Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Pump Labeling Requirements.
(3-15-22)
a. All spark ignition engine fuel
kept, offered, or exposed for sale, or sold, at retail containing at least one
percent (1%) by volume and not more than ten percent (10%) by volume of any
oxygenate or combination of oxygenates must be identified as "with" or
"containing" (or similar wording) the specific type of oxygenate(s) in the
engine fuel. For example, the label may read "contains ethanol" or "with
MTBE/ETBE." This information must be posted on the upper fifty percent (50%) of
the dispenser front panel in a position clear and conspicuous from the driver's
position, in a type at least one half (1/2) inch in height, one-sixteenth
(1/16) inch stroke (width of type). (3-15-22)
b. The labels are to be furnished by the
retail owner or operator. (3-15-22)
02.
Oxygenates Content Labels.
(3-15-22)
a. The label must have letters in
bold face, block not less than one-half (1/2) inch high. The lettering must be
in black on a contrasting background. Both colors must be non-fade.
(3-15-22)
b. The label must be
displayed on both faces of the dispenser on the upper one-half (1/2) of the
dispenser as near the unit price display as practical.
(3-15-22)
03.
Documentation for Dispenser Labeling Purposes. The retailer must
be provided, at the time of delivery of the fuel, on an invoice, bill of
lading, shipping paper, or other documentation, a declaration of any oxygenate
or combination of oxygenates present in concentrations of at least one percent
(1%) by volume of the fuel. This documentation is only for dispenser labeling
purposes; it is the responsibility of any potential blender to determine the
total oxygen content of the engine fuel before blending. (3-15-22)
04.
Fuel Specifications for Gasoline
and Gasoline-Oxygenate Blends. (3-15-22)
a. The version of ASTM D 4814 "Standard
Specification for Automotive Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel" incorporated by
reference in this rule is the standard for gasoline and gasoline oxygenate
blends, except the volatility standards for unleaded gasoline blended with
ethanol must not be more restrictive than those adopted under the rules,
regulations, and Clean Air Act waivers of the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency. Gasoline blended with ethanol must be blended under any of the
following three (3) options. (3-15-22)
i. The
base gasoline used in such blends must meet the requirements of ASTM D 4814, or
(3-15-22)
ii. The blend must meet
the requirements of ASTM D 4814, or (3-15-22)
iii. The base gasoline used in such blends
must meet all the requirements for gasoline of ASTM D 4814 except distillation,
and the blend must meet the distillation requirements of the ASTM
specification. (3-15-22)
b. Blends of gasoline and ethanol must not
exceed the ASTM D 4814 vapor pressure standard by more than one point zero
(1.0) psi. (3-15-22)
