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NORA: And the NORA 2010 Keynote Speaker is...

Scott Parker — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:27:31 GMT

Hello [firstname],

Patrick J. Buchanan, 2010 NORA Keynote Speaker

Three-Time Presidential Candidate and Political Commentator

Pat Buchanan will present "A Conservative View from Washington" at the 2010 NORA Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona (November 10-13, 2010). Pat's Keynote will be on the morning of November 11th.

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Pat will be addressing NORA just a week after the 2010 Mid-Term Elections where most experts are expecting a major political shift in Congress. Pat will provide his opinion on what this means for the country and what it will mean for the members of NORA.

Pat will dissect what’s going on in the Obama Administration and on Capitol Hill, sharing with audiences what today’s news means for tomorrow’s political outcomes. Pat will analyze the day’s top political and cultural headlines, examining current policies under discussion and how they could change the country’s future. With incisive analysis and articulate opinions, Pat discusses the battle over national sovereignty, the global economy, American foreign policy and the future of the traditional values coalition.

Biography

Patrick Buchanan has been a senior advisor to three Presidents, a two-time candidate for the Republican presidential nomination and was the presidential nominee of the Reform Party in 2000.

From 1966 through 1974, Buchanan was an assistant to Richard Nixon, and from 1985 to 1987, White House Director of Communications for Ronald Reagan. In 1992, Buchanan challenged George Bush for the Republican nomination and almost upset the President in the New Hampshire primary. In 1996, he won the New Hampshire primary and finished second to Senator Dole with three million Republican votes.

Born in Washington, D.C., educated at Catholic and Jesuit schools, Buchanan received his master’s degree in journalism from Columbia in 1962. At 23, he became the youngest editorial writer on a major newspaper in America, the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.

In 1966, Buchanan became the first full-time staffer to Richard Nixon in his legendary comeback. He traveled with the future President in the campaigns of 1966 and 1968, and served as special assistant through the final days of Watergate.

On leaving the Ford White House in 1974, Buchanan became a syndicated columnist and founding member of three of the most enduring—if not endearing—talk shows in television history: NBC’s The McLaughlin Group, and CNN’s Capital Gang and Crossfire.

In his White House years, Buchanan wrote foreign policy speeches and attended four summits, including Mr. Nixon’s historic opening to China in 1972 and Ronald Reagan’s Reykjavik summit in 1986 with Mikhail Gorbachev.

Buchanan has written ten books, including six straight New York Times best-sellers, A Republic, Not an Empire, The Death of the West, Where the Right Went Wrong, State of Emergency, Day of Reckoning and Churchill, Hitler and The Unnecessary War.

Buchanan is currently a columnist, political analyst for MSNBC, chairman of The American Cause foundation and an editor of The American Conservative. He is married to the former Shelley Ann Scarney, who was a member of the White House Staff from 1969 to 1975.

Don't miss this great presentation.

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The 2010 NORA Annual Recycling Conference & Trade Show will be held November 10-13, 2010.

The event will be held at the Fairmont Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona.T o register, click here.

Our room block at the Fairmont Scottsdale is 35% sold out. Call 800-344-4758 to reserve your room today (make sure you ask about the hotel's cancellation policy).

This an AAA 5-Diamond Resort and our basic room rate is just $179/night.

Regarding travel, plan on arriving to Arizona by mid-day on Wednesday, November 10th as the conference will kick off at 4:15 pm that day. Plan on departing on November 13th so you can attend the closing party on Friday evening, November 12th. It will conclude at 10 pm on the 12th.

The NORA conference attracts over 300 leaders from the industry related to the recycling of used oil and related materials. In addition to invaluable networking and education sessions, the conference will feature a trade show that will likely have over 30 exhibitors.

More info to follow shortly.

3-Sep-10 6:27 PM

NORA: Keynote Speaker Update

Scott Parker — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:59:17 GMT

Hello [firstname],

NORA will be announcing the 2010 NORA Conference Keynote Speaker on Friday afternoon.

Here is a clue: The NORA Keynote Speaker was a candidate for President three times.

Don't miss this great presentation. The Early Bird Rate for the 2010 NORA Conference expires on Friday, September 3rd. If you have not already done so, register today to save: click here.

The 2010 NORA Annual Recycling Conference & Trade Show will be held November 10-13, 2010. The event will be held at the Fairmont Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona.

To register, click here. The Early Bird rates are good through September 3rd.

Additional details about the Conference will be released over the next two weeks.

Our room block at the Fairmont Scottsdale is 35% sold out. Call 800-344-4758 to reserve your room today (make sure you ask about the hotel's cancellation policy). This an AAA 5-Diamond Resort and our basic room rate is just $179/night.

More info to follow shortly.

2-Sep-10 1:59 PM

NORA: Brett Morton, 1958 - 2010

Scott Parker — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:22:05 GMT

Brett Morton, 1958 – 2010

Shell Lubricants
NORA Board Member

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Brett Morton of Shell Lubricants, on August 11, 2010 in Houston, Texas.

