"Each year we renew our commitment to addressing the policy challenges confronting the propane industry. Propane Days serves as our primary opportunity to meet with legislators in the nation’s capital. We need to make sure our priorities stay at the forefront of the Congressional agenda."    - Carl Hughes, NPGA Chairman

Propane Days provides an opportunity for participants to participants conduct personal visits with Congressional officces. By attending this annual event, you will be giving our industry the strongest possible voice as we seek to convince Congress to support our policy objectives. This year’s Propane Days takes place June 4-6, 2012 in Washington, DC and the timing is perfect to advance our agenda in a number of important ways. We need to seize this opportunity to describe why propane should play a major role in America’s energy future.

The remainder of the 112th Congress will address many items having an impact on our industry, from autogas vehicle manufacturing and conversions, to pipeline infrastructure challenges, to full fuel cycle energy policy. You need to be involved as we seek policies that benet our clean and available fuel. Propane Days 2012 begins with a Welcome Reception on Monday, June 4 at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill. On Tuesday, June 5, legislative briefings on the key issues will be held, as well as informative remarks from high profile political leaders. These briefings will update you on the latest issues impacting the propane industry and give you tips on how to respond to questions during your Congressional visits. Also on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, the Congressional reception will take place, located on Capitol Hill. The reception is a widely attended gathering, and there is no charge to attend the reception. On Wednesday, June 6, 2012, we are setting up an opportunity for participants to interact with a panel of federal regulatory policymakers from key agencies affecting propane, followed by time for additional meetings with Representatives and Senators. We will provide you with everything you need to lead effective meetings with your elected o cials and their staffs.

Register Online
Registering online for Propane Days is quick, easy and convenient! The registration form is also available to download in PDF format. Click on one of the links below for your preferred method of registration. Participants must register by Friday, May 25, 2012 to receive the discounted rate.

• View the Schedule of Events
• General Information
• See Photos from Last Year's Event
• Registration Form (PDF format)

2012 Issues:

• Tax Extenders: NPGA is pushing hard to gain enactment of the Propane GAS Act, which would extend the alternative fuel, vehicle, and refueling infrastructure tax credits for five years.  As an alternative, we are also seeking to convince Congress to extend these tax credits for 2012.  We need to make sure that all alternative fuels have parity with the tax code. Select one of the links below to read the complete breif.

• Pipeline Advocacy: The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) administers a policy of "light handed regulation" of pipelines transporting propane, which means that the agency is much less aggressive in its oversight compared with the electricity or natural gas sectors.  Considering the importance of the pipeline infrastructure to the competitiveness of propane, NPGA believes that it is time to replace light handed regulation with more assertive federal oversight of regulated pipelines.

• Estate Tax: NPGA strongly supports a permanent estate tax policy of complete repeal as contemplated by several legislative proposals in the House and Senate. If full repeal is not possible given the current political environment, NPGA supports an extension of the 2011/2012 estate tax framework that provides an exemption of $5 million per spouse, indexes the exemption for inflation (making the exemption $5.12 million in 2012), and puts in place a maximum federal estate tax rate of 35 percent for estates that are still subject to tax.

• Parity in DOE Energy Research and Development Programs: NPGA is seeking parity with natural gas and other alternative fuels in Department of Energy (DOE) programs applicable to alternative fuels. There are some existing programs within DOE that while including other alternative fuels, at the same time are excluding propane.

Webinars
Webinars providing you with an overview of the issues, the current political situation, and guidance on how best to use your time with legislators and their staffs are taking place. Select one of the links below to participate in an online session:

• Wednesday, May 23, 2012 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
• Thursday, May 24, 2012 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Hotel Accommodations
The Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill is the headquarters hotel for Propane Days 2012. The Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill is offering participants of Propane Days 2012 a discounted group rate of $289 single/$314 double occupancy, plus tax.

Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill 400 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20001 Phone: 202-737-1234 Fax: 202-737-5773

Participants are responsible for reserving their room at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill. Please contact the hotel directly at 202-737-1234 and request the National Propane Gas Association group rate when reserving your hotel accommodations. The Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill is o  erring NPGA participants a group rate of $289 single/$314 double occupancy, plus tax. Participants are encouraged to reserve hotel accommodations as soon as possible for best availability. The NPGA group rate will be available through Monday, May 14, 2012. Hotel cancellations must be submitted to the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill by 3:00pm Eastern Time on the day before the arrival date or a cancellation fee of one night’s room and tax will apply.

The Hyatt Regency Washington is sold out the night of Wednesday, June 6, 2012. If you need to make reservation for this night, there is availability at the following hotels:

Liaison \ 415 New Jersey Avenue Northwest \ Washington D.C., DC 20001 \  202-638-1616

Hotel George \ 15 East Street Northwest \ Washington D.C., DC 20001 \  202-347-4200

Washington Court Hotel \ 525 New Jersey Avenue Northwest \ Washington D.C., DC 20001 \  800-763-0487

Phoenix Park Hotel \ 520 North Capitol Street \ N.W. Washington, DC 20001 \  202-638-6900

Sponsorship Opportunities
The National Propane Gas Association offers a sponsorship program in conjunction with Propane Days. Support the association’s initiatives on Capitol Hill by becoming an official sponsor of Propane Days. The sponsorship program provides a variety of contribution levels to position your company as a leader in the propane industry’s legislative mission on Capitol Hill.

    Marquis Sponsor: $20,000
    Platinum Level: $15,000
    Gold Level: $10,000
    Bronze Level: $1,500

Contact the NPGA Meetings Department at 202-466-7200 ext. 335 or email sponsorships@npga.org to reserve your sponsorship opportunity!