1. A. ASTM Standard Test Methods referenced for use within the applicable Standard Specification shall be used to determine the specification values for enforcement purposes.

2. B. Reproducibility Limits

   1. 1. When determining the Antiknock Index acceptance or rejection of a gasoline sample, the AKI reproducibility limits as outlined in ASTM D 4814 Appendix X1 shall be utilized for enforcement purposes.
   2. 2. The reproducibility limits of the ASTM standard test method used for each test performed shall be utilized for enforcement purposes, except as indicated in Paragraph 1 above.
   3. 3. Dispute Resolution. In the event of a dispute over a reported test value, the guidelines presented in the specifications of ASTM D 3244, "Standard Practice for Utilization of Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications," shall be used to determine the acceptance or rejection of the sample.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 3:4608, 3:4673, and 3:4680.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Office of Agro-Consumer Services, Division of Weights and Measures, LR 31:34 (January 2005), repromulgated by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Office of Agro-Consumer Services, LR 34:2551 (December 2008).