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NORA News Alert: Member Oil Distributing / A Reladyne Company Acquires Hill Oil

Scott Parker - noemail@noranews.org — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:27:35 GMT

NORA Member Oil Distributing / A Reladyne Company has Announced the Acquisition of Hill Oil Company

NORA has just learned that member Oil Distributing / A Reladyne Company, based out of Ohio, has announced the acquisition of Hill Oil Company and its affliliate PetroClean Solutions. Hill Oil is based in Farmerville, Louisiana.

The press release that has been issued by the company is attached below.

This news alert is part of NORA's effort to keep members current of the latest news in the industry. If you have news you would like to share with the industry via email or in the newsletter, please email it to sparker@noranews.org

Thank you for being a member.

Scott D. Parker, NORA

sparker@noranews.org

703-753-4277

Oil Distributing Company/ A RelaDyne Company Announces the Acquisition of Hill Oil Company and PetroClean Solutions Headquartered in North Louisiana

Cincinnati, Ohio, December 2, 2011 - RelaDyne, LLC (“RelaDyne”) continues its strategy of expanding its lubrication services and reliability solutions by acquiring James P. Hill Distributors (“Hill Oil”) and its affiliate PetroClean Solutions (“PetroClean”), based in Farmerville, Louisiana. Hill Oil is the third lubricant distributor that RelaDyne has acquired since it began in November 2010.

“Hill Oil is a perfect fit for RelaDyne’s growth strategy,” states Jeff Hart, Executive Vice President of Business Development for RelaDyne. “We are very excited to have Hill Oil and PetroClean join the RelaDyne family. They are the dominant distribution and service company in their geography providing industry leading value to their customers and suppliers. This will be one of many acquisitions that expand RelaDyne’s geographic footprint and expand the products and services that we have available to create more value to our customers.”

Hill Oil serves Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, and East Texas and is the region’s leading distributor of lubricants, fuel, comprehensive fluid purification and flushing solutions. Add to the mix Hill’s PetroClean division, which dramatically scales RelaDyne’s Field Reliability Management business group with industrial-related services. The result is a synergistic market share expansion of RelaDyne’s core product groups, including lubricants, fuel, and Diesel Exhaust Fluid.

Scott and Kerry Hill, owners of Hill Oil Company, and the entire staff including the sales and operations team will be staying with the company, utilizing Hill’s existing 10 facilities to ensure continuity for all customers, employees and suppliers. “Our commitment to our customers begins with our employees,” says Scott Hill, President. “By joining the RelaDyne team, our employees will be able to grow and benefit from RelaDyne’s programs and experience allowing us to serve our customers with a larger selection of quality products and services that we could not have done alone.”

“I am excited and proud to welcome the Hill Oil and PetroClean employees to RelaDyne,” states Larry Stoddard, Chief Executive Officer for RelaDyne. “This acquisition creates a significant opportunity for us to expand our distribution presence in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and East Texas. Additionally, it creates opportunities to not only grow in those territories but also expand our network of goods and services offered by RelaDyne in all markets.”

Hill Oil and PetroClean join RelaDyne just one year after RelaDyne’s inception and three months after RelaDyne’s first acquisition with Derrick Oil and Supply in Port Arthur, Texas.

About RelaDyne

RelaDyne, LLC, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, is an industry leading lubricants and fuel distributor providing integrated equipment reliability management products and services for industrial, commercial, transportation and automotive businesses in the United States. Four industry leaders – Mid-Town Petroleum, Inc. (Bridgeview, IL), Oil Distributing Company (Cincinnati, OH), The Hurt Company, Inc. (Houston, TX) and Pumpelly Oil Company LLC (Sulphur, LA) – joined to form RelaDyne in Nov. 8, 2010. Its innovative Field Reliability Management (FRM) platform of services is designed to enhance the operations of companies involved in process manufacturing, utilities, food and beverage processing, mining equipment and commercial fleets. The company also benefits from the support of its business- building partner, AEA Investors LP, which manages funds worth approximately $5 billion of invested and committed capital. For more information, visit www.RelaDyne.com.

About Hill Oil Company and PetroClean

Hill Oil Company was founded in 1946 and has grown into one of the most diversified petroleum marketers in the Southern United States. Hill Oil has contributed this abundant growth with our ability to advance with new technology, equipment and commitment to their customers. Hill is a leading marketer of lubricants, fuel, Diesel Exhaust Fluid, and related products to fully serve the automotive, commercial, and industrial markets. Their sales force is strategically aligned and well trained to service all three channels. Hill Oil services the Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, and East Texas markets from their 10 strategically-located facilities.

PetroClean Solutions has developed services that mirror all aspects of the plant maintenance timeline. Whether industrial customers use PetroClean’s routine purification services to extend equipment life or depend on their outage and commissioning services for quick and reliable startups, PetroClean Solutions has the ability to deliver. And when emergencies arise, there is 24-hour emergency response, day or night, 365-days-a-year.

As an industry leader, PetroClean Solutions constantly sets records, establishes new trends, and continuously develops technology and methods to improve plant reliability. Their broad expertise and knowledge provides the framework for dedication to quality and genuine value for the customer without compromising health, safety, or the environment.

About RelaDyne’s Field Reliability Management:

RelaDyne’s Field Reliability Management division is a leading provider of industrial reliability solutions specializing in fluid purification, high velocity flushing, chemical cleaning, and contract lubrication technicians and engineers. FRM provides value through comprehensive lubrication solutions to a wide range of commercial and industrial customers by increasing reliability performance and optimizing uptime.

2-Dec-11 3:27 PM

NORA News Alert: Member purchases used oil collection assets of another member

Scott Parker - noemail@noranews.org — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 02:58:57 GMT

Untitled Document

Hello [firstname],

NORA has learned that member Heritage - Crystal Clean, Inc. has just announced their acquisition of the used oil collection assets of Crystal Flash L.P. of Michigan.

The release provided by Heritage - Crystal Clean, Inc. with the details is provided at the bottom of this email.

Thank you for being a member of NORA.

Scott D. Parker, NORA

sparker@noranews.org

703-753-4277

Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Crystal Flash Used Oil Collection

ELGIN, Ill., December 1, 2011 -- Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc. (Nasdaq: HCCI, “the Company”), a leading provider of parts cleaning and hazardous and non-hazardous waste services to small and mid-sized customers, today announced the signing of an asset purchase agreement to acquire certain assets of the used oil collection business of Crystal Flash Limited Partnership of Michigan.

Crystal Flash Limited Partnership of Michigan, operating as "Crystal Flash Energy", will continue to operate its fuel distribution business, primarily within the State of Michigan, servicing over 30,000 customers for their fuel needs with a fleet of 125 trucks.

Based on the historical performance of Crystal Flash Energy, the Company expects the transaction will result in additional used oil collection volume of approximately 3.5 million gallons per year, primarily in the state of Michigan. The Company anticipates that this will serve as an important source of supply for its used oil re-refinery being built in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Company is acquiring the Crystal Flash Energy assets for approximately $3.5 million, consisting of approximately $1.7 million in cash at the time of closing and an estimated $1.8 million in future payments linked to the continuing performance of the acquired business.

Mr. Joseph Chalhoub, President and Chief Executive Officer of Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc. commented: “We are very pleased to be adding the Crystal Flash Energy personnel to our team, and their assets to our organization. Crystal Flash Energy has a long and proud history as one of the best used oil collectors in the state of Michigan. We expect this acquisition to add approximately $6 to $7 million of annual revenue, based on current market prices and historical performance. Furthermore, once our re-refinery is complete, we plan to upgrade the value of the collected used oil by converting it to lube base stock.”

Chalhoub added: “With this acquisition, we expect to add approximately 2,000 new customers, and this should fit nicely into our existing branch infrastructure. Over the past decade, we have made significant investments to build a network that today includes 67 branch locations, and we have developed the excellent team that operates our business at each of these sites. Because of these historic investments, we have been able to smoothly merge acquired assets into our Company operations, and we have also been able to achieve organic growth in the used oil collection business.”

For more information, contact Greg Ray, Chief Financial Officer and VP Business Management, (847) 836-5670

1-Dec-11 9:58 PM

NORA: Conference Issue of Liquid Recycling Newsletter Available

Scott Parker - noemail@noranews.org — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:10:38 GMT

Hello [firstname],

The Conference Issue of the Liquid Recycling newsletter is now available.

A hard-copy of the newsletter will be mailed to all members this week. If you would like a sneak peak, click here to download the 24 page newsletter.

The next issue of the NORA's Liquid Recycling Newsletter will be produced and distributed in December, 2011.

Advertising

Advertising in Liquid Recycling starts at just $100. NORA publishes 1000 copies and emails copies to 100s more leaders in the industry. The advertising deadline for the next issue is December 2, 2011. Click here to reserve your ad space in the next issue.

Call for Articles & Industry News

If you would like to provide an article (one page) for the Liquid Recycling newsletter, email sparker@noranews.org. Articles should be based on an area of interest to NORA members and should not be 'selling' oriented. Articles are due by December 2, 2011.

