Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
Pursuant to the provisions and requirements of O.C.G.A.
Section 10-1-155, the following rules and
regulations are hereby promulgated and the standards and specifications for
petroleum products used for heating, cooking, illuminating, and power purposes
are hereby defined. The following specifications, unless noted, will be
determined in accordance with the test methods presented in the latest edition
of the American Society for Testing and Materials Standards (ASTM). The State
Oil Laboratory may utilize test methods other than those referenced when deemed
technically or analytically suitable. The Department of Agriculture may write
and publish guidelines related to performance standards and specifications of
specialty fuels and other petroleum products that are not otherwise addressed
by regulation. The latest version of the Annual Book of ASTM Standards Section
Five and the latest version of the NIST Handbook 130 were used in part for this
rule. There may be additional preemptive state or federal requirements other
than those identified.
(a) Spark
Ignition Engine Fuel Non Oxygenated. The specification for spark ignition
engine fuel without oxygenates (gasoline) will be as follows:
1. Sulfur, 95 parts per million (ppm)
max
2. Corrosion, Copper Strip No.
1 max
3. Gum, Existent 5 mg/100 ml
max
4. Volatility Requirements for
Classes:
(i) Distillation Temperatures.
°C (°F) at Percent Evaporated*
* At 101.3 kPa pressure (760 mm Hg)
|
Volatility Class
|
10%
max |
50%
|
90%
max |
Endpoint
Max
|
|
min |
max |
|
A-2 |
70 (158) |
77 (170) |
121 (250) |
190 (374) |
225 (437) |
|
A-3 |
70 (158) |
77 (170) |
121 (250) |
190 (374) |
225 (437) |
|
C-3 |
60 (140) |
77 (170) |
116 (240) |
185 (365) |
225 (437) |
|
D-4 |
55 (131) |
77 (170)** |
113 (235) |
185 (365) |
225 (437) |
** Gasoline known from the origin to retail that will not be
blended with ethanol may meet a minimum 50% evaporated distillation temperature
of 66 (150) for volatility class D-4 only. Gasoline meeting these limits is not
suitable for blending with ethanol.
(ii) Distillation Residue 2 Vo1% max for all
classes.
(iii) Vapor/Liquid
Ratio***, vapor pressure and Driveability Index (DI)
|
Volatility Class |
V/L (20 max)
Test Temp
°C (°F) |
Vapor Pressure kPa (psi)
|
DI max °C (°F) |
|
A-2 |
56 (133) |
62 (9.0) |
597 (1250) |
|
A-3 |
51 (124) |
62 (9.0) |
597 (1250) |
|
C-3 |
51 (124) |
79 (11.5) |
586 (1230) |
|
D-4 |
47 (116) |
93 (13.5) |
580 (1220) |
*** DI is a derived value and applicable at the refinery and
import facility level. The DI values above are for conventional gasoline and
may not be applicable to oxygenated gasoline.
(iv) Permissible Volatility classes may be
sold during the month of:
A-2 August, September 1-30
A-3 April, May, June, July
C-3 March, April, May****, September 16-30, October,
November
D-4 January, February, March, November, December
**** End user shipments only
5. Oxidation Stability 240 min
6. The octane rating (Antiknock Index) of
samples drawn from retail points must not be less than 0.5 of that found in
samples of the same brand or grade submitted by the manufacturer, refiner, or
wholesaler under provisions of O.C.G.A.
10-1-153, and that specified in
product registration, and that posted in accordance with FTC Octane Posting and
Certification Rule.
(i) The minimum (R+M)/2
octane rating of gasoline grades must be no less than 0.5 of the following:
Regular, Unleaded 87
Premium, Unleaded 91
Midgrade, Unleaded 89
(ii) The motor octane number must not be less
than 82 for unleaded gasoline with a minimum (R+M)/2 octane rating
87.
7. The sale of any
gasoline under any trade name which indicates to the purchaser that it is a
certain grade will be in violation of this regulation unless the Antiknock
Index therein is at least equal to that required above for that certain
grade.
8. The finished gasoline
must be a single homogeneous mixture composed essentially of hydrocarbons with
or without additives, visually free of water, sediment, suspended, or
undissolved matter.
