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NPRA

National Petrochemical and Refiners Assocation

Archive

2010

September 7, 2010:
NPRA's Drevna Discusses Refinery Safety on Platts Energy Week
September 7, 2010:
NPRA's Drevna in BIC Magazine: Refining, Petrochemicals Vitally Important to Our Economy
August 11, 2010:
NPRA's Drevna on National Journal's Energy & Environment Blog: Keystone Pipeline Expansion Will Strengthen Energy, Economic Security
August 4, 2010:
NPRA's Drevna on UPI's "Outside View": Follow the Science on Increasing Ethanol in Gasoline
August 3, 2010:
Nationwide Low-Carbon Fuel Standard Would Increase Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Study Finds
July 29, 2010:
NPRA Supports Bipartisan Congressional Letter to EPA on E15
July 27, 2010:
NPRA's Drevna on National Journal's Energy & Environment Blog: Energy Bill Should Do No Harm
July 26, 2010:
36 Groups Ask Senate Leaders to Reject Increasing Ethanol in Gasoline
July 26, 2010:
Drevna Op-Ed in USA Today: "Opposing View on Gas Tax: Unwise and Unaffordable"
July 23, 2010:
Statement by NPRA President on Senate Energy Bill
July 23, 2010:
NPRA's Drevna Discusses Refining Industry, Energy Policy on C-SPAN's Washington Journal
July 23, 2010:
NPRA Statement on Introduction of Toxic Chemicals Safety Act
June 21, 2010:
NPRA's Drevna on National Journal's Energy & Environment Blog: What’s Needed In An Energy Bill
June 16, 2010:
NPRA Says Defeat of Sanders Amendment Helps Preserve American Jobs
June 16, 2010:
NPRA Applauds Court’s Decision to Deny Dismissal of California LCFS Suit
June 10, 2010:
NPRA Seeks Cooperation on Safety Issues at Refineries and Petrochemical Plants
June 10, 2010:
NPRA Statement on Defeat of Murkowski Resolution
June 9, 2010:
Coalition Urges Congress to Bar EPA Regulation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
June 8, 2010:
NPRA Denounces Proposed Senate Energy Tax Increase That Would Enrich Wall Street Investment Managers
May 19, 2010:
NPRA’s Scott Gives Refining Industry’s Reaction to Kerry-Lieberman Bill
May 13, 2010:
NPRA Says EPA Action on Greenhouse Gases Unlawful
May 12, 2010:
NPRA Says New Senate Climate Bill Should Be Rejected
May 7, 2010:
NPRA’s Drevna Cautions Against Harmful Carbon Restrictions in Op-Ed
April 28, 2010:
NPRA Says Carbon Restrictions Hurt America
April 14, 2010:
NPRA Statement on T. Boone Pickens' Plan to Power Vehicles with Natural Gas
April 1, 2010:
NPRA Comments on Release of Final EPA 'Tailpipe' Rule
March 29, 2010:
NPRA Files Legal Challenge to EPA Renewable Fuel Standard Rule
March 22, 2010:
NPRA Opens 108th Annual Meeting in Phoenix
March 17, 2010:
NPRA Outlines Concerns Regarding U.S. Business Environment in Comments to House Committee
March 15, 2010:
Coalition Urges EPA to Base Mid-Level Ethanol Decision on Sound, Complete Science
March 9, 2010:
NPRA's Drevna Testifies on U.S. Chemical Safety Law Before Senate Subcommittee
March 3, 2010:
NPRA Voices Support for Bill to Continue Chemical Security Program in Statement to Senate Committee
February 18, 2010:
NPRA’s Drevna Discusses California LCFS on Canada’s CBC Radio
February 3, 2010:
NPRA Responds to New Renewable Fuel Standard Guidance for 2010 and Beyond
February 2, 2010:
NPRA Files Legal Challenge Regarding California LCFS
February 1, 2010:
Increased Taxes on Energy in the President's Proposed Budget Are Counterproductive
January 28, 2010:
Charles T. Drevna: 'Avoid Counterproductive Policies'
January 27, 2010:
NPRA: New Green Jobs Should Not Displace Existing Red, White and Blue Jobs
January 21, 2010:
NPRA Applauds EPA's Decision on Confidential Business Information
January 7, 2010:
NPRA’s Charlie Drevna Reacts to EPA's Announced New Smog Rules

