waived by the Chairman of the Nominating Committee in the
event of extreme personal difficulty.
(a) A roster of the membership shall be made available to any candidate upon his/her
request.
(b) Those running for President shall be entitled to one page on our monthly paper.
Candidates running for office other than the Presidency, are each entitled to one
half page, if they so desire. Copy should be press ready when received in the
office.
1. It is forbidden for any candidate to use Association supplies for personal use in a
campaign, with the exception of the above.
(c) Any candidate running for an Officer’s position, upon defeat, may elect to run for
a Director’s position. That person may not run, nor can anyone run for more than
one Officer’s position.
Article XIII
Section 5 (b) Members wishing to run for an elected office must:
1. Notify the office of the Nominating Committee by August 31 of the Election year.
2. No nominations will be taken after the end of the Nominating Meeting in
September.
(c) In October of the election year we will have our Election Meeting at which time
those running for office may have as much time for campaign speeches as the
Nominating Committee sees fit.
(d) Two (2) weeks after the elections, the new Officers and Board will begin their
terms of office.
Article VI OFFICERS
Section 1 The Officers of the Association shall be President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice
President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The President shall be the Chairman of the
Board of Directors.
Section 2 The President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and the
Board of Directors shall be elected by a majority vote of the members present.
Section 3 The President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and the
Board of Directors and all other officers shall hold their office for the term of
two (2) years until their successors are duly elected and qualified.
Section 4 All officers must be regular or retired members of the Association in good
standing. Retired, defined as no longer being active in any business associated
with regular membership.
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PRARA NEWS August 2017
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Auto Care Association, AIA Canada and ARIDRA Submit Joint NAFTA Statement to USTR
BETHESDA, MD – July 13, 2017 – The Auto Care Association submitted a joint position statement to U.S.
Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer yesterday on behalf of the North American automotive aftermarket
groups in support of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
The automotive aftermarket trade groups included the Auto Care Association representing the United States,
Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA) representing Canada, and Asociación Nacional De Rep-
resentantes, Importadores y Distribuidores de Refacciones y Accesorios Para Automóviles, A.C. (ARIDRA)
representing Mexico.
“The regional agreement benefits the memberships of the three groups, as well as the economies of all three
countries. In the auto care sector, this includes duty-free movement of raw materials, components and fin-
ished goods, and favorable investment environments for distributors and retailers seeking to expand to
NAFTA countries,” according to the statement.
In the letter, the three associations strongly support maintaining NAFTA and efforts to modernize the agree-
ment, including “expand[ing] the existing framework that protects investments, facilitates trade and creates
competitive value chains that benefit our members and their customers.”
The three associations recently held a meeting during the Auto Care Association’s Spring Leadership Days
in San Antonio, Texas to share information about the association’s respective programs and identify areas of
collaboration, including increased access to market intelligence, education programs, trade promotion activi-
ties and technology initiatives.
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PRARA NEWS August 2017
The Department of Environmental Protec-
tion published notice in the July 8 PA Bulletin
that final technical guidance is now available on
closure requirements for aboveground and un-
derground storage tanks.
— DEP ID: 263-4200-001. Closure Require-
ments for Aboveground Storage Tank Systems.
The purpose of this technical guidance docu-
ment is to establish minimum standards that
must be met to comply with the closure require-
ments for regulated large, aboveground storage
tank systems.
These procedures include closure notifi-
cation, tank handling, waste management and
disposal, site assessment, sampling require-
ments, analytical requirements, release report-
ing and recordkeeping.
This technical guidance document was
revised to remove all appendices from the docu-
ment.
In addition, throughout the document,
associated regulatory citations have been up-
dated pertaining to the Bureau of Waste Man-
agement regulations and the Department of La-
bor and Industry. Existing language was ex-
panded to provide clarity and outdated terminol-
ogy was removed.
Document sections have been reorgan-
ized and additional information is included that
would be relevant to the storage tank owner
during storage tank closure activities.
In response to comments received during
the 30-day public comment period, language
within the technical guidance document was
modified to clarify that water samples are only
required if water in the excavation is encoun-
tered and either remains or recharges following
pump-out activities.
— DEP ID: 263-4500-601. Closure Require-
ments for Underground Storage Tank Systems.
The purpose of this technical guidance docu-
ment is to establish minimum standards that
must be met to comply with the closure require-
ments for regulated underground storage tank
systems.
These procedures include closure notifi-
cation, tank handling, waste management and
disposal, site assessment, sampling require-
ments, analytical requirements, release report-
ing and recordkeeping.
