STEPS Network Meeting July 16, 2008

Hosted by BJ Services

Purpose: The South Texas Exploration and Production Safety Network, commonly known as the STEPS Network, promotes safety, health and environmental improvement in the exploration and production of oil and gas in South Texas. The STEPS Network fosters a work environment that relies upon open communication and trust.

Brian Bowers, South Texas Cost Containment – Community Acquired MRSA • PowerPoint Presentation available – Click here.

Lt. Jim Harris, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Criminal investigation Division – Dyed diesel and the theft of diesel fuel
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• Class C misdemeanor to have dyed diesel in the fuel tank of your over the road vehicle.
• Felony to pump dyed diesel into the tank of an over the road vehicle.
• Felony to sell fuel without the proper tax permit.
• Dyed diesel is for off road use such as agriculture, marine, and machinery such as generators that are not over the road.
• There have been a large number of cases involving fuel theft using various methods such as truck drivers not delivering a full load and selling the remainder illegally, and individuals stealing fuel from service stations.

Michael Hart, Anson Flowline Equipment – Miss-matched hammer unions
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