2009

December 28, 2009:
NPRA Files Comments Opposing EPA's PSD, Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule
December 16, 2009:
NPRA Agrees with Senators That Domestic Refining Is A National Security Priority; Concerns Remain with Framework of Climate Legislation
December 7, 2009:
NPRA Questions Foundation and Timing of Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding
December 2, 2009:
NPRA Comments on Congressional Efforts to Update Chemical Risk Policy
December 1, 2009:
NPRA Applauds EPA's Decision to Delay Action on Higher Ethanol Blends
November 17, 2009:
NPRA Makes Recommendations on Chemical Prioritization, Biomonitoring in Written Comments to House Subcommittee
November 11, 2009:
Charles T. Drevna: 'Cap-and-Trade Creates More Certainty… for Higher Unemployment'
November 10, 2009:
NPRA Cautions Senate Finance Committee on Job Loss in Written Comments on Climate Legislation
November 6, 2009:
Charles T. Drevna: 'Copenhagen… and Bust! Intellectual Honesty, Economy Take A Back Seat to Political Expediency in the Climate Debate'
November 6, 2009:
NPRA COMMENTS ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF "CHEMICAL AND WATER SECURITY ACT OF 2009"
November 5, 2009:
NPRA Criticizes Senate Committee's Actions on Kerry-Boxer Climate Bill
November 3, 2009:
Charles T. Drevna: 'Keep the Focus on Security'
October 28, 2009:
NPRA Chairman, Valero CEO Bill Klesse Testifies Before Senate Committee Against Cap-and-Trade
October 21, 2009:
Coalition Cautions House Committee on Detrimental Impacts of 'Security' Bill
October 14, 2009:
NPRA Comments on House Subcommittee Passage of Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009
October 12, 2009:
NPRA Honors 2009 Lifetime Service Award Recipients at Q&A and Technology Forum
September 30, 2009:
Senate Cap-and-Trade Proposal Ignores Lessons Learned from House-Passed Legislation
September 30, 2009:
NPRA Believes EPA Lacks Legal Authority to Raise GHG Permitting Threshold
September 25, 2009:
NPRA Comments on Proposed RFS2 Modifications
September 2, 2009:
NPRA: Domestic Refiners Continue to Expand Capacity
August 6, 2009:
NPRA Board Elects Valero's Bill Klesse Association Chairman
August 6, 2009:
NPRA Comments on FTC Petroleum Market Rule
July 22, 2009:
Coalition Advocates For Scientific Integrity In Federal Ethanol Policy
July 20, 2009:
NPRA Submits Comments Opposing Growth Energy Ethanol Petition
June 26, 2009:
Despite Late Modifications, House Climate Bill Will Still Fail Consumers, Economic Recovery
June 23, 2009:
NPRA Files Comments on EPA's Proposed Endangerment Findings for Greenhouse Gases
June 18, 2009:
NPRA: Maintain Current Chemical Security Standards; IST Unnecessary
June 18, 2009:
NPRA Concerned About Future of EPA Chemical Assessment & Management Program
June 9, 2009:
NPRA Study Examines Realities of "Inherently Safer Technology"
June 9, 2009:
NPRA Submits Comments on EPA's Proposed Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule
June 3, 2009:
NPRA President Charles T. Drevna Discusses Refining Industry’s Concerns with Waxman-Markey Climate Bill on E&ETV's OnPoint
June 1, 2009:
NPRA Welcomes Participants to Annual Science Teacher Enhancement Program
May 27, 2009:
NPRA President Charles T. Drevna Discusses Canadian Oil Sands and U.S. Refining on CTV’s Business News Network
May 22, 2009:
NPRA: Waxman-Markey Bill Is an 'Abject Policy Failure'
May 21, 2009:
NPRA Applauds Proposal to Extend Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards
May 14, 2009:
NPRA Honors Industry Achivements at Safety Awards Banquet
May 5, 2009:
Proposed EPA Guidelines Do Not Resolve Pending Questions About Liability, Viability and Utility of Increased Ethanol Blends
April 24, 2009:
NPRA's Drevna Testifies Before House Panel on Draft Climate Change Legislation
April 17, 2009:
NPRA Concerned With EPA's Proposed Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding
April 1, 2009:
NPRA's Drevna Testifies on Mid-Level Ethanol Blends Before Senate Subcommittee
March 26, 2009:
Coalition Stresses Need for Safe, Scientific Approach to Instituting Mid-Level Ethanol Blends
March 23, 2009:
NPRA Opens 107th Annual Meeting
March 16, 2009:
NPRA President Charlie Drevna Speaks to Forum on Challenges Facing Domestic Refiners
March 6, 2009:
Coalition Demands Science-Based Review of Ethanol Industry's Bid for Higher Blend Levels
February 27, 2009:
NPRA Cautions Elements of the President's Proposed FY 2010 Budget Would Impede Path to Economic Recovery
February 26, 2009:
NPRA's Drevna Testifies on Chemical Risk Management Before House Subcommittee
February 6, 2009:
Environmental, Scientific and Business Coalition: Do Not Increase the Ethanol Blending Cap In the Stimulus Package