Brett was an active member of NORA since 2004 and had been serving as a member of the Board of Directors for the last year. In addition, Brett was an active participant on the American Petroleum Institute’s Used Oil Task Force and was a valuable liaison to that group for NORA.

Brett will be missed by his colleagues in the used oil industry.

20-Aug-10 9:22 AM

NORA: SPCC Deadline Being Extended Beyond November 2010

Scott Parker — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:45:19 GMT

Hello [firstname],

EPA is planning on extending the compliance date for facilities to comply with the amendments to the Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure rule (SPCC). The extension will change the compliance date from November 10, 2010 to November 10, 2011.

NORA's Jack Waggener is reporting from DC that the extension has passed through the Office of Management and Budget and it should be published in the Federal Register soon.

For additional information, visit http://www.epa.gov/emergencies/content/spcc/compliance_dates.htm

NORA will be addressing this issue further at the 2010 NORA Conference in Arizona (November 10-13).

Thank you for being a member of NORA. We will let members know of any updates to this issue.

Scott D. Parker, NORA

sparker@noranews.org

703-753-4277

11-Aug-10 6:45 AM

NORA: Member announces Largest Re-Refining Plant in South America

Scott Parker — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:06:30 GMT

Hello [firstname],

NORA Member CEP announced today that it has inked a contract to build the largest re-refinery in South America. LWART Group (also a NORA Member), headquartered in Brazil, has contracted with CEP for the design of the plant.

The press release from CEP follows. If you would like more information, contact Mark Williams, CEP, 949-757-7555 or email mark.williams@ceptechnology.com.

Thank you.

Scott D. Parker, NORA

sparker@noranews.org

703-753-4277

Press Release from CEP

Chemical Engineering Partners (CEP) announced today the signing of a contract to build the largest re-refinery in South America. This facility will be the first of its kind in South America; it will produce API Group II base oil. “We are very excited to bring the CEP Process to South America” said George Lamont, President of CEP. The plant will be located in Brazil. The facility will be state of the art and the largest facility designed by CEP. Brazil is a leader in environmental initiatives. It is the only country where used oil must be re-refined by law. “We have received many inquiries from South America and we think there are some excellent opportunities in this region” said Mark Williams, Business Development Manager for CEP. “There are no Group II base oil plants in South America, neither crude refinery nor re-refinery so all Group II base oil is imported”. CEP has started the Technology Design phase of the project. The LWART Group, headquartered in Lençóis Paulista, Brazil, has contracted CEP to design the plant. LWART is regarded as the largest company in South America in the field of collecting and re-refining of used oil.

CEP is one of the leading technology design and process technology firms in the re-refining industry. CEP is an affiliate of Evergreen Oil Inc. (EOI) who has successfully operated its state of the art facility for used oil re-refinery in Newark, California since 1986. CEP is responsible for licensing the re-refining technology developed at the EOI facility to third parties. Over the years, CEP has worked closely with EOI to develop and improve the re-refining process now called the CEP Process. The CEP Process produces API Group II base oils. These base oils have been tested and certified by API. CEP has designed re-refineries around the world that use the CEP Process. In 2009, CEP commissioned three plants in the USA and Europe, collectively. For more information about CEP, visit our website at www.ceptechnology.com.

12-Jul-10 3:06 PM

NORA Member NexLube to Construct Re-Refining Plant in Tampa, FL

Scott Parker — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT

NORA member NexLube Tampa, LLC has announced they will be constructing a 24 million gallon oil re-refining plant in Tampa, Florida. Two related news stories are provided below.

A representative for NexLube will be at the 2010 NORA Mid-Year Meeting.

Thank you for being a member of NORA.

Scott D. Parker, NORA

sparker@noranews.org

703-753-4277

Tampa Port signs lease for $75 million recycling project

The Tampa Port Authority approved a lease option agreement with NextLube Tampa LLC, which plans to build a $75 million recycling facility at the Port of Tampa.

The facility will be on 12 acres at Pendola Point, a release said.

Up to 24 million gallons of used oil per year will be processed at the facility, which would be the first of its kind in Florida.

The project is expected to create jobs during its two-year construction phase and provide 100 direct and indirect jobs during the 20-year agreement, the release said.

When fully operational, the facility will provide $10 million in revenue to the Port of Tampa.

Recycled oil from the facility will be used to produce lubricants, diesel and asphalt and reprocessed into motor oil.

Port of Tampa signs lease for oil recycling facility

Board commissioners at the Tampa Port Authority have this week approved a lease option agreement with NexLube Tampa, LLC to construct a recycling facility capable of processing up to 24 million gallons of used oil per year at the port.

Tampa port is the "shipping gateway" for about 40% of all the petroleum-related products that serve the fuel needs of most of west central Florida.

The facility will be located on 12 acres at Pendola Point and will be the first of its kind in Florida. The recycled oil at the facility will be used to produce lubricants, diesel and asphalt.

"Green industries are increasingly being developed at ports across the United States, and fit in well at the Port of Tampa," said Richard Wainio, port director and chief executive.