9. Corrosion,
Silver Strip No. 1 max
The test method must be a modified D130 method consisting of
a glass test tube sealed inside a stainless steel pressure vessel run for 3 hrs
at 122°F (50°C) and using the standard silver strip and rating scale
found in IP 227.
10.
Reference ASTM D4814 for additional information.
(b) Spark Ignition Engine Fuel Oxygenated.
The specification for spark ignition engine fuels with oxygenates (reformulated
gasoline, gasohol.) will be as follows:
1.
Oxygenated motor fuels must meet all applicable requirements for automotive
gasoline established in the preceding sections. However, an oxygenate blend
consisting of 90% gasoline and 10% denatured ethanol, where the ethanol (only)
content is 9-10% by volume (3.1 - 3.7 mass % oxygen as ethanol), may have the
following volatility requirements for the T50 minimum distillation temperature,
vapor/liquid ratio and vapor pressure:
(i) T50
minimum distillation temperature of 150°F for all volatility classes in
(a)4.
(ii) V/L 20 minimum
temperature of 120°F for volatility class A-2, 113°F for volatility
classes A-3 and C-3, and 107°F for volatility class D-4 in (a)4.
(iii) Vapor pressure 1.0 psi higher than the
values in (a)4.
Oxygenated fuel is a fuel containing substantial amounts of
oxygenated components typically alcohols (such as ethanol) or ethers (such as
methyl tert-butyl ether). A substantial amount of oxygenate is defined as a
fuel containing more than 0.35 mass % oxygen (0.15 Methanol only).
2. Ethanol to be used
for blending must be nominally anhydrous ethanol (198 proof minimum) denatured
in accordance with applicable Federal regulations and must meet specifications
in ASTM D4806. It can be a blend with gasoline or RBOB (reformulated blendstock
for oxygenate blending) or CBOB (conventional blendstock for oxygenate
blending).
3. CBOB/RBOB are a
hydrocarbon mixture similar to gasoline that may not meet specifications until
blended with a specific amount of intended oxygenate. For this reason CBOB/RBOB
must not be shipped from a terminal prior to blending and becoming finished
product. Shipments between terminals and shipments between terminals and
Sanctioned Oxygenate Blending Facilities are excluded from this prohibition.
Sanctioned Oxygenate Blenders are considered to be manufacturers of oxygenated
gasoline and are responsible for insuring that such products are in compliance
with specifications established by the state oil chemist and approved by the
Commissioner of Agriculture.
Prospective Oxygenate Blenders must file with the
Commissioner of Agriculture a declaration or statement that they desire to sell
such products in the state. The declaration or statement must furnish the name,
brand, or a trademark of the product which they desire to sell, together with
the name and address of the Oxygenate Blender. Owners and operators of
Prospective Oxygenate Facilities must also file with the Commissioner of
Agriculture a declaration or statement identifying by name and address of each
Oxygenate Blending Facility owned or operated by such person.
4. The finished product must meet all
specifications for spark ignition engine fuels, except for enforcement purpose,
the vapor pressure may be 1 psi higher than the values in (a)4 if the ethanol
(only) content is 9-10% by volume (3.1 - 3.7 mass % oxygen as ethanol). It is
recommended that 10 volume % ethanol blends with RBOB meet vapor pressure
requirements.
5. The water
tolerance of oxygenated fuel must meet the following maximum temperatures
(°C) for phase separation:
10 May, June, July August, September
6 April, October
1 March
0 November
-2 February
-3 December
-5 January
6. At room temperature (20-25°C), product
must be able to contain the minimum volume % water without phase separation:
0.15 June, July, August
0.20 April, May, September, October
0.25 January, February, March, November,
December
7. The subsequent
regulations concerning gasoline are applicable to gasoline-oxygenate
blends.
8. Manufacturers of
oxygenates, blendstock, and oxygenated gasoline motor fuels must declare with
the State the type and quantity of hydrocarbon and nonhydrocarbon (oxygenate)
components used or to be used in the fuel.
9. Reference: ASTM D4814 for additional
information and ASTM D4806 and D5983 for additional information,
specifications, and requirements which are incorporated by reference.