Each issue of NORA's Liquid Recycling newsletter features several pages of Industry News. If you have an announcement you would like to share to the entire industry, email sparker@noranews.org with your announcement by December 2, 2011. Recommended length for announcements is 3-4 paragraphs. Industry News is a great way to announce new senior management, new products or services, mergers, etc.

Contents of Conference Issue

Keynote Speaker Information
NORA Relentlessly Fighting EPA Rule That Endangers Used Oil Recycling
Supplier/Vendor Directory
Contact Your Senator about S. 1392
Topics to be Covered at Conference
Conference Tentative Schedule
California Used Oil Life Cycle Analysis Continues to Progress
Trade Show Floorplan & Exhibitor Booth Numbers
NORA-Backed EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 Approved by US House
Defense Fund Reaches 80% of Goal: List of Contributors Provided
Mid-Year Meeting Attracts 120
NORA 2012 Events: Mark Your Calendar
National Chemical Supply Annnounces Program to Raise Money for NORA Defense Fund
FCC Environmental Announces Plans for its First of Several Base Lube Recycling Facilities
Universal Environmental Services & The McPherson Companies Merge
Ohio Scouts Improve Oil Recycling Activities at Marinas
Used Engine Oil Gets Recycled by 95% of Auto Repair Shops & Parts Stores
Unwelcome Visitor Found at NORA Member Site
Make Sure SPCC Plans are Revised by November 10, 2011
George Crow: 1943 - 2011
NORA Comments on OTC Solvent Degreaser Model Rule
Industry Calendar of Events
13 New Members Join NORA

Thank you for your interest in NORA.

Scott D. Parker, NORA

sparker@noranews.org

703-753-4277

25-Oct-11 11:10 AM

NORA News Alert: US House passes NORA-Backed EPA Regulatory Relief Act - Long Road Still Ahead

Scott Parker - noemail@noranews.org — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 18:05:52 GMT

NORA-Backed EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 Approved by US House: Long Road Still Ahead

By a vote of 275-142, the US House of Representatives approved HR 2250, known as the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011. Supporting HR 2250 were 234 Republicans and 41 Democrats.

NORA has been working with a broad based coalition of trade associations on a two-pronged strategy related to EPA's misguided rule called "Identification of Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials That Are A Solid Waste". On one front, the NORA Board has decided to sue the EPA regarding the rule. On the other front, NORA is working to obtain a legislative solution.

The House Legislative Fix

HR 2250 would would make it more difficult for EPA to define materials, such as used oil, as a solid waste. The legislation would also extend the timeline to implement the rule.

According to one news report, the "bill is part of a barrage of EPA-related bills Republicans are offering in an effort to point to the agency as the source of bureaucratic red tape, overzealous enforcement and unreasonable costs compared to benefits that they say hamstring small businesses and the American economy."

Corresponding Senate Bill Faces an Uphill Battle

A corresponding Senate Bill (S. 1392) was introduced by Senator Collins of Maine and supported by Senator Wyden of Oregon. The bill currently has 36 Senators supporting it.

S. 1392 is actually more favorable to NORA members because it specifically states that the EPA "shall publish a list of nonhazardous secondary materials that are NOT solid waste when combusted in units designed for energy recovery, including... all used oil that qualifies as recycled oil under section 1004 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act."

S. 1392 has been referred to the Environment and Public Works Committee. Chairwoman Barbara Boxer of California has vowed to hold off the bill.

White House Issues Veto Threat

The White House has istated that the Administration strongly opposes HR 2250. His senior advisers have stated that if the President is presented with HR 2250, they would recommend he veto the bill.

Next Steps

All NORA members are encouraged to review the list of US Senators below who have co-sponsored S. 1392. If your Senator(s) is not on the list, NORA encourages you to contact their office and ask them to co-sponsor S. 1392, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011.

US Senators Supporting

NORA-Backed S. 1392, EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011

Sen Alexander, Lamar [TN]
Sen Blunt, Roy [MO]
Sen Boozman, John [AR]
Sen Burr, Richard [NC]
Sen Chambliss, Saxby [GA]
Sen Cochran, Thad [MS]
Sen Collins, Susan M. [ME]
Sen Corker, Bob [TN]
Sen Cornyn, John [TX]
Sen Crapo, Mike [ID]
Sen Hagan, Kay [NC]
Sen Hatch, Orrin G. [UT]
Sen Hoeven, John [ND]
Sen Isakson, Johnny [GA]
Sen Johanns, Mike [NE]
Sen Johnson, Ron [WI]
Sen Kirk, Mark Steven [IL]
Sen Kohl, Herb [WI]
Sen Landrieu, Mary L. [LA]
Sen Manchin, Joe, III [WV]
Sen McCaskill, Claire [MO]
Sen Mikulski, Barbara A. [MD]
Sen Moran, Jerry [KS]
Sen Murkowski, Lisa [AK]
Sen Nelson, Bill [FL]
Sen Nelson, E. Benjamin [NE]
Sen Portman, Rob [OH]
Sen Pryor, Mark L. [AR]
Sen Risch, James E. [ID]
Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL]
Sen Shelby, Richard C. [AL]
Sen Toomey, Pat [PA]
Sen Vitter, David [LA]
Sen Webb, Jim [VA]
Sen Wicker, Roger F. [MS]
Sen Wyden, Ron [OR]

NORA will continue to work on both the legislative front and and the litigation front to defend the ability of NORA members to responsibly recycle used oil.

A detailed report on this subject will be provided at the NORA Annual Conference in Hawaii. All members should strongly consider supporting the NORA EPA Lawsuit Defense Fund related to this effort so the association has the appropriate resources to vigorously defend the industry.

If you have any questions, please let me know. Thank you for being a member of NORA.

Scott D. Parker, NORA

sparker@noranews.org

703-753-4277

14-Oct-11 2:05 PM

NORA: Conference Sponsorship Update - Last Chance for Bag Sponsor - Due Oct 17 by noon

Scott Parker - noemail@noranews.org — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:56:43 GMT

2011 NORA Conference & Trade Show • November 9-12, 2011 • Maui, Hawaii

Click here to register. Click here to Exhibit. Click here for more info.

Hello [firstname],

The 2011 NORA Conference will be held November 9-12 in Hawaii. This is the liquid recycling industry's premier networking and education event.

This year's event will be the largest NORA event ever.

This is your chance to affordably market your company to the entire industry while supporting your trade association.

Please note that the deadline for the Bag Sponsorship is Noon Eastern on Monday, October 17th.

There are 2 easy ways to become a sponsor:

Review the list below and send an email to sparker@noranews.org to let us know what you want to sponsor. We will send you an invoice.
Fax or Scan/Email this form for general conference sponsorships or this form for closing party sponsorships.

Your assistance is greatly appreciated and will help make the NORA conference incredible.

Scott D. Parker, NORA

sparker@noranews.org

703-753-4277

General Conference Sponsorships

For more information about general conference sponsorships, click here.

Keynote Speaker Sponsor: (Only 3 Left) $2800

DeMenno/Kerdoon

Ribbon Cutting Sponsor: (Only 3 Left) $500

Omega Refining LLC

Bag Sponsor: $450

Deadline: October 17th by Noon Eastern

Crystal Flash Energy
DFW Waste Oil Service, Inc.

Full Page Ad in Conference Book (B&W): $425

Deadline: October 28th

Par-Kan Company

Grand Opening Exhibit Reception: $400

DFW Waste Oil Service, Inc.
Heritage - Crystal Clean, LLC
Keteca USA, Inc.

Spouse Brunch Sponsor: $300

Half Page Ad in Conference Book (B&W): $250

Deadline: October 28th

Crystal Flash Energy

Thursday Continental Breakfast: $250

Friday Continental Breakfast: $250

Cyn Oil Corp.

Premier Sponsor: ~~$2750~~ (SOLD OUT)

Source Oil & Asphalt Supply, Inc

Key Card Sponsor: ~~$2500~~ (SOLD OUT)

Par-Kan Company

Gold Sponsor: ~~$1400~~ (SOLD OUT)

Keteca USA, Inc.
Heritage - Crystal Clean, LLC
Newalta Corporation

Lanyard Sponsor: ~~$800~~ (SOLD OUT)

Clean Harbors Environmental Services

NORA Golf Sponsor: (SOLD OUT)

Dexsil Corporation

NORA Fishing Sponsor: (SOLD OUT)

Vertex Energy Inc

Closing Party Sponsorships

For more information about closing party sponsorships, click here.

Level 1: (Only 4 Left) $5000

Level 2: (Only 6 Left) $2000

EnviroSolids, L.L.C.
Fountain Industries

Level 3: (Only 16 Left) $1000

Level 4: (Only 31 Left) $500

Crystal Flash Energy

Level 5: $200

14-Oct-11 9:56 AM

NORA: Closing Party Sponsorships Announced

Scott Parker - noemail@noranews.org — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:43:51 GMT

Click here to secure your 2011 Closing Party Sponsorship.

Hello [firstname],

The 2011 NORA Conference is about a month away.