2008

December 19, 2008:
Unique and Diverse Coalition Calls on EPA to Fully Consider Implications for Mid-Level Ethanol Blends
December 2, 2008:
Costly and Intrusive EPA Greenhouse Gas Rule Would Fail American Economy and Consumers
November 10, 2008:
NPRA Launches New, More Vibrant and User-Friendly Web Site
September 23, 2008:
NPRA Discusses Diesel Production with Senate Energy Panel
September 22, 2008:
NPRA Opposes Senate's Energy Independence and Investment Act
September 16, 2008:
NPRA Letter to House Leaders Blasts So-Called “Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act”
June 2, 2008:
NPRA Kicks Off 9th Annual Science Teacher Enhancement Program
May 20, 2008:
Unique Study Shows Many Hurdles for Compliance with Lieberman-Warner Climate Bill
May 8, 2008:
NPRA Awards Banquet Honors Industry Safety Achievement
May 7, 2008:
New Senate Energy Bill Puts Politics and Foreign Oil First, American Consumers Last
May 6, 2008:
NPRA's Drevna Points to Biofuel Backfire in House Testimony, Calls for Repeal
April 29, 2008:
NPRA Urges Prudence in Considering Changes to U.S. Chemicals Policy
April 24, 2008:
NPRA Responds to House Speaker's Renewed Call for Harmful Energy Legislation
April 11, 2008:
CBO Projects Climate Legislation Will Cost More Than $1 Trillion
April 1, 2008:
NPRA Comments on Today's House Global Warming Committee Hearing
March 31, 2008:
NPRA Convenes 33rd International Petrochemical Conference in San Antonio
March 12, 2008:
Current Ozone Standard is Working; Unnecessary Change Will Negatively Affect Communities
March 10, 2008:
NPRA Kicks Off 106th Annual Meeting in San Diego
March 6, 2008:
New Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Bill Creates Risk and Reverses Progress
February 8, 2008:
More Facts About Biofuels and Greenhouse Gases Surface After Energy Bill Becomes Law
February 7, 2008:
NPRA's Drevna Testifies on 2007 Energy Bill Implications, RFS Provisions

2007

December 19, 2007:
NPRA's Drevna Comments on EPA's Decision to Deny California's Waiver Request
December 13, 2007:
Senate Energy Bill a Setback for Consumers and Nation's Energy Future
December 10, 2007:
NPRA Board of Directors Elects Charles T. Drevna Association President
December 5, 2007:
NPRA Says New Energy Legislation Fails Energy Security and Economic Missions
November 27, 2007:
3Q 2007 U.S. Petrochemical Production Up One Percent Over 3Q 2006; Up One Percent From 2Q 2007
November 27, 2007:
NPRA Pans House-Drafted Legislation Containing New Fuels Language
October 31, 2007:
NPRA Comments on Poll Paid For by Ethanol Interest Groups
October 31, 2007:
NPRA Publishes 2006 U.S. Lubricating Oil and Wax Sales Survey
October 30, 2007:
NPRA Names Executive Committee Members For 2008
October 18, 2007:
NPRA Labels Lieberman-Warner Climate Bill "All Cost, No Benefit"
October 11, 2007:
NPRA Presents 2007 Lifetime Service Awards at Q&A and Technology Forum
September 28, 2007:
NPRA Dismisses Ethanol Coalition Claims as Ludicrous Attempt at Damage Control
September 25, 2007:
NPRA Says CT Congressional Delegation Missed the Target on GAO Request
September 24, 2007:
NPRA: Port Arthur Expansion Benefits Consumers, Surrounding Community
September 20, 2007:
NPRA Cites Three New Independent Reports on the Consequences of the Biofuel Mandate
September 4, 2007:
NPRA Welcomes James Cooper as New Petrochemical Director
August 30, 2007:
NPRA Comments on EPA Ozone NAAQS Proposal at Philadelphia Hearing
August 22, 2007:
Annual NPRA Report Shows Continuing Increases in New Refining Capacity
August 9, 2007:
2Q 2007 U.S. Petrochemical Production Up Four Percent over 2Q 2006; Up Two Percent from 1Q 2007
August 6, 2007:
House-Passed Energy Bills Ultimately Fail Consumers, Energy Security Mission
July 31, 2007:
NPRA'S Drevna Warns of Unintended Consequences of Massive Biofuels Boost
July 20, 2007:
NPRA to House Speaker: Do No Harm in Energy Legislation
June 22, 2007:
Senate-Passed Energy Bill Could Inhibit, Not Expand Domestic Supplies
June 22, 2007:
NPRA's Bob Slaughter to Retire after Nearly a Decade of Service
June 21, 2007:
NPRA Says EPA's Proposed Ozone Standard Change is Unnecessary
June 18, 2007:
NPRA Welcomes Catherine Sulzer as New Senior Government Relations Director
June 11, 2007:
NPRA Welcomes Teachers to the 8th Annual NPRA Science Teacher Enhancement Program (STEP)
June 7, 2007:
June 7, 2007: NPRA’s Drevna Testifies on Fuels Title of Draft House Legislation
May 25, 2007:
NPRA Comments on the Re-Introduction of the Gas Price Act
May 23, 2007:
House Price Gouging Bill Worse for Consumers Down the Road
May 14, 2007:
NPRA Welcomes Holbrook to Advocacy Team
May 8, 2007:
NPRA Outlines Major Concerns Regarding Alternative Fuels During House Energy Testimony
May 8, 2007:
NPRA Expresses Concern on Committee Adoption of “Price Gouging” Language
May 4, 2007:
NPRA National Safety Conference Convenes in The Woodlands, TX
April 30, 2007:
NPRA Releases Results of Q1 2007 Petrochemical Inventory and Statistics Report
April 10, 2007:
NPRA Comments on EPA's Rules to Implement the Renewable Fuels
April 3, 2007:
NPRA Commends DHS on New Regulations for Chemical Facility Security
April 2, 2007:
NPRA Praises Hutchison Effort To Finalize 2005 Energy Tax Provision
March 28, 2007:
NPRA 32nd International Petrochemical Conference Convenes
March 26, 2007:
NPRA Announces Winner of Distinguished Safety Award
March 20, 2007:
API, NPRA Issue Statement on CSB Report on Texas City
March 19, 2007:
NPRA's 105th Annual Meeting Opens in San Antonio, TX, Tesoro Chairman Bruce Smith gives Industry Keynote Speech; Jeb Bush gives Luncheon Keynote Speech
February 9, 2007:
NPRA Comments on EPA's Final Rule on Mobile Source Air Toxics
February 8, 2007:
NPRA: EIP Report Misleading, Refiners Reducing Emissions
January 31, 2007:
NPRA Urges Congress to Avoid Additional Biofuels Mandates
January 29, 2007:
NPRA Releases Results of Q4 2006 Petrochemical Inventory and Statistics Report
January 24, 2007:
NPRA Statement on President's State of the Union Speech
January 19, 2007:
NPRA Comments on House Passage of HR 6
January 12, 2007:
NPRA Addresses Oil Industry Tax Issue and Energy Legislation in the 110th Congress
January 5, 2007:
NPRA Statement on Biofuels Security Act

