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AFPM urges STB to reject latest rail merger application, citing competition concerns
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM), alongside the Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD), American Chemistry Council (ACC), the Fertilizer Institute (TFI) and the National Industrial Transportation League (NITL), filed a joint motion urging the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to deny the proposed Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern merger application.
AFPM: FAA drone rules essential to better protect critical energy infrastructure
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) submitted comments to the Department of Transportation (DOT) on the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) proposed rule for implementing Section 2209 of the Safety and Security Act of 2016 and creating a framework for addressing unauthorized unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or drone) operating near fixed-site critical infrastructure.
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18.6 million
U.S. refining increased to more than 18.6 million barrels per day, almost 20% of global capacity.
$185 billion
Petrochemical manufacturers have invested $185 billion to expand operations to meet growing demand.