On the Friday, November 11th, NORA will host the Closing Party. NORA requests your assistance by helping sponsor this event. This is a great marketing opportunity. Click here for details . Sponsorships start at just $200.

The Chapel Lawn at the Grand Wailea will be the perfect setting to celebrate the closing party of the 2011 NORA Conference

This event is included FREE with any conference registration or spouse/ guest package. However, the registration fees simply cover the food costs. To make this event first-class, your help is needed.

NORA is seeking to raise $15,000, $25,000 or $35,000 to help realize NORA’s wish list to upgrade the quality of this function and make this a once in a lifetime event. (see below).

All sponsors will receive major promotion (see form for different levels - ads, banners, etc.)

Sponsors will be recognized on the front cover of the Conference Book. See this form for details.

All closing party sponsorships are due October 28th. These are on a first come, first served basis.

NORA Wish List

If NORA is able to raise the noted goal for the Closing Party

sponsorships, NORA will be able to add the following:

Goal 1: $15,000

Entertainment Upgrade: Upgrade from a DJ to a Polynesian Spectacular Luau, including musicians, dancers and a fire knife performance.

Goal 2: $25,000

•Commemorative Photo: Professional photographer will provide on-site photo to capture this special event.

Goal 3: $35,000

Open Bar!

Click here to secure your 2011 Closing Party Sponsorship.

12-Oct-11 4:43 PM

NORA: Register Now for 20th Annual Golf Tournament in Hawaii

Scott Parker - noemail@noranews.org — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:37:47 GMT

2011 NORA Conference & Trade Show • November 9-12, 2011 • Maui, Hawaii

Click here to register. Click here to Exhibit. Click here for more info.

Rooms are still available starting at $199/night. There are 4 exhibit slots left.

Register Now for the 20th Annual NORA Golf Tournament: November 10th, Hawaii

Hello [firstname],

NORA is pleased to announce the 2011 Conference Golf Tournament in Maui. This year’s venue is the Wailea Gold Golf Course, created by Robert Trent Jones II. There are a limited number of spaces available. Register now by clicking here.

The home course of The Champions Skins Game from 2001 to 2007, the 7,078-yard Wailea Gold is the most challenging of Wailea’s trio of golf courses, with a rugged and masterful design that takes advantage of the terrain’s natural undulations. The Gold Course was honored by both Golf Magazine and Golf Digest as one of the country’s ten best new resort courses when it opened in 1994. It has also been recognized by the Maui Historical Society for its preservation of prehistoric lava rock walls during construction, and hailed as one of the world’s best designed courses by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler in the magazine’s first golf resorts poll. Called a “thinking player’s course,” the Gold Course offers a true test of one’s golf skills. The most difficult hazards on the course are the distracting island views. In one round, you can enjoy spectacular vistas of the ocean, Molokini islet, ancient lava rock walls, coconut trees and sparkling white bunkers.

The registration fee is $195, which includes, greens fees, golf cart, and range balls. NORA thanks Dexsil for organizing the golf tournament and for its generous sponsorship that provides for the box lunch and open drink cart on the course as well as the awards, drinks and hors d’œuvres at the award ceremony following the event. Transportation is on your own; course is less than a mile from the resort.

Don’t miss this fantastic golf outing opportunity (and networking, too)! Register today before the spaces are gone. Register now by clicking here.

4-Oct-11 2:37 PM

NORA: And the 2011 Keynote Speaker is....

Scott Parker - noemail@noranews.org — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 20:04:41 GMT

2011 NORA Conference & Trade Show • November 9-12, 2011 • Maui, Hawaii

Click here to register. Click here to Exhibit. Click here for more info.

Rooms are still available starting at $199/night. There are 8 booth slots left.

Rudy!

Rudy Ruettiger
Notre Dame Football Legend

The Keynote Speaker at the 2011 NORA Conference will be Rudy Ruettiger whose life story was immortalized with the 1993 blockbuster film, Rudy.

Rudy will present "Game Plans for Life" at the 2011 NORA Conference.

To view the trailer for the film, click here.

To sponsor Rudy's Keynote Address, use this form for a private meeting, photo opportunity and your logo featured during his session.

Against all odds on a gridiron in South Bend, Indiana, Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger in twenty seven seconds, carved his name into history books as perhaps the most famous graduate of the University of Notre Dame. The son of an oil refinery worker and third of 14 children, Rudy rose from valleys of discouragement and despair to the pinnacles of success. Today, he is one of the most popular motivational speakers in the United States. It took years of fierce determination to overcome obstacles and criticisms, yet Rudy achieved his first dream - to attend Notre Dame and play football for the Fighting Irish. As fans cheered RU-DY, RU-DY, he sacked the quarterback in the last 27 seconds of the only play in the only game of his college football career. He is the only player in the school's history to be carried off the field on his teammates' shoulders.

In 1993, TRISTAR Productions immortalized his life story with the blockbuster film, Rudy. Written and produced by Angelo Pizzo and David Anspaugh, the award-winning team who made Hoosiers, the critically acclaimed Rudy received "Two Thumbs Up" from Siskel and Ebert and continues to inspire millions worldwide.

Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy shares the speaking platform with great leaders and speakers including President George Bush, First Lady Barbara Bush, Peter Lowe, Joe Montana, General Colin Powell, and Zig Ziglar. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences who emotionally chant RU-DY, RU-DY! A few of Rudy's media appearances include: People magazine, Sports Illustrated, USWeekly, Readers Digest, Inside Sports, The 700 Club, NFL Films, CBS’ Early Show, ABC’s Good Morning America, NBC’s Talk Live, Regis and Kathy Lee, Montel Williams Show, and Entertainment Tonight.

In addition to his motivational speaking, Rudy has co-authored several books, including: Rudy’s Insights for Winning in Life, Rudy’s Lessons for Young Champions and Rudy and Friends, and has produced the Dream Power tape series.

He has recently established the Rudy Foundation, whose mission is to help children of all ages around the world reach their full potential. The Rudy Foundation develops and supports programs that positively impact the lives of children cognitively, emotionally, physically and spiritually. The RUDY AWARDS ^TM Program was created by the Rudy Ruettiger Foundation to recognize children who make an outstanding, exceptional effort to do their personal best everyday, overcome obstacles, set goals, stay on track to reach their Dreams and build the qualities of Character, Courage, Contribution, and Commitment into their lives everyday. The RUDY AWARDS ^TM is about a child's heart, will to change, and desire for self-improvement. A few of Rudy's honors include:

Honorary Doctorate Degree from Our Lady of Holy Cross College
The key to numerous cities across the nation along with special proclamations for his inspiration, commitment and human spirit
Honorary assist to the Attorney General of Louisiana
Recognition from George W. Bush
Recognition from the House of Representatives in the state of Texas
Recognition at the White House
A proclamation from the Governor of Nevada granting an Official Rudy Award Day
Inducted into the Speakers Hall of Fame

Rudy will kick off 10 education sessions addressing the most important topics of interest to recyclers of used oil and related materials. Over 20 exhibitors will be displaying the latest products and services available to the industry. Since this will be the best attended event in NORA history, the networking and business development at the event will be amazing.

Sponsorship Information - Selling Fast

The NORA Conference is a "once a year" sponsorship opportunity to promote your company to the entire industry. Sponsorships range from $250 - $2800 and are available on a first come, first served basis.

To learn more about the sponsorships and to reserve yours, click here.

Please note that the sponsorship opportunities related to the Friday Night Closing Party will be distributed next week.

Scott D. Parker, NORA

sparker@noranews.org

703-753-4277

2011 NORA Conference & Trade Show • November 9-12, 2011 • Maui, Hawaii

Click here to register. Click here to Exhibit. Click here for more info.

23-Sep-11 4:04 PM

NORA: Keynote Speaker plus General Sponsorship Info

Scott Parker - noemail@noranews.org — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:54:58 GMT

2011 NORA Conference & Trade Show • November 9-12, 2011 • Maui, Hawaii

Click here to register. Click here to Exhibit. Click here for more info.

Hello [firstname],

The Keynote Speaker for the 2011 NORA Conference will be announced later this week.

Here is a clue: His life story was immortalized in a blockbuster film in the 1990's.

The Keynote Speaker will kick off 10 education sessions addressing the most important topics of interest to recyclers of used oil and related materials. Over 20 exhibitors will be displaying the latest products and services available to the industry. Since this will be the best attended event in NORA history, the networking and business development at the event will be amazing.

Sponsorship Information

To learn more about the sponsorships and to reserve yours, click here.

Please note that the sponsorship opportunities related to the Friday Night Closing Party will be distributed next week.

Scott D. Parker, NORA

sparker@noranews.org

703-753-4277

2011 NORA Conference & Trade Show • November 9-12, 2011 • Maui, Hawaii

Click here to register. Click here to Exhibit. Click here for more info.

21-Sep-11 10:54 AM

NORA: Hawaii Conference Info - Rooms & Exhibit space available, Pre-Registration List Attached

Scott Parker - noemail@noranews.org — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:18:42 GMT

Click here to register for the 2011 NORA Conference. Click here to Exhibit.