"We are happy to welcome NexLube Tampa, LLC to the Port of Tampa and are eager to see their business succeed. As a major petroleum port, Tampa is a logical center for significant oil recycling," Wainio added.

The project is estimated to cost $75 million and is expected to begin operations in 2012.

16-Jun-10 8:00 AM

NORA Provides Testimony to EPA on Proposed Solid Waste Rule

Scott Parker — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 23:35:08 GMT

Hello [firstname],

On June 15, 2010, NORA's Executive Director Scott D. Parker provided testimony on behalf of the liquid recycling industry to the US EPA regarding the Proposed Rule Concerning Burning Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials. A copy of NORA's testimony may be found at the bottom of this email.

The proposed rule was issued in the Federal Register on June 4, 2010. It has wide ranging implications for all aspects of the used oil recycling industry.

To download a copy of the rule, click here. There are two approaches that are being offered related to used oil. The proposed approach for used oil can be found on pages 22 and 23. The alternative approach for used oil can be found on pages 43 and 44.

NORA has created a working group that is gathering input from all members as the association is working on developing a policy position on the issue. NORA will have comments prepared before the EPA comment deadline on August 3.

The deadline for EPA to complete this rule is December 16, 2010. It is expected that the final rule will be implemented over a three year period. This will be a major topic of discussion at the 2010 NORA Mid-Year Meeting.

Statement of NORA, An Association of Responsible Recyclers

Concerning EPA’s Proposed Rule

Concerning Burning Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials

Good morning. My name is Scott Parker. I am the Executive Director of NORA, An Association of Responsible Recyclers (formerly the National Oil Recyclers Association). Today NORA offers a general statement concerning the rule recently proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) to promulgate regulations governing solid waste-derived fuels. NORA will submit much more detailed comments on or before the August 3, 2010 deadline. To provide you with some background on the oil recycling industry, NORA’s more than 240 members provide collection and recycling services in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Our members collect and recycle used oil, antifreeze, waste water, oil filters and absorbents, and parts cleaning chemicals and comply with stringent regulatory safeguards for used oil recycling pursuant to 40 CFR Part 279 and many other sets of environmental regulations, including the Clean Air Act. The basic components of Part 279 were adopted by EPA in 1985 and strengthened in 1992 -- pursuant to a clear Congressional mandate to encourage legitimate methods of used oil recycling.

The legislative history of used oil regulation should not be ignored in the present rule-making effort. In 1980, 1984 and 1986 Congress directed EPA to develop regulations that protect human health and the environment while encouraging legitimate used oil recycling. In other words, Congress recognized that if over-regulation kills a recycling market, the adverse environmental consequences may be severe.

A set of balanced regulatory controls emerged that, for all practical purposes, accomplished Congress’ goals. NORA members collect and manage vast quantities of used oil as a valuable product – in compliance with EPA’s regulations. If, instead of a balanced regulatory approach, used oil had been declared a hazardous waste, as had been seriously considered, far less used oil would be recycled and the system for handling used oil would be extremely expensive – without any environmental protection benefits. The history of used oil regulation in the United States provides a valuable lesson and blueprint for policy makers who genuinely care about environmental protection.

NORA’s basic perspective on the proposed rule is very straightforward. NORA agrees with EPA’s conclusion that on-specification used oil fuel does not constitute a solid waste because it is not abandoned or otherwise discarded. It constitutes a legitimate and traditional fuel. NORA contends that -- for precisely the same reasons -- off-specification used oil fuel does not constitute a solid waste. The facts demonstrate that off-spec used oil is a legitimate and traditional fuel. It should be emphasized that the distinction between on-spec and off-spec used oil fuel has nothing to do with its heating quality. Both categories of used oil fuel will generally have the same Btu content (approximately 140,000 British Thermal Units per gallon) -- the equivalent of virgin petroleum oil if the water content is the same.

The distinction between the two categories of used oil fuel is a somewhat arbitrary one, created by EPA in 1985. If any parameter of four metals exceeds a specified concentration, the used oil is classified as off-specification. If total halogens are greater than 4000 parts per million, the used oil is off-specification. Also, if the flashpoint of the used oil is lower than 100 degrees F., the used oil is classified as off-specification. NORA’s collective experience in the nearly 25 years since this rule was adopted by EPA is that the metals rarely exceed the specified concentrations.[1] Rather, used oil fuel is off-spec because of total halogens or flashpoint. However, neither of these factors adversely affects the quality of this type of used oil as a fuel. The market for off-spec used oil – under the current regulations – is strong and reliable.

There are, according to EPA’s Materials Characterization Paper on used oil for this rule-making, approximately 750 industrial furnaces and boilers that burn off-spec used oil fuel. These are primarily cement kilns, boilers for utilities, furnaces at steel mills and other major industrial burners. All of these burners are stringently regulated by the Clean Air Act and each utilizes and maintains expensive pollution control equipment. There is absolutely nothing in the preamble to any of the proposed rules that suggests that when burning used oil fuel these industrial furnaces and boilers emits halogens in quantities greater than would be the case if the off-spec used oil fuel were burned in facilities with Section 129 permits. This point needs to be carefully considered by EPA because there would be no justification of this proposed rule (as it would apply to off-specification used oil fuel) if no environmental benefits are to be achieved.

