Oregon State Archives

Oregon Bulletin

October 1, 2011

Department of Agriculture
Chapter 603

Rule Caption: Modifications to Sudden Oak Death Quarantine.

Adm. Order No.: DOA 14-2011

Filed with Sec. of State: 9-9-2011

Certified to be Effective: 9-9-11

Notice Publication Date: 7-1-2011

Rules Amended: 603-052-1230

Subject: The sudden oak death (Phytophthora ramorum) program in Curry County is transitioning from an eradication program to a slow-the-spread program. The proposed amendments would allow different response actions depending on whether the infected site was inside the generally-infected core area or isolated from it. Isolated sites would continue to be eradicated, subject to available funds. Inside the generally-infected core area, the goal would be disease suppression.

Rules Coordinator: Sue Gooch—(503) 986-4583

603-052-1230

Quarantine: Phytophthora ramorum

(1) Establishing a quarantine: A quarantine is established against Phytophthora ramorum, the cause of sudden oak death and other plant diseases. This quarantine is established under ORS 561.510 and 561.540 to protect Oregon’s agricultural industries and natural resources from the artificial spread of P. ramorum. This pathogen causes mortality in susceptible oak (Quercus spp.), tanoak (Notholithocarpus densiflorus syn. Lithocarpus densiflorus), rhododendron (Rhododendron spp.), viburnum (Viburnum spp.), evergreen huckleberry (Vaccinium ovatum), and other plant species. In other susceptible plants it causes leaf spots, twig dieback and/or stem cankers. Methods for exclusion of commodities potentially infected with this disease and procedures for eradication of incipient infections are prescribed in this quarantine.

(2) Area under quarantine:

(a) The following counties in California: Alameda, Contra Costa, Humboldt, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Monterey, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, and Sonoma;

(b) The following portion of Curry County that lies inside the area south of the northern border of T38S R12W sections 29 and 30, T39S R13W sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, and T39S R14W sections 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5; then west of the eastern border of T38S R12W sections 29 and 32, T39S R12W sections 5, 8, 17, 20, 29, and 32, T40S R12W sections 5, 8, 17, 20, 29, and 32, and then north of the southern border T40S R12W sections 31, 32 and T41S R13W section 12, west of the western boundary of section 13, north of the southern boundary of section 14 to the intersection with US Highway 101 and then northeast of US Highway 101 to the intersection with West Benham Lane and then north of West Benham Lane directly west to the Pacific Coastline; then east of the western border of the Pacific Coastline;

(c) Any country, state, county, province or area covered by the federal interim rule, 7 CFR 301.92, Phytophthora ramorum; quarantine and regulations;

(d) Any property in Oregon where P. ramorum is found, including a buffer zone of up to three (3) miles surrounding the infested site during any eradication or containment program.

(3) The following definitions apply to ORS 603-052-1230:

(a) “Best management practices” is defined as any actions or activities that can be used to prevent or eliminate new P. ramorum infections.

(b) “Hosts and associated plants” means plants on the USDA APHIS List of Regulated Hosts and Plants Associated with Phytophthora ramorum, last revised February 22, 2010. (NOTE: This list is available from the Oregon Department of Agriculture, 635 Capitol St. NE, Salem, OR 97301, telephone 503-986-4644).

(c) “Infested site” is defined as the area within fifty (50) feet of one or more plants officially confirmed as infected with P. ramorum.

(d) “Treatment area” is defined as the area delimited by the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) or an official cooperator in which treatments to eliminate or reduce P. ramorum inoculum and sources thereof is required or recommended. The treatment area may range from 50 to 300 or more feet from infected or symptomatic plants.

(e) “Type 1” is defined as an infested site(s) that because of its geographical location in relationship to other infested sites, surrounding flora, and based on the best available epidemiological data on disease spread, is considered to be of highest risk for advancing further spread of P. ramorum into previously un-infested areas.

(f) “Type 2” is defined as an infested site(s) that because of its geographical location in relationship to other infested sites, surrounding flora, and based on the best available epidemiological data on disease spread, is considered to be of less risk for advancing further spread of P. ramorum into previously un-infested areas.

(g) “Non-commercial” is defined as any activity or entity that does not in some sense involve commerce, relative to similar activities that do have a commercial objective.

(h) “Nursery stock” is defined in ORS 571.005. Tissue culture plantlets in sealed, sterile containers are exempt from this regulation;

(4) Commodities regulated:

(a) All plants and plant parts of hosts and associated plants: Examples of regulated commodities include all portions of the plants including, but not limited to nursery stock, logs, bark, wood chips, mulch, firewood, sawdust, green waste, other plant products that may contain bark or foliage;

(b) Any other plant found to be naturally infected with P. ramorum, any product or article that an official inspector determines to present a risk of spreading P. ramorum. All life stages of P. ramorum.

(5) Provisions of the quarantine: Regulated commodities originating from the area under quarantine, and any other area found to be infested with P. ramorum during the life of this quarantine, are prohibited unless one of the following requirements has been met:

(a) All regulated commodities must be kiln-dried or heat-treated to 60 degrees C (140 degrees F) for one (1) hour measured at the core prior to shipment. Treatments must be officially verified. The official certificate must include the following additional declaration “The (type of covered commodity) from (name of county or other location identifier) has been treated for Phytophthora ramorum as required prior to shipment.” The length and temperature of the treatment must be recorded on the official certificate;

(b) Nursery stock grown in a quarantined county or area may be eligible for shipment to and within Oregon providing the nursery is part of an official certification program and has been inspected and tested as required by the federal interim rule, 7 CFR 301.92, for P. ramorum. The official certificate must include the following additional declaration: “The (covered commodity) from (name of county or other location identifier) has met the Phytophthora ramorum quarantine requirements for shipment into and within Oregon.”

