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E15 Misfueling Rule



On June 27, 2011, the EPA released a final rule that establishes several measures to mitigate E15 misfueling.  A copy of the pre-Federal Register version of the rule, along with other information related to the rulemaking, is available at http://www.epa.gov/otaq/regs/fuels/additive/e15/index.htm. 

In the final rule, EPA has established several measures to mitigate misfueling of certain vehicles, engines and equipment with E15. The key mitigation measures are as follows:

1. The rule prohibits the use of gasoline containing more than 10 vol% ethanol in vehicles, engines and equipment not covered by the partial waiver decisions. 
2. The final rule requires all E15 gasoline fuel dispensers to have a specific label when a retail station or wholesale-purchaser consumer chooses to sell E15.
3. The rule requires that product transfer documents (PTDs) specifying ethanol content and Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) accompany the transfer of gasoline blended with ethanol through the fuel distribution system.
4. The rule requires a survey of retail stations to ensure compliance with E15 labeling, ethanol content and other requirements.

The requirements contained in the final rule will go into effect 30 days after the rule is published in the Federal Register.  Docket reference: EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0448.  EPA contact: Robert Anderson, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Compliance and Innovative Strategies Division, 202-343-9817, Anderson.robert@epa.gov.

 

SAE to Hold 2nd Annual Electric Vehicle Safety Standards Summit

The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) has announced that is will hold its 2^nd Annual Electric Vehicle Safety Standards Summit on September 27-28, 2011 in Detroit.  According to SAE, the Summit will provide a forum for individuals, organizations and agencies to contribute to the development of action plans regarding the codes and standards necessary to effectively address safety as it relates to electrified vehicles and their infrastructure.  For more information on this year’s upcoming Summit, click here.

 

California Advanced Clean Cars Rulemaking Workshop

In a Mail-Out issued June 9 (Mail-Out #MSC 11-18), CARB announced a half-day workshop to obtain input on items relating to the Advanced Clean Cars rulemaking.  The workshop will be held in El Monte on July 19^th starting at 12:30 pm.  For a copy of the workshop notice, click here.

 

EPA Proposed Draft Guidance on Certification Requirements for Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines Using SCR

 

On June 7, 2011, the EPA published a notice in the Federal Register at 76 FR 32886 requesting comment on draft guidance for complying with adjustable parameter regulations at 40 CFR 86.094-22 as they apply to certification of on-highway heavy-duty diesel engines using SCR.  Once finalized, this guidance will be used by EPA in reviewing applications for certification involving SCR received on or after the effective date of the guidance. 

Comments will be due 30 days after the notice is published in the Federal Register.

Docket reference: EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0444

EPA contact: Greg Orehowsky, Heavy-Duty and Nonraod Engine Group, Compliance and Innovative Strategies Division, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, (202) 343-9292,orehowsky.gregory@epa.gov.