It is also worth pointing out that Exhibit 6 of the Material Characterization Paper shows that “the principal benefits of combustion of used oil are associated with upstream production offsets and include substantial reductions of NOx, CO, and CO2 emissions. In terms of combustion-specific emissions, use of used oil results in notably lower NOx emissions, in particular when compared to residual fuel oil.” (see page 9). The term “upstream production offsets” is a shorthand way of recognizing some of the benefits of used oil recycling. It means that when a quantity of fuel is produced from used oil that is collected and recycled, the adverse environmental impacts that would have beeen created by producing the same quantity of virgin fuel have been eliminated. Unfortunately, these benefits are threatened by the proposed rule that, perhaps unintentionally, could effectively destroy the market for off-spec used oil fuel.

Currently, there is a steady and reliable market for off-spec used oil fuel. Off-spec used oil is collected and marketed in much the same way as on-spec used oil. The difference is in the number of end users (approximately 750 industrial furnaces and boilers) versus a more limited number of section 129 solid waste incinerators. Fewer outlets will result in dramatically increased transportation costs from the geographically diverse generator locations to these limited facilities.

What are the consequences of severely diminishing the market for off-spec used oil fuel? There could be several including the potential mismanagement of this product due to the increased management costs. NORA strongly recommends that when EPA evaluates the effect of the proposed rule, it should consider the real-world impact of the rule on the environment. NORA contends that there are numerous environmental benefits to the existing used oil recycling market which includes the recycling of off spec used oil. Consequently, we need to very carefully identify the outlets and impact on the management of off-spec used oil before we eliminate existing management programs – programs that currently collect and recycle used oil very effectively.

Finally, I would like to address an issue relating to the “Alternative Approach.” On page 31885 in Section VII.E, which is titled "Alternative Approach," EPA states:

"Under this alternative (referring to the alternative proposal), traditional fuels that we have identified earlier, which includes clean biomass, and that have been burned historically as fuels and managed as valuable products (as discussed in section VII.C.5.) would not be solid wastes."

The traditional fuels definition for the "alternative approach" is apparently changed from the "traditional fuels we have identified earlier" to specifically exclude on-spec used oil, and this change should have been addressed in the above statement. On-spec used oil has been identified multiple times as a traditional fuel in the proposed rule, one that fully qualified under Section VII.C.5.

Likewise, in the FAQ sheet put out by EPA (specifically, the last question that discusses the alternative approach) is also misleading, because it too identifies "traditional fuels" as not being solid wastes under the Alternative Approach -- without discussing the exclusion of on-spec used oil from the "traditional fuels" that was previously discussed in the rule. EPA needs to specifically address this contradiction and formally explain its position. This clarification needs to be provided in the near future so that commenters can comprehend EPA’s intent and reasoning.

Thank you. NORA appreciates the opportunity to present this statement.

[1] NORA strongly disagrees with certain “findings” in the 2003 study referenced in the Material Characterization Paper on Used Oil. Specifically, the study by Dominguez-Rosado and Pichtel indicates that lead is found in used oil at 110 parts per million and cadmium at 9.4 parts per million. On a nearly daily basis NORA members test used oil generated from hundreds of thousands of generator customers and have been doing so for 25 years. Based on our test data, the results in the 2003 for these metals are far too high. We will provide EPA with our data in our formal comments.

15-Jun-10 7:35 PM

NORA BREAKING NEW: EPA Proposed Solid Waste Rule in Today's Federal Register

Scott Parker — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 15:30:43 GMT

All NORA members should attend the 2010 NORA Mid-Year Meeting to learn more about this important issue and help develop NORA's strategy to address it. Register now for the: NORA 2010 Mid-Year Meeting, June 20-22, Washington, DC - click here for agenda, hotel info and registration form

EPA's Proposed Solid Waste Rule In Today's Federal Register - Input from all members requested

NORA has confirmed that the proposed rule for the "Identification of Non-Hazardous Materials That Are Solid Waste" was published in today's Federal Register.

NORA is requesting that all members review the document carefully and provide their initial comments to NORA by June 11th by emailing sparker@noranews.org

To view a copy, click here: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-10837.pdf

NORA members should read the entire document. The "Proposed Approach" related to used oil starts on page 31864. The "Alternative Approach" related to used oil starts on page 31885.

The deadline for comments is listed as July 19th. However, NORA has learned that EPA will likely extend the comment period on this proposed rulemaking from 45 to 60 days. That means that NORA will have until August 3rd to develop a position and file comments.

Also, EPA is planning a public hearing in DC on June 21st regarding the proposed rules.

At this point, NORA requests that members read this document carefully and provide initial comments to us by Friday, June 11th. Thank you. Your input is important.

Make sure you attend the 2010 NORA Mid-Year Meeting. Click here for details. Over 100 industry leaders will be in attendance discussing this issue and many others.

