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The second edition of PEI’s Recommended Practices for the Storage and Dispensing of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) (PEI/RP1100-15) is now available from PEI. The 2015 edition supersedes and replaces the 2010 edition of RP1100.

The 18-page manual provides authoritative guidance for the proper installation and operation of DEF storage and dispensing equipment that will preserve DEF’s quality and prevent releases into the environment. More than a dozen substantive changes were made in the 2015 edition, including references to applicable international standards, maintenance of DEF quality, use of a dry interstice, pipe thread compatibility, proper ballast material, and applicability of certain weights and measures handbooks. A new chapter on safety was also added. In addition, many editorial changes also were made that improve the readability of the document.

The publication was revised by the PEI DEF Committee: Steve Hieber (chair), PWI, Incorporated; Steve Childers, Southern Pump & Tank Co.; Tad C. Cooper, Acterra Group, Inc.; Brendan J. Foster, Benecor, Inc.; Jeff Lexvold, Xerxes Corporation; Randy Moses, Wayne Fueling Systems; Steve Murray, Murray Equipment, Inc.; Dave Polak, Blue1USA; Terry Ross, Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores; John Scandurra, Conklin Services & Construction Inc.; Donald Smith, Balcrank Corporation; Matthew Sparrow, Brenntag; Keith Spiker, QuikTrip Corporation; and James E. Young, The Young Group.

Three other PEI recommended practices are at some stage of revision. The closing date for comments to PEI’s Recommended Practices for the Inspection and Maintenance of UST Systems (PEI/RP900) is October 30. PEI is accepting comments to revise its Recommended Practices for the Testing and Verification of Spill, Overfill, Leak Detection and Secondary Containment Equipment (PEI/RP1200) and Recommended Practices for Installation of Underground Liquid Storage Systems (PEI/RP100) through January 29, 2016. Go here and click on the document title to comment.

PEI 1-ON-1 AT THE CONVENTION
At this year’s PEI Convention at the NACS Show in Las Vegas, PEI is offering expanded educational and networking opportunities in the PEI 1-on-1 Pavilion on Monday and Tuesday, October 12 and 13. PEI 1-on-1 is located in the Fuel Equipment & Services area of the tradeshow in booth 7401. It’s the ideal location to sit, have a cup of coffee and join any of the small group discussions. 

On Monday, many of the morning session speakers will be available from noon to 4:00 p.m. One popular roundtable is likely to be at 1:00 p.m. with the EPA OUST staff, who will expand on their morning session about the new tank regulations. A surprise session has also been slated at 3:00 p.m. for PEI Women called “Non-Negotiables to Survive, Thrive and Find Purpose” led by Pam Borton.

Tuesday presents the opportunity to meet the incoming PEI President at noon. This is a great chance to learn more about the association and express your interest in becoming more involved, such as joining PEI committees.  Speakers from the morning session on EMV will be on hand at 1:00 p.m. to answer questions. For something extra, please join Don Onwiler, executive director of the National Conference on Weights & Measures, at 3:00 p.m. to discuss issues that impact PEI members.

The list here only touches on the highlights of what you will find in PEI 1-on-1 this year. Click here and scroll down to find the full listing of PEI 1-on-1 events.

BRIEFLY NOTED
Francis Smith & Sons, Inc., has outgrown its Chinchilla, Pennsylvania, facility and moved to a new complex on 11 acres of land at 26 Sam’s Road, Scott Township, Pennsylvania 18447. All phone numbers and email addresses remain the same.
Brian Donovan retired from STICO Mutual Insurance Company on September 1. He served as the Steel Tank Institute’s executive vice president from 1982 to 1990. He was named president of STICO in July of 1988. Brian is a former member of the PEI Board of Directors, serving from 1988-1990. Colin Donovan is the new president of STICO.
United Pump and Controls, Inc., Suwanee, Georgia, has named Miles Benton purchasing and inventory manager. 