Hello [firstname],

The 2011 NORA Annual Conference and Trade show will be held November 9-12, 2011 at the Grand Wailea Resort which is on Maui, Hawaii.

Sponsorship and speaker information will begin to be distributed this week.

Registrations and exhibit applications are pouring into the NORA offices. Based on hotel reservations, this will be the best attended NORA Conference of all time.

There are still sleeping rooms available at this amazing resort starting at just $199/night. To reserve your room, call 800-888-6100 and use our group code GNORA for access to discounted rooms or visit www.grandwailea.com and enter GNORA in the group/convention field.

A list of the Exhibitors who have registered so far is attached. If your company would like to exhibit, please print and return this form as soon as possible to exhibit at the premier networking event for the recyclers of used oil and related materials.

A list of the Pre-Registered attendees is attached below. If you have not registered with NORA yet, print and return this form as soon as possible. Please note that registration rates go up on October 14th. If you think your name should be on this list but is not, contact peggy@noranews.org and she will get back to you.

We are busy preparing for an amazing conference in Hawaii. It is time to finalize your plans to join hundreds of leaders at the premier networking and education event for the liquid recycling industry.

Thank you for being a member of NORA.

Scott D. Parker, NORA

sparker@noranews.org

703-753-4277

NORA Exhibitors (click here to exhibit)

Advantage Route Systems
Bedford Industries, Inc
Brown Gibbons Lang & Company, LLC
Camgian Microsystems
Dexsil Corporation
Fountain Industries
Lamb Fuels, Inc
LCI Corporation
Oilmen’s Truck Tanks Inc
Onken Inc
Par-Kan Company
PESCO-BEAM Environmental
Truck Works Inc
URS
U.S. Peroxide, LLC

NORA Pre-Registration List (click here to register)

Brian Abely, United Oil Recovery Inc
Fred Ambach, Akron Canton Waste Oil Company Inc
Sharon Ambach, Akron Canton Waste Oil Company Inc
Lori Anacker, CR Management
Steve Anacker, Construction Resources Management
Chad Anderson, Jebro, Inc.
Christine Anderson, Jebro Inc
Jay Annis, Brown DuPree Oil Co
Pam Annis, Brown DuPree Oil Co
Tommy Ayers, Product Plus, Inc
Jeff Beswick, United Oil Recovery Inc
Andrea Bills, Omega Refining, LLC
Glenn Bonelli, General Environmental Services
Kate Brasher, Oldcastle Materials Group
Holly Brown, Brown DuPree Oil Co
Jerry Brown, Brown DuPree Oil Co
Reg Bruce, Heritage - Crystal Clean, LLC
Chris Carlson, Vertex Energy, Inc.
Joe Chalhoub, Heritage - Crystal Clean, LLC
Sandie Chalhoub, Heritage - Crystal Clean, LLC
Ellie Chaves, Heritage - Crystal Clean, LLC
Ken Cherry, FCC Environmental
Ben Cowart, Vertex Energy, Inc.
Kevin Cowart, Vertex Energy, Inc.
Bill Dea, Fountain Industries
Laal Delchad, Emulsions Control Inc
Sam Delchad, Emulsions Control Inc
James Devlin, Thermo Fluids Inc.
Michael Dilick, VLS Recovery Services
Christy Dillard, FCC Environmental
Lisa Ellman, Spirit Services, Inc.
John Faris III, Oilmen's Truck Tanks Inc.
Gary Farrar, Heritage - Crystal Clean, LLC
Pam Farrar, Heritage - Crystal Clean, LLC
Mike Flora, Spirit Services, Inc
Todd Ford, FCC Environmental
Brandon Franklin, Tri State Recycling Services, Inc.
Juan Fritschy, Universal Environmental Services, LLC
Drew Frye, FCC Environmental
Laura Frye, FCC Environmental
Wayne Geisert, EnviroSolids, L.L.C.
Helen Glorioso, FCC Environmental
Vince Glorioso, FCC Environmental
Daniel Gonzalez, DFW Waste Oil Service, Inc
Lisa Gonzalez, DFW Waste Oil Service, Inc
Greg Guard, Thermo Fluids Inc.
David Guy, Crystal Flash Energy
Lisa Guy, Crystal Flash Energy
Jon Hager, Colas-Sloan Construction
Sara Hager, Colas-Sloan Construction
Christopher Harris, Harris Law Office
Christian Hartmann, Puralube, Inc
Dominique Hawa, Puralube, Inc
Mills Heard, Oldcastle Materials Group
Greg Hendrick, Systech Environmental Corp.
Pam Hendrick, Systech Environmental Corp.
Ian Hislop, Thermo Fluids Inc.
David Hull, Onkens Inc.
Rachel Jeffers, Omega Refining LLC
Brian Johnson, Environmental Specialists Inc
Tamara Kerr-Sahli, Environmental Specialists Inc
Bailey Kirk, Vertex Recovery LP
Richard Korzeniewski, Newalta Corporation
David Kroutil, Advantage Route Systems
Mark Kuleck, Thermo Fluids Inc.
David Ledoux, Bedford Industries, Inc
Steven Lempera, Future Environmental Inc
Dale Letcher, Industrial Recycling Solutions Inc.
Judith Letcher, Industrial Recycling Solutions Inc
Jim Letteney, Clean Harbors Environmental Services
Lynda Letteney, Clean Harbors Environmental Services
Don Littlefield, United Oil Recovery Inc
Mike Maddux, Truck Works Inc.
Jack Mahon, Dexsil Corporation
Charles Martin, Tri State Recycling Services, Inc.
Tim Mathews, Spirit Services, Inc.
Bobbi McElgunn, Newalta Corporation
Troy McElgunn, Newalta Corporation
Rhonda McGhee, Systech Environmental Corp.
Ken McPherson, The McPherson Companies, Inc.
Kristin McPherson, The McPherson Companies, Inc.
Donnie Meeker, Systech Environmental Corp.
Platt Moore, VLS Recovery Services
Dave Nelson, FCC Environmental
Linda Norton, Agricultural Services, Inc
Richard Norton, Agricultural Services, Inc
Casey Parker, NORA An Association of Responsible Recyclers
Scott Parker, NORA, An Association of Responsible Recyclers
Jean Petruck, Excel Environmental Inc
Ken Petruck, Excel Environmental Inc
Burt Pierce, EnviroSolids, L.L.C.
Dan Pippard, Newalta Corporation
Tracy Pippard, Newalta Corporation
Janice Raftery, Western Oil Inc
Jared Raftery, Western Oil Inc
Lisa Raftery, Western Oil Inc
Paul Raftery, Western Oil Inc
Kyle Ramos, Ramos Environmental Services
Greg Ray, Heritage - Crystal Clean, LLC
Carrie Reese, Intergulf Corp.
Steve Rhyne, Intergulf Corp.
Chris Ricci, Synergy Recycling, LLC / Ricky's Oil
Andrew Rosina, GEA Westfalia Separator, Inc
Geraldine Rosina, GEA Westfalia Seperator, Inc.
Tom Rubasky, Tom Rubasky
Alvaro Ruiz, FCC Environmental
Susan Ruiz, FCC Environmental
Dan Sahli, Environmental Specialists Inc
Roy Schumacher, Thermo Fluids Inc.
Sharon Sheets, Par-Kan Company
Todd Sheets, Par-Kan Company
Ted Sinclair, Thermo Fluids Inc.
Luke Staengl, PESCO-BEAM Environmental
Mike Stieneker, Vertex Recovery LP
John Strickland, Vertex Energy, Inc.
John Strickland, Jr., Vertex Energy, Inc.
Debbie Tackett, EnviroSolids, L.L.C.
Jim Tefft, Crystal Flash Energy
Mark Templeton, Environmental Specialists Inc
Mary Templeton, Environmental Specialists Inc
Jim Tietz, Future Environmental Inc
Brandon Velek, Intergulf Corp.
Jack Waggener, P.E., URS Corporation
Denise Walls, Environmental Specialists Inc
Ken Walls, Environmental Specialists Inc
Dan Wilson, INSERV
JV Wrenn, Spirit Services, Inc.
James Yates, US Peroxide
Kandy Yates, DFW Waste Oil Service, Inc
Robert Yates, DFW Waste Oil Service, Inc
Mark Yeatman, NOCO Energy Corp
Patricia Yeatman, NOCO Energy Corp

20-Sep-11 9:18 AM

NORA Member FCC Environmental Announces 40 Million Gallon Base Lube Recycling Facility in Baltimore

Scott Parker - noemail@noranews.org — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:55:56 GMT

2011 NORA Conference, November 9-12, 2011, Hawaii - Register Now!

Hello [firstname],

NORA Member FCC Environmental has just made the announcement about their plans to build a 40 million gallon base lube recycling facility in Baltimore.

A press release from the company follows.

Scott D. Parker, NORA 703-753-4277

FCC Environmental Announces Plans for Its First of Several Base Lube Recycling Facilities

HOUSTON (September 6, 2011) – FCC Environmental, LLC, a leading service provider of waste oil collection and processing, has announced plans for the design and construction of its first of several planned base lube recycling facilities in the United States.