4-Jun-10 11:30 AM

NORA News Alert: EPA Proposed Solid Waste Rule to be in Federal Register on Friday June 4th

Scott Parker — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:20:24 GMT

EPA's Proposed Solid Waste Rule Will Be Published in the Federal Register on June 4th - Comment Period Extended

NORA has learned that the proposed rule for the "Identification of Non-Hazardous Materials That Are Solid Waste" is scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on Friday, June 4th.

NORA has also learned that EPA plans to extend the comment period on this proposed rulemaking from 45 to 60 days. That means that NORA will have until August 3rd to develop a position and file comments.

Once the official version has been published, NORA will provide the appropriate links to members. NORA will seek comments from members on this important issue to the used oil industry. A committee has been formed by NORA to review comments from members and provide strategy options to the Board of Directors.

George Faison from EPA will be at the NORA Mid-Year Meeting on June 21st to discuss this issue and answer questions from members. NORA will use the meeting to further understand the proposed rule and develop the industry's position.

Make sure you attend the 2010 NORA Mid-Year Meeting. Click here for details. Over 100 industry leaders will be in attendance discussing this issue and many others.

3-Jun-10 11:20 AM

NORA: PCB issue added to Mid-Year Meeting Program - Register today

Scott Parker — Tue, 25 May 2010 12:48:22 GMT

(NOTE: The deadline for hotel reservations is this Friday. The hotel is 70% sold out. Click here for details and call 800-546-7866 to make your reservation.)

New Issue for NORA Event: PCBs - The Return of a Toxic Threat?

Although the production of PCBs were banned by federal law (TSCA) more than 40 years ago, they keep coming back. Odorless, colorless and hard to detect, PCBs have shown up with inexplicable frequency in recent years. NORA has learned about numerous PCB incidents in which the collector/recycler has had his trucks, equipment and/or tanks contaminated by PCBs from generators whose used oil contained high quantities of PCBs.

At NORA's Conference in Washington, D.C. we will examine this major problem. Among the questions presented:

Are there any reliable assurances that generators can provide regarding the absence of PCBs in used oil?
Does the collector/recycler have to test for PCBs before the load of used oil is collected?
What is EPA doing, if anything, about finding the source of PCBs?
Is EPA prosecuting used oil collectors and recyclers and ignoring the generators of PCBs?
Which generators are most likely to be the source of PCBs?
What are the best procedures for avoiding widespread PCB contamination of a processor's trucks and facilities?
What are the required procedures under EPA's TSCA regulations for decontamination of trucks, equipment and tanks?

Although there is no "magic bullet" solution to the PCB problem, NORA will present a comprehensive examination of this issue along with the best advice currently available.

A list of pre-registered attendees will be sent later this week.

Click here to register, a timeline and hotel information. NOTE: The hotel is now 70% sold out. Register today.

25-May-10 8:48 AM

NAPA & NORA Meet To Address Joint Interests

noemail@noranews.org — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:00:00 GMT

On September 16, 2009, representatives from the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) and NORA, An Association of Responsible Recyclers came together for a wide-ranging meeting on areas of mutual interest. NAPA represents the interests of the Hot Mix Asphalt producer and paving contractor on the national level with Congress, government agencies, and other national trade and business organizations. NAPA help its members learn the latest technology, understand environmental issues, gain market share, and receive training. The Association, which counts more than 1,100 companies as its members, was founded in 1955. NORA Executive Director Scott D. Parker met with Gary Fore, NAPA Vice President of Environment, Health and Safety and Jay Hansen, NAPA Vice President of Government Affairs at NAPA Headquarters in Lanham, Maryland. The five hour meeting covered topics such as , the current hot mix asphalt market conditions, highway funding issues, RFO market...

NORA: Members $AVE 50% on RCRA Training

noemail@noranews.org — Fri, 29 May 2009 18:00:00 GMT

NORA member VRM in cooperation with The Institute for Compliance and Operational Training (ICOT) are pleased to announce a 50% discount for NORA members for online RCRA Compliance Training. This discount is for NORA members only. ICOT is an online training program designed for used oil handlers. A discount of 50% off the published price is now available exclusively to NORA members. For more information about ICOT, visit www.icotraining.org. To gain access to the Member-Only NORA discount code, visit www.vrmus.com/training/nora-icot-discount. If you have questions about this service, call 281-486-4182. NORA is thrilled to add another member-only value, noted NORA Executive Director Scott D. Parker. For companies looking for on-line training related to RCRA and used oil issues, this is another great way NORA helps save money for members. Two courses have been specifically designed to meet the regulatory requirements governing used oil handlers. RCRA Awareness for Used...

NORA & Earth911 Explore Increasing DIY Collections

noemail@noranews.org — Thu, 21 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT

On May 21, 2009, NORA Executive Director Scott Parker with with Earth911's Sandra Keil, Vice President of Governmental Relations and Business Development. The two organizations share a common interest in increasing the collection of used oil from Do-It-Yourself (DIY) oil changers.

Each year, nearly 200 million gallons of used motor oil are dumped down the drain by the DIY oil changers. This is tragic considering just one gallon - the amount from a single oil change - can make a million gallons of fresh water undrinkable.

