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Georgia One-Pager (State's Fuel Quality Regulation) |
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Department |
GA Department of Agriculture
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NCWM Region |
SWMA
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Primary Contact |
David Au
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Last Modified |
3/27/13
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Phone |
(229) 386-3486
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Email |
David.Au@agr.georgia.gov
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What's needed for a
successful program?
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A new lab became operational October 12, 2011. It has significant fuel testing capabilities including biodiesel and biodiesel blends.
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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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10-1-151.1, 10-1-155 (a); 40-20-1.C.01 thru .13
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| ADOPTED FUEL SPECIFICATIONS |
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Fuels Currently Regulated |
B100-Biodiesel_yes; Diesel Fuel_yes; Biodiesel-Blends_yes
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Fuel Specifications
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B6-20_pending process to adopt D7467; B1-B5_ASTM D975; B100_ASTM D6751; PetroDiesel_ASTM D975
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Other Specifications |
The department recognizes the FTC requirements for biodiesel retail pump labeling for blends over B5.
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If no spec - plan to adopt
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Will adopt more recent ASTM biodiesel specifications the next time regulations are updated.
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Process to Adopt Specifications
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Regulatory Process
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ASTM-Rev Adopted |
--None--
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| TESTING PROGRAMS |
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Proactive Tests
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Petroleum Diesel; other petroleum products; biodiesel; biodiesel blends up to 20%; ethanol and ethanol blends when lab is fully operational. Samples are collected by the Department or submitted by the interested party.
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Reactive Test Circumstance
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Complaints
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Fuel Test Performed
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Visual; Sulfur; Flash Point; Cloud Point; Water & Sediment; Density; Viscosity: Cetane Number; Corrosion; Oxidation Stability; Carbon Residue; Cold Filter Plugging, Lubricity; Nitrogen; GC testing for FAME, Methanol, Free and Total Glycerol.
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Where Sampled
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Terminal / Blender; Retailer; Biodiesel Plants
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Where Tested
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State's In-House Lab
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Penalties
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*Misdemeanor, civil penalty, stop sale orders, marketing injunctions
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| REPORTING
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How to Report
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| PRODUCT INDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Dispenser Labeling
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Requirements are developed by the Department. Regulated products manufactured or marketed in the state must be registered. Diesel fuel containing up to 5% biodiesel may be sold as Diesel and diesel containing more than 5% and up to 20% biodiesel may be sold as B20 Biodiesel Blend and must have the applicable FTC decal. Biodiesel and Biodiesel Blends must meet applicable ASTM specifications. |
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| NOTES |
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The new lab address is:
Georgia Department of Agriculture,
Fuel Oil Laboratory,
3150 US Highway 41 South,
Tifton, GA 31794-8877
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