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The Unsung Hero Behind the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: Helium

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As families across the United States gather around the dinner table tomorrow to celebrate Thanksgiving, one of the most beloved traditions of the holiday season will be unfolding in New York City: the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This iconic event, known for its vibrant floats, marching bands, and massive balloon characters, has become a symbol of American holiday spirit. Yet, behind the excitement and spectacle, there’s an invisible industry playing a crucial role in making it all happen: the compressed gas industry—specifically helium.

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Takeshi Matsuyama Honored with IOMA International Harmonization Award

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CGA is pleased to congratulate Takeshi Matsuyama of Air Water, Inc. as the recipient of the 2024 IOMA International Harmonization Award.

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eLearning Module: TM-12, Introduction to Periodic Requalification

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The Compressed Gas Association (CGA) is excited to introduce TM-12, a new eLearning module that provides an essential introduction to the periodic requalification of compressed gas cylinders. This training is critical for maintaining the safety and integrity of cylinders used across various industries. The module covers the necessary steps, considerations, and testing methods that ensure cylinders meet current safety standards and regulations.

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IRS Releases Long-Awaited Section 45Q LCA Procedures

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The IRS has released Notice 2024-60, providing crucial guidance under Section 45Q of the Internal Revenue Code for the utilization of carbon dioxide and other carbon oxides. This long-awaited notice, issued on July 24, 2024, outlines the procedures and requirements for submitting a life cycle analysis (LCA) report, a key component for taxpayers seeking to claim the tax credit for carbon utilization.

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CGA Welcomes FDA’s Long-Awaited Final Rule on Medical Gases

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The Compressed Gas Association (CGA) applauds the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for finalizing the long-anticipated rule on Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP), Certification, Postmarketing Safety Reporting, and Labeling Requirements for Certain Medical Gases.

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Updated Cryogenic Hydrogen Storage Standards: CGA H-3 Now Available

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CGA H-3 contains the suggested minimum design and performance requirements for shop-fabricated, vacuum-insulated cryogenic tanks (vertical and horizontal) intended for above ground storage of liquid hydrogen.

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CGA G-5 Ninth Edition: Essential Hydrogen Storage and Safety Information

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CGA would like to announce the release of CGA G-5: 2024, Hydrogen, 9th edition.  This publication provides information on the physical and chemical properties of hydrogen and proper handling and use.

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Supporting Critical Infrastructure Recovery: Roberts Oxygen’s Role in the Key Bridge Demolition Project

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CGA is proud to work with companies across the country and around the world that are committed to supporting vital infrastructure projects, especially in times of urgent need.

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CGA Attends 54th Meeting of the International Harmonization Council

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Representatives from the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) were in Kyoto, Japan in March 2024 for the 54th meeting of the International Harmonization Council (IHC).

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CGA Safety Award Winners 2024

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On the evening of April 9, 2024, the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) announced the winners of our prestigious safety awards during the CGA Annual Meeting.

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