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Indiana One-Pager (State's Fuel Quality Regulation)
  Department
IN Department of Revenue
  NCWM Region
CWMA
 
  Primary Contact
Julie Jenkins
  Last Modified 08/29/13  
  Phone
(317) 615-2534
 
  Email
jjenkins@dor.in.gov
 
  What's needed for a
successful program?
 The definition of biodiesel is found in IC 6-6-2.5-1.5 under Department of Revenue authority for tax purposes. Regulating biodiesel quality is not within the capability if the DOR. Authorization and resources are needed in order for W&M to regulate and enforce the quality of biodiesel and diesel in Indiana. W&M suggests that industry or associations write letters requesting IN W&M adopt into regulation the Uniform Engine Fuel Regulations published in NIST HB 130.  
AUTHORITY
  Fuel Authority
Regulatory (state regulations); Statutory (enacted legislation)
 
  Statutory/Regulatory Citation
IC 6-6-2.5-1.5 (July 1, 2006) is amended to define biodiesel as a renewable, biodegradable, mono alkyl ester combustible liquid fuel derived from agricultural plant oils or animal fats that meets American Society for Testing and Materials specifications D6751-03a Standard Specification for Biodiesel Fuel (B100) Blend Stock for Distillate Fuels, as well as other fuels of the same derivation capable of use in the generation of power for the propulsion of a motor vehicle, airplane or motorboat. This section also defined blended biodiesel to be a blend of biodiesel with petroleum diesel fuel so that the volume percentage of biodiesel in the blend is at least two percent (2%).
 
ADOPTED FUEL SPECIFICATIONS
  Fuels Currently Regulated
Diesel Fuel_no; B100-Biodiesel_no
 
  Fuel Specifications
PetroDiesel_no-adopted-spec; B6-20_no-adopted-spec; B1-B5_no-adopted-spec; B100_ASTM D6751
 
  Other Specifications  
  If no spec - plan to adopt Adopt Engine Fuels Regulations found in HB 130 as noted above.  
  Process to Adopt Specifications
Legislative Process; Administrative Rulemaking
 
  ASTM-Rev Adopted
not automatic - use earlier revision, until law / regulations revised
 
TESTING PROGRAMS
  Proactive Tests
Do not proactively test
 
  Reactive Test Circumstance
 
  Fuel Test Performed
 
  Where Sampled
Retailer
 
  Where Tested
Out-Sourced
 
  Penalties
IC 6-6-2.5
 
REPORTING
  How to Report a) Dept of Health: Online form http://www.in.gov/isdh/contact.html b) Weights & Measures ( within Dept of Health) meters & gasoline File a Complaint : http://www.in.gov/isdh/regsvcs/wtmsr/request.html c) Alternative Fuel Decals / Bio-Diesel Fuel DEPT OF REVENUE (317) 615-2630
PRODUCT INDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
 
  Dispenser Labeling FTC only
 
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