2006

December 14, 2006:
EU Signs Chemical REACH Law
December 11, 2006:
NPRA Praises Passage of OCS Leasing Provisions
November 9, 2006:
NPRA Publishes 2005 U.S. Lubricating Oil and Wax Sales Survey; Compared to 2004, Sales Of Lubricating Oils Fell By 2.5 % While Grease Sales Rose By 2.2%
October 30, 2006:
NPRA Releases Q3 Petrochemical Production and Inventory Surveys
October 18, 2006:
NPRA Calls For Supply-Based Energy Policy to Secure America's Energy Future
October 13, 2006:
NPRA Testifies at RFS Hearing
October 11, 2006:
NPRA Statement on European Parliament Environment Committee Vote on REACH
October 10, 2006:
NPRA Presents 2006 Lifetime Service Awards at Q&A and Technology Forum
September 26, 2006:
NPRA Responds to Homeland Security Appropriations Language
September 21, 2006:
NPRA Responds to EPA Release of Particulate Matter Rule
September 8, 2006:
NPRA Supports EPA’s New Proposal on New Source Review
September 7, 2006:
NPRA Responds to EPA Announcement on Reformulated Fuels Standard
August 9, 2006:
NPRA Announces Margaret E. Caravelli as Senior Counsel for Legislative & Federal Affairs
August 2, 2006:
NPRA Publishes Q2 2006 Petrochemical Statistics Report
August 1, 2006:
NPRA Praises Senate Passage of Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act
July 31, 2006:
NPRA Issues Statement on HR 5695
July 26, 2006:
NPRA Publishes 2006 Refining Capacity & Storage Report
July 14, 2006:
NPRA Publishes 2006 I & I Report
July 13, 2006:
NPRA President Bob Slaughter Testifies at Senate Hearing on Refinery Permitting Bill
July 7, 2006:
NPRA Commends DHS on Release of National Infrastructure Protection Plan
June 30, 2006:
House Takes Major Step Toward Energy Independence
June 29, 2006:
NPRA Submits Statement to House on the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act
June 28, 2006:
NPRA Urges House to Pass Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act
June 21, 2006:
NPRA Commends House Resources Committee on Passage of Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act
June 12, 2006:
7th Annual NPRA Science Teacher Enhancement Program (STEP) Welcomes Teachers to Texas
June 8, 2006:
NPRA Applauds Passage of Refinery Permit Process Schedule Act
June 7, 2006:
NPRA Testifies at House Hearing on Boutique Fuels
June 1, 2006:
NPRA Publishes Hurricane Security Operations White Paper
May 23, 2006:
NPRA: Latest FTC Probe Vindicates Refiners’ Post-Hurricane Actions and Refinery Capacity Investments
May 22, 2006:
NPRA Again Notes FTC Findings that Vindicate Refiners' Actions
May 19, 2006:
NPRA Comments on Defeat of Amendment to Lift Moratorium on OCS Gas Exploration
May 17, 2006:
NPRA Comments on Proposed E-85 Ethanol Incentives: ‘Enough is Enough’
May 11, 2006:
NPRA Testifies at House Energy and Commerce Hearing
May 10, 2006:
NPRA Comments on Passage of OCS Amendment
May 4, 2006:
NPRA National Safety Conference Convenes in Austin, TX
May 3, 2006:
NPRA Comments on House Votes, May 3, 2006
May 2, 2006:
Q1 2006 U.S. Petrochemical Production Falls 13 Percent from Q1 2005
April 27, 2006:
Senate Amendment on Gasoline Prices
April 25, 2006:
NPRA Comments on President's Speech and other Gasoline Supply Issues
April 18, 2006:
NPRA Responds to Comments by Ethanol Industry
April 18, 2006:
NPRA Responds to Sen. Schumer's Comments on U.S. Refining Industry
April 10, 2006:
NPRA Comments on "The Oil and Gas Industry Antitrust Act of 2006"
April 3, 2006:
Charles Drevna Named NPRA Executive Vice President
March 28, 2006:
NPRA Submits Statement to Senate on the Impact of Reduced MTBE Use in Gasoline
March 27, 2006:
NPRA Presents Distinguished Safety Award at 2006 International Petrochemical Conference
March 27, 2006:
NPRA’s 31st International Petrochemical Conference Opens in San Antonio
March 20, 2006:
NPRA’s 104th Annual Meeting Opens in Salt Lake City, Utah
March 20, 2006:
NPRA Announces 2006 Distinguished Safety Award Winners
March 14, 2006:
NPRA Submits Statement for the Record to the Senate Judiciary Committee
March 8, 2006:
NPRA Statement on Senate Energy Committee Legislation on Lease Area 181
March 1, 2006:
NPRA Statement on EPA’S Mobil Source Air Toxics Rule II Proposal
February 1, 2006:
NPRA Statement on the President's State of the Union Speech
January 31, 2006:
NPRA Statement on Oil Company Response to Senate Judiciary Hearing
January 6, 2006:
NPRA Responds to New DHS Proposed Regulations for Chemical Facility Security

