The message below has been prepared by the Petroleum Marketers Association of America (PMAA).

With Hurricane Harvey approaching Texas and Louisiana as the largest hurricane to hit the U.S. in 12 years, PMAA reminds you that we are available to help with federal and national communications and requests. We also wish to remind you of the national Energy Waiver Library, a helpful resource produced by the Department of Energy (DOE) with PMAA's support. The Energy Waiver Library consolidates resources from across the Federal Government to create a central location for common waivers and special permits used for energy response (RVP, RFG, HOS, Jones Act, IRS, FMCSA and PHMSA waivers). DOE has consolidated and verified resources and includes background on the waiver or special permit, historical examples of past use, links to previously issued waivers, and an appropriate point of contact to request such waivers should the need arise.

In addition, the site has links to national policies of significance such as the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.

This information is intended to assist the sector, as well as state, local, tribal and territorial partners to identify appropriate federal regulatory assistance during disasters.

The library can be found at https://energy.gov/oe/energy-waiver-library.
 
PMAA is participating in federal government and affected industry calls regarding preparation and response to Hurricane Harvey, and we are prepared to join the Department of Energy’s National Command Center should that become operational.