Earth911.com provides a searchable database of drop-off locations for items that should be recycled, including used oil. The site's database provideds users access to approximately 40,000 used oil drop off locations.

"NORA looks forward to further discussions with Earth911 regarding DIY oil collections," stated Parker. "We need to explore all methods to ensure that all used oil enters the nation's used oil management system. Every gallon of used motor oil should be responsibly recycled by first being collected and then processed by responsible recyclers, like those belonging to NORA."

Claim Your Space in the 2010 NORA Membership Directory

noemail@noranews.org — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:00:00 GMT

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One of the easiest ways to reach the key decision makers for all of NORA’s 250 members is to make yourself known in the NORA Membership Directory. The directory is one of NORA’s most powerful products and is the ultimate networking tool. Produced annually, it provides critical contact information, products and services listing, service areas, and much more.

The 2010 NORA Membership Directory advertising deadline is December 15, 2009. The product will be distributed to members in February 2010. There is limited advertising space and the cover ad space is sold on a first-come, first-served basis. ORDER NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!

Click here to download the advertising order form for 2010 NORA Membership Directory.

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NORA Releases 2009 NORA Membership Directory

noemail@noranews.org — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT

One of NORA’s most powerful products is the annual NORA Membership Directory. It is the ultimate networking tool for the liquid recycling industry providing critical contact information, products and services listing, service areas, and much more for all NORA Members so that you can easily find key business partners to strengthen and grow your business. Your complimentary copy of the 2009 NORA Membership Directory is now available. The directory is published annually and contains the most current information for members in good standing as of the first quarter of 2009. Please contact NORA if you need additional copies. The 2009 NORA Membership Directory contains key business information, including: Contact information for all member companies. Contact information for key personnel. The primary NORA contact is in bold. Member type. Volume levels are listed for most member types. Service areas. Services provided. Products provided. In addition, the...

NORA Releases 2009 liquidRecycling Advertising Rates

noemail@noranews.org — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:00:00 GMT

liquidRecycling is the Official Newsletter of NORA, An Association of Responsible Recyclers. It is a full-color quarterly publication with the addition of an extra conference issue in Fall 2009. The newsletter includes industry and association information of interest to those in the business of recycling oil and related materials. It is the only publication targeted to this niche industry.

Target NORA Members: All NORA members and select prospects of NORA receive liquidRecycling. With current circulation to over 700 industry leaders, NORA anticipates growing to over 1,000 by the end of 2009. The publication is primarily distributed in the US with some international subscriptions including Canada, Mexico, South Africa, Brazil, Germany and Australia.

Our target audience includes many different areas of the industry including:

Generators of used oil and related materials (ex. quick lube shops and industrial sector)
Used oil recyclers & recyclers of related materials (primary market)
Collectors, processors (including re-refiners) and marketers of used oil and related materials
End Users of recycled fuel oil (ex. industrial burners such as asphalt plants)
Related government agencies and non-profit groups
Suppliers to the used oil recycling industry

Grow Your Business Today! If you are trying to build your brand or message to any of the above industry sectors, liquidRecycling is the most affordable marketing tool available for you. liquidRecycling is the only publication that allows you to get your message to this targeted, niche industry five times a year.

Click here for Advertising Rates and Forms. Q2 Print Deadline is April 10th.

NORA Celebrates America Recycles Day

noemail@noranews.org — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:00:00 GMT

November 15^th is America Recycles Day, the only nationally recognized day dedicated to encouraging Americans to recycle and to buy recycled products.

“NORA congratulates America Recycles Day for reaching its 11^th year,” stated NORA Executive Director Scott D. Parker. “Each year, NORA members collect millions of gallons of used oil and recycle it to generate energy or re-refined lubricants. America Recycles Day is a wonderful opportunity to remind all Americans about the environmental and economic benefits of recycling materials, including used oil and related resources.”

NORA, An Association of Responsible Recyclers (NORA) is a trade association of 225 companies involved in responsibly recycling used oil and related materials that would otherwise negatively impact the environment. Instead, NORA members work every day to ensure these resources are collected, recycled and given another useful life.

NORA provides information and materials about the importance of properly recycling used oil to local governments as well as school systems and universities.

Parker assisted in the creation of America Recycles Day in 1997 and served as the Co-Chairman of the organization in 1998.

Wild Wild West: 2008 NORA Closing Party (Sponsorships Available)

noemail@noranews.org — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:00:00 GMT

You are invited to attend the 2008 NORA Closing Party on the evening of Friday, November 7th. SPONSORSHIPS ARE NEEDED! We can only make this happen with your help! This event is included for FREE with any conference registration or spouse/guest package. Make sure you stay over Friday night for this once in a lifetime event. However, NORA needs sponsorships to pull this off. NORA’s Closing Event is a trip back in time…using jeeps as our steady steeds, we’ll take you on a trip to an old desert mining camp. The mining camp is a historically authentic replica of the Wild West mining camps that sprang up in the 1800s. You’ll ride through the canyons along the eerie San Andreas Fault, try your hand in the shooting gallery, rope yourself a straw cow, or just relax by the campfire to the live music. You can also meander through the town and enjoy the colorful local history and legends of a rowdy by-gone era when settlers came here in search of freedom and fortune. Kick up your...