2005

November 15, 2005:
NPRA Publishes 2004 U.S. Lubricating Oil and Wax Sales Survey
November 10, 2005:
NPRA Comments on House Decision to Drop ANWR and OCS Provisions
November 9, 2005:
NPRA Comments on Joint Senate Hearing Regarding Energy Prices and Profits
November 3, 2005:
3rd Quarter 2005 U.S. Petrochemical Production Drops 15% From Third Quarter 2004
November 2, 2005:
NPRA Testimony Before the House Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality
October 28, 2005:
NPRA Responds to Senator Frist's Call for Gas Price Investigation
October 25, 2005:
NPRA Responds to House Leadership Concerns About Refining Issues
October 19, 2005:
NPRA Testifies Before the House Government Reform Subcommittee on Energy and Resources
October 7, 2005:
NPRA Commends House on Passage of Barton Refining Legislation
September 30, 2005:
NPRA Applauds Senator Hatch's Efforts to Increase Refining Capacity
September 26, 2005:
NPRA Supports the President's Call to Increase Refining Capacity
September 26, 2005:
NPRA Comments on Chairman Barton's Legislation
September 26, 2005:
NPRA Comments on Chairman Inhofe's Legislation
September 21, 2005:
NPRA Testifies Before the Senate Commerce Committee
September 12, 2005:
NPRA Announces Fall Meeting Lineup Where Networking is Key
September 12, 2005:
NPRA Announces New Officers
September 7, 2005:
NPRA Testifies Before the House Energy and Commerce Committee
September 6, 2005:
NPRA Testifies Before the Senate and the House
August 31, 2005:
NPRA Applauds President Bush's Actions Regarding Fuel Supplies And Standards
August 1, 2005:
2nd Quarter 2005 U.S. Petrochemical Production Drops 3%
July 27, 2005:
NPRA Statement Re: Energy Bill Conference Report
July 22, 2005:
Industry Statement on Barton, Bass Proposal
July 13, 2005:
NPRA Testimony Urges Congress To Maintain Public/Private Security Partnership in Crafting Chemical Security Legislation
July 11, 2005:
NPRA PUBLISHES ANNUAL REPORT ON U. S. REFINING/STORAGE CAPACITY
June 28, 2005:
NPRA COMMENTS ON SENATE PASSAGE OF ENERGY BILL
June 24, 2005:
NPRA COMMENTS ON DC COURT OF APPEALS DECISION ON NSR REFORM
June 15, 2005:
NPRA/API Joint Statement: Oil & Gas, Petrochemical Industry Committed To Continuing Industrial Security Progress
June 13, 2005:
NPRA’S 6th Annual Science Teachers Program Focuses On Growing Need For More Scientists
May 25, 2005:
NPRA Comments On Senate Committee's Vote On Ethanol Mandate
May 12, 2005:
NPRA National Safety Conference Expects Record Crowd at Safety Banquet
April 29, 2005:
1st Quarter 2005 U.S. Petrochemical Production Rose 13 Percent
April 27, 2005:
NPRA Supports The President's Initiatives To Increase U.S. Refinery Capacity
April 21, 2005:
NPRA Commends House on Passage of Energy Bill
April 14, 2005:
NPRA Commends House Energy Committee On MTBE Vote
April 11, 2005:
NPRA: EWG Claims Are A ‘Publicity Stunt, Not Science'
April 3, 2005:
NPRA’s 30th IPC Opens As Global Recovery In Petrochemicals Is Underway
April 3, 2005:
ExxonMobil Chemical Company's Plants Honored with NPRA's Distinguished Safety Award
March 21, 2005:
NPRA Publishes 2004 Survey of Occupational Injuries & Illnesses Report
March 14, 2005:
NPRA 103rd Annual Meeting Opens with General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) as Keynoter
March 14, 2005:
NPRA Commends Senate Energy and Public Works Committee Chairman Inhofe's Efforts to Begin Consideration of Comprehensive Energy Legislation
March 14, 2005:
Valero Wilmington Refinery Wins NPRA Distinguished Safety Award
February 16, 2005:
NPRA Testimony Calls for Swift Passage of a Comprehensive Energy Bill
February 15, 2005:
Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan Will Headline NPRA's 2005 International Petrochemical Conference
February 7, 2005:
General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) Will Speak at 103rd NPRA Annual Meeting
February 3, 2005:
NPRA Commends President's Call For Swift Passage of an Energy Bill
January 31, 2005:
4th Quarter 2004 U.S. Petrochemical Production Rises 10 Percent from 4th Quarter 2003
January 25, 2005:
NPRA Reiterates Support For NSR Reform Rule Argued Today In DC Court Of Appeals
January 7, 2005:
NPRA Commends Chariman Domenici's Decision to Hold Natural Gas Conference