(NOTE: Recipients of tree and shrub nursery stock imported into the state must notify the ODA no later than two business days after its arrival as required by OAR 603-054-0027.)

(c) Soil and potting media from the quarantine area at a known infested site or from within five (5) meters of an infected host plant must be sterilized before shipment. The soil or potting media must reach a minimum temperature of 60 degrees C (140 degrees F) for one (1) hour measured at the center of the mass of soil or potting media. Soil or potting media that has never been associated with the covered commodities is exempt. Treatments must be officially verified. The official certificate must include the following additional declaration “The (soil or potting media) from (name of county or other location identifier) has been treated for Phytophthora ramorum as required prior to shipment.” The length and temperature of the treatment must be recorded on the official certificate.

(6) Infested properties in Oregon: Confirmation of a P. ramorum infection must be made by the ODA or an official cooperator. The ODA or an official cooperator will notify the landowner when P. ramorum has been detected on their property. The required response depends on whether the infested site is of high priority (Type 1) or normal priority (Type 2) in terms of importance for slowing disease spread as determined by ODA or an official cooperator.

(a) Type 1 sites must be treated as quickly as possible in accordance with USDA APHIS’s Official Regulatory Protocol for Phytophthora ramorum Detections in Residential or Landscaped Commercial Settings, last revised September 1, 2009 or the Phytophthora ramorum APHIS Response Protocol for Forest and Wildland Environments Version 1.0, updated November 21, 2008. Subject to the availability of funds dedicated to the rapid treatment of P. ramorum infested sites, the cost of treatment will be borne by the State.

(NOTE: These protocols are available from the Oregon Department of Agriculture, 635 Capitol St. NE, Salem, OR 97301, telephone 503-986-4644.)

Affected property owners will be issued infestation and treatment area location and treatment requirements in the form of an Administrative Directive. For public and private forested lands, the Oregon Departments of Agriculture and Forestry (ODF) will work with the landowner to develop a treatment plan that will be based on the best available science. The treatment plan may include some or all of the following activities:

(i) cutting and piling susceptible trees and shrubs,

(ii) burning the wood and plant debris when safe to do so,

(iii) herbicide treatment of stumps, standing trees, and sprouts,

(iv) fungicide application,

(v) sampling and monitoring,

(vi) replanting with suitable plant species to meet landowner objectives and to prevent intensification and spread of the disease.

(b) On Type 2 sites disease suppression through the implementation of best management practices is encouraged. Subject to availability of funds dedicated to the suppression of P. ramorum in urban and forested environments, a cost-share program may be available through the ODF to help defray costs of implementing best management practices to suppress disease spread (Oregon Department of Forestry – Coos District, 63612 Fifth Road, Coos Bay, 97420, telephone: 541-267-4136). A landowner with a Type 2 site may, after consultation with the ODA and ODF, allow use of their infested site(s) for P. ramorum-related research by Oregon State University, ODF, or ODA. Trees killed by P. ramorum within an infected Type 2 treatment area may be used as firewood under the following conditions:

(i) The firewood is for non-commercial use only;

(ii) The firewood does not leave the treatment area;

(iii) Any movement of dead trees for firewood from the treatment area is prohibited unless the landowner obtains a Special Permit (see Section (8)) to move the material.

(NOTE: Best management practices for managing P. ramorum infestations within Type 2 sites are available on the California Oak Mortality Website, http://www.suddenoakdeath.org, or from the Oregon Department of Agriculture, 635 Capitol St. NE, Salem, OR 97301, telephone 503-986-4644, or the Oregon Department of Forestry – Coos Bay, 63612 Fifth Road, Coos Bay, 97420, telephone: 541-267-4136.)

(7) Infested nurseries in Oregon: Confirmation of a P. ramorum infection must be made by the ODA or an official cooperator. Nurseries are required to eradicate the disease as quickly as possible in accordance with USDA APHIS’s Official Regulatory Protocol for Wholesale and Production Nurseries Containing Plants Infected with Phytophthora ramorum Version 8.0, updated October 28, 2008, or the Official Regulatory Protocol for Retail Nurseries Containing Plants Infected with Phytophthora ramorum Version 1.0, modified August 12, 2009, will be implemented immediately. Nurseries from which P. ramorum has been detected in multiple growing seasons will be required to implement best management practices as described in USDA APHIS’s official regulatory protocols for positive nurseries for the mitigation of Phytophthora disease in plants for planting.

(NOTE: These best management practices and protocols for nurseries are available from the Oregon Department of Agriculture, 635 Capitol St. NE, Salem, OR 97301, telephone 503-986-4644.).

(8) Special permits: The Department, upon receipt of an application in writing, may issue a special permit allowing movement into this state, or movement within this state, of regulated commodities not otherwise eligible for movement under the provisions of this quarantine order. Movement of such commodities will be subject to any conditions or restrictions stipulated in the permit, and these conditions and restrictions may vary depending upon the intended use of the commodity and the potential risk of escape or spread of P. ramorum.