(c) Kerosene. The
specifications for No. 1-K kerosene and No. 2-K kerosene will be as follows:
1. No. 1-K and No. 2-K Kerosene:
ASTM Method
(i)
Flash Point 38°C (100°F) min D56
(ii) Sulfur* D1266, D4294
No. 1-K 0.04% mass max
No. 2-K 0.30% mass max
(iii) Distillation Temperature D86
10% recovered 205°C (401°F) max
Final Boiling Point 300°C (572°F) max
(iv) The oil must be free from
water, trash, and suspended matter.
(v) Color, Saybolt** + 16 min D156
(vi) Viscosity D445
at 40°C (104°F) 1.0 min - 1.9 max cSt
(mm2/s)
(vii) Freezing point -30°C (-22°F)
max D2386
(viii) Burning quality
Pass D187
(ix) Corrosion, Copper
Strip D130
3 hr at 100°C (212°F) No. 3 max rating
(x) Mercaptan Sulfur*** 0.003%
mass max D3227
* For non flue-connected kerosene burner appliances and wick
fed illuminating lamps, clear, undyed 1-K is suitable.
** Kerosene may contain red dye. If dyed for federal motor
fuel excise tax exemption or sulfur content, the dye concentration must be
spectrally equivalent to 3.9 ptb of Solvent Red 26 and the color by D156 can
not be determined.
*** Mercaptan Sulfur determination may be waived if sweet by
D4952.
2.
Reference ASTM D3699 for additional information.
(d) Fuel Oils. The specifications for Fuel
Oils will be as follows:
1. No.1 Fuel Oil ASTM
Method
(i) Flash Point 38°C (100°F)
min D93
(ii) Sulfur* D1266, D129,
No. 1 0.50 mass% max D2622, D1552,
No. 1 Low Sulfur 0.05 mass % max D4294,
D5453
(iii) Distillation,
Temperatures D86
10% recovered 215°C (420°F) max
90% recovered 288°C (550°F) max
(iv) Kinematic Viscosity D445
@ 40°C (104°F) 1.3 to 2.4 cSt
(mm2/s)
(v) Pour Point -18°C (0°F)
D97
(vi) Water and Sediment 0.05
vol % max D2709
(vii) Gravity, min
35° API @ 60°F D287
Density, max 850 kg/m3; @ 15°C
D1298
(viii) Carbon residue
D524
on 10% Bottoms 0.15 max %
(ix) Copper Strip Corrosion D130
3 hr test @ 50°C (122°F) No. 3 max
2. No. 2 Fuel Oil ASTM Method
(i) Flash Point 38°C (100°F) min
D93
(ii) Sulfur* D1266, D129,
No. 2 0.50 mass % max D2622, D1552,
No. 2 Low Sulfur 0.05 mass % max D4294,
D5453
(iii) Distillation
Temperature D86
90% recovered 282°C (540°F) min
338°C (640°F) max
(iv) Kinematic Viscosity D445
@ 40°C (104°F) 1.9 to 4.1 cSt
(mm2/s)
(v) Pour Point -6°C (21°F)
D97
(vi) Water and Sediment 0.05
vol % max D95, D1796
(vii) Gravity,
min 30° API @ 60°F D287
Density, max 876 kg/m3; @ 15°C
D1298
(viii) Carbon residue
0.35 max % D524
on 10% Bottoms
(ix) Copper Strip Corrosion D130
3 hr test @ 50°C (122°F) No. 3 max
3. No. 4 (Light) Fuel Oil
(i) Flash Point 38°C (100°F) min
D93
(ii) Kinematic Viscosity D445
@ 40°C (104°F) 1.9 to 5.5 cSt
(mm2/s)
(iii) Gravity, max 30° API @ 60°F
D287
Density, min 876 kg/m3 @ 15°C
D1298
(iv) Pour Point
-6°C (21°F) max D97
(v)
Water and Sediment 0.50 vol % max D95 + D473
(vi) Ash 0.05 mass % max D482
* All Fuel Oil Grades above are required by federal
regulations to contain the dye Solvent Red 164 in amounts to make its presence
visually apparent and at or beyond terminal storage tanks the amount of the dye
should be spectrally equivalent to 3.9 ptb of Solvent Red 26.
