1. (a) Specifications for Biodiesel.

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

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

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

         2. 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

            ≤15 ppm

            ASTM D5453-93

   2. (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.

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:

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).

History

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