Located in Baltimore, Md., the company's first base lube recycling facility will also be the first one on the East Coast.

The $50 million facility will be located on an under-utilized brownfield site, previously used as an asphalt terminal, in Baltimore City. The site is easily accessible to Interstate highways as well as capable of handling both rail and barge shipments.

"The U.S. lube oil industry has accepted re-refined base stock when it is of consistent quality, reliably supplied and competitively priced," said Ken Cherry, executive vice president and general manager of FCC Environmental. "The Baltimore recycling facility will produce several cuts of both group II and group II+ base lube, as well as other high value co-products."

The base oil produced at the FCC Environmental Baltimore recycling location will be sold and transported off-site via trucks and rail to be processed into passenger car motor oils, heavy duty diesel engine oils, transmission fluids and other lubricating products that meet or exceed industry standards and specifications. The finished product will be returned to its original state, once the additive packages are blended offsite, as crankcase oil for both automotive and truck use, enhancing the sustainability aspect of its existing used oil collection efforts by FCC Environmental.

“We believe the project aligns closely with the overall direction that the State of Maryland and its leaders have stated, particularly in the areas of energy reduction, climate action and green jobs,” Cherry said. “Additionally, we believe it fits well with Governor O’Malley’s goal of using sustainable sources of energy to increase Maryland’s Renewable Portfolio Standard to 20 percent by 2022.”

The Baltimore recycling facility is expected to process approximately 40 million gallons of used motor oil each year and will employ 30 full-time people in technical, operations and support roles, many of which will be "green" positions.

"FCC Environmental has operated successfully in Maryland for more than 60 years," said Vince Glorioso, vice president of FCC Environmental and who will be responsible for the operating entity running the Baltimore recycling plant. "The location provides a logistical advantage with respect to delivery of the used motor oil to the facility, as FCC Environmental already has a major presence in the area. We collect used motor oils and provide other similar services throughout the mid-Atlantic region, so we already have a sizable volume of feedstock."

The company anticipates breaking ground on the facility in mid 2012, following the issuance of State of Maryland and City of Baltimore environmental and construction permits. It will be operational by mid 2013.

About FCC Environmental

FCC Environmental, LLC provides recycling services for the automotive, commercial and industrial sectors of the U.S. economy. Its service offerings include used oil collection and processing, collection and recycling of used oil filters and antifreeze, along with parts cleaner supply and service, plus field service activity and emergency response capabilities to support the requirements of its customers. Headquartered in Houston, FCC Environmental has maintained a regional office and operation in Baltimore since 1950. It has 38 branches and terminals throughout an 18 state operation, serving over 30,000 customer locations. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas (FCC), one of the world’s largest environmental service providers with headquarters in Madrid, Spain. With more than 90,000 employees operating in over 50 countries, FCC was able to provide the financial capability and leadership to allow FCC Environmental, LLC to expand its service offerings. For more information, visit www.FCCenvironmental.com .

6-Sep-11 9:55 AM

NORA: Hawaii Conference Room Block Sold Out - Your Feedback Requested

Scott Parker - noemail@noranews.org — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:06:11 GMT

Hello [firstname],

The NORA Annual Conference will be held at the Grand Wailea Resort from November 9-12, 2011 in Maui, Hawaii.

We are busy preparing for this event with great speakers, trade show, golf and fishing events.

The attendance at this event will be the largest ever. We have just sold out of our block of discounted rooms at the Grand Wailea Resort - this is the earliest this has ever happened. NORA is in the process of negotiating with the hotel to obtain additional discounted rooms.

NORA needs information from you as we decide how many more rooms to add.

If you are planning on attending the 2011 NORA Annual Conference AND have not booked your room at the Grand Wailea Resort yet, email me AS SOON AS POSSIBLE at sparker@noranews.org and let me know how many rooms you will need.

As soon as additional rooms are secured, I will let you know.

Thank you.

(By the way, if you still need to register to attend (rates go up in September) or for your exhibit space yet, do so today.)

Scott D. Parker, NORA

sparker@noranews.org

18-Aug-11 10:06 AM

NORA: Office Closing fo the Mid-Year Meeting

Scott Parker - noemail@noranews.org — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:30:09 GMT

Hello [firstname],

The NORA office will close on June 22nd and reopen on June 28th for the 2011 NORA Mid-Year Meeting. Please leave a message or send an email and we will respond to you when the office reopens.

The NORA Mid-Year Meeting will be held at the Hilton Minneapolis. The address for the hotel is 1001 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The phone number for the hotel is 612-376-1000.

Additional details about the meeting can be found at www.noranews.org.

Over 130 industry leaders are expected at the event for networking and to discuss the latest threats and opportunities in the industry. Late breaking news regarding the EPA Solid Waste Rule as it relates to the used oil industry will be released.

After we get back to the office, we will provide a report from the information from the meeting.

Thank you for being a member.

Scott D. Parker, NORA

sparker@noranews.org

703-753-4277

22-Jun-11 1:30 PM

NORA: Latest newsletter available plus updated Pre-registration list for Mid-Year Meeting - soars to over 125 attendees

Scott Parker - noemail@noranews.org — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:50:29 GMT

Hello [firstname],

The latest issue of the NORA newsletter, Liquid Recycling, is now available.

A hard copy will be mailed to all members shortly and will be distributed at the NORA Mid-Year Meeting this week in Minneapolis.

If you would like an electronic preview copy, click on the newsletter cover or click here.

The newsletter is full of industry news, association updates and much more. If you have a press release you would like in the next issue or would like to advertise in the publication, please email sparker@noranews.org

2011 NORA Mid-Year Meeting Happens This Week

Pre-registration List Soars to over 125 attendees

The 2011 NORA Mid-Year Meeting will be held later this week in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The pre-registration list recently soared to over 125 attendees. A list of those pre-registered as of this morning is included at the bottom of the email.

It is not too late to attend or sponsor! If you would like to register or sponsor this event, use this form.

Confirmation information to pre-registered attendees will be sent within 24 hours. This is shaping up to be another great NORA networking and education event.

Brian Abely, United Oil Recovery Inc
Bill Adams
Steve Anacker, Construction Resources Management
Chad Anderson, Jebro, Inc.
Scott Avery, Spirit Services, Inc.
Tommy Ayers, Products Plus, Inc.
John Barta, EQ the Environmental Quality Co.
Chris Bergstrom, NOCO Energy Corp
John Bernard, Paradise Energy
Andrea Bills, Omega Refining, LLC
Alex Boosalis, ONA Metals, LLC
Ray Boyle, Midwest Environmental Services
Barry Brandt, Lanair Products, LLC
Stephen Brovarone, Omega Refining, LLC
Jerry Brown, Consolidated Recycling Co Inc
Dave Brown, United Solutions Inc.
Robert Brown III, Cleantech Environmental
Adam Bujoll, Adam Bujoll
Tim Butt, Fountain Industries
Jeff Cagle, Safety-Kleen Corp
Sean Cather, Western Oil
Alice Chung, Newalta Corporation
Dan Cowart, Aaron Oil Company Inc
Victoria Custer, Southwest Oil Inc
Brant Daniel, Central Oil & Supply
Bill Dea, Fountain Industries
Beth Dionise, NORA, An Association of Responsible Recyclers
Edward Docteur, Solvents and Petroleum Service Inc.
Kaemerz Dotiwala, Q Environmental, Inc.
Jim Drozdowski, Safety-Kleen Corp
Mike Ebert, Safety-Kleen Corp
Scott Eddings, The McPherson Companies, Inc.
Curtis Ellis, Weatherford/MCC
Gary Farrar, Heritage - Crystal Clean, LLC
Ashley Fields, Cycle Systems
Drew Frye, FCC Environmental
Ashok Ganapathy, PESCO-BEAM Environmental
Matt Gartner, XL Insurance
Edward Genovese, Universal Lubricants/RS Used Oil
Leon Glenn, Texpar Energy L.L.C.
Steven Goebner, Zurich Insurance
Adam Gray, Environmental Energy, Inc.
Bryan Gray, Weatherford/MCC
David Guy, Crystal Flash Energy
Christopher Harris, Harris Law Office
Mills Heard, Oldcastle Materials Group
Greg Hendrick, Systech Environmental Corp.
Bill Hinton, United Solutions Inc.
Ray Jennings, Central Oil & Supply Corp
Jim Jensen, Oldcastle Materials Group
Rich Kalin, Noble Oil Services,Inc.
Atul Kelkar, Innovative Energy Solutions (IES)
Paxton King, TexPar Energy LLC
Ken Krieter, Ken Krieter Consulting
David Kroutil, Advantage Route Systems
David Lamb, Camgian Microsystems
Linus Lau, Newalta
Jim Letteney, Clean Harbors Environmental Services
Jason Lewis, Hub Oil Company Ltd.
Steve Lewis, Safety-Kleen Corp
Don Littlefield, United Oil Recovery Inc
Mitch Mace, Aaron Oil Company Inc
Mike Maddux, Truck Works Inc.
Steve Mailhot, United Solutions Inc.
Robert Mangiapane, Hartz Insurance
Morris Mantey, Clean Burn Inc
Terry Mardell, Little Dipper Oil Recycling
Kosta Marselis, ONA Metals, LLC
George Mathes, Trihydro Corporation
Catherine McCord, Heritage - Crystal Clean, LLC
Rhonda McGhee, Systech Environmental Corp.
Gary McLaughlin, RS Used Oil Services, Inc.
Jim Mertes, Construction Resources Management
Christopher Moran, Clean Harbors Environmental Services
Scott Morin, Keteca USA, Inc.
Mike Mosura, Safety-Kleen Corp
Thomas Murray, PetroLogix, LLC
Jim Odom, ChemChamp North America Corp.
Larry Pacheco, Summit Labs
Scott Parker, NORA An Association of Responsible Recyclers
Casey Parker, NORA An Association of Responsible Recyclers
Kathy Parks, Keteca USA, Inc.
Barbara Parry, Newalta Corporation
Doug Plesner, Crystal Flash Energy
Lisa Polos, Trihydro Corporation
Donna Pontus, Newport Steel, Inc.
John Pontus, Newport Steel, Inc.
Alain Portelance, Newalta Corporation
Andy Pritchard, Enterprise Oil
Jared Raftery, Western Oil
Greg Ray, Heritage - Crystal Clean, LLC
Carrie Reese, Intergulf Corp.
Mark Reinhardt, Omega Refining, LLC
Allison Riffel, Trihydro Corporation
Gordon Roberts, Universal Lubricants
Aaron Rocklin, ChemChamp North America Corp.
Paul Rudzinski, NPS Corporation
Mike Sarris, Consolidated Recycling Co Inc
Philip Schoof, United Solutions Inc.
Tony Schrink, Midwest Environmental Services, Inc.
Bobby Schwerin, Safety-Kleen Corp
Dave Schwinghammer, Como Lube and Supplies Inc
Brad Sebright, C Stoddard & Sons Inc
Dave Semersky, United Solutions Inc.
Phillip Shaffer, National Chemical Supply Corp.
Todd Sheets, Par-Kan Company
Shannon Simonean, Absolute Used Oil
Luke Staengl, PESCO-BEAM Environmental
Charlie Stieneker, Evergreen Oil, Inc.
Jim Stoddard, C Stoddard & Sons Inc
John Strickland, Vertex Energy, Inc.
John Strickland Jr, Vertex Energy, Inc.
Jim Tefft, Crystal Flash Energy
Guy Tomlinson, Little Dipper Oil Recycling
Brandon Velek, Intergulf Corp.
Jack Waggener, URS Corp
Gary Wanek, Cycle Systems
David Weber, United Solutions Inc.
John Williams, Holston Environmental Services, Inc.
Roger Wilson, Holston Environmental Services, Inc.
Dana Wilson, Holston Environmental Services, Inc.
Levi Wilson, Fountain Industries
Chad Wilson, Weatherford/MCC
James Yates, US Peroxide
Angelo Zanfardino, Safety-Kleen Corp

