May 8, 2025

Exhibit at ILTA 2025 | Limited Space Available!

Showcase your products and services to 4,500+ industry professionals, generate valuable leads, and connect with key decision-makers in the terminal industry. This is your chance to expand your network and present your solutions and services in a hands-on environment!

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🔹Trade Show Reception | June 10, 5:00 PM

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Reach out to Meredith DeZemler with any questions: mdezemler@ilta.org

ILTA Testifies at LPSC Hearing in Many, LA

On April 16, ILTA traveled to Many, LA to provide a brief statement to the Louisiana Public Services Commission (LPSC) regarding a recent Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) ruling that would give the LPSC oversight of terminal storage rates and pricing negotiations in the state.  

Given the gravity of the impact of such a decision, ILTA’s Senior Director of Government Affairs and Communications Jay Cruz said that, “...ILTA and its membership find LPSC's actions to be irregular. We believe that the ALJ's ruling will allow the LPSC to now regulate all terminal facilities for hire in Louisiana, a level of oversight LPSC has not historically had. Likewise, the LPSC siding with Cantium would open all common carriers to having their terminal fees challenged by shippers and any interested third parties.”   

ILTA continues to monitor the situation in Louisiana. You can watch the full clip of Jay Cruz’s statement above or on ILTA’s Linkedln page.

ILTA Meets with EPA, Receives Letter Granting Petition on NSPS Subpart Kc Challenge

On April 29, ILTA traveled to EPA’s office in Research Park, NC to discuss the association’s challenges to both the Gasoline Distribution and NSPS Subpart Kc final rules. That morning, ILTA, alongside API and AFPM, received a letter from EPA granting the coalition’s petitions for reconsideration around NSPS Subpart Kc.

In the letter, EPA stated that it intends to reopen the final rule to another comment process. ILTA, having been a longstanding party to this issue, will continue to engage with the agency and steer the next iteration of the rule in a more positive direction.

On the Gasoline Distribution front, ILTA continues to pressure EPA to follow a similar course. Given the vast array of environmental rulemakings currently under scrutiny by the Trump Administration, however, ILTA was told that it could take time for EPA to fully address the association’s petition for reconsideration and the final rule. ILTA continues to engage with the EPA to emphasize that this issue remains a top priority for members and is working to schedule another meeting with the agency in the near future.  

EPA Granted More Time to Weigh CERCLA’s Path Forward 

The D.C. Circuit has granted the EPA an additional 30-day extension to determine its next steps in ongoing litigation over the agency’s rule designating PFOA and PFOS as “hazardous substances” under CERCLA. The pause, requiring the EPA to file a motion outlining next steps by May 30, allows agency leadership time to review the rule and develop its legal position, while also engaging with Congress on a liability framework that maintains the “polluter pays” model but provides protections for passive receivers. Although industry groups have challenged the rule’s legal basis and cost analysis, the EPA’s recent statements suggest it remains committed to targeting upstream PFAS dischargers while shielding downstream entities from cleanup costs. ILTA continues to communicate key considerations regarding liquid terminal owners’ liability under CERCLA to both Congress and the administration, advocating on behalf of its members regarding the designation’s impact.

Trump EPA PFAS Strategy Retains Framework, Signals Shift in Implementation and Oversight 

On April 28, the Trump EPA unveiled its upcoming agency action on PFAS, preserving much of the Biden-era roadmap while signaling a shift in priorities and potential delays. While the approach maintains several key initiatives, it introduces changes that may weaken or postpone other regulatory efforts. Notably, EPA Administrator Zeldin plans to replace the previous interagency council with a centralized PFAS lead. Additionally, the EPA will guide its actions under three principles: strengthening the science; fulfilling statutory obligations and enhancing communication; and building partnerships.

Environmental advocates and former EPA officials have expressed concern that the Trump administration may scale back or eliminate several Biden-era actions. However, the EPA’s announcement does not provide details on how officials plan to advance these measures, reflecting that in many cases it may not yet have determined a course of action. Regardless, industry groups and former officials anticipate that the EPA’s plan to provide relief signals potential attempts to delay compliance or weaken PFAS standards, including for the drinking water rule and CERCLA designation. ILTA continues to closely monitor the evolving development of PFAS regulation impacting the liquid terminal industry. 

Former EPA Officials Propose Legislative Compromise on CERCLA Liability 

In a recent white paper submitted to the Senate Environment & Public Works (EPW) Committee, former EPA officials proposed a legislative compromise that could advance federal PFAS regulation while addressing concerns over Superfund liability. They recommend a tradeoff in which Congress statutorily lists PFAS as hazardous substances under CERCLA while simultaneously creating limited liability protections for “passive receivers.” The officials suggest clarifying coverage for PFAS releases across all media while carving out exemptions for certain uses conducted in compliance with existing rules—as well as potentially including a sunset clause on those exemptions. Given the EPA’s recent stance of targeting upstream PFAS dischargers while protecting passive receivers, the proposal may find a more receptive audience within the Trump administration’s PFAS policies than previously anticipated. Nonetheless, ILTA continues to communicate key considerations regarding liquid terminal owners’ liability under CERCLA to both Congress and the administration.