4. No. 4 Fuel Oil
(i) Flash Point 55°C (130°F) min
D93
(ii) Kinematic Viscosity D445
@ 40°C (104°F) 5.5 to 24.0 cSt
(mm2/s)
(iii) Pour Point -6°C (21°F) max
D97
(iv) Ash 0.10 mass % max
D482
(v) Water and Sediment 0.50
mass % max D95 + D473
5.
Reference ASTM D396 for additional information.
(e) Diesel Fuel Oils. The specification for
Diesel Fuel Oils will be as follows:
1. No.
1-D Diesel Fuel Oil ASTM Method
(i) Flash
Point 38°C (100°F) min D93
(ii) Sulfur* 0.50 mass % max D1266, D129,
D4294, D5453
(iii) Distillation
Temperature D86
90% recovered 288°C (550°F) max
(iv) Kinematic Viscosity D445
@ 40°C (104°F) 1.3 to 2.4 cSt
(mm2/s)
(v) Operability requirements:
Cloud Point D2500, D3117
or LTFT/CFPP for D4539/D6371
Jan. -7°C (19°F) max
Dec. and Feb. -6°C (21°F) max
Mar. and Nov. -2°C (28°F) max
Oct. 3°C (37°F) max
(vi) Water and Sediment 0.05 vol % max
D2709
(vii) Calculated Cetane Index
40 min D976
(viii) Carbon Residue
0.15% mass max D524 on 10% Residuum
(ix) Ash, mass 0.01% max D482
(x) Copper Strip Corrosion D130
3 hr test @ 50°C No. 3 max
(xi) Cetane number 40 min D613
(xii) Sulfur*, Low Sulfur, D1266, D4294,
No. 1D 0.05% mass max D2622, D5453
(xiii) Aromaticity, Low Sulfur, D130
No. 1D 35 % vol, max
Note: Can be waived if Cetane index is met.
2. No. 2 Diesel Fuel Oil ASTM
Method
(i) Flash Point 52°C (125°F)
min D93
(ii) Sulfur* 0.50% mass max
D1266, D4294, D129, D5453
(iii)
Distillation Temperature D86
90% Recovered 282°C (540°F) min
338°C (640°F) max
(iv) Kinematic Viscosity D445
@ 40°C (104°F) 1.9 to 4.1 cSt
(mm2/s)
(v) Operability requirements:
Cloud Point D2500, D3117
or LTFT/CFPP for: D4539/D6371
Jan. -7°C (19°F) max
Dec. and Feb. -6°C (21°F) max
Mar. and Nov. -2°C (28°F) max
Oct. 3°C (37°F) max
(vi) Water and Sediment 0.05 vol % max
D2709
(vii) Calculated Cetane Index
40 min D976
(viii) Carbon Residue
D524 on 10% Residuum 0.35% mass max
(ix) Ash 0.01% mass max D482
(x) Copper Strip Corrosion D130
3 hr test @ 50°C No. 3 max
(xi) Cetane number 40 min D613
(xii) Sulfur*, Low Sulfur, D1266, D4294,
No. 2-D 0.05% mass max D2622, D5453
(xiii) Aromaticity, Low Sulfur, D130 No. 1D
35 % vol, max
Note: Can be waived if Cetane index is met.
3. No. 4 Diesel Fuel Oil
(i) Flash Point 55°C (130°F) min
D93
(ii) Sulfur* 2.0% mass max
D1266, D4294, D129
(iii) Kinematic
Viscosity D445
@ 40°C (104°F) 5.5 to 24.0 cSt
(mm2/s)
(iv) Cloud Point D2500, D3117
Jan. -7°C (19°F) max
Dec. and Feb. -6°C (21°F) max
Mar. and Nov. -2°C (28°F) max
Oct. 3°C (37°F) max
(v) Water and Sediment 0.50 vol % max
D1796
(vi) Cetane number 30 min
D613
(vii) Carbon Residue D524
on 10% residuum 0.35% mass max
(viii) Ash 0.10% Mass max D482
* EPA requires low sulfur, limited aromatic content, 40
cetane index diesel fuels be used by on-highway vehicles and high sulfur diesel
fuels to be dyed red with Solvent Red 164 in amounts to make its presence
visually apparent. The IRS specifies the amount of red dye (Solvent Red 164)
required to be spectrally equivalent to 3.9 lbs per thousand barrels solvent
red dye 26 at or beyond terminals. This is also applicable to low sulfur fuels
sold tax exempt from terminals.
