Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee on Petroleum Storage Tanks, established by Arkansas Act 173 of 1989, consists of seven members who are appointed by the governor. They represent state, industry, and private interests. The primary duty of the committee is to advise DEQ and make recommendations regarding claims for payment from the Arkansas Petroleum Storage Tank Trust Fund based on Regulation 12.

Advisory Committee Meeting Schedule

Meetings are tentatively scheduled for 9 a.m. on the last Wednesday of most months at Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment headquarters.

Advisory Committee Meeting Dates for 2026

  • January 28, 2026
  • February 25, 2026
  • March 25, 2026
  • April 29, 2026
  • May 27, 2026
  • June 24, 2026
  • July 29, 2026
  • August 26, 2026
  • September 30, 2026
  • October 28, 2026
  • No November meeting
  • December 2, 2026

Advisory Committee Members

Name Phone Email Affiliation Term Expires
Scott Skelton 501-952-9621 sskelton@cteh.com Arkansas Environmental Federation 12/31/2025
Elliot Blackmon 870-356-2131 elliot@blackmonoil.com Service Station Owners 12/31/2027
*John Mark Goings 501-590-0326 johnmarkgoings@gmail.com Insurance Industry 12/31/2027
Chris Howell 479-530-0400 chrishowell@bbloil.com AR Oil Marketers 12/31/2028
**Jaycob McMillan 870-866-5490 jaycob.mcmillan15@gmail.com AR Petroleum Council 12/31/2023
Vacant
Dennis Free 501-683-6740 dennis.free@arkansas.gov AR Fire Marshal N/A

*Chairman
**Vice Chairman