20-Jun-11 12:50 PM

NORA: Mid-Year Pre-Registration List attached - 10 rooms left for Mid-Year Meeting - Room block expires at Close of Business today

Scott Parker - noemail@noranews.org — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:39:38 GMT

Call 888-933-5353 and use code NOR to reserve your sleeping room for the Mid-Year Meeting. Click here to register for the NORA Mid-Year Meeting.

Hello [firstname],

The 2011 NORA Mid-Year Meeting will be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the Hilton Minneapolis. The dates of the meeting will be June 22-24, 2011. Over 100 liquid recycling leaders will be in attendance (the current pre-registration list is at the bottom of the email).

Our room block at the hotel is over 90% sold out and the hotel has no rooms available outside our block, that expires today.The NHL draft is going on at the same time in Minneapolis so rooms will be difficult to find after the NORA block expires.

Call 888-933-5363 and use code NOR for the NORA Group Rate of just $180/night.

The hotel is located at 1001 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Issues to be addressed

Allison Foley with Venable Law Firm will address the latest information about the EPA Solid Waste Rule.
Update about the $6 million used oil Life Cycle Analysis moving forward in California and what it means to all NORA members
Reaction to the introduction of the Valvoline NextGen product.
Learn about a brand NEW NORA project: The development of a dedicated EH&S group to add content that intends to develop best practices and related materials for NORA members.
As well as updates related to antifreeze, biofuels, re-refining, filters, parts cleaning, waste water and other used oil issues.

The Mid-Year Meeting attracts between 100-150 industry leaders for networking and a review of the latest opportunities and threats facing the liquid recycling industry. An updated pre-registration list is attached at the bottom of the page.

For a copy of the registration form and the tentative timeline, click here. You can also use that form to become a sponsor of the meeting starting at just $319.

Call 888-933-5353 and use code NOR to reserve your sleeping room for the Mid-Year Meeting. Click here to register for the NORA Mid-Year Meeting.

Sponsors (as of 6/2)

If you would like to become a sponsor, simply email sparker@noranews.org and let us know what level you are interested in. We will send you an invoice later. Click here for details about the sponsorships.

OPENING RECEPTION SPONSOR (sold out)

XL Insurance

THURSDAY LUNCH SPONSOR (2 available $1500)

(your sign will be in the front of the room for the lunch presentation and you get to address the entire group at the beginning of lunch)

Available

PREMIER SPONSORS (available $819)

Heritage Crystal Clean
Par-Kan Co.
PESCO-BEAM
United Solutions
XL Insurance

GOLD SPONSORS (available $579)

Camgian Microsystems

Newport Steel Inc.

NPS Corporation

Safety-Kleen Systems

SPONSORS (available $319)

Central Oil & Supply Corp.
ChemChamp
Clean Harbors
Consolidated Recycling
Crystal Flash Energy
C Stoddard & Sons
FCC Environmental
Fountain Industries
Intergulf
Keteca USA
Newalta
Old Castle Materials
Paradise
Systech Environmental
Universal Lubricants
US Peroxide

Pre-registration List (as of 6/2)

Brian Abely, United Oil
Steve Anacker, Construction Resources Management
Scott Avery, Spirit Services
John Barta, EQ the Environmental Quality Co.
John Bernard, Paradise Energy
Andrea Bills, Omega Refining, LLC
Barry Brandt, Lanair Products, LLC
Dave Brown, United Solutions Inc.
Jerry Brown, Consolidated Recycling Co Inc
Robert Brown III, Cleantech Environmental
Adam Bujoll, Adam Bujoll
Tim Butt, Fountain Industries
Jeff Cagle, Safety-Kleen Corp
Alice Chung, Newalta
Dan Cowart, Aaron Oil Company
Victoria Custer, Southwest Oil
Brant Daniel, Central Oil & Supply
Bill Dea, Fountain Industries
Beth Dionise, NORA, An Association of Responsible Recyclers
Curtis Ellis, Weatherford
Mike Ebert, Safety-Kleen Corp
Scott Eddings, The McPherson Companies, Inc.
Gary Farrar, Heritage - Crystal Clean, LLC
Drew Frye, FCC Environmental
Ashok Ganapathy, PESCO-BEAM Environmental
Matt Gartner, XL Insurance
Leon Glenn, TexPar
Edward Genovese, Universal Lubricants/RS Used Oil
Steven Goebner, Zurich Insurance
Bryan Gray, Weatherford
David Guy, Crystal Flash Energy
Christopher Harris, Harris Law Office
Mills Heard, Oldcastle Materials Group
Greg Hendrick, Systech Environmental Corp.
Bill Hinton, United Solutions Inc.
Ray Jennings, Central Oil & Supply Corp
Rich Kalin, Noble Oil Services,Inc.
David Lamb, Camgian Microsystems
Linus Lau, Newalta
Jim Letteney, Clean Harbors Environmental Services
Jason Lewis, Hub Oil Company
Don Littlefield, United Oil
Steve Mailhot, United Solutions Inc.
Morris Mantey, Clean Burn Inc
George Mathes, Trihydro
Catherine McCord, Heritage - Crystal Clean, LL
Rhonda McGhee, Systech Environmental Corp.
Jim Mertes, Construction Resources Management
Christopher Moran, Clean Harbors Environmental Services
Scott Morin, Keteca USA, Inc.
Jim Odom, ChemChamp North America Corp.
Scott Parker, NORA An Association of Responsible Recyclers
Casey Parker, NORA An Association of Responsible Recyclers
Kathy Parks, Keteca USA, Inc.
Barbara Parry, Newalta
Doug Plesner, Crystal Flash Energy
Lisa Polos, Trihydro
John Pontus, Newport Steel, Inc.
Alain Portelance, Newalta Corporation
Greg Ray, Heritage - Crystal Clean, LLC
Mark Reinhardt, Omega Refining, LLC
Allison Riffel, Trihydro
Gordon Roberts, Universal Lubricants
Aaron Rocklin, ChemChamp North America Corp.
Pail Rudzinski, NPS Corp
Caroline Rudzinski, NPS Corp
Philip Schoof, United Solutions Inc.
Brad Sebright, C Stoddard & Sons Inc
Dave Semersky, United Solutions Inc.
Todd Sheets, Par-Kan Company
Luke Staengl, PESCO-BEAM Environmental
Jim Stoddard, C Stoddard & Sons Inc
John Strickland, Vertex Energy, Inc.
John Strickland, Jr., Vertex Energy, Inc.
Jim Tefft, Crystal Flash Energy
Guy Tomlinson, Little Dipper Oil Recycling
Brandon Velek, Intergulf
Jack Waggener, P.E., URS Corporation
David Weber, United Solutions Inc.
Levi Wilson, Fountain Industries
Roger Wilson, Holston Environmental Services
Dana Wilson, Holston Environmental Services
James Yates, US Peroxide
Angelo Zanfardino, Safety-Kleen

2-Jun-11 2:39 PM

NORA: Mid-Year Meeting - Hotel Block Expires June 1 - Attendee list attached - Speaker Announced

Scott Parker - noemail@noranews.org — Fri, 27 May 2011 16:13:55 GMT

Call 888-933-5353 and use code NOR to reserve your sleeping room for the Mid-Year Meeting. Click here to register for the NORA Mid-Year Meeting.

