Missouri Propane Gas Commission

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

 

Announcements

Assessment Increase - The Commission reviewed our financial needs and has decided to increase the assessment rate. Effective February 1, 2012 the rate will increase to .00175 cents per gallon. This is up from the current one-tenth of one cent per gallon. The rate will remain in effect until such time as the rate is changed by the Commission.

The Missouri Propane Education and Research Council (MO-PERC) continues to collect the funds for the Commission. The timing and method of remittance remains the same. You should continue to collect and send the Missouri Propane Gas Commission assessments simultaneously to MO-PERC as you have in the past. With the MO-PERC amount of .004 cpg, the new total amount to remit will be .00575 cents per gallon.


MPGC's History and Purpose


The Missouri Propane Gas Commission (MPGC) was created by the Missouri Propane Safety Act of 2007. The act transferred the responsibility of regulating propane from the Department of Agriculture to the commission. The MPGC became the inspection authority in October, 2008.

Nine members comprise the commission, which are appointed by the Governor. Commissioners serve five-year terms and have specific affiliations. The executive director of the commission administers, manages, and directs the affairs and business of the commission. Responsibilities of the MPGC include developing and implementing propane safety plans and programs, and promulgating, administering, and enforcing propane rules and regulations.

A per-gallon fee is charged to owners of odorized propane in the state which covers expenses of MPGC's activities, programs, and services. The MPGC may also set fees for permits, licenses, and certificates.

Through regulation, inspection, enforcement, investigation, and education, the Missouri Propane Gas Commission's mission is to foster environments safe from the hazards of liquefied petroleum gases within the state. All efforts of the commission are made in the interest of safety to life and property.