Cal. Code Regs. tit. 13 § 2293.7

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 25, June 21, 2024

Section 2293.7 - Specifications for Alternative Diesel Fuels

The following minimum specifications apply to the specified ADFs that are sold, offered for sale, supplied for use in California, or produced in or imported into California:

(a) Specifications for Biodiesel.

(1) Biodiesel Blendstock or Neat Fuel (B100).

(A) The following documents are hereby incorporated by reference:

1. ASTM D287-12b, "Standard Test Method for API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Petroleum Products (Hydrometer Method) (2012)."

2. ASTM D5453-93, "Standard Test Method for Determination of Total Sulfur in Light Hydrocarbons, Motor Fuels and Oils by Ultraviolet Fluorescence (1993)."

Table A.3. Fuel Specifications for B100 Blendstock

Property	Value	Test Method
Unadditized Cetane Number	>=47	ASTM D613-14, ASTM D6890-13be1, ASTM D7170-14; or ASTM D7668-14a
API Gravity	>=27 degrees API	ASTM D287-12b
Sulfur	[LESS THAN EQUAL TO]15 ppm	ASTM D5453-93

(2) Biodiesel Blends. The fuel specifications promulgated by the California Department of Food and Agriculture in 4 CCR sections 4140-4148, 4200, and 4202-4205 shall apply to any biodiesel blend.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 13, § 2293.7

1. New section filed 11-16-2015; operative 1-1-2016 (Register 2015, No. 47).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 39600, 39601, 43013, 43018 and 43101, Health and Safety Code; and Western Oil and Gas Ass'n. v. Orange County Air Pollution Control District, 14 Cal. 3d 411, 121 Cal.Rptr. 249 (1975). Reference: Sections 39000, 39001, 39002, 39003, 39010, 39500, 40000, 43000, 43016, 43018, 43026, 43101 and 43865, Health and Safety Code; and Western Oil and Gas Ass'n. v. Orange County Air Pollution Control District, 14 Cal. 3d 411, 121 Cal.Rptr. 249 (1975).

1. New section filed 11-16-2015; operative 1/1/2016 (Register 2015, No. 47).