Hello [firstname],

The 2011 NORA Mid-Year Meeting will be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the Hilton Minneapolis. The dates of the meeting will be June 22-24, 2011.

Our room block at the hotel is over 70% sold out and the hotel has no rooms available outside our block, that expires on June 1st (the block may sell out before then!). The NHL draft is going on at the same time in Minneapolis so rooms will be difficult to find after the NORA block expires.

Call 888-933-5363 and use code NOR for the NORA Group Rate of just $180/night.

The hotel is located at 1001 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

LUNCH SPEAKER ANNOUNCED

Allison Foley of the Venable Law Firm will be the lunch speaker on Thursday. She will address the planned NORA lawsuit related to the EPA Solid Waste Rule.

Specifically, she will bring attendees up to speed on the pending litigation and what it means to NORA members. She will also address the actions that Sierra Club may be taking related to the Solid Waste Rule. She will also be available for questions.

For a copy of the registration form and the tentative timeline, click here. You can also use that form to become a sponsor of the meeting starting at just $319.

In addition to networking and business development, attendees will learn about NORA's lawsuit against the EPA regarding the new rule affecting the recycling of used oil and many other issues.

Call 888-933-5353 and use code NOR to reserve your sleeping room for the Mid-Year Meeting. Click here to register for the NORA Mid-Year Meeting.

Sponsors (as of 5/27)

OPENING RECEPTION SPONSOR (sold out)

XL Insurance

THURSDAY LUNCH SPONSOR (2 available $1500)

(your sign will be in the front of the room for the lunch presentation and you get to address the entire group at the beginning of lunch)

Available

PREMIER SPONSORS (available $819)

Heritage Crystal Clean
Par-Kan Co.
PESCO-BEAM
United Solutions
XL Insurance

GOLD SPONSORS (available $579)

Camgian Microsystems
Newport Steel Inc.

SPONSORS (available $319)

Central Oil & Supply Corp.
ChemChamp
Clean Harbors
Consolidated Recycling
Crystal Flash Energy
C Stoddard & Sons
FCC Environmental
Fountain Industries
Keteca USA
Old Castle Materials
Systech Environmental
Universal Lubricants
US Peroxide

Pre-registration List (as of 5/27)

Steve Anacker, Construction Resources Management
John Barta, EQ the Environmental Quality Co.
Andrea Bills, Omega Refining, LLC
Barry Brandt, Lanair Products, LLC
Dave Brown, United Solutions Inc.
Jerry Brown, Consolidated Recycling Co Inc
Robert Brown III, Cleantech Environmental
Adam Bujoll, Adam Bujoll
Tim Butt, Fountain Industries
Dan Cowart, Aaron Oil Company
Brant Daniel, Central Oil & Supply
Bill Dea, Fountain Industries
Beth Dionise, NORA, An Association of Responsible Recyclers
Mike Ebert, Safety-Kleen Corp
Scott Eddings, The McPherson Companies, Inc.
Gary Farrar, Heritage - Crystal Clean, LLC
Drew Frye, FCC Environmental
Ashok Ganapathy, PESCO-BEAM Environmental
Matt Gartner, XL Insurance
Edward Genovese, Universal Lubricants/RS Used Oil
Steven Goebner, Zurich Insurance
David Guy, Crystal Flash Energy
Christopher Harris, Harris Law Office
Mills Heard, Oldcastle Materials Group
Greg Hendrick, Systech Environmental Corp.
Bill Hinton, United Solutions Inc.
Ray Jennings, Central Oil & Supply Corp
Rich Kalin, Noble Oil Services,Inc.
David Lamb, Camgian Microsystems
Linus Lau, Newalta
Jim Letteney, Clean Harbors Environmental Services
Jason Lewis, Hub Oil Company LTD
Steve Mailhot, United Solutions Inc.
Morris Mantey, Clean Burn Inc
Rhonda McGhee, Systech Environmental Corp.
Jim Mertes, Construction Resources Management
Christopher Moran, Clean Harbors Environmental Services
Scott Morin, Keteca USA, Inc.
Jim Odom, ChemChamp North America Corp.
Scott Parker, NORA An Association of Responsible Recyclers
Casey Parker, NORA An Association of Responsible Recyclers
Kathy Parks, Keteca USA, Inc.
Doug Plesner, Crystal Flash Energy
Lisa Polos
John Pontus, Newport Steel, Inc.
Alain Portelance, Newalta Corporation
Greg Ray, Heritage - Crystal Clean, LLC
Gordon Roberts, Universal Lubricants
Aaron Rocklin, ChemChamp North America Corp.
Philip Schoof, United Solutions Inc.
Brad Sebright, C Stoddard & Sons Inc
Dave Semersky, United Solutions Inc.
Todd Sheets, Par-Kan Company
Luke Staengl, PESCO-BEAM Environmental
Jim Stoddard, C Stoddard & Sons Inc
John Strickland, Vertex Energy, Inc.
Jim Tefft, Crystal Flash Energy
Guy Tomlinson, Little Dipper Oil Recycling
John Strickland, Jr., Vertex Energy, Inc.
Jack Waggener, P.E., URS Corporation
David Weber, United Solutions Inc.
Levi Wilson, Fountain Industries
James Yates, US Peroxide

27-May-11 12:13 PM

NORA to Sue EPA over new Solid Waste Rule: Major Fundraising Beginning to Defend the Industry

Scott Parker - noemail@noranews.org — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:03:38 GMT

NORA to Sue EPA over new Solid Waste Rule

Major Effort Underway to Raise Funds to Defend the Industry

After a comprehensive review and discussion, the NORA Board of Directors has unanimously voted to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over its decision to designate off-spec used oil as a “solid waste fuel.” EPA’s regulation will require all off-spec used oil to be incinerated in facilities with section 129 permits or in space heaters in compliance with Part 279. The Board also voted to retain the highly respected Venable Law Firm. Douglas Green will be the partner responsible for representing NORA and will work closely with NORA General Counsel Christopher Harris on all aspects of the litigation. The case, which will be filed in mid June, will be heard by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

The Board also voted to intervene if the Sierra Club or another organization sued EPA over the Agency’s decision not to designate on-spec used oil as a solid waste fuel. The Sierra Club has actively targeted on-spec used oil in the past several years and was able to persuade EPA to propose an “Alternative Approach” that would have designated all used oil as a “solid waste fuel” that could only be burned in section 129 incinerators. In discussing the upcoming litigation effort Chris Harris told the Board: “There is no doubt that if the Sierra Club joins the litigation its main focus will be on destroying the market for all used oil fuel. And, we cannot depend on EPA to adequately defend on-spec used oil in court. The Sierra Club is a very experienced and successful litigator on these types of issues. If the Sierra Club intervenes, on-spec used oil is definitely vulnerable.”

NORA estimates of the cost of this litigation will be $150,000 which will have to be raised from contributions by NORA’s members.

The issues in the litigation were covered in detail in NORA’s comments that were filed with the Agency on August 3, 2010. NORA argued that all used oil constitutes a valuable product that is not discarded and therefore could not properly be classified as a solid waste. NORA also argued that designating on-spec used oil, off-spec used oil (or both categories) would contradict a clear Congressional mandate that EPA should not discourage legitimate methods of used oil recycling.

Doug Green complimented NORA on its persuasive and comprehensive comments and stated that they will serve as a strong foundation for NORA’s legal arguments during the litigation.

Mr. Green is lead counsel for the Utility Solid Waste Activities Group (“USWAG”), an association consisting of more than 110 energy industry operating companies and trade associations including the Edison Electric Institute, the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, and the American Public Power Association. Combined, USWAG's members service more than 95 percent of the Nation's consumers of electricity. Mr. Green has represented USWAG for more than 25 years on solid and hazardous waste and chemical compliance, reporting and enforcement issues arising under the full spectrum of federal and many state environmental laws. USWAG will also challenge EPA’s solid waste fuel rule and will support NORA’s position on used oil.