NORA Participates in Illinois Manifest Hearing

noemail@noranews.org — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:00:00 GMT

The full potential of a trade association was on display on October 1st in Chicago, Illinois. In a hearing before the Illinois Pollution Control Board, representatives from NORA and the Illinois EPA addressed the issue of burdensome manifesting requirements of used oil in Illinois. This is an extremely important issue to NORA members in Illinois as well as NORA members in other states as a matter of principle. The used oil market in Illinois is one of the most competitive in the United States. However, the members were able to unite behind NORA to address this issue of concern to all. Representatives from Future Environmental, RS Used Oil, Southwest Oil, Safety-Kleen, Heritage - Crystal Clean and Excel Environmental all participated in the hearing. Under the magnificent leadership of Vickie Custer of Southwest Oil, the NORA Illinois Working Group has persisted in navigating this project. NORA’s General Counsel Chris Harris served as the primary representative in...

NORA Membership Grows to Over 225

noemail@noranews.org — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT

In September 2008, NORA membership reached 225 member companies thanks to you!

Your association relies heavily on word-of-mouth marketing and you have continued to refer NORA to your peers and suppliers.

The last few months have seen a surge in membership with NORA attracting twelve new members – helping NORA to reach the 225 members milestone. We extend a warm welcome to new members:

AB Environmental, Bohemia, NY
Amchem Inc., Longview, TX
Certified Labs/Purewash, Irving, TX
Clear Choice Antifreeze, Denver, CO
Enterprise Oil, Knoxville, TN
Houlihan Lokey, New York, NY
Plummer’s Environmental Services, Byron Center, MI
Purvin & Gertz, Houston, TX
Vertex Residual Management (VRM), Houston, TX
VLS Recovery Services, Mauldin, SC
Werts Welding & Tank Service, Wood River, IL

As you know, NORA is holding a Member-Get-A-Member contest with terrific prizes. The contest runs until October 10th. Prizes include upgrade to suite at the NORA Annual Conference in Rancho Mirage, limo from the airport to the hotel, iPods, wall plaques and more. For more information on this fun and EASY contest, go to www.noranews.org.

So keep up the good work! Continue to encourage your peers and trading partners to join NORA, the leading liquid recycling association. With your help, we’ll continue to save the earth, one drop at a time.

List of NORA Members

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 22:58:57 GMT

Strength in Numbers! The premier companies of the liquid recycling industry are members of NORA. Together, they work to defend and grow the industry. As a member, you are in good company. This is a list of all NORA members as of 6/15/2010. The companies that are part of the NORA Membership Plus Program have a listing in the NORA Marketplace and are in are in blue. Click on their link to learn more about their company and for contact information. Click here if you are a NORA Member and would like to have your company listed. A&K Environmental LLC Aaron Oil Company Inc AB Environmental Accurate Energy Advantage Environmental Corp. Advantage Route Systems, Inc. ASI Environmental Services Akron Canton Waste Oil Company Inc Altom Transport, Inc. Amchem Inc. American Petroleum Institute American Testing Technologies, Inc AMSPEC Arens Environmental Services Avellas Advisars Avista Oil AG Beaver Oil Company Inc Bedford Industries, Inc Blend Tech, Inc Boston Green Fuel Co. Inc Broward...

NORA 2010 Mid-Year Meeting

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 18:51:13 GMT

2010 NORA Mid-Year Meeting: June 20-22, Washington, DC The 2010 NORA Mid-Year Meeting will be held June 20-22, 2010, Washington, DC. The event will be hosted at the Hotel Monaco in Old Town Alexandria. The hotel is located just three miles from Reagan National Airport (DCA). NORA members will have access to a free shuttle to and from DCA and the King Street Metro. The NORA room rate is just $179/night. To reserve your room, call 800-546-7866 and mention NORA 2010. Rates may be available 3 days before and after the event. Plan on arriving on the Sunday afternoon and departing Tuesday late afternoon. For a registration form and the tentative timeline, please click here. For a two-page brochure about this great property, please click here. The Hotel Monaco is in picturesque Old Town Alexandria. It is minutes from downtown Washington, DC. Here are the reasons why you should attend the 2010 NORA Mid-Year Meeting: Network with Over 120 Liquid Recycling Industry...