(9) Violation of quarantine: Violation of this quarantine may result in a fine, if convicted, of not less than $500 no more than $5,000, as provided by ORS 561.990. In addition, violators will be subject to civil penalties of up to $10,000 as provided by ORS 561.995. Commodities shipped in violation of this quarantine may be treated, destroyed or returned to their point of origin without expense or indemnity paid by the state.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 561.190 & 561.560

Stats. Implemented: ORS 561.560

Hist.: DOA 1-2001(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-5-01 thru 4-4-01, DOA 5-2001, f. & cert. ef. 3-27-01; DOA 1-2005, f. & cert. ef. 1-24-05; DOA 4-2006, f. & cert. ef. 3-10-06; DOA 7-2007, f. & cert. ef. 3-27-07; DOA 5-2008, f. & cert. ef. 1-16-08; DOA 5-2009, f. & cert. ef. 4-9-09; DOA 21-2010, f. & cert. ef. 12-17-10; DFW 14-2011, f. & cert. ef. 9-9-11

Rule Caption: Diesel additive (“winterizing”) sunset clause; Biodiesel production verification; Renewable diesel; and Dispenser labeling.

Adm. Order No.: DOA 15-2011

Filed with Sec. of State: 9-9-2011

Certified to be Effective: 9-9-11

Notice Publication Date: 8-1-2011

Rules Amended: 603-027-0420, 603-027-0430

Subject: This rule amendment: (1) Implements HB 2827 of the 2011 Legislative Assembly to repeal the sunset clause of provisions permitting sales of biodiesel blended fuel containing additives to prevent gelling; (2) Brings other renewable diesel (also known as renewable diesel and biomass-based diesel) into administrative rule as currently established in ORS 646.922; (3) Removes the biodiesel production facility verification process as it is no longer deemed necessary; and (4) amends dispenser labeling requirements if a seller chooses to label dispensers of 5% biodiesel blend , 5% other renewable diesel, or a combination of the two products.

Rules Coordinator: Sue Gooch—(503) 986-4583

603-027-0420

Standard Fuel Specifications

(1) Gasoline and Gasoline-Oxygenate Blends, as defined in this regulation, shall meet the following requirements:

(a) The ASTM D 4814, “Standard Specification for Automotive Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel,” except that volatility standards for unleaded gasoline blended with ethanol shall not be more restrictive than those adopted under the rules, regulations, and Clean Air Act waivers of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (which includes those promulgated by Oregon and Federally approved State Implementation Plans (SIP’s)). Gasoline blended with ethanol shall be blended under any of the following three options:

(A) The base gasoline used in such blends shall meet the requirements of ASTM D 4814; or

(B) The blend shall meet the requirements of ASTM D 4814; or

(C) The base gasoline used in such blends shall meet all the requirements of ASTM D 4814 except distillation, and the blend shall meet the distillation requirements of the ASTM D 4814 specification.

(b) Blends of gasoline and ethanol shall not exceed the ASTM D 4814 vapor pressure standard by more than 1.0 psi.

(c) Minimum Antiknock Index (AKI). The AKI shall not be less than the AKI posted on the product dispenser or as certified on the invoice, bill of lading, shipping paper, or other documentation.

(d) Minimum Motor Octane Number. The minimum motor octane number must not be less than 82 for gasoline with an AKI of 87 or greater.

(e) Lead Substitute Gasoline. Gasoline and gasoline-oxygenate blends sold as “lead substitute” gasoline shall contain a lead substitute additive which provides a level of protection against exhaust valve seat recession which is equivalent to the level of protection provided by a gasoline containing at least 0.026 gram of lead per liter (0.10 g per U.S. gal).

(2) Ethanol intended for blending with gasoline shall meet the requirements of ASTM D 4806, “Standard Specification for Denatured Fuel Ethanol for Blending with Gasolines for Use as Automotive Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel.”

(3) Gasoline-Ethanol Blends Required

(a) Consistent with ORS 646.912, the Oregon Department of Agriculture shall study and monitor ethanol fuel production, use, and sales in Oregon.

(b) Except as provided in OAR 603-027-0420(3)(c), all retail dealers, nonretail dealers, or wholesale dealers may only sell or offer for sale gasoline that contains ten percent ethanol by volume.

(c) A retail dealer, nonretail dealer, or wholesale dealer may sell or offer for sale gasoline that is not blended with ethanol if the gasoline;

(A) Has an octane rating, as defined in ORS 646.945, of 91 or above, or if it is for use in;

(B) An aircraft;

(i) With a supplemental type certificate approved by the Federal Aviation Administration that allows the aircraft to use gasoline that is intended for use in motor vehicles, or

(ii) Issued a type certificate by an aircraft engine manufacturer that allows the aircraft to use gasoline that is intended for use in motor vehicles;

(C) An aircraft that has been issued an experimental certificate, described in 14 C.F.R. 21.191, by the Federal Aviation Administration and that is required by the manufacturer’s specifications to use gasoline that is intended for use in motor vehicles;

(D) A light-sport aircraft, as defined in 14 C.F.R. 1.1, that is required by the manufacturer’s specifications to use gasoline that is intended for use in motor vehicles;

(E) A vintage aircraft, as defined by the Oregon Department of Aviation by rule, that is required by the manufacturer’s specifications to use gasoline that is intended for use in motor vehicles;

(F) An antique vehicle, as defined in ORS 801.125;

(G) A Class I all-terrain vehicle, as defined in ORS 801.190;

(H) A Class III all-terrain vehicle, as defined in ORS 801.194;

(I) A racing activity vehicle, as defined in ORS 801.404;

(J) A snowmobile, as defined in ORS 801.490;

(K) Tools, including but not limited to lawn mowers, leaf blowers, and chain saws; or

(L) A watercraft.

(d) Gasoline-ethanol blends shall contain not less than 9.2 percent by volume of agriculturally derived ethanol, exclusive of denaturants and permitted contaminates, that complies with

(A) OAR 603-027-0420(2) Ethanol ASTM D 4806 standards,

(B) Denatured as specified in 27 C.F.R parts 20 and 21, and

(C) Complies with the volatility requirements specified in 40 C.F.R. part 80.