How can you help?

NORA will keep you updated as this process unfolds. Please stay tuned for information about the fundraising effort related to this important project.

For more information, contact NORA Executive Director Scott Parker at 703-753-4277 or sparker@noranews.org. Roy Schumacher of Thermo Fluids, Inc. has been appointed by NORA President Chris Ricci to be the chairman of the fund-raising campaign to pay for this litigation. More information will be distributed in the near future.

25-Apr-11 4:03 PM

NORA: Office Closing for 2011 Winter Meeting

Scott Parker - noemail@noranews.org — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 13:47:11 GMT

Hello [firstname],

The NORA Office will be closing today, March 2, for the 2011 NORA Winter Meeting. The NORA office will re-open on Tuesday, March 8, 2011.

All phone calls and emails will be returned when the office re-opens.

The 2011 NORA Winter Meeting will be held at the Omni Hotel & Resort in Austin, Texas. The dates of the event are March 2-4, 2011. The address for the hotel is 700 San Jacinto at 8th Street, Austin, Texas 78701. The phone number is (512) 476-3700.

Registration will open at 4:30 pm Local Time on Wednesday, March 2nd in the Austin Foyer at the hotel.

Attendees at the meeting will participate in valuable committee sessions, engage in powerful networking and hear a presentation about the newly release EPA Solid Waste Rule related to used oil.

NORA has just completed the 2011 NORA Membership Directory.

The Directory is the ultimate networking tool for the liquid recycling industry. The Directory will be unveiled at the Winter Meeting and distributed to all members in attendance.

Hard copies will be mailed to all members in early March. This Directory is provided free to members. The non-member fee is $600.

The attendance for this meeting has surged to almost 150 people. A list of pre-registered attendees is at the bottom of this email.

Thank you for being a member of NORA.

Scott D. Parker, NORA

sparker@noranews.org

703-753-4277

List of Pre-Registered Attendees for NORA Winter Meeting

Bill Adams
Alex Alonso, Source Oil & Asphalt Supply Inc
Steve Anacker, Construction Resources Management
Lori Anacker, CR Management
Tommy Ayers, Products Plus, Inc.
Chris Bergstrom, NOCO Energy Corp
Roger Bessler, Oily Waste Processors Inc
Andrea Bills, Omega Refining LLC
Ray Boyle, Midwest Environmental Services
Stephen Brovarone, Omega Refining LLC
Jerry Brown, Consolidated Recycling Co Inc
Dave Brown, United Solutions Inc.
Lane Bryant, Flex Oil Service LLC
Adam Bujoll
David Burkhardt, Thermo Fluids Inc.
Tim Butt, Fountain Industries
Jeff Cagle, Safety-Kleen Corp
Richard Campbell, Industrial Recycling Solutions Inc.
Christian Carasa, Source Oil & Asphalt Supply Inc
Anthony Cataia, National Chemical Supply
Ken Chan, DeMenno/Kerdoon
Ken Cherry, FCC Environmental
Alice Chung, Newalta Corporation
Brett Conover, Liquid Environmental Solutions
Dan Cowart, Aaron Oil Company Inc
Ben Cowart, Vertex Energy Inc.
Kevin Cowart, Vertex Energy Inc.
Bill Dea, R&D/Fountian Industries
Jeff Dean, Advanced Waste Services Inc
David Delasanta, Thermo Energy
Sam Delchad, Emulsions Control Inc
Michael Dilick, VLS Recovery Services
Beth Dionise, NORA An Association of Responsible Recyclers
Ray Dobbs, RJM Energy
Edward Docteur, Solvents and Petroleum Services
Kaemerz Dotiwala, Q Enviromental
Jim Douglas, Heartland Group Holdings LLC
Mike Ebert, Safety-Kleen Corp
Scott Eddings, The McPherson Companies
Curtis Ellis, Weatherford/MCC
Jim Ennis, DeMenno/Kerdoon
Scott Ennis, DeMenno/Kerdoon
Gary Farrar, Heritage - Crystal Clean LLC
Todd Ford, FCC Environmental
Drew Frye, FCC Environmental
Matt Gartner, XL Insurance
Wayne Geisert, EnviroSolids
Edward Genovese, Universal Lubricants/RS Used Oil
Mark Giaquinto, Noble Oil Services Inc.
Leon Glenn, Texpar Energy L.L.C.
Steven Goebner, Zurich Insurance
Bryan Gray, Weatherford/MCC
Gary Gunderson, Recycle Technologies
David Guy, Crystal Flash Energy
Jamie Hanrahan, Noble Oil Services Inc.
Christopher Harris, Harris Law Office
Dave Hatfield, EnviroSolids
Mills Heard, Oldcastle Materials Group
Greg Hendrick, Systech Environmental Corp.
Bill Hinton, United Solutions Inc.
Joshua Jackson, Liquid Environmental Solutions
Ray Jennings, Central Oil & Supply Corp
Benise Jennings, Central Oil & Supply Corp
Jim Jensen, Oldcastle Materials Group
Rich Kalin, Noble Oil Services Inc.
Dennis Kelly, Dober
Bill Kennedy, RS Used Oil Services Inc.
Steve Kerdoon, DeMenno/Kerdoon
Bailey Kirk, Vertex Recovery LP
David Kroutil, Advantage Route Systems
Bill Kughns, BlendTech
David Ledoux, Bedford Industries Inc
Dale Letcher, Industrial Recycling Solutions Inc.
Jim Letteney, Clean Harbors Environmental Services
Steve Lewis, Safety-Kleen Corp
Don Littlefield, United Oil Recovery Inc
Lin Longshore, Safety-Kleen Corp
Mitch Mace, Aaron Oil Company Inc
Mike Maddux, Truck Works Inc.
Jack Mahon, Dexsil Corporation
Steve Mailhot, United Solutions Inc.
Terry Malone, Universal Environmental Services LLC
Isabella Marafioti, Source Oil & Asphalt Supply Inc
Jim Matthews, RJM Energy
Catherine McCord, Heritage - Crystal Clean LLC
Rhonda McGhee, Systech Environmental Corp.
Thad McNeil, Evergreen Oil, Inc.
Alan Moore, EnviroSolids
Christopher Moran, Clean Harbors Environmental Services
Scott Morin, Keteca USA Inc.
Mike Mosura, Safety-Kleen Corp
Ray Mt. Joy, Xeray Systems Inc
Jim Munnell, Emerald Services Inc
Dave Nelson, FCC Environmental
Richard Norton, ASI Enviromental
Dale O’Conner, Sunrise Environmental Corporation
Jim Odom, ChemChamp
Larry Pacheco, Summit Environmental Technologies
Scott Parker, NORA An Association of Responsible Recyclers
Casey Parker, NORA An Association of Responsible Recyclers
Kathy Parks, Keteca USA Inc.
Barbara Parry, Newalta Corporation
Burt Pierce, EnviroSolids
Doug Plesner, Crystal Flash Energy
Matt Pohlman, RJM Energy
James Pratter, Midstate Environmental Services
Andy Pritchard, Enterprise Oil
Darren Randt, Randt Recycling Technologies Inc.
Jessica Randt, Randt Recycling Technologies Inc.
Greg Ray, Heritage - Crystal Clean LLC
Carrie Reese, Intergulf Corp.
Mark Reinhardt, Omega Refining LLC
Steve Rhyne, Intergulf Corp.
Richard Riassetto, Flex Oil Service LLC
Chris Ricci, Synergy Recycling LLC
Jeffrey Richard, Safety-Kleen
Jason Robison, ORI Recovery Inc
Aaron Rocklin, ChemChamp North America Corp.
Andrew Rosina, GEA Westfalia Separator Inc.
Alvaro Ruiz, FCC Environmental
Todd Ryan, ASI Enviromental
James Scholes, AAA Chemicals Inc
Philip Schoof, United Solutions Inc.
Roy Schumacher, Thermo Fluids Inc.
Bobby Schwerin, Safety-Kleen Corp
Dave Semersky, United Solutions Inc.
Jason Silvestry, Midstate Environmental Services
Erica Snedegar, Heartland Petroleum LLC
Mike Sommer, Sommer Sales and Marketing LLC
David Sprinkle, Safety-Kleen Corp
Luke Staengl, PESCO-BEAM Environmental
Charlie Stieneker, Evergreen Oil, Inc.
John Strickland, Vertex Energy Inc
John Strickland Jr., Vertex Energy Inc.
Willie Sturges, Midstate Environmental Services
Scott Sundet, Fountain Industries
Terry Taliaferro, FCC Environmental
Jim Tefft, Crystal Flash Energy
Jeff Thompson, Liquid Environmental Solutions
Robert Tyson, ASI Enviromental
Brandon Velek, Intergulf Corp.
Jack Waggener P.E., URS Corporation
James Waisanen, Thermo Fluids Inc.
David Weber, United Solutions Inc.
Roger Wilson, Holston Environmental Services Inc.
Angelo Zanfardino, Safety-Kleen Corp

1-Mar-11 8:47 AM