This technical guidance document was
revised to remove all appendices from the docu-
ment. In addition, throughout the document, as-
sociated regulatory citations have been updated
pertaining to the Bureau of Waste Management
regulations and the Department of Labor and
Industry. Existing language was expanded to
provide clarity and outdated terminology was
removed.
Document sections have been reorgan-
ized and additional information is included that
would be relevant to the storage tank owner
during storage tank closure activities.
In response to comments received during
the 30-day public comment period, language
within the technical guidance document was
modified to clarify that water samples are only
required if water in the excavation is encoun-
tered and either remains or recharges following
pump-out activities.
DEP Finalizes Aboveground, Underground Storage Tank Closure Requirements
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PRARA NEWS August 2017
Federal Tax Reform, Introduction Of Biodiesel Blender’s Tax Credit Legislation
Last week, PMAA sent a letter to U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch(R-UT) regard-
ing his request for stakeholder comments on overhauling the tax code. Specifically, PMAA raised its concerns
with the House GOP tax reform “blue print” which calls for a border adjustment tax (“BAT”). Click here to
read the letter.
Meanwhile, PMAA applauded Reps. Diane Black (R-TN) and Ron Kind (D-WI) for introducing biparti-
san legislation that would extend the $1 per gallon biodiesel blenders’ tax credit and ultimately phase it out over
five years.
The $1 per gallon biodiesel blender’s tax credit has been part of U.S. energy tax policy since 2005, but
recently expired on December 31, 2016.
The bill would retroactively renew the biodiesel blender’s tax credit for 2017 and extend it through
2018, then the credit would gradually phase out from $0.75 per gallon in 2019 to $0.50 per gallon in 2020 and
2021 to zero cents in 2022 and later.
Rob Underwood, President of PMAA, said, “The legislation introduced by Representatives Black and
Kind will enable PMAA’s members to charge customers less money for heating and motor fuels. We applaud
Representatives Black and Kind for introducing this important legislation.”
Finally, the U.S. House Budget Committee marked up their FY 2018 plan that would set a maximum
discretionary spending level and set up a reconciliation process to make it easier for Congress to pass a tax
overhaul and entitlement cuts.
The White House “hopes” to start rolling out their tax blueprint in August and in the meantime the
“Gang of Six” on taxes including the President’s chief economic advisor Gary Cohn, Treasury Secretary Steven
Mnuchin, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, Senate Fi-
nance Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), and Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) continue to
meet weekly to work out their differences on taxes.
Also of note, in order to avoid the same fate as health care, big business groups such as the Business
Roundtable are planning to invest heavily in promoting tax reform around the country starting in August.
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PRARA NEWS August 2017
Senate Bill 589 introduced by Sen. Wayne Langer-
holc (R-Bedford) to promote the use of cleaner-burning
natural gas in larger vehicles was signed into law Thursday
as Act 31 of 2017. Sen. Langerholc’s proposal increased
the maximum allowable weight for motor carrier vehicles
that are powered by natural gas from 80,000 pounds to
82,000 pounds to accommodate the heavier equipment
needed for natural gas-burning vehicles.
Vehicles powered by natural gas typically weigh
more than gasoline- or diesel-powered trucks simply be-
cause of the heavier fuel tanks and related equipment
needed to accommodate this different type of fuel.
“Pennsylvania is fortunate to have an abundance of
natural gas, and this new law helps us take advantage of
this tremendous resource in transporting a variety of differ-
ent goods throughout the East Coast,” Sen. Langerholc
said. “The law not only bolsters our Commonwealth’s
status as a major hub for transportation, but also helps us
reduce air pollution and promote a healthier environ-
ment. I want to make sure I thank my friend and col-
league, Rep. Carl Walker Metzger, for his leadership in
championing this bill through the House of Representa-
tives.”
A companion bill– House Bill 603 (Metzgar-R-
Bedford)– passed the House on May 31 and was not con-
sidered by the Senate Transportation Committee.
“Federal lawmakers passed the FAST Act in 2015
that allows states to increase their allowable weights for
natural-gas-powered vehicles. Dozens of states have al-
ready taken advantage of this provision in federal law, and
many other states are considering similar measures,” Sen.
Langerholc said.
Rex McQuaide, of W.C. McQuaide, Inc. in Johns-
town, has already converted the majority of his trucking
fleet to run on natural gas and has been waiting for the law
in Pennsylvania to mirror what the FAST Act intended. “I
am elated that Senator Langerholc made this issue a prior-
ity so soon into his term,” he said. “It is an important issue
for the local economy and Pennsylvania as a whole.”
Sen. Langerholc’s district, which includes all or
part of Clearfield, Cambria and Bedford Counties, has a
number of CNG fueling stations with more sure to follow.
CamTran in Johnstown opened their new facility in April,
and Langerholc was there to tour the facility.
