Group 1 - The Inner Mongolia Etuoke Qianqi Market Supervision Administration has initiated an investigation and special inspection of abandoned gas cylinders since October 21, identifying over 2,000 liquefied petroleum gas cylinders that are no longer usable [1] - According to the "Gas Cylinder Safety Technical Supervision Regulations," gas cylinders have a design service life of 8 years, requiring inspection every 4 years, and cylinders that reach the 8-year mark must be assessed by inspection agencies for potential extension, with a maximum of 4 additional years [1] - As of now, over 5,200 gas cylinders have undergone deactivation procedures, and a disposal ledger for scrapped gas cylinders has been established, ensuring that scrapped cylinders do not re-enter the market [1] Group 2 - The Etuoke Qianqi Market Supervision Administration plans to enhance inspections and regulatory efforts across the region, targeting illegal activities such as the use of non-owned cylinders, refurbished cylinders, overdue inspections, and the unauthorized recycling or dismantling of scrapped gas cylinders [2] - Citizens are reminded to purchase and refill bottled liquefied gas only at legitimate gas stations to ensure safety [2]

Core Viewpoint - The Gansu Provincial Market Supervision Department has intensified supervision and enforcement actions against gas cylinder filling units in 2024, aiming to enhance safety management and prevent accidents related to special equipment [1][2][3][4][5][6] Summary by Relevant Sections Case Summaries - **Case 1**: The ShanDan County Market Supervision Bureau fined ShanDan County JinYuan Liquefied Gas Co., Ltd. 25,000 yuan for filling gas cylinders that did not meet safety technical specifications, specifically a prohibited gas-liquid dual-phase cylinder [1] - **Case 2**: The JingYuan County Market Supervision Bureau imposed a 75,000 yuan fine on JingYuan County WuLan ZhenXing Liquefied Gas Station for failing to implement proper pre- and post-filling inspection and recording procedures, allowing for multiple fillings of the same cylinder [2] - **Case 3**: The GanGu County Market Supervision Bureau fined GanGu County XinQiao Liquefied Gas Station 20,000 yuan for filling a liquefied petroleum gas cylinder without an electronic information label, violating safety regulations [3] - **Case 4**: The QingCheng County Market Supervision Bureau fined QingCheng County TaiAn Gas Co., Ltd. 21,000 yuan for not adhering to inspection and recording procedures, and for filling cylinders that had expired inspection validity [4] - **Case 5**: The LinZe County Market Supervision Bureau fined LinZe HongYang RuiDa Trading Co., Ltd. 21,000 yuan for inadequate pre- and post-filling inspection records, with numerous discrepancies in the documentation [5][6]