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Connecticut One-Pager (State's Fuel Quality Regulation) |
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CT Dept of Consumer Protection
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NCWM Region |
NEWMA
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Primary Contact |
Frank Greene
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Last Modified |
08/29/13
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Phone |
(860) 713-6160
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frank.greene@ct.gov
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What's needed for a
successful program?
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DCP has agreed to take samples with existing manpower in a quality enforcement program at the B100 level prior to blending. The new ASTM lab in the Center of Environmental Sciences and Engineering at UCONN is now able to perform the key Tier II properties of D 6751. All properties of D 6751 (minus Cetane) are available for testing. UConn grant money is needed.
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| AUTHORITY |
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Fuel Authority
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Regulatory (state regulations); Statutory (enacted legislation)
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Statutory/Regulatory Citation
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SB 8005 became law on July 1, 2007: Biodiesel means a fuel comprised of mono-alkyl esters of long chain fatty acids derived from vegetable oils or animal fats, designated B100, and meeting the requirements of designation ASTM D6751. The Department of Consumer Protection has issued Connecticut Motor Fuel Quality Regs in Section 14-327d-1 et seq. as provided via the DCP link: http://www.ct.gov/dcp/lib/dcp/pdf/mfq.pdf.
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| ADOPTED FUEL SPECIFICATIONS |
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Fuels Currently Regulated |
Diesel Fuel_yes; B100-Biodiesel_yes; Biodiesel-Blends_yes
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Fuel Specifications
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B6-B20 ASTM D7467; B1-B5_ASTM D975; PetroDiesel_ASTM D975; B100_ASTM D6751
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Other Specifications |
ASTM 4814 (gasoline)
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If no spec - plan to adopt
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Proactively testing the quality of biodiesel but is very limited because of mimimal volumes being sold.
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Process to Adopt Specifications
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Administrative Rulemaking; Legislative Process
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ASTM-Rev Adopted |
not automatic - use earlier revision, til law / regulations revised
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| TESTING PROGRAMS |
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Proactive Tests
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B100 Biodiesel; BXX Biodiesel blends
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Reactive Test Circumstance
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Typically upon complaint. Protocol indicates that if there are more than two complaints per distribution point a problem exists. Problems will occur in multiple cars and a short distance from the station. DCP advises consumer to confirm fuel quality with the station owner
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Fuel Test Performed
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Screen using IR in the field
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Where Sampled
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Terminal / Blender; Retailer
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Where Tested
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Field Staff / Out-Sourced
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Penalties
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Motor fuels excluding Jet A and Av gas must be registered. Quality issues for fuels are they must meet applicable ASTM or be "fit for intended use", meet applicable environmental use (CT DEP).
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| REPORTING
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How to Report
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Consumer to contact www.ct.gov/dcp. Also, phone number is on each pump: 1-860-713-7160 for consumer complaints of fuel quality. |
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| PRODUCT INDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Dispenser Labeling
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Requirements are the same as HB 130. |
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| NOTES |
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