Liquid Recycling Newsletter Archive

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 03:19:02 GMT

2009 Quarter 4 Wrap Up/Winter Meeting Preview NORA Liquid Recycling Newsletter

2009 Quarter 3 NORA Liquid Recycling Newsletter: Conference Issue

2009 Quarter 2 NORA Liquid Recycling Newsletter

2009 Quarter 1 NORA Liquid Recycling Newsletter

Fourth Quarter 2008 Liquid Recycling Newsletter

2008 Conference Preview Liquid Recycling Newsletter

June 2008 Liquid Recycling Newsletter

January 2008 Liquid Recycling Newsletter

2010 NORA Board of Directors

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:02:40 GMT

Each year NORA elects a Board of Directors and an Executive Committee to provide leadership and guidance for the industry and the association. 2010 Executive Committee President Roger Wilson Holston Companies Executive Vice President Chris Ricci Ricky's Oil Service Inc. Vice President Brandon Velek Intergulf Corp. Vice President, Finance Don Littlefield United Oil Recovery Immediate Past President Jim Letteney Clean Harbors Oil Recycling Division 2010 Board of Directors Chris Bergstrom NOCO Energy Dan Cowart Aaron Oil Victoria Custer Southwest Oil Matt Gartner XL Insurance Bill Hinton United Solutions Brett Morton Shell Mike Mosura Safety-Kleen Roy Schumacher Thermo-Fluids Jim Tefft Crystal Flash Energy

Resource Center

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 17:24:35 GMT

The NORA Resource Center is a 24-hour access to valuable association information. We have compiled helpful resources and information just for NORA Members.

NORA Library: The NORA Library stores association and industry information. Find NORA event presentations, NORA business documents, industry research, industry advocates, and industry links here.

Committee Pages: NORA's Committee Pages are for NORA Members only. Find information to specific NORA standing committees and working groups here.

Antifreeze Working Group
Biofuels Working Group
Board of Directors
Chemical and Hazardous Waste Management Council
Conference Committee
Filters and Absorbents Working Group
Government Affairs Committee
Government Affairs Subcommittee on Research
Guiding Principles Committee
Membership and Marketing Committee
Nominating Committee
Parts Cleaning Council
Re-Refining Working Group
Used Oil Council
Wastewater Working Group

Public Information

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:26:07 GMT

Every day liquid recyclers help protect our environment.

This area is intended to help schools, governments and the general public understand the tremendous benefits that liquid recyclers provide.

NORA has produced a poster for members to help encourage the proper recycling of used motor oil. For a copy, click here.

Here are some links you might be interested in:

Earth 911	http://www.earth911.org/master.asp?s=lib&a=oil/default.asp
EPA Used Oil Management Program	http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/hazwaste/usedoil/index.htm
American Petroleum Institute Used Oil Recycling Web Site	http://www.recycleoil.org/

NORA Marketplace

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:07:39 GMT

Oil Recyclers and Related Liquid Recyclers

Click on the NORA Member below for complete information on the service area and products/services available. This category contains members that are involved in the collection, processing or marketing of used oils, wastewaters, antifreeze, filters, non-hazardous solids, and/or parts cleaner service.

XL Insurance

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:06:23 GMT

XL Insurance's expertise and customer focus drive our ability to deliver intelligent risk management solutions to our clients. While we all face many risks – both old and new – in today's markets, XL Insurance is committed to working with our customers to minimize these risks and ensure their success.

Contact: Matt Gartner

505 Eagleview Blvd

Exton, PA 19341

phone: 610-968-9294

fax: 610-458-6634

email: matthew.gartner@xlgroup.com

website: www.xlinsurance.com

Vertex Energy, L.P.

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:06:06 GMT

Vertex Companies are managing and producing renewable energy, focused on recycle/reuse options for petroleum products, crudes, used lubricants and vegetable oils and fats in an effort to conserve our nation’s environment and energy resources.

Vertex Companies provide the necessary infrastructure in major U.S. markets to transport, terminal, process and refine these streams into viable commodity products that off-set our country’s dependency on foreign crude oil all in a safe and regulatory compliant manner.

The Vertex Companies are comprised of Vertex Energy, L.P., Vertex Refining, Vertex Residual Management, L.P., Vertex Recovery, L.P., Cedar Marine Terminals, L.P., Vertex Green, L.P., and Crossroad Carriers, L.P.

Contact: Ben Cowart

2323 Clearlake City Blvd #180-184

Houston, TX 77062

phone: 866-660-8156

fax: 281-754-4185

email: benc@vertexenergy.com

website: www.vertexenergy.com

Par-Kan Company

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:05:35 GMT

The Par-Kan Company is the manufacturer of Par-Kan Refuse Equipment. We offer an arry of products in categories such as ground support, grease handling, electric vehicles, and grain-weigh. Par-Kan Company provides quality, value and performance in which you can trust and depend.

Contact: Todd Sheets

2915 West 900 South, PO Box 219

Silver Lake, IN 46892

phone: 260-352-2141

fax: 260-352-0701

email: tsheets@par-kan.com

website: www.par-kan.com

2008 Conference Survey

noemail@noranews.org — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

Release Date: 12-Nov-08 11:00 AM
Expiration Date: 10-Feb-09 11:00 AM

How is the Market Going to Be in 2007?

noemail@noranews.org — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 19:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

Is is going to be a good year?

Release Date: 2-Jan-07 2:00 PM
Expiration Date: 2-Apr-07 2:00 PM

Lorem ipsum survey

noemail@noranews.org — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 16:50:08 GMT

Objectives:

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