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Our practice is for each tank to be a batch and we test that tank once even though it may be used to supply several distribution systems. If several tanks are required to make up a pipeline tender, each tank is tested separately and the separate certificates of analysis provided to the pipeline. Will this practice still be acceptable?
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . Yes. Moreover, EPA believes that each separate tank of produced gasoline must be a separate batch, and that gasoline produced and contained in more than one tank may not be treated as a single batch. (7/1/94) This question…
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Must a refiner identify a single independent lab for each refinery?
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . Yes. Although an independent lab may use a substitute lab for certain tasks, a refiner is required to name a single independent lab for each refinery. It is this independent lab with which EPA will communicate regarding the…
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Must oxygenate be added to RBOB downstream of the refinery?
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . Yes. Oxygenate must be added to RBOB in the proper type and amount regardless of where it is sold. Specifically, section 80.77(a)(7) prohibits any person from combining RBOB with any other gasoline, blendstock, or oxygenate except oxygenate of…
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Must refiners defer to regulatory references to blendstock produced on a batch basis, as all blendstocks made by refiners are produced from continuous processes (even purchased blendstocks are received at regular intervals and are typically blended on a fairly uniform basis)?
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . Yes. Even continuous streams are only measured periodically and it would be best to apply the measurements to the volume produced most closely to the time of the measurement. In other words, break up the continuous stream into…
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Must the independent lab use the same brand and model of equipment as the refinery lab?
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . Both the refiner's and the independent lab must use the RFG analyses methods specified in § 80.46, but this section does not specify particular brands or models for the testing equipment. Note that in the case of oxygen…
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Must imported RFG be tested at the import facility or may the importer use the test results from a foreign source, or alternatively, from vessel samples secured from the vessel after loading is completed? Many independent labs operate internationally. Also, must all labs be registered with EPA?
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . Importers must certify each batch of RFG and conventional gasoline based upon samples collected after the vessel carrying the gasoline has entered the U.S. port of entry where the gasoline will be discharged. Under § 80.65(f)(2)(ii), importers must…
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Must each batch of gasoline be traceable from the refinery or importation point to consumption in order to avoid liability if a non-conformance is found?
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . No. However, each regulated party (other than a carrier) is presumptively liable for violations of the downstream standards found at facilities downstream from that party. In order to establish a defense the party must show, among other defense…
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Must downstream parties with their own labs use an independent lab for quality assurance sampling and testing?
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . Parties may use their own lab, an independent lab, or another party's lab in fulfillment of the quality assurance program defense element. Regardless of which lab does the work, however, the burden remains on the party who is…
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Mold and Your Home
Mold can grow in many parts of your home; anywhere there is moisture. This page provides some resources for you to help keep your house mold free.
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May import facilities be grouped together for compliance and reporting purposes?
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . For the most part, separate import facilities owned by one importer must be grouped together. All compliance demonstrations are to be made based on the aggregate of all gasoline imported into the United States by an importer. This…
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If you have a spill, does the K code change to 2 for the spilled volume?
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . No, the K code is not changed as the result of a spill. (Refer to section 80.1132 of the regulation regarding retirement of RINs due to a spill.) Question and Answer was originally posted at: Questions and Answers…
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Estimating Children’s Soil and Dust Ingestion Rates for Exposure Science
Request for Application to propose transdisciplinary research to help study exposure of soil and dust ingestion rates in children
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Compliance Workshop
This page contains materials related an EPA/Industry workshop such as agendas, presentations and other information relevant to the workshop.
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History of Fuel Economy Labeling
Fuel economy labeling, history and trends of fuel economy, testing and data, and information on how federal agencies work together on the issue of fuel economy.
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Miles Per Gallon (MPG) Math
This page contains an infographic that explains how consumers can save money on fuel by purchasing a vehicle with a higher fuel economy.
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Greenhouse Gas Rating
Description of greenhouse gas vehicle ratings.
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General Guidance on Innovative and Voluntary Air Pollution Control Strategies
State and Local Transporation Resources is an EPA/OTAQ web page for state and local air quality regulators and transportation planners that offers guidance on how to reduce air pollution from cars, diesel trucks, city and school buses.
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Revised Federal Transit Authority Procedures for a Conformity Lapse
This document contains information regarding two revisions that must be made to certain provisions in the EPA's transportation conformity regulations due to a court ruling.
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Funding for Ports and Near-Port Communities
Learn about all the funding opportunities and past projects for Ports Initiatives.
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Regional Tribal Operations Committee in Region 5
Tribal Operations Committee in Region 5.