(e) The ethanol shall be derived from agricultural product, woody waste or residue.

(f) The gasoline and gasoline-ethanol blends shall comply with OAR 603-027-0420(1).

(g) It is prohibited to blend with casinghead gasoline, absorption gasoline, drip gasoline, or natural gasoline after the gasoline has been sold, transferred, or otherwise removed from a refinery or terminal.

(4) Gasoline Additive Restrictions.

(a) Effective November 1, 2009, a wholesale dealer, retail dealer, or nonretail dealer may not sell or offer to sell any gasoline blended or mixed with:

(A) Ethanol unless the blend or mixture meets the specifications or registration requirements established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to section 211 of the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. section 7545 and 40 C.F.R. Part 79, and the ethanol complies with ASTM International specification ASTM D 4806;

(B) Methyl tertiary butyl ether in concentrations that exceed 0.15 percent by volume; or

(C) A total of all of the following oxygenates that exceeds one-tenth of one percent, by weight, of;

(i) Diisopropyl ether,

(ii) Ethyl tert-butyl ether,

(iii) Iso-butanol,

(iv) Iso-propanol,

(v) N-butanol,

(vi) N-propanol,

(vii) Sec-butanol,

(viii) Tert-amyl methyl ether,

(ix) Tert-butanol,

(x) Tert-pentanol or tert-amyl alcohol, and

(xi) Any other additive that has not been approved by the California Air Resources Board or the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

(b) Nothing in this section shall prohibit transshipment through this state, or storage incident to the transshipment, of gasoline that contains methyl tertiary butyl ether in concentrations that exceed 0.15 percent by volume or any of the oxygenates listed in OAR 603-027-0420(4)(a)(C), provided,

(A) The gasoline is used or disposed of outside of this state; and

(B) The gasoline is segregated from gasoline intended for use within this state.

(c) Notwithstanding the additives in OAR 603-027-0420(4)(a), a person may sell, supply, or offer to sell or supply gasoline in this state that contains any oxygenate other than ethanol, if the California Air Resources Board (CARB), California Environmental Policy Council (CEPC), or the United States Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) allow use of the oxygenate.

(5) Diesel Fuel shall meet the requirements of ASTM D 975, “Standard Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils.”

(6) Winter or Winterized Diesel Fuel shall meet the requirements of ASTM D 975, “Standard Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils” and have a cold flow performance measurement which meets the ASTM D 975 tenth percentile minimum ambient air temperature charts and maps by either ASTM Standard Test Method D 2500 (Cloud Point) or ASTM Standard Test Method D 4539 (Low Temperature Flow Test, LTFT). Winter or winterized diesel (low temperature operability) is only applicable October 1 - March 31 of each year.

(7) Premium Diesel Fuel — All diesel fuels identified on retail and nonretail dispensers, bills of lading, invoices, shipping papers, or other documentation with terms such as premium, super, supreme, plus, or premier shall meet the requirements of ASTM D 975, “Standard Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils” and must conform to the following requirements:

(a) Cetane Number —A minimum cetane number of 47.0 as determined by ASTM Standard Test Method D 613;

(b) Low Temperature Operability —A cold flow performance measurement which meets the ASTM D 975 tenth percentile minimum ambient air temperature charts and maps by either ASTM Standard Test Method D 2500 (Cloud Point) or ASTM Standard Test Method D 4539 (Low Temperature Flow Test, LTFT). Low temperature operability is only applicable October 1 - March 31 of each year;

(c) Thermal Stability — A minimum reflectance measurement of 80 percent as determined by ASTM Standard Test Method D 6468 (180 minutes, 150 0C);

(d) Lubricity — A maximum wear scar diameter of 520 microns as determined by ASTM D 6079. If a single test of more than 560 microns is determined, a second test shall be conducted. If the average of the two tests is more than 560 microns, the sample does not conform to the requirements of this part.

(8) Biodiesel; B100 Biodiesel and Biodiesel intended for blending with diesel fuel must,

(a) Meet the requirements of ASTM D 6751, “Standard Specification for Biodiesel Fuel (B100) Blend Stock for Distillate Fuels”;

(b) Be analyzed and issued a Certificate of Analysis for each batch or production lot produced in or imported into Oregon prior to blending, sale, or offer for sale in Oregon. The Certificates of Analysis expire 45 days following the date the biodiesel sample was obtained.

(c) Biodiesel must be analyzed for and comply with the visual appearance test (ASTM D 4176) upon its first receipt at a wholesale facility and prior to commingling with existing product.

(d) Prior to blending, sale, or offer for sale in Oregon, biodiesel must be analyzed and the Certificate of Analysis issued by:

(A) An accredited motor fuel laboratory, or

(B) A non-accredited motor fuel laboratory that meets all of the following requirements;

(i) The laboratory facilities must house and allow proper operation of all required equipment in accordance with the applicable test procedures,

(ii) The laboratory must use personnel trained to perform and analyze ASTM International D 6751 biodiesel fuel tests and other required tests,

(iii) The laboratory must use testing equipment that has been calibrated or verified to meet the requirements of each ASTM International test procedure used,

(iv) The laboratory must participate in an ASTM International proficiency program or similar national proficiency program for at least three times per year with appropriate results, and

(v) The laboratory must maintain current documentation of personnel qualifications, equipment verification, and proficiency results for at least one year. These records shall be available for inspection and reproduction upon request by the Director.

(9) Biodiesel Blends;

(a) Biodiesel blends through B5 must meet the requirements of ASTM D 975 Standard Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils.

(b) Biodiesel blends of B6 through B20 must meet the requirements of ASTM D 7467, Standard Specification for Diesel Fuel Oil, Biodiesel Blend (B6-B20).

