The preamble states: "As with all parameters, there will be only one regulatory distillation test method. However, other suitable methods may be used for defense purposes (but not to meet mandatory testing requirements) as long as they are properly correlated with the regulatory test method." Does this mean that for testing downstream of the refinery or import facility for quality assurances purposes, other methods may be used by a refiner for defense assuming they are correlated to the regulatory method?
Yes. (7/1/94)
This question and answer was posted at List of Reformulated Gasoline and Anti-Dumping Questions and Answers: July 1, 1994 through November 10, 1997 (pdf)