International Liquid Terminals Association (ILTA)

Have you logged on to ILTA Connect yet? Take a few minutes and join the conversation. We'd love to hear from you! Log on using your ILTA member account or create an account if you don’t have one. Questions? Email membership@ilta.org.  ILTA Connect is a community platform for ILTA terminal members, meant for the sharing of relevant information and news about what’s going on in our industry. Ask questions and foster discussion within different communities based on committees and working groups.

"As discussion continues over who should be found liable under Superfund for the cleanup of any potential contamination, it is critical to understand the role of terminals as 'passive receivers' of AFFF rather than 'active contributors.' In short, terminal facilities do not produce or profit from PFAS foam manufacturing, but rather have held and utilized the products to meet the standard for chemical site safety for the last few decades." Read more: https://buff.ly/4bw9Wt0 Written by Jay Cruz, Senior Director of Government Affairs and Communications, ILTA. Originally published by BIC Magazine.

Registration for the Fall 2024 ILTA Environment, Government, Health, Safety & Security Committee Meetings (EGHSS) is now open: https://buff.ly/4eDlEos Taking place October 1-2 in Chicago, EGHSS registration includes: - 2 days of programming with guest speakers and roundtables - lunch both days - networking reception Book your room at The Drake Hotel by August 30 to receive ILTA's discounted rate. *Committee involvement is open to all employees of ILTA terminal company members.

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ILTA hosts several meetings and training programs, including the largest industry conference and trade show, on an annual basis. These events focus on various topics, offering attendees the most current information on industry trends, regulatory developments, and policy issues. See what's in store for the rest of 2024, and save the date for the ILTA 2025 Conference & Trade Show: June 9 - 11. https://buff.ly/3DtuZyC

Meet James Privette, our new Manager of Government Affairs and Communications. James, a native of Washington, DC, brings extensive experience at all levels of government. Most recently, he served as a legislative specialist with the National Conference of State Legislatures where he focused on state and local budgets, artificial intelligence, and broadband expansion issues. Please join us in welcoming James!

Pratt Summers, ILTA Board Chairman and Vice President of Savannah’s Colonial Terminals, had the honor of interviewing former President George W. Bush at the ILTA 2024 Conference this past May. "This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet and interview our 43rd president," Summers says. "It only cemented my respect for Mr. Bush." Thank you to Tank Storage Magazine for covering this momentous occasion: https://buff.ly/4eEIZWF

The main purpose of the ILTA Professional Development Committee is to help ensure that the ILTA annual conference delivers high value and relevant content to terminal professionals from across the industry. We'd love your insight and input. Will you join the committee? Reach out to Senior Manager of Membership and Policy, Christopher Meilink at cmeilink@ilta.org. ILTA's goal is to assemble a diverse group of professionals, including those with experience in ILTA 2025's conference tracks: Environmental Compliance, Health and Safety, Security, Operations, Business Leadership, and Global Operations.

Booth rebooking for the 2025 ILTA Conference & Trade Show is already underway! Questions can be directed to Justin Olson at jolson@thewymancompany.com. Reserve your booth by clicking the link below.

Will we see you in October for the Fall 2024 ILTA Environment, Government, Health, Safety & Security Committee Meeting (EGHSS) in Chicago, IL? ILTA is committed to being a strong advocate for the terminal industry in Washington, and our committees play a crucial role in keeping us aligned with the industry's top priorities. As deeply engaged tank and terminal professionals, your active involvement is vital to our success, and we look forward to your contributions this fall! Learn more, register, and book your hotel room: https://buff.ly/4eDlEos