(c) Blends of biodiesel and diesel fuels greater than B20 must meet the following requirements:

(A) The base diesel fuel must meet the requirements of ASTM D 975, Standard Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils; and

(B) The biodiesel blend stock must meet:

(i) The requirements of ASTM D 6751, Standard Specification for Biodiesel Fuel (B100) Blend Stock for Distillate Fuels, and

(ii) The requirements in OAR 603-027-0420(8).

(d) Exception; Biodiesel may be blended with diesel fuel whose sulfur, lubricity, or aromatic levels are outside specification ASTM D 975, Standard Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils, grades 1-D S15, 1-D S500, 2-D S15, or 2-D S500 provided the finished mixture meets pertinent national and local specifications and requirements for these properties.

(10) Other Renewable Diesel must meet its established ASTM International standard, be approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and comply with specifications of the National Conference on Weights and Measures.

(11) Biodiesel Blends Required.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, a retail dealer, nonretail dealer, or wholesale dealer may only sell or offer for sale diesel fuel in Oregon containing;

(A) At least five percent biodiesel by volume, or

(B) As of January 2, 2012, other renewable diesel with at least five percent renewable component by volume, or

(C) Five percent or less biodiesel by volume and five percent or less other renewable diesel by volume provided the combined total of biodiesel and other renewable diesel is at least five percent by volume.

(b) Biodiesel blends and other renewable diesel blends shall contain the volume percent stated to the nearest;

(A) 1 volume percent for blends through 5 volume percent, and

(B) 2 volume percent for blends greater than 5 volume percent through 20 volume percent.

(c) Diesel fuel containing more than five percent biodiesel by volume or other renewable diesel with more than five percent renewable component by volume must be labeled as required in OAR 603-027-0430.

(d) Exemption. The minimum biodiesel fuel content requirements in OAR 603-027-0420 do not apply to diesel fuel:

(A) Sold or offered for sale for use by railroad locomotives, marine engines, or home heating; or

(B) That otherwise meets the requirements in OAR 603-027-0420 but to which there have been added substances to prevent congealing or gelling of diesel fuel containing biodiesel or other renewable diesel. This exception applies only to diesel fuel sold or offered for sale during the period from October 1 of any year to February 28 of the following year.

(12) Aviation Gasoline shall meet the requirements of ASTM D 910, “Standard Specification for Aviation Gasoline.”

(13) E85 Fuel Ethanol shall meet the requirements of ASTM D 5798, “Standard Specification for Fuel Ethanol (Ed75-Ed85) for Automotive Spark-Ignition Engines.”

(14) M85 Fuel Methanol shall meet the requirements of ASTM D 5797, “Standard Specification for Fuel Methanol (M70-M85) for Automotive Spark-Ignition Engines.”

[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]

Stat. Auth.: ORS 561.190, 646.905 - 646.990 & 1997 OL Ch. 310 (SB 414)

Stats. Implemented:ORS 646.905 - 646.990, 183 & 1997 OL Ch. 310 (SB 414)

Hist.: AD 19-1997, f. 12-9-97, cert. ef. 1-1-98; DOA 5-2002, f. & cert. ef. 1-28-02; DOA 17-2006, f. & cert. ef. 9-26-06; DOA 15-2007(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-15-07 thru 4-11-08; DOA. 20-2007(Temp) f. & cert. ef. 11-29-07 thru 4-11-08; DOA 8-2008, f. & cert. ef. 2-15-08; DOA 12-2008(Temp), f. 3-14-08, cert. ef. 3-17-08 thru 9-12-08; DOA 21-2008, f. & cert. ef. 9-11-08; DOA 11-2009(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-24-09 thru 1-17-10; DOA 16-2009, f. 12-23-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10; DOA 19-2010, f. & cert. ef. 9-14-10; DOA 7-2011, f. & cert. ef. 1-26-11; DOA 15-2011, f. & cert. ef. 9-9-11

603-027-0430

Classification and Method of Sale of Petroleum Products

(1) General Considerations:

(a) Documentation.

(A) When gasoline; gasoline-oxygenate blends; reformulated gasoline; M85 and M100 fuel methanol: E85 and E100 fuel ethanol; B100 biodiesel and biodiesel blends; renewable diesel and diesel-renewable diesel blends; diesel fuel; winter or winterized diesel fuel; premium diesel fuel; or aviation gasoline are sold, an invoice, bill of lading, shipping paper or other documentation, must accompany each delivery other than a sale by a retail or nonretail dealer. This document must identify the:

(i) Quantity,

(ii) The name of the product,

(iii) The particular grade of the product,

(iv) The word “Winter” or “Winterized” diesel if applicable,

(v) The word “Premium” diesel if applicable,

(vi) The volume percent biodiesel and other renewable diesel, if a biodiesel, biodiesel blend, other renewable diesel, or diesel-other renewable diesel blend through 5 volume percent to the nearest 1 volume percent and for greater than 5 volume percent through 20 volume percent blends to the nearest 2 volume percent,

(vii) The applicable automotive fuel rating,

(viii) The name and address of the seller and buyer,

(ix) The date and time of the sale,

(x) For gasoline-oxygenate and gasoline-alcohol blends which contain more than 1.5 mass percent oxygen, the documentation shall state the oxygenate type and oxygenate content, in volume percent, to the nearest 0.5 volume percent, and

(xi) For non-ethanol blended gasoline the documentation shall state that the gasoline is non-ethanol blended.

(B) Each operator of a bulk facility and each person who imports motor vehicle fuels into this state for sale in this state shall keep, for at least one year, at the person’s registered place of business complete and accurate records of any motor vehicle fuels sold if sold or delivered in this state.