2004

December 10, 2004:
NPRA Issues Statement On Nomination Of Bodman For New Energy Secretary
December 1, 2004:
NPRA Urges Policymakers To Give Close Consideration To NPC Study Results
November 17, 2004:
NPRA Urges State of Maryland to Fully Consider MTBE Ban
October 29, 2004:
NPRA Co-Sponsors ULSD Implementation Workshop November 15-16 In New Orleans
October 28, 2004:
3rd Quarter 2004 U.S. Petrochemical Production Rises 18 Percent from Same Quarter 2003; Production Is Up 4 Percent Compared to Second Quarter 2004
October 27, 2004:
NPRA 2004 International Lubricants & Waxes Meeting To Be Held November 11-12
October 19, 2004:
NPRA Publishes 2003 U.S. Lubricating Oil and Wax Sales Survey; Compared with 2002, Sales of Lubricating Oils Slipped 3.6 % While Grease Sales Decreased 4.5%
August 19, 2004:
NPRA Files Comments on NSR Reform’s Equipment Replacement Rule; Cites Environmental Improvement and Increased Energy Supplies as Benefits
August 19, 2004:
NPRA Files Comments On EPA’s Advance Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking On Control Of Air Pollution Emissions From New Locomotive/Marine Engines
August 10, 2004:
NPRA comments on EIP Report
August 2, 2004:
NPRA Testifies at EPA Hearing on NSR Reform's Equipment Replacement Rule
July 27, 2004:
2nd Quarter 2004 U.S. Petrochemical Production Rises 13 Percent from Same Quarter 2003; Production Is Up 6 Percent from First Quarter 2004
July 26, 2004:
NPRA Cat Cracker Seminar/Exhibition Will Be Held August 3-4, 2004, in Houston
July 15, 2004:
NPRA President Cites Importance of U.S. Refineries as a Strategic Asset; Calls for Policy Changes to Continue Capacity Additions
July 14, 2004:
NPRA Publishes Annual Report on U.S. Refining/Storage Capacity
July 14, 2004:
NPRA Presentation to National Academy of Sciences Urges Support for New Source Review Reform
July 7, 2004:
NPRA/API Testimony Says High Crude Costs & Strong Gas Demand Explain U.S. Gasoline Market Conditions
June 30, 2004:
NPRA Seeks Review of 8-Hour Ozone Rule Implementation
June 28, 2004:
NPRA’s 5th Annual Science Teachers Enhancement Program Features Two,One-Week Sessions on Chemistry
June 22, 2004:
NPRA Welcomes DOE Secretary's Call for New NPC Refining and Inventory Studies
June 22, 2004:
NPRA Comments on EIP’s Study Alleging Underreporting of Emissions
June 14, 2004:
NPRA’S 5th Annual Science Teachers Enhancement Program Features Two, One-Week Sessions on the Study of Chemistry
May 25, 2004:
NPRA Comments on New Source Review Reform Calling it a Critical Step to Increase Energy Supplies and Maintain Environmental Progress
May 19, 2004:
NPRA Reliability & Maintenance Conference & Exhibition Kicks Off May 25-28
May 17, 2004:
David Friedman Joins NPRA as Director, Environmental Advocacy
May 12, 2004:
NPRA President Urges Congress to Pay Greater Attention to Energy Supplies in Shaping Environmental Policy
May 11, 2004:
NPRA Comments on EPA's Non-Road Diesel Final Rule
April 29, 2004:
NPRA Recognizes Industry Safety Achievements at National Safety Conference
April 28, 2004:
NPRA Applauds U.S. Supreme Court Decision in the South Coast Air Quality Management District Case
April 28, 2004:
NPRA Publishes 2004 Lubricating Oil and Wax Capacities Report
April 22, 2004:
NPRA Comments on EPA Decision Not to Change Gasoline Sulfur Regulations Regarding Gasoline Imports
April 8, 2004:
NPRA Publishes 2003 Survey of Occupational Injuries & Illnesses Report
March 30, 2004:
NPRA Urges Caution as EPA Finalizes Non-Road Diesel Rule
March 29, 2004:
ExxonMobil Chemical Company's Baton Rouge Polyolefins Plant Wins Its Second NPRA Distinguished Safety Award
March 28, 2004:
NPRA’S 29th IPC Opens as Outlook for Global Petrochemical Industry Continues to Brighten
March 24, 2004:
NPRA Calls on Congress to Increase Natural Gas Supply
March 22, 2004:
Flint Hills Resources Corpus Christi Refining Complex Receives NPRA Distinguished Safety Award for Second Consecutive Year
March 21, 2004:
NPRA 102nd Annual Meeting Opens with Focus on Meeting New Challenges, Making a Difference
March 4, 2004:
NPRA Urges Congress to Focus on Energy Supply Needs
February 10, 2004:
NPRA Issues Statement Regarding Proposed Senate Action on Energy Bill
February 6, 2004:
4th Quarter 2003 U.S. Petrochemical Production Is Up 3% From 3rd Quarter
January 22, 2004:
2004 NPRA Annual Meeting Focuses on Meeting Challenges, Making a Difference

