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	Department	WA Dept of Agriculture		NCWM Region	WWMA
	Primary Contact	Kirk Robinson		Last Modified	07/17/09 03:46pm
	Phone	(360) 902-1856
	Email	krobinson@agr.wa.gov
	What's needed for a successful program?	WSDA is testing biodiesel in the field in addition to lab testing. Fuel attributes are tested in the field using the pHLip test. Samples are gathered as required and sent to a commercial lab for testing.
AUTHORITY
	Fuel Authority	Statutory (enacted legislation)
	Statutory/Regulatory Citation	RCW 19.112 (Motor Fuel Quality Act) or rules adopted under RCW 19.112 and RCW 19.94
ADOPTED FUEL SPECIFICATIONS
	Fuels Currently Regulated	Diesel Fuel_yes; B100-Biodiesel_yes; Biodiesel-Blends_yes
	Fuel Specifications	B6-19_other; B1-B5_ASTM D975; B100_ASTM D6751; PetroDiesel_ASTM D975
	Other Specifications	ASTM D 7467 for B6-B20
	If no spec - plan to adopt
	Process to Adopt Specifications	Administrative Rulemaking
	ASTM-Rev Adopted	periodic - adopt & update per set schedule (e.g. annually)
TESTING PROGRAMS
	Proactive Tests	Biodiesel Blends (Bxx); Biodiesel (B100); Petroleum Diesel
	Reactive Test Circumstance	Complaints.
	Fuel Test Performed	Water & Sediment; - Acid Number; - Visual; - Glycerine; - Flash Point; - Cetane
	Where Sampled	Transport; Producer; Terminal / Blender; Retailer
	Where Tested	Out-Sourced
	Penalties	Any person who knowingly violates any provision of RCW 19.112 (Motor Fuel Quality Act) or rules adopted under RCW 19.112 is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not more then one thousand dollars. The director shall assess a civil penalty ranging form one hundred dollars to ten thousand dollars per occurrence, giving due consideration to the appropriateness of the penalty with respect to the gravity of the violation, and the history of previous violations. The director may issue a stop-sale for any motor fuel found not to be in compliance and rescind the stop-sale order if the motor fuel is brought into complaince with statute and rule.
	How to Report	360-902-1857; Washington State Department of Agriculture Weights and Measures Motor Fuel Quality Program 1111 Washington Street P.O. Box 42560 Olympia, WA 98504
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