FMCSA Announces Extension of CDL/CLP/Med Card Waivers
See the the following information from MMTA: ATA FMCSA has announced an extension of the CDL/CLP waiver that was set to expire on September 30th. This new waiver becomes effective on October 1, 2020 and expires on December 31, 2020**. **NOTE: This waiver is a bit...
Emergency Water and Energy is a Human Right Act
The Following Information is from NEFI ----- NEFI learned of a new Senate bill this week that aims to prevent home energy service providers from disconnecting or interrupting service during the COVID-19 public health emergency – even if a customer is unable to pay....
President Trump signed four executive orders that aim to provide economic relief in the absence of legislative action.
The following information was provided to us from NEFI. Enhanced Unemployment Benefits Orders the weekly enhanced unemployment benefit of $600 per week be extended at $400 per week. The $600 per week benefit provided under the CARES Act expired at midnight on July 31....
The Future of Liquid Heating Fuels
For the first time ever, the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) and Eurofuel (European Heating Oil Association) will host a virtual conference on liquid heating fuels in a carbon constrained world. Manufacturers of heating equipment, liquid fuels now in the...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Maine Energy Marketers Association Appoints New President
Maine Energy Marketers Association Appoints New President Charlie Summers to Lead Brunswick-based MEMA and its MTEC Brunswick, Maine (September 2020) – Maine Energy Marketers Association (MEMA) has appointed Charles “Charlie” Summers, Jr., as its next President....
Announcement: Robin Manson Retires After 23 Years at MEMA
To the Membership and all those who have worked with Robin Manson over the past 23 years, it is with immense gratitude that we announce Robin’s retirement from the Association effective July 15.” Robin first came to work for MEMA in 1997. She did not apply for this...
FDA Issues Warning on Hand Sanitizer Manufactured by Eskbiochem
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an urgent advisory that consumers discontinue use of hand sanitizer manufactured by Mexico-based Eskbiochem due to potential presence of methanol (wood alcohol), a substance that can be toxic when absorbed...
REMINDER: Annual HAZMAT Registrations For 2020-2021 Due Wednesday, July 1
he U.S. DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) requires hazardous material transporters to register and pay a fee each year in return for a certificate of operation. PHMSA began mailing the 2020-2021 registration information to HAZMAT...
Not Business As Usual
My daughter informed me on March 6th that her place of business was going to a work at home schedule starting the 16th due to COVID19. We both thought that was a bit premature. Week of March 9th - Talk of spread of COVID19 starts to ramp up in USA – staff is getting a...
Holding True to their Roots
MEMA had the pleasure of speaking to Jarmin Kaltras & Jason Versey from Maine Standard Biofuels. A conversation about staying true to their roots during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Most of you will agree that the world has gone mad. This pandemic is...
Small Business Administration Issues More User-Friendly PPP Loan Full Forgiveness Application
From PMAA The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a revised, borrower-friendly Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application. The new forgiveness form was part of the PPP Flexibility Act of 2020, signed into law June 5, 2020 and is...
Governor Mills Renews State of Civil Emergency For 30 Days As Maine Reopens, Continues to Combat COVID-19
For the State of Maine Governor's Office: June 10, 2020 As the State continues to respond to COVID-19, Governor Janet Mills today extended the State of Civil Emergency for thirty days through July 10, 2020. According to the National Governors Association, nearly every...