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS
Mexico distributor. Comadosa, S.A. de C.V., 2 Poniente 2101, Col. Centro, Puebla, Mexico 72000, has applied for distributor division membership. Fernando Fernandez Uriarte is CEO of the firm, which was established in 1986. The company represents Bennett, CentralIL, Cree, HoseMaster, OPW, NUPI, RedJacket, Smithpipe and VeederR. The company also repairs, maintains and installs equipment. Sponsored for PEI membership by J. Gregory Hockman, HockmnLews, West Orange, NJ. www.comadosa.com 
New Jersey distributor. Bush Distributing LLC, P. O. Box 8037, Paramus, New Jersey 07653, has applied for distributor division membership. Stephen E. Bush is owner of the firm, which was established in 1983. The company distributes service station equipment including valves, fittings, fuel management systems and filters. Bush Distributing represents Catlow, CentralIL, OPW-FC, PetroClear, Vaporless and VST. Sponsored for PEI membership by Dan Ripley, QualityNzl, Bethel, CT. www.bushpetro.com  
Iowa fuel tank manufacturer. Industrial Fuel Systems, P. O. Box 474, Atlantic, Iowa 50022, has applied for manufacturer division membership. Chip Maynard is manager of the firm, which was established in 2013. The company manufactures fuel oil day tanks, transfer skids, fill boxes, filtration units and central control systems. The equipment is sold through distributors. Sponsored for PEI membership by Dave Velky, PtrEqpMO, Kansas City, MO. www.ifuelsys.com
California equipment company. Paul and Associates, Inc., 5470 Brooks Street, Montclair, California 91763, has applied for affiliate division membership. Jason Paul is vice president of the firm, which was established in 1972. The company buys and sells new, used and remanufactured service station equipment. Sponsored for PEI membership by Rod Smith, FreedomElec, Kennesaw, GA. www.paulandassoc.com 
Utah propane dispensing system manufacturer. Intermountain Truck Rebuilders, 2927 American Way, Ogden, Utah 84401, has applied for affiliate division membership. Tom Clark is vice president of the firm, which was established in 1992. The company designs and manufactures propane dispenser packages. Sponsored for PEI membership by Royal Wollberg, LqdCntrols, Lake Bluff, IL. www.intermountaintruck.com
Alaska contractor. Prism Design & Construction, P. O. Box 870162, Wasilla, Alaska 99687, has applied for service and construction division membership. Scott Yaskus is owner of the firm, which was established in 2003. Prism is a general and electrical contractor specializing in fueling systems. Sponsored for PEI membership by Gregg Miller, NWPump, Portland, OR. www.prismalaska.com
California building and canopy fabricator. Calcraft Corporation, 1426 South Willow Avenue, Rialto, California 92376, has applied for service and construction division membership. Bob Johnson is sales manager for the firm, which was established in 1993. Calcraft manufactures and installs buildings, canopies and fascia. Sponsored for PEI membership by Jerry A. Thomas, CEThomasCo, Gardena, CA. www.calcraft.com
New York tank tester. WCC Tank Technology, Inc., 2102 Route 300, Wallkill, New York 12589, has applied for service and construction division membership. Ira Conklin III is the official representative for the company, which was established in 1973. The company tests and repairs tanks. Sponsored for PEI membership by Sarah W. Klein, FranklinEq, New York, NY. www.wcctank.com

ADMITTED TO PEI

• Western Global, Milford, CT (mfr)
• Ingenieria y Proyectos, Los Condes, Chile (aff)
• COOPAFA, Medelin, Antioquia, Colombia (aff)
• DRDarragh, LLC, Mt. Airy, MD (aff)
• Begas Ingenieros S.A.C., Lima, Peru (aff)
• Colon Pratts & Asoc., San Sebastian, Puerto Rico (aff)
• CardConnect-KC Division, Overland Park, KS (aff)
• North Dakota Petroleum Equipment, Inc., Devils Lake, ND (S&C)

Second Edition of DEF RP Available

Comments for RP900 Due Oct. 30

PEI 1-on-1

Relocations, Retirements, Appointments

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