DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:
5JER16-2Volatility Standards for Gasoline
SPECIFIC REASONS FOR FINDING AN IMMEDIATE DANGER TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY OR WELFARE: As a result of the effects on the supply and distribution of fuel caused by Hurricane Matthew, extreme and unusual circumstances exist that are expected to prevent the distribution of an adequate fuel supply to consumers throughout the state. Following the adoption of this emergency rule, waiving certain volatility standards statewide will allow for adequate and rapid distribution of available fuel, helping to stabilize the fuel market, thus protecting the welfare of Florida consumers.
REASON FOR CONCLUDING THAT THE PROCEDURE IS FAIR UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES: This emergency rule was initiated at the request of fuel suppliers in order to more adequately meet the fuel needs of Florida consumers as a result of anticipated fuel shortages created by Hurricane Matthew. The storm has disrupted distribution of fuel in this state. This emergency rule will help alleviate distribution difficulties and shortages of motor fuel anticipated from this event to provide relief to Florida.
SUMMARY: This emergency rule allows for the retail distribution and sale of gasoline of a different volatility class than adopted in ASTM International designation D4814-13a, as adopted in Rule 5J-21.001, F.A.C., for the period beginning October 6, 2016, through October 31, 2016, statewide. The specific standards affected are below.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE EMERGENCY RULE IS: Richard Kimsey, Chief, Bureau of Standards, 3125 Conner Blvd., Bldg. #2, Tallahassee, FL 32399, (850)921-1570
THE FULL TEXT OF THE EMERGENCY RULE IS:
5JER16-2 Volatility Standards for Gasoline
(1) Volatility Class D-4 fuels as specified in ASTM International designation D4814-13a, shall be allowed for the time period from October 6, 2016, through October 31, 2016, for retail distribution and sale.
Rulemaking Authority 525.037, 525.14, 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 525.01, 525.037, 525.14 FS. History – New .
THIS RULE TAKES EFFECT UPON BEING FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE UNLESS A LATER TIME AND DATE IS SPECIFIED IN THE RULE.
EFFECTIVE DATE: 10-6-2016
Document Information
- Effective Date:
- 10/6/2016
- Subject:
- This emergency rule was initiated at the request of fuel suppliers in order to more adequately meet the fuel needs of Florida consumers as a result of anticipated fuel shortages created by Hurricane Matthew. The storm has disrupted distribution of fuel in this state. This emergency rule will help alleviate distribution difficulties and shortages of motor fuel anticipated from this event to provide relief to Florida.
- Summary:
- This emergency rule allows for the retail distribution and sale of gasoline of a different volatility class than adopted in ASTM International designation D4814-13a, as adopted in Rule 5J-21.001, F.A.C., for the period beginning October 6, 2016, through October 31, 2016, statewide. The specific standards affected are below.
- Purpose:
- As a result of the effects on the supply and distribution of fuel caused by Hurricane Matthew, extreme and unusual circumstances exist that are expected to prevent the distribution of an adequate fuel supply to consumers throughout the state. Following the adoption of this emergency rule, waiving certain volatility standards statewide will allow for adequate and rapid distribution of available fuel, helping to stabilize the fuel market, thus protecting the welfare of Florida consumers.
- Contact:
- Richard Kimsey, Chief, Bureau of Standards, 3125 Conner Blvd., Bldg. #2, Tallahassee, FL 32399, (850) 921-1570.