2003

November 18, 2003:
NPRA Publishes 2002 U.S. Lubricating Oil and Wax Sales Survey
November 17, 2003:
NPRA Supports National Energy Bill as a “Positive Step to Increase U.S. Energy Supply”
October 28, 2003:
3rd Quarter 2003 U.S. Petrochemical Prodiction is Up 4% from 2nd Quarter 2003
September 30, 2003:
NPRA: House Natural Gas Report is a Clear Call for Immediate Action to Stem Impending Gas Crisis
September 24, 2003:
NPRA Urges Policymakers to Incorporate NPC Gas Study Results in Final Energy Bill
September 17, 2003:
NPRA Files Comments on Issues Raised on NSR Reconsideration at EPA's Public Hearing
September 10, 2003:
NPRA Elects Valero's Bill Klesse as Chairman and Flint Hills Resources' Jim Mahoney as Vice Chairman to Serve Beginning March 2004
August 27, 2003:
NPRA Hails EPA's New Routine Maintenance Rule As "A Major Step to Boost U.S. Energy Supplies and Improve U.S. Energy Infrastructure”
August 20, 2003:
NPRA Files Comments on EPA's Proposed Non-Road Diesel Rule
August 14, 2003:
NPRA Reaffirms Support for NSR Reform at Public Hearing
August 4, 2003:
2nd Quarter 2003 U.S. Petrochemical Production is Up from 1st Quarter 2002
August 1, 2003:
NPRA Statement on Passage of the Senate Energy Bill
July 23, 2003:
NPRA Comments on Maritime Transportation Security Act
July 17, 2003:
NPRA Welcomes 9th Circuit Decision Vacating EPA Oxygenate Waiver Decision
July 16, 2003:
NPRA Published Annual Report on U.S. Refining and Storage Capacity
July 15, 2003:
NPRA’S Clean Fuels Challenge Conference Helps Refiners as They Implement Low-Sulfur Fuel Standards for Gasoline and Diesel
July 10, 2003:
NPRA Welcomes Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee's Review of Natural Gas Situation; Calls for U.S. Gas Supplies
July 2, 2003:
U.S. Coast Guard Releases Rule on Marine Transportation Security Act
June 26, 2003:
Petrochemical Manufacturers and Refiners Seek Action to Address Natural Gas Supply Shortfall
June 19, 2003:
NPRA Urges House Subcommittee on Energy & Mineral Resources To Act Now to Provide Greater Certainty for U.S. Natural Gas Markets
June 16, 2003:
NPRA’S 4th Annual Science Teachers Enhancement Workshop Breathes New Life Into the Study of Chemistry and Physics
June 16, 2003:
NPRA, API Publish New Security Protocol For Refining and Petrochemical Industries
June 11, 2003:
Media Alert - Science Teacher Enhancement Workshop Uses Toys to Teach Chemistry, Physics
June 10, 2003:
NPRA Testifies on Non-Road Diesel Supply
June 10, 2003:
NPRA Names Industry Panelists for 2003 Technology Q&A
June 9, 2003:
NPRA President is Keynoter at ILTA’S 23rd Annual Conference
June 2, 2003:
NPRA Publishes 2002 Survey of Occupational Injuries & Illnesses Report
May 14, 2003:
NPRA Enters Second Century of Service with New Identity and Brand Strategy
May 13, 2003:
NPRA Urges New York State to Reconsider and Postpone Year-End 2003 MTBE Ban
May 9, 2003:
NPRA Will Join ACC and SOCMA in First Chemical Security Summit
May 7, 2003:
NPRA Urges Senators To Oppose A National Ethanol Mandate
May 5, 2003:
Daniel Strachan Joins NPRA as Manager, Plant Automation and Lubricants Programs
May 5, 2003:
NPRA Files NSR Comments; New Routine Maintenance Rule Will Help Increase Energy Supplies and Continue Environmental Progress
May 2, 2003:
NPRA Maintenance Conference & Exhibition Kicks Off May 20-23 in Salt Lake City
April 29, 2003:
1st Quarter 2003 U.S. Petrochemical Inventory is Down from the 4th Quarter
April 24, 2003:
NPRA Recognizes Industry Safety Achievements at National Environmental and Safety Conference
April 23, 2003:
NPRA Holds First Joint National Environment & Safety Conference; In Keynote Address NPRA President Stresses Industry's Critical Role to Nation's Security, Economy
April 15, 2003:
NPRA Will Sponsor Security Vulnerability Workshops
April 15, 2003:
NPRA Comments on EPA's Proposed Rule on Non-Road Diesel Sulfur
April 11, 2003:
NPRA’s View on the House and Senate Bills
March 31, 2003:
NPRA Testifies at EPA Hearings on Routine Maintenance, Replacement & Repair; New Rule will Help Maintain A Healthy, Diverse Domestic Refining Industry
March 30, 2003:
NPRA Opens 28th International Petrochemical Conference AMID Iraqi War; Industry Builds for The Future Facing Challenges
March 26, 2003:
NPRA Completes 'Best Ever' Annual Meeting
March 24, 2003:
NPRA Presents Marathon Ashland Petroleum With Responsible Care® Exemplary Recognition Award
March 24, 2003:
Flint Hills Resources and ExxonMobil Chemical Receive NPRA's 2002 Distinguished Safety Award
March 23, 2003:
NPRA 101st Annual Meeting Opens As U.S. Is at War with Iraq NPRA Vows Commitment to Continued Excellence and Service in Challenging Times
March 20, 2003:
NPRA Urges a Supply-Focused Energy Policy; Repeal of 2% RFG Oxygenate Requirement; Rejection of an Ethanol Mandate and MTBE Ban
March 13, 2003:
NPRA Calls for a Supply-Oriented Energy Policy; Opposes Ethanol Mandate and MTBE Ban; Seeks Action to Increase Natural Gas Supply
March 11, 2003:
NPRA Joins ACC and a Coalition of Trade Associations in Calling for Immediate Steps to Increase Natural Gas Supply at Reasonable Cost
March 6, 2003:
NPRA/DOE Homeland Security Conference Assembles Experts to Help Refiners & Petrochemical Manufacturers Strengthen Facility Security
March 3, 2003:
Building our Future: 2003 International Petrochemical Conference
February 25, 2003:
Natural Gas: Cost Must Be Reasonable, Supply Adequate
February 21, 2003:
101st NPRA Annual Meeting, Marriott Rivercenter, San Antonio, Texas