4. Premium diesel fuel must meet the
proceeding specifications and the following in order to be sold as premium or
similar identification. ASTM Method
5. Ultra-Low Sulfur (ULS) Diesel Fuel for
grades #1 and #2 must meet a maximum sulfur content limit of 15 ppm and may be
identified as S15.
(i) Cetane number 47.0 min.
D613
(ii) Low Temperature meet or
exceed limits D4539, D2500 Operability (e)1.(v) or (e)2.(v)
(iii) Thermal Stability 80% min reflectance
D6468 (180 min, 150°C)
(iv)
Lubricity, 520 µm max D6079 wear scar diameter
6. The sale of any diesel fuel under any
trade name which indicates to the purchaser that it is a certain grade will be
in violation of this regulation unless the required specifications for that
grade are met.
7. Reference ASTM
D975 for additional information.
(f) Biodiesel. The specification for
Biodiesel will be as follows:
1. D6751
Standard Specification for Biodiesel (B100) Blend Stock for Distillate
Fuels.
2. Blends of Biodiesel
(B100) and grades of diesel fuel are typically acceptable for use in equipment
using diesel fuel. Check with OEM or owner's manual for fuel
requirements.
3. Biodiesel Blends
more than 5 volume % must be identified and labeled according to the
requirements established by the United States Federal Trade Commission, 16 CFR
Part 306 for Automobile Fuel Ratings, Certification and Posting.
(g) Product registration, product
identification, shipping papers, delivery tickets, labeling tanks and
dispensers, records retention.
1. All
petroleum products and all grades of each are registered or declared by the
manufacturer(s) and marketers (non retail) to be in compliance with regulations
and approved prior to marketing. The product identification must be consistent
with the approved product registration except as noted for oxygenated fuel
dispenser and street advertising labeling requirements. This also includes the
oxygenates and the other blending components. Blenders of components to make a
finished fuel are considered to be manufacturers and are responsible for
insuring that the product is in compliance with specifications.
2. For products containing more than 0.35
mass % oxygen (0.15, if methanol) the volume % and identity of oxygenate(s)
must be included on any invoice, bill of lading, shipping paper, or other
documentation used for the purpose of marketing any such product.
3. For products containing 1.5 or more mass %
oxygen (0.15, if methanol) the volume % or maximum volume % ("up to" amount)
and identity of oxygenate(s) must be included as part of dispenser labeling and
will not be required for any street advertising of the products. The words
"contains", "with", "contains up to", "with up to" or similar wording may be
used. An appropriately sized and conspicuously located single label on each
side or face of a dispenser is acceptable. This will satisfy dispenser labeling
in Rule 40-20-1-.04 and
advertising in Rule
40-20-1-.12.
4. Tank fills must identify the products
contained. If a color code is used, it must be conspicuously
displayed.
5. Information regarding
tank capacities and amount of products on hand must be maintained and made
available for inspection.
6. Retail
establishments must retain the records of product deliveries at the location.
Retention of at least the 4 most recent deliveries of each product will satisfy
this requirement.
(h)
Definitions and requirements. The following are definitions of products
referenced in this rule and requirements not identified in the preceding
sections:
1. "Alcohol" means a class of
organic compounds containing the hydroxyl group (OH).
2. "Aviation Gasoline" means a gasoline
possessing specific properties suitable for fueling aircraft powered by
reciprocating spark-ignition engines. Reference D910 and D6227 for information,
specifications, and requirements which are incorporated by reference. There may
be additional preemptive federal requirements.
3. "Aviation Turbine Fuel" or "Jet Fuel"
means a refined middle distillate fuel suitable for use as a fuel in an
aviation gas turbine internal combustion engine. Reference D1655 and D6615 for
information, specifications, and requirements which are incorporated by
reference. There may be preemptive federal requirements.
4. "Biodiesel" means a fuel comprised of
mono-alkyl esters of long chain fatty acids derived from vegetable oils or
animal fats, designated B100.
