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New Mexico One-Pager (State's Fuel Quality Regulation) |
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NM Department of Agriculture
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NCWM Region |
WWMA
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Primary Contact |
David Turning
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Last Modified |
08/29/13
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(575) 646-1616
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dturning@nmda.nmsu.edu
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What's needed for a
successful program?
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In April 2007, New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson signed into law a measure that seeks to increase the use and production of biodiesel in his state. The bill requires diesel fuel sold in New Mexico to contain 5 percent biodiesel on or after July 1, 2012. Diesel purchased by state and local government and public schools must be B5 after July 1, 2010 and before July 1, 2012. In the fall of 2008 the DOA will initiate efforts on regulations to implement the 2010 mandates. Currently the mandated usage is suspended due to the availability and price differentials.
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| AUTHORITY |
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Fuel Authority
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Statutory (enacted legislation)
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Statutory/Regulatory Citation
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Petroleum Products Standards Act: 57-19-29.QUALITY STANDARDS: Unless modified by regulation of the board, the quality standards, tests and methods of conducting analyses on petroleum products manufactured, kept, stored, sold or offered for sale in New Mexico shall be those last adopted and published by the American society for testing and materials or the society of automotive engineers and shall be used to determine compliance with the Petroleum Products Standards Act [57-19-25 to 57-19-37 NMSA 1978] and regulations adopted pursuant to that act. http://nmdaweb.nmsu.edu/weights-and-measures
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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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B6-20_ASTM D7467; B1-B5_ASTM D975; B100_ASTM D6751; PetroDiesel_ASTM D975
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Other Specifications |
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If no spec - plan to adopt
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Process to Adopt Specifications
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Administrative Rulemaking; Legislative Process
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ASTM-Rev Adopted |
automatic - incorporation of "most-current" revision
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| TESTING PROGRAMS |
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Proactive Tests
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Biodiesel Blends (Bxx); Biodiesel (B100); Petroleum Diesel
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Reactive Test Circumstance
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Any consumer complaint or problem suspected by routine inspection and testing.
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Fuel Test Performed
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- Water & Sediment; - Visual; - Stability; - Phosphorus; - Density; - Flash Point; - Glycerin; - Cetane; - Copper Strip; - Viscosity; - Sulfur; - Percent Biodiesel
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Where Sampled
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Terminal / Blender; Retailer
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Where Tested
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State's In-House Lab
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Penalties
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Stop Sale authority, civil penalties, agriculture hearing and fines, criminal penalties.
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| REPORTING
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How to Report
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Call (575) 646-1616 |
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| PRODUCT INDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Dispenser Labeling
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Requirements are developed by the Department. 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 Bxx Biodiesel Blend, where xx is the percentage of biodiesel in the blend or includes the phrase “Biodiesel Blend between 5% and 20%” or similar words. Blends containing more than 20% Biodiesel may be sold as Bxx Biodiesel Blend, where xx is the percentage of biodiesel in the blend along and a statement that the fuel contains more than 20% biodiesel. NMAC 19.15.110 |
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| NOTES |
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