2002

November 22, 2002:
NPRA Supports EPA's New Source Review Reform Action
November 6, 2002:
National Lubricants & Waxes Meeting to Be Held November 14-15
October 30, 2002:
NPRA Comments on Clean Diesel Independent Review Panel Report
October 21, 2002:
NPRA Co-Sponsors Workshop on EPA Highway Diesel Plan
September 25, 2002:
Refining Industry Comments on EPA Highway Diesel Panel
September 19, 2002:
NPRA on the New API Study
July 24, 2002:
NPRA Comments on EPA's Highway Diesel Progress Review
July 16, 2002:
NPRA Testifies on New Source Review Reform
July 8, 2002:
NPRA Files Brief in Gold Line Refining v. U.S.
July 1, 2002:
2002 Cat Cracker Seminar and Exhibition
June 28, 2002:
NPRA to File Amicus Brief in California Waiver Case
June 27, 2002:
NPRA Comments on RFA/API Press Conference on Ethanol Mandate
June 21, 2002:
NPRA Sponsor Science Teachers Workshop
June 20, 2002:
Charles Drevna Joins NPRA as Director of Technical Advocacy
June 13, 2002:
NPRA Comments on EPA's NSR Reform Package
May 21, 2002:
NPRA Announces Staff Changes
May 16, 2002:
NPRA Recognizes Industry Achievements at 2002 National Safety Conference
May 3, 2002:
NPRA Statement on Diesel Suit Decision
April 25, 2002:
NPRA: Senate Energy Bill "A Great Disappointment"
April 12, 2002:
Networking for Maintenance Excellence
March 28, 2002:
National Safety Conference in San Antonio
March 25, 2002:
NPRA Presents Occidental Chemical Corporation With Responsible Care® Exemplary Recognition Award
March 25, 2002:
NPRA Recognizes Petrochemical Distinguished Safety Award Recipient
March 18, 2002:
NPRA Welcomes a New Member to Responsible Care® and Presents Marathon Ashland with Exemplary Recognition Award
March 18, 2002:
NPRA Recognizes Refining Distinguished Safety Award Recipient
March 11, 2002:
27th International Petrochemical Conference
March 6, 2002:
NPRA Statement on Senate Fuels Agreement
March 4, 2002:
NPRA Elects Bob Slaughter President
February 13, 2002:
NPRA 100th Annual Meeting

2001

December 17, 2001:
Diverse Coalition Warns Senate Leadership That Ethanol Mandate Has Severe Consequences
October 29, 2001:
Third Quarter U.S. Petrochemical Production Increases
October 3, 2001:
NPRA, API, SIGMA, NACS, and Antek Instruments File Opening Brief Challenging EPA's Diesel Sulfur Rule
October 3, 2001:
NPRA Elects New Officers
September 7, 2001:
2001 National Lubricants & Waxes Meeting
July 25, 2001:
2nd Quarter Press Release
July 10, 2001:
NSR Reform Can Mean More Energy & Continued Air Improvement
June 14, 2001:
NPRA Testifies on Gasoline Prices
May 17, 2001:
NPRA Welcomes Release of National Energy Policy Task Force Report
May 10, 2001:
NPRA Recognizes Industry Safety Achievements at 2001 National Safety Conference
April 5, 2001:
NPRA Testifies on Environmental Regulations and National Energy Policy
April 2, 2001:
NPRA Recognizes Petrochemical Distinguished Safety Award Recipient
March 19, 2001:
NPRA Recognizes Refining Distinguished Safety Award Recipient
March 19, 2001:
NPRA Welcomes Two New Members to Responsible Care®
March 15, 2001:
NPRA International Petrochemical Conference
March 12, 2001:
NPRA's 99th Annual Meeting

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