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Oklahoma One-Pager (State's Fuel Quality Regulation)
  Department
OK Corporation Commission, Petroleum Storage Tank Division
  NCWM Region
SWMA
 
  Primary Contact
Terri Roberts
  Last Modified 09/22/10  
  Phone
(405) 522-4810
 
  Email
t.roberts@occemail.com
 
  What's needed for a
successful program?
 Statute 68-2357.67 Tax Credit for Biodiesel Facilities broadly defines biodiesel without an ASTM specification. The Petroleum Tank Division enforces motor fuel quality does not regulate B-100. Rule changes will be proposed in the future. "Automatic updates" for ASTM standards were changed in 2009 to "periodic updates" because constituents wanted the opportunity for public hearings before rule changes became effective.  
AUTHORITY
  Fuel Authority
Regulatory (state regulations); Statutory (enacted legislation)
 
  Statutory/Regulatory Citation
For tax years beginning after December 31, 2004, and before January 1, 2013, a biodiesel (B100) production facility is allowed a credit of $0.20 per gallon of biodiesel produced. An eligible biodiesel facility must produce at least 25% of its nameplate design capacity for at least six months after the first month for which it is eligible to receive the credit, on or before December 31, 2008. Reference House Bill 1956, 2008, and Oklahoma Statutes 68-2357.67). Reference SB 1267 for moratorium on tax credits from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2012 which includes biodiesel fuel production. HB 2626 provides a statutory definition for biodiesel that includes the ASTM fuel specification.
 
ADOPTED FUEL SPECIFICATIONS
  Fuels Currently Regulated
Diesel Fuel_yes; Biodiesel-Blends_yes; B100-Biodiesel_no
 
  Fuel Specifications
B6-20_no-adopted-spec; B1-B5_no-adopted-spec; B100_ASTM D6751; PetroDiesel_ASTM D975
 
  Other Specifications §68-500.3.Definitions.3.“Biodiesel” means a fuel comprised of mono-alkyl esters of long chain fatty acids generally derived from vegetable oils or animal fats, commonly known as “B100” The biodiesel blend B6-B20 is regulated under ASTM D 7467.  
  If no spec - plan to adopt Legislation has been passed to incorporate ASTM D 6751; OCC regulations will be updated to reflect statutory change.  
  Process to Adopt Specifications
Administrative Rulemaking; Legislative Process
 
  ASTM-Rev Adopted
 
TESTING PROGRAMS
  Proactive Tests
Petroleum Diesel
 
  Reactive Test Circumstance
Octane is checked at all retail sites twice a year. Diesel is tested under public complaint or request by fuel inspector.
 
  Fuel Test Performed
Flash Point; Water & Sediment
 
  Where Sampled
Retailer; Terminal / Blender
 
  Where Tested
State's In-House Lab; Out-Sourced
 
  Penalties
Red tag authority to shut down sale of off-spec fuel. Notice of Violation issued; fines are not typically issued unless repeated violation.
 
REPORTING
  How to Report Complaint phone number posted on all pump stickers
PRODUCT INDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
 
  Dispenser Labeling
 
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