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• In its discussion of Enforcement Test Tolerances, EPA states that if test results "show the product to be above the standard, then the product is in violation regardless of whether or not it is within the tolerance." Since this is, technically, a violatio

  See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . Parties are expected to take corrective action when samples collected at locations downstream of the refinery or import facility exceed an applicable standard for a parameter plus the enforcement tolerance for that parameter. For example, if a distributor…

  • Last published: August 6, 2024

• How long will it take me to complete the forms?

  See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . The hours provided below are based on the average hours estimated from a selection of fