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Used Oil MSDS Template Available for Members Only
Release Date: 15-Apr-08
Author or Contact: Candice Helmlinger
Category:  Resource Center by Topic  Subcategory:  Templates
NORA members are sometimes required to provide a Material Safety Data Sheets to clients. NORA members may use the attached template as a tool to help create their own MSDS sheet for Used Oil. Please note that you should make sure you have your own team of professionals (attorney, professional engineer, etc.) review this. This document is being offered as a template only. NORA assumes no responsibility for any omissions or errors, nor for... More on Used Oil MSDS Template Available for...

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NORA Visits Member DeMenno/Kerdoon
Release Date: 8-Apr-08
Author or Contact: Candice Helmlinger
Category:  NORA Member Facility  
NORA Executive Director Scott D. Parker visited NORA Member DeMenno/Kerdoon’s eight acre recycling facility in Los Angeles, California in mid-March. Brian Schmidt, an Area Manager for Thermo Fluids Inc., described the history and process of the facility to the NORA visitors. Additionally, the group discussed opportunities and the future of anti-freeze recycling in the United States and actions NORA should consider to protect and grow that... More on NORA Visits Member DeMenno/Kerdoon

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NORA Promotes Responsible Recycling at AOCA Show
Release Date: 13-Mar-08
Author or Contact: Scott Parker
Category:  Industry Relations  
NORA's message of promoting 'responsible recycling' received a big boost in early March. From March 11-13, 2008, NORA exhibited at the Automotive Oil Change Association Convention and Fast Lube Expo. NORA provided information to the nearly 1200 attendees about the importance of choosing a responsible recycling partner. A complete list of all NORA members was distributed to those who visited the NORA booth. In addition, NORA promoted... More on NORA Promotes Responsible Recycling at...

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NORA Visits Member Thermo Fluids Inc Anti-Freeze Recycling Plant
Release Date: 13-Mar-08
Author or Contact: Scott Parker
Category:  NORA Member Facility  
NORA Executive Director Scott D. Parker and NORA President Ben Cowart visited NORA Member Thermo Fluids Inc.'s anti-freeze recycling facility in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 11, 2007. Brian Schmidt, an Area Manager for Thermo Fluids Inc., described the history and process of the facility to the NORA visitors. Additionally, the group discussed opportunities and the future of anti-freeze recycling in the United States and actions NORA should... More on NORA Visits Member Thermo Fluids Inc...

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NORA Members Recommit to NORA Guiding Principles
Release Date: 29-Feb-08
Author or Contact: Scott Parker
Category:  Industry Relations  
All NORA members are in the process of renewing their membership for 2008. The process includes each member signing a statement that confirms their commitment to NORA's Guiding Principles. Each year NORA members receive education related to the best practices in liquid recycling and have access to the network of leaders in the country. This helps make NORA an "association of responsible recyclers." A copy of NORA's Guiding Principles... More on NORA Members Recommit to NORA Guiding...

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NORA Welcomes Three New Members
Release Date: 27-Feb-08
Author or Contact: Carrie Harley
Category:  NORA Membership  Subcategory:  New Members
NORA is pleased to announce that Oldcastle Materials/Appalachian Materials Group, PESCO-BEAM Environmental and Q Environmental, Inc. have joined the Association. Oldcastle Materials/Appalachian Materials Group is located in Dunbar, West Virginia and Lee Cooperrider is the primary contact. He can be reached at 304-768-9733 or lcooperrider@wvpaving.com. PESCO-BEAM Environmental is a manufacturer of recycling equipment located in... More on NORA Welcomes Three New Members

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NORA to Exhibit at AOCA Convention
Release Date: 30-Jan-08
Author or Contact: Scott Parker
Category:  Industry Relations  Subcategory:  AOCA Convention
NORA is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at the Automotive Oil Change Association (AOCA) Convention and Fast Lube Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 10th through 13th in Booth 541. NORA President Ben Cowart of Vertex and NORA Executive Director Scott D. Parker will be representing the association and its members at AOCA. AOCA is a non-profit trade organization representing the convenient automotive service industry. AOCA... More on NORA to Exhibit at AOCA Convention

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CEO Roundtable Featured at NORA Winter Meeting
Release Date: 30-Jan-08
Author or Contact: Scott Parker
Category:  NORA Events  Subcategory:  2008 Winter Meeting
On February 11, 2008 during the Winter Meeting, NORA will host a "CEO Roundtable." The purpose of the roundtable is to provide NORA members with an insight into the forward thinking CEOs in the liquid recycling industry. The session will be moderated by NORA General Counsel Chris Harris. The participants in this program are expected to be: Ken Cherry, VP/GM, Siemens Hydrocarbon Services Fred Florjancic, CEO,... More on CEO Roundtable Featured at NORA Winter...

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NORA Member Invites Attendees to Visit a New Re-Refining Plant at end of Winter Meeting
Release Date: 30-Jan-08
Author or Contact: Scott Parker
Category:  NORA Events  Subcategory:  2008 Winter Meeting
NORA Member Oil Re-Refining Company invites members attending the 2008 NORA Winter Meeting in Tahoe to attend a "field trip" to a new used oil re-refinery. The Encore’s, INC facility is located in Bango, Nevada. The trip will begin on Tuesday, February 12th at 1pm which is after the conclusion of the NORA meetings. According to the company, the facility is a nine-month-old facility and is awaiting its new Hydrotreater, which should be up... More on NORA Member Invites Attendees to Visit...