“It showed me the potential that we now have with
being able to use our abundance of natural gas to power
our vehicles,” he said. “It’s important that we passed this
bill to allow heavier trucks, which are the most harmful to
the environment, to not have to sacrifice payload in order
to convert to Natural Gas.”
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Gov. Wolf Signs New Law Promoting Use Of Natural Gas In Larger Vehicles
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U.S. House Appropriations Committee Passes Spending Bills Last Monday, the U.S. House Appropriations
Committee voted along party lines to pass the FY 2018
Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development
(THUD) funding bill. The bill would fund the Department
of Transportation (DOT) at $17.8 billion which is $646
million less than the current fiscal year, but $1.5 billion
more than President Trump requested.
Of significance for marketers, the bill includes
trucking riders: federal preemption of state meal and rest
break requirements, and a prohibition on FMCSA from
writing a new safety fitness determination rule until the
DOT inspector general makes certifications required under
the FAST Act.
PMAA Board voted in October to work on a fed-
eral preemption of state and mean rest break requirements.
Last Tuesday, the U.S. House Appropriations
Committee passed its Interior-EPA spending bill for FY
2018 largely along party lines by a vote of 30-21.
The bill would fund EPA at $7.5 billion, the low-
est level in a decade, but not as stringent of a reduction
than the $2.6 billion cut sought by the White House. Fund-
ing for the Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST)
Program is consistent with past years at $92 million for FY
2018.
In June, PMAA sent a joint letter to U.S. House
Committee on Appropriations Chairman Rodney
Frelinghuysen (R-NJ) and Ranking Member Nita Lowey
(D-NY) urging them to reject President Trump’s FY 2018
budget request of $47 million for the LUST Trust Fund
Program because that funding amount is inadequate.
That could be problematic because if states do not
receive funding, then they will find other ways to cover
their costs including increasing tank fees.
In previous years, Congress has appropriated be-
tween $90 – $100 million each year; an amount PMAA
would like Congress to continue to appropriate.
Language that would shield EPA’s effort to with-
draw the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) regulation from
legal challenges is also included in the bill, as is language
that would delay implementation of the 2015 ozone stan-
dard until 2025.
The WOTUS rule is important to petroleum mar-
keters because it defines how far federal clean water regu-
lations extend into local land use and permitting decisions
including the construction of new gasoline stations and
surface water runoff from parking and fueling areas.
Many petroleum marketers with bulk storage could
also be adversely affected by the revised 2015 definition
from the Obama Administration.
The bills now move to the U.S. House floor for a
full vote.
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PRARA NEWS August 2017
Business for SALE
Owner wanting to retire. Sunoco A Plus.
Total volume Gas 65,000.00 gallons/month.
Grocery $80,000.00
Lottery commission $3000.00/month.
Asking $170,000.
Call 412-965-7500 Ask for Naresh
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2 hazardous waste bags
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Moody’s Underground Storage
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through the PA DEP Storage Tank
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end result being an Environmental
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USTIF’s philosophy is moving
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gasoline 70,000 gallons/month
$75,000 grocery/month
lottery commission about $1,500 dollars/month.
Asking $750,000.
Call Waheed at 724-409-7151
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ACCOUNTANTS
ATM
ATTORNEY
ENVIRONMENTAL TANKS &
UPGRADES
FINANCIAL SERVICES
INSURANCE
LIGHTING
C-STORE DISTRIBUTORS
COMPUTERS
CONSULTING
ENVIRONMENTAL TANKS &
UPGRADES
Waste Oil / Contaminated Product
Pick-Up Environmental Specialist
Ron Blinsky-McDonald, OH
888-331-3443
Flynn Environmental, Inc.
Michael Flynn-Pittsburgh, PA
800-690-9409
Groundwater & Environment Svc. Inc.
Jon Agnew
Cranberry Township, PA
800-267-2549 ext. 3636
Letterle & Associates, LLC
Lou Letterle-Allison Park, PA
412-486-0600
Moody & Associates
Mark Miller
814-724-4970
Steel City Fueling Systems
William Brandenstein
Pittsburgh, PA
412-327-7030
Shockey Excavating
George Shockey
724-282-3669
George I. Reitz & Sons
Sandy Crawford
East Pittsburgh, PA
412-824-9976
McRo Construction Inc.
Donald Rothey Jr.
Elizabeth, PA
412-384-6051
Petroleum Technical Service
Mike Gifford-Butler, Pa
724-287-4148
MEMBER TO MEMBER SERVICES
BJAAM Environmental, Inc.
Beaver, PA
724-544-7486
Precise Tank Modifications Inc.
Donald Maughan
Madison, PA
724-446-3516
S.I.S.