5.
"Biodiesel Blend" abbreviated "BXX" means a blend of biodiesel fuel with
petroleum based diesel fuel. "XX" represents the volume percentage of B100 in
the blend.
6. "Diesel Fuel" means a
refined middle petroleum distillate suitable for use as a fuel in a
compression-ignition (diesel) internal combustion engine.
7. "E85" means a blend of ethanol and
hydrocarbons of which the ethanol portion is nominally 85-75 volume percent
denatured fuel ethanol. Reference ASTM D5798 for information, specifications,
and requirements which are incorporated by reference.
8. "Ether" means a class of organic compounds
characterized by the structural feature of an oxygen linking two hydrocarbon
groups.
9. "Fuel Oil" means a
refined oil, middle distillate, heavy distillate, or residues of refining, or
blends of these suitable for use as a fuel for heating or power
generation.
10. "Gasohol" means a
blend of 90 volume % unleaded gasoline without oxygenates and 10 volume %
ethanol.
11. "Gasoline" means a
type of fuel suitable for use in spark-ignition automobile engines and in
marine and non-automotive applications.
12. "Gasoline Oxygenate Blend" means a type
of fuel suitable for use in spark-ignition automobile engines and in marine and
non-automotive applications.
13.
"Kerosene" or "Kerosine" means a refined middle distillate suitable for use as
a fuel for heating or illumination.
14. "Low-Sulfur Diesel Fuel" means a #1 or #2
diesel fuel containing a maximum sulfur content of 500 ppm. Low-Sulfur Diesel
Fuel may be designated S500 and referred to as on-road diesel.
15. "M85" means a blend of methanol and
hydrocarbons of which the methanol portion is nominally 85-75 volume percent
fuel methanol. Reference ASTM D5797 for information, specifications, and
requirements which are incorporated by reference.
16. "Oxygenate" means an oxygen-containing,
ashless, organic compound, such as an alcohol or an ether, which can be used as
a fuel or a fuel supplement.
17.
"Oxygenate Blender" means any person operating an Oxygenate Blending Facility
at which oxygenate gasoline is produced solely through the addition of
oxygenate to gasoline or CBOB/RBOB and at which the quality and quantity of
gasoline or CBOB/RBOB is not altered in any other manner.
18. "Sanctioned Oxygenate Blender" means any
Oxygenate Blender who has filed with the Georgia Department of Agriculture a
declaration or a statement that he or she desires to sell oxygenate blends in
the state, and the declaration has been approved by Commissioner of
Agriculture.
19. "Oxygenate
Blending Facility" means any facility (excluding a truck) at which oxygenate is
added to gasoline or CBOB/RBOB.
20.
"Sanctioned Oxygenate Blending Facility" means any facility whose owner and
operator who has filed with the Georgia Department of Agriculture a declaration
or a statement that he or she desires to add oxygenate to gasoline or
CBOB/RBOB, and the declaration has been approved by Commissioner of
Agriculture.
21. "Racing Gasoline"
means a fuel for special off-road use. When sold at retail motor fuel
establishments through dispensers, this product must be registered and meet the
requirements of issued guidelines.
22. "Reformulated Blendstock for Oxygenate
Blending" abbreviated "RBOB" means a petroleum product which, when blended with
an oxygenate, meets the definition of reformulated gasoline, and to which the
oxygenate is added other than by a refiner or importer such as a terminal. The
properties may be adjusted for seasonal volatility, blend amounts, octane, and
other applicable parameters.
23.
"Reformulated Gasoline" abbreviated as "RFG" means a gasoline oxygenate blend
certified to meet the specifications and emission reduction requirements
established by the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. Reformulated gasoline must
be used in automotive vehicles in extreme and severe ozone nonattainment areas
and those areas which opt to require it.
24. "Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel" means a #1
or #2 diesel fuel containing a maximum sulfur content of 15 ppm. Ultra-low
sulfur diesel fuel may be designated S15.
25. "Volatile Organic Compounds" abbreviated
as "VOC" means volatile organic compounds consisting of non-methane, non-ethane
hydrocarbons and oxygenated hydrocarbons emitted by automotive
vehicles.
O.C.G.A. §
10-1-155.