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SPCC Deadline Extended to 2009
Release Date: 26-Jan-08
Author or Contact: Scott Parker
Category:  Resource Center by Topic  Subcategory:  SPCC (Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure)
EPA is extending the compliance dates for owners and operators to prepare or amend and implement SPCC Plans until July 1, 2009. Text of the final rule: Oil Pollution Prevention; Non-Transportation Related Onshore and Offshore Facilities; Final Rule (PDF, 6 pp., 123 KB, about PDF) This final rule is effective May 16, 2007. What are the new compliance dates? A facility (other than a farm) starting operation... Must... On or... More on SPCC Deadline Extended to 2009

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Developing Markets for Used Oil Power Point Now Available
Release Date: 19-Jan-08
Author or Contact: Carrie Harley
Category:  Resource Center by Topic  Subcategory:  Used Oil
Power Point presented by Scott D. Parker, NORA Executive Director at the University of Texas Click here to open this Power Point presentation

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Antifreeze State Regulation Summary Now Available
Release Date: 19-Jan-08
Author or Contact: Carrie Harley
Category:  Resource Center by Topic  Subcategory:  Antifreeze
This excel spreadsheet developed in 2007 summarizes important antifreeze regulations in different states. Click here to open this spreadsheet

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Used Oil Re-Refining Study Now Available
Release Date: 19-Jan-08
Author or Contact: Carrie Harley
Category:  Resource Center by Topic  Subcategory:  2006 DOE Study
This important DOE study from 2006 addresses energy policy act of 2005, section 1838 Click here to download this PDF document

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IFEU Final Report Now Available
Release Date: 19-Jan-08
Author or Contact: Carrie Harley
Category:  Resource Center by Topic  Subcategory:  2006 DOE Study
IFEU Document dated 2005 providing ecological and energetic assessment of re-refining used oils to base oils Click here to download this PDF document

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Shipping By Barge Power Point Now Available
Release Date: 19-Jan-08
Author or Contact: Carrie Harley
Category:  Resource Center by Topic  Subcategory:  Barging
Presented at the NORA 2007 Annual Conference in Orlando by Rick Stephanow of Xeray Systems Getting your oil from here to there isn't just a choice of railcars or trucks. Often the best way is by barge...and it might be cheaper. An expert with 15 years experience transporting by barge will explain the pros and cons of this reliable and time-tested shipping option. Click here to open this Power Point presentation

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Natural Gas Power Point Presentation Now Available
Release Date: 17-Jan-08
Author or Contact: Carrie Harley
Category:  Resource Center by Topic  Subcategory:  PowerPoint Presentations
Predicting the Future of Natural Gas Prices, presented at the NORA 2006 Annual Conference in Maui by: John Williams, Jim Tefft, Rhonda McGee and Neil McGinley Frustrated with not knowing what the price of gas is going to be next winter? Not to worry. Our panel, experts including suppliers and buyers of used oil, will tell all. It's all about supply and demand. Of course it gets a little confusing when they don't agree with each other. ... More on Natural Gas Power Point Presentation...

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Used Oil Re-Refining Study Now Available
Release Date: 17-Jan-08
Author or Contact: Carrie Harley
Category:  Resource Center by Topic  Subcategory:  PowerPoint Presentations
Fact or Fiction? The Department of Energy (DOE) Report on Used Oil Recycling Presented by Jack Waggener, URS and Senior NORA Consultant at the NORA 2006 Annual Conference in Maui Congress does not order a report about the used oil industry very often. When they did recently, NORA was there. Recently published, the DOE report ordered up by Congress in the Energy and Policy Act of 2005 is jam-packed with facts. Or does it contain some... More on Used Oil Re-Refining Study Now Available

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Safety Power Point Now Available
Release Date: 17-Jan-08
Author or Contact: Carrie Harley
Category:  Resource Center by Topic  Subcategory:  PowerPoint Presentations
Are Your Drivers Driving You Crazy? A presentation made at NORA's 2007 Annual Conference in Orlando by Alan Coulter & Bob Landham of Safety Research Consultants, Inc. Sometimes it just seems that your drivers are your company's worst enemy - costing you every penny of your modest profit. Well, with good management and education it doesn't have to be that way. Learn how to eliminate DUI driving and unnecessary accidents. Commercial... More on Safety Power Point Now Available

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FL Governor's Climate Change Initiatives Power Point Now Available
Release Date: 17-Jan-08
Author or Contact: Carrie Harley
Category:  Resource Center by Topic  Subcategory:  PowerPoint Presentations
This Power Point was presented by Jeff Prather of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection at the 2007 NORA Annual Conference Many states are now enacting legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, many of which may have impacts on the oil recycling industry in the near future. Florida Governor Charlie Crist has taken steps to reduce greenhouse gases and increase energy efficiency and use of renewable energy by signing three... More on FL Governor's Climate Change...

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Carbon Banking Power Point Now Available
Release Date: 17-Jan-08
Author or Contact: Carrie Harley
Category:  Resource Center by Topic  Subcategory:  PowerPoint Presentations
Carbon Banking by Julie Chiaravalli of Trihydro, presented at the 2007 NORA Annual Conference in Orlando Sure you've heard about it, but what do you really know about carbon banking? How does it actually work? Can your business make global warming work for you? How does carbon banking relate to used oil re-refining? Click here to open this Power Point presentation

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