J.R. Bachor-Tarentum, PA
724-224-1220
Environmental Compliance Svcs, Inc.
Brian Pine-Export, PA
888-483-7310
Financial Transaction Services LLC
Credit Card Processing
Hal Treelisky
412-720-8345
Bulava & Associates
Joe Bulava-Greensbug, PA
724-836-7610
Pinnacle Group LLC
Kirk Haldeman- Pittsburgh, PA
412-816-1000
Jack Bonus Insurance
Mark Bleier-Pittsburgh, PA
412-452-8722
Strangis & Swaney
724-493-4090
LavaLux LED
Alfonso Gatta-Ambridge, PA
412-865-6007
J.E. Robinson
Murrysville, PA
412-423-1093
ATM Cash World
Tom Ranallo
Pittsburgh
800-937-3169
Albert G. Feczko
Pittsburgh
412-833-5554
Harry Klodowski
Wexford
724-940-4000
A.J. Silberman & Co.
Indianola, PA
412-455-1011
Liberty USA
West Mifflin, PA
412-461-2700
Computer Solutions
Dick Norchi-Allison Park, PA
412-369-8896
Automotive Inspection Systems
Motor Vehicle Inspection
Reporting System
Pete Kipe / Rick Dunmire
866-376-8477
Creek Run LLC
Dean Johnson-Canonsburg, PA
412-419-2981
S.I.S.
J.R. Bachor-Tarentum, PA
724-224-1220
INVENTORY SERVICE
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George I. Reitz & Sons, Inc.
Sandy Craford
East Pittsburgh, PA
412-824-9976
Bolger Brothers
Reggie Barnett-Altoona, PA
724-602-7882
Don Parker Sales Inc.
Pam Pitell
1916 Babcock Blvd.
412-821-4085
Petroleum Technical Services
Kim Yeroce
724-306-1444
Kleen-line
412-466-6277
Bolea Oil Products
Robert Bolea-Coraopolis, PA
412-264-1130
Bradigan’s Inc.
Tom Bradigan-kittanning, PA
724-548-7654
Cross American Partners
Don Meade
412-780-5480
Glassmere Fuel Service
Dell Cromie-Tarantum, PA
724-265-4646
Guttman Oil Company
Kevin Forsythe-Belle Vernon
724-483-3533
Gulf Oil LLC.
Doug Storch-Pittsburgh, PA
724-333-5964
PARTS CLEANER
PARTS/PETROLEUM EGUIP
PETROLEUM
PETROLEUM
REMODELING
SITE INSPECTION &
TECHNICAL SERVICES
TAXES
TIRES
USED TIRE PICKUP
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK/
LINE TESTING
MEMBER TO MEMBER SERVICES
Kehm Oil Company
George Kehm-Oakdale, PA
412-921-5200
Oil Service, Inc.
Joe Schmidlin-Pittsburgh,PA
412-771-6950
Purvis Brothers Inc.
Mack Purvis-Mars, PA
724-625-1566
PPC Lubricants
Dave Ondik
412-719-0063
R&W Oil Products
Richard Smith
McKeesport, PA
412-678-6121
Reed Oil Company
Ron Rotolo-New Castle, PA
800-922-5454
Superior Petroleum
Don Bowers-Pittsburgh, PA
412-576-2601
Center Independent
Doug Friend
724-622-4835
McRo Construction Inc.
Donald Rothey Jr.
Elizabeth, PA
412-384-6051
S.I.S.
J.R. Bachor-Tarentum, PA
724-279-3360
Petroleum Technical Services
Mike Gifford-Butler, PA
724-287-4148
George I. Reitz & Sons, Inc.
Sandy Crawford
East Pittsburgh, PA
412-824-9976
S.I.S.
J.R. Bachor-Tarentum, PA
724-224-1220
Robinson Young & Associates
412-423-1093
Tower Tire
412-517-8739
Penn Turf 814-696-7669
Dans 724-529-7621
Liberty 888-868-0097
George I. Reitz & Sons, Inc.
Sandy Crawford
East Pittsburgh, PA
412-824-9976
Petroleum Technical Services
Butler, PA
724-287-4148
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Business Hours:
Monday 8:30-3:30
Tuesday 8:30-3:30
Wednesday 8:30-3:30
Thursday 8:30-3:30
Friday 8:30-12:00
Contact:
Phone: 412-241-2380
Fax: 412-241-2815
www.prara.com
Calendar of Events
International Beer Day August 4
Int ’ l Left-Handers Day August 13
National Dog Day August 26
Petroleum Retailers & Auto Repair Association
1051 Brinton Road Suite 304
Pittsburgh PA 15221
Upcoming Events
A&B Operator Training September 14