Md. Code Regs. 03.03.05.08

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 03.03.05.08 - Samples and Test Tolerances

A. A sample taken to determine compliance with the provisions of this chapter and COMAR 03.03.06 may not exceed 4 liters.

B. Unless otherwise indicated, all samples necessary to determine compliance with this chapter and COMAR 03.03.06 shall be taken in accordance with the methodologies detailed in 40 CFR Part 80, Appendix D, which is incorporated by reference.

C. Tolerances.

(1) A producer of motor fuels shall formulate, blend, and store fuels in such a manner that consideration is given for testing tolerances.

(2) Gasoline samples obtained for analysis shall meet:

(a) Vapor pressure specifications within a tolerance limit equal to +0.3 psi; and

(b) Oxygen content specifications within a tolerance limit equal to -±0.30 percent oxygen by weight.

(3) Excluding gasoline vapor pressure and oxygen content analyses, the tolerance limits for motor fuel analyses shall be as determined by the Bureau.

Md. Code Regs. 03.03.05.08

Regulation .08 amended effective August 10, 1979 (6:16 Md. R. 1329)
Regulation .08D adopted effective November 22, 1982 (9:23 Md. R. 2258)
Regulation .08D amended effective May 21, 1984 (11:10 Md. R. 862)
Regulations .08 repealed effective October 26, 1992 (19:21 Md. R. 1984) (19:22 Md. R. 1986)
Regulation .08 adopted effective October 26, 1992 (19:21 Md. R. 1894) (19:22 Md. R. 1986)