(C) Each biodiesel producer, each operator of a biodiesel bulk facility and each person who imports biodiesel into Oregon for sale in this state shall keep, on a monthly basis for at least one year, at the person’s registered place of business the certificate of analysis and the analysis records for visual appearance tests that are performed upon first receipt at a wholesale facility prior to commingling with existing product for each batch or production lot of biodiesel sold or delivered in Oregon.

(D) Each biodiesel producer in Oregon shall keep, on a monthly basis for at least one year, at the person’s registered place of business, documentation declaring the producer’s name, location address, date, and quantity of biodiesel production and sales. This documentation shall be completed on a form provided by the Department of Agriculture and mailed on a quarterly basis to the Department in Salem, Oregon.

(E) All retail dealers, nonretail dealers, and wholesale dealers in Oregon are required to provide, upon request of the Department, evidence of a certificate of analysis for the biodiesel received.

(F) Each ethanol production facility in Oregon shall keep, on a monthly basis for at least one year, at the person’s registered place of business, documentation declaring the production facility’s name, location address, net ethanol production capacity, the date that the net ethanol capacity was attained, quantity of ethanol produced, and sales in Oregon. This documentation shall be completed on a form provided by the Department of Agriculture and mailed on a quarterly basis to the Department in Salem, Oregon.

(G) Retail dealers and nonretail dealers shall maintain at their facilities the octane rating certification or motor vehicle fuel delivery documentation for the three most recent deliveries to the facility for each grade of gasoline, fuel ethanol, fuel methanol, biodiesel, biodiesel blends, diesel fuel, other renewable diesel fuel, and diesel-other renewable diesel fuel blends sold or offered for sale.

(b) Retail and Nonretail Gasoline Dispenser Labeling. All retail and nonretail gasoline dispensing devices must identify conspicuously on each face of the dispenser(s),

(A) The type of product,

(B) The particular grade of the product,

(C) Type of oxygenate contained if applicable,

(i) Including the specific volume percent of ethanol in gasoline-ethanol blends stating, for example,”THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS 10% ETHANOL” or other similar language in type at least 12.7 millimeters (1/2 inch) in height, 1.5 millimeter (1/16 inch) stroke (width of type) located on each face and on the upper 50 percent of the dispenser front panels in a position clear and conspicuous from the driver’s position,

(ii) Prohibited terms and phrases include but are not limited to, “Contains Up To 10% Ethanol”, “May Contain Ethanol”, or any other similar language,

(D) The applicable automotive fuel rating, and

(E) If non-ethanol blended gasoline, other than 91 octane or above, in compliance with OAR 603-027-0420, the dispensers shall be labeled,”NON-ETHANOL BLENDED GASOLINE FOR EXEMPTED USE ONLY (ORS 646.913)” in capital letters and type at least 12.7 millimeters (1/2 inch) in height, 1.5 millimeter (1/16 inch) stroke (width of type) located on each face and on the upper 50 percent of the dispenser front panels in a position clear and conspicuous to the consumer.

(c) Posting of Exceptions for Non-Ethanol Blended Gasoline. The exceptions for non-ethanol blended gasoline, other than 91 octane or above, shall be posted at a business that sells or offers for sale non-ethanol blended gasoline in a position that is clear and conspicuous to the consumer. The exceptions shall be posted;

“NON-ETHANOL BLENDED GASOLINE FOR USE IN THE FOLLOWING APPLICATIONS ONLY;” in capital letters and type at least 6.4 millimeters (1/4 inch) in height, 1 millimeter (1/32 inch) stroke (width of type), followed by,

“AIRCRAFT WITH A SUPPLEMENTAL TYPE CERTIFICATE APPROVED BY THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION THAT ALLOWS THE AIRCRAFT TO USE GASOLINE THAT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MOTOR VEHICLES;

AIRCRAFT ISSUED A TYPE CERTIFICATE BY AN AIRCRAFT ENGINE MANUFACTURER THAT ALLOWS THE AIRCRAFT TO USE GASOLINE THAT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MOTOR VEHICLES;

AN AIRCRAFT THAT HAS BEEN ISSUED AN EXPERIMENTAL CERTIFICATE, DESCRIBED IN 14 C.F.R. 21.191, BY THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION AND THAT IS REQUIRED BY THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS TO USE GASOLINE THAT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MOTOR VEHICLES;

A LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT, AS DEFINED IN 14 C.F.R. 1.1, THAT IS REQUIRED BY THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS TO USE GASOLINE THAT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MOTOR VEHICLES;

A VINTAGE AIRCRAFT, AS DEFINED BY THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION BY RULE, THAT IS REQUIRED BY THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS TO USE GASOLINE THAT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MOTOR VEHICLES;

AN ANTIQUE VEHICLE, AS DEFINED IN ORS 801.125;

A CLASS I ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE, AS DEFINED IN ORS 801.190;

A CLASS III ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE, AS DEFINED IN ORS 801.194;

A RACING ACTIVITY VEHICLE, AS DEFINED IN ORS 801.404;

A SNOWMOBILE, AS DEFINED IN ORS 801.490;

TOOLS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LAWN MOWERS, LEAF BLOWERS, AND CHAIN SAWS; OR A WATERCRAFT (Reference ORS 646.913)” in capital letters and type at least 3 millimeters (1/8 inch) in height, 0.4 millimeter (1/64 inch) stroke (width of type).

(d) Grade Name. The sale of any product under any posted grade name that indicates to the purchaser that it is of a certain automotive fuel rating or ASTM grade indicated in the posted grade name must be consistent with the applicable standard specified in OAR 603-027-0420 “Standard Fuel Specifications”.

(2) Automotive Gasoline and Automotive Gasoline-Oxygenate Blends:

(a) Posting of Antiknock Index Required. All automotive gasoline and automotive gasoline-oxygenate blends shall post the antiknock index in accordance with 16 CFR Part 306.

(b) Use of Lead Substitute Must Be Disclosed. Each dispensing device from which gasoline or gasoline oxygenate blend containing a lead substitute is dispensed shall display the grade name followed by “With a Lead Substitute” (e.g. “Unleaded With a Lead Substitute”). The lettering of the lead substitute declaration shall not be less that 12.7 millimeters (1/2 in) in height and 1.5 centimeters (1/16 in) stroke (width of type). The color of the lettering shall be in definite contrast to the background color to which it is applied.

(c) Prohibition of Terms. It is prohibited to use specific terms to describe a grade of gasoline or gasoline-oxygenate blend unless it meets the minimum antiknock index requirement shown in Table 1.

TABLE 1. MINIMUM ANTIKNOCK INDEX REQUIREMENTS

The minimum antiknock index for Premium, Super, Supreme and High Test is 91

The minimum antiknock index for Mid Grade and Plus is 89

The minimum antiknock index for Unleaded with a Lead Substitute is 88

The minimum antiknock index for Regular and Unleaded (alone) is 87

(3) Diesel Fuel:

(a) Labeling of Product and Grade Required. Diesel fuel shall be identified by “Diesel” and grades “No. 1-D S15”, “No. 1-D S500”, “No. 1-D S5000”, “No. 2-D S15”, “No. 2-D S500”, “No. 2-D S5000”, or “No. 4-D”. Each retail or nonretail dispenser of diesel fuel shall be labeled “Diesel” and the grade being dispensed.

(b) Location of Label. These labels shall be located on each face and on the upper 50 percent of the dispenser front panels in a position clear and conspicuous from the driver’s position, in a type at least 12.7 millimeter (1/2 in) in height, 1.5 millimeter (1/16 in) stroke (width of type).

(4) Winter or Winterized Diesel Fuel:

(a) Labeling of Product and Grade Required. The dispensers of winterized diesel fuel must be labeled as required in OAR 603-027-0430(3)(a) and include the words “WINTERIZED DIESEL” or “WINTER DIESEL” (e.g. “WINTERIZED DIESEL No. 2-D S15”).

(b) Location of Winterized Diesel Fuel Label. The location of the winterized diesel label shall be as required in OAR 603-027-0430(3)(b) or on a “pump topper” mounted on top of each winterized diesel dispenser with lettering as specified in OAR 603-027-0430(3)(b) and must be in a position that is clear and conspicuous from the driver’s position.

(5) Premium Diesel Fuel :

(a) Labeling of Premium Diesel Required. In addition to labeling requirements specified in OAR 603-027-0430(3), all retail and nonretail dispensers of premium diesel shall be labeled “Premium Diesel” (e.g. “Premium Diesel No. 2-D S15”).

(b) Location of Premium Diesel Fuel Label. The location of the premium diesel fuel label shall be located on the upper 50 percent of the dispenser front panels in a position clear and conspicuous from the driver’s position, in a type at least 12.7 millimeter (1/2 inch) in height, 1.5 millimeter (1/16 inch) stroke (width of type).

(6) Biodiesel and Other Renewable Diesel:

(a) Identification of Product.

(A) Biodiesel and biodiesel blends shall be identified by the capital letter B followed by the numerical value representing the volume percentage of biodiesel fuel. (Examples: B10; B20; B100)

(B) Other renewable diesel and other renewable diesel blends shall be identified by the numerical value representing the volume percentage of other renewable diesel immediately followed by the percentage symbol (%) and then the term “Biomass-Based Diesel” or “Biomass-Based Diesel Blend”. (Examples: “10% Biomass-Based Diesel Blend”; “20% Biomass-Based Diesel Blend”; “70% Biomass-Based Diesel Blend”; “100% Biomass-Based Diesel”.)

(b) Labeling of Retail and Non-Retail Dispensers Containing Between 5% and Up To and Including 20% Biodiesel or Other Renewable Diesel.

(A) If containing biodiesel, the dispenser(s) shall be labeled with either:

(i) The capital letter “B” followed by the numerical value representing the volume percentage of biodiesel fuel and ending with “Biodiesel Blend” (Examples: “B10 Biodiesel Blend”; “B20 Biodiesel Blend”); or

(ii) The phrase, “Biodiesel Blend Between 5% and 20%” or similar words; or

(iii) The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) 16 CFR Part 306 approved label “Biodiesel Blend” that is appropriate for blends from 5% to 20% biodiesel, or “B20 Biodiesel Blend” that is appropriate for 20% biodiesel blends only.

(B) If containing other renewable diesel, the dispenser(s) shall be labeled with either:

(i) “XX% Biomass-Based Diesel Blend” where the abbreviation “XX” represents the volume percentage of other renewable diesel in the blend; or

(ii) The phrase, “Biomass-Based Diesel Blend Between 5% and 20%” or similar words.

(c) Labeling of Retail and Non-Retail Dispensers Containing More Than 20% Biodiesel or More Than 20% Other Renewable Diesel.

(A) If containing more than 20% biodiesel, the dispenser(s) shall be labeled;

(i) “Consult Vehicle Manufacturer Fuel Recommendations”, posted on the dispenser front panels in a position clear and conspicuous from the driver’s position in block letter type at least 6 mm (1/4 inch) in height by 0.8 mm (1/32) stroke (width of type) and the color must be in definite contrast to the background color to which it is applied; and in addition,

(ii) Separately labeled with the capital letter “B” followed by the numerical value representing the volume percentage of biodiesel fuel and ending with either “Biodiesel” or “Biodiesel Blend” (Examples: “B100 Biodiesel”; “B60 Biodiesel Blend”); or

(iii) The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) 16 CFR Part 306 approved label for biodiesel blends greater than 20% biodiesel.

(B) If containing more than 20% other renewable diesel, the dispenser(s) shall be labeled with the numerical value representing the volume percentage of other renewable diesel immediately followed by the percentage symbol (%) and then the term “Biomass-Based Diesel” or “Biomass-Based Diesel Blend” (Examples: “100% Biomass-Based Diesel”; “70% Biomass-Based Diesel Blend”).

(d) Documentation for Biodiesel, Biodiesel Blends, Other Renewable Diesel, and Other Renewable Diesel Blends. The operator of retail and non-retail dispensers shall be provided, at the time of delivery of the fuel, with a declaration of the volume percent biodiesel, other renewable diesel, or any combination thereof on an invoice, bill of lading, shipping paper, or other document in compliance with OAR 603-027-0430(1)(a).

(e) Exemption.

(A) Biodiesel blends containing 5% or less biodiesel by volume, 5% or less other renewable diesel by volume, or a combination of 5% or less biodiesel by volume and 5% or less other renewable diesel by volume, are exempted from the dispenser labeling requirements in OAR 603-027-0430(6) except,

(B) If a dispenser is labeled with any reference to biodiesel or other renewable diesel and the fuel contains 5% or less biodiesel, 5% or less other renewable diesel, or 5% or less biodiesel by volume and 5% or less other renewable diesel by volume, then it must be labeled as appropriate either:

(i) With the capital letter “B” followed by the numerical value representing the volume percentage of biodiesel fuel and ending with “Biodiesel Blend” (Example: “B5 Biodiesel Blend”); or

(ii) With the numerical value representing the volume percentage of other renewable diesel immediately followed by the percentage symbol (%) and then the term “Other Renewable Diesel Blend” or “Biomass-Based Diesel Blend” (Example: “5% Other Renewable Diesel Blend” or “5% Biomass-Based Diesel Blend”); or

(iii) If a combination of biodiesel and other renewable diesel not exceeding five percent by volume of each product, “Contains Minimum 5% Renewable Fuel” or similar language.

(f) Size of Labeling Type. Except for the FTC 16 CFR Part 306 approved labels and the “Consult Vehicle Manufacturer Fuel Recommendations” labels as specified, all labeling required in OAR 603-027-0430(6), shall be in type at least 12 mm (1/2 inch) in height and 1.5 mm (1/16 inch) stroke (width of type).

(7) Aviation Gasoline: Labeling of Grade Required. Aviation gasoline and dispensers shall be identified by and labeled with Grade 80, Grade 100, or Grade 100LL.

(8) E85 Fuel Ethanol:

(a) How to Identify E85 Fuel Ethanol. Fuel ethanol shall be identified as E85. (Example: E85)

(b) Retail or Nonretail E85 Fuel Ethanol Dispenser Labeling.

(A) Fuel ethanol dispensers shall be labeled with its automotive fuel rating in accordance with 16 Code of Federal Regulations Part 306.

(B) A label shall be posted which states, “For Use in Flexible Fuel Vehicles (FFV) Only”. This information shall be posted on the upper 50% of the dispenser front panels in a position clear and conspicuous from the driver’s position, in a type at least 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) in height, 1.5 mm (1/16 inch) stroke (width of type).

(C) A label must be posted that states, “Consult Vehicle Manufacturer Fuel Recommendations”. This label must be posted on the dispenser front panels in a position clear and conspicuous from the driver’s position in block letter type at least 6 mm (1/4 inch) in height by 0.8 mm (1/32 inch) stroke (width of type) and the color must be in definite contrast to the background color to which it is applied.

(9) Fuel Methanol:

(a) Identification of Fuel Methanol. Fuel methanol shall be identified by the capital letter M followed by the numerical value volume percentage of methanol. (Example: M85)

(b) Retail or Nonretail Dispenser Labeling. Each retail or nonretail dispenser of fuel methanol shall be labeled in type at least 12 mm (1/2 inch) in height and 1.5 mm (1/16 inch) stroke (width of type) with the capital letter M followed by the numerical value volume percent methanol and ending with the word “methanol”. (Example: M85 Methanol).

(c) Additional Labeling Requirements. Fuel methanol shall be labeled with its automotive fuel rating in accordance with 16 CFR Part 306.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 561.190, 646.905 - 646.990 & 1997 OL Ch. 310 (SB 414)

Stats. Implemented: ORS 183, 646.905 - 646.990 & 1997 OL Ch. 310 (SB 414)

Hist.: AD 19-1997, f. 12-9-97, cert. ef. 1-1-98; DOA 5-2002, f. & cert. ef. 1-28-02; DOA 17-2006, f. & cert. ef. 9-26-06; DOA 15-2007(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-15-07 thru 4-11-08; DOA. 20-2007(Temp) f. & cert. ef. 11-29-07 thru 4-11-08; DOA 8-2008, f. & cert. ef. 2-15-08; DOA 12-2008(Temp), f. 3-14-08, cert. ef. 3-17-08 thru 9-12-08; DOA 21-2008, f. & cert. ef. 9-11-08; DOA 11-2009(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-24-09 thru 1-17-10; DOA 16-2009, f. 12-23-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10; DOA 19-2010, f. & cert. ef. 9-14-10; DOA 15-2011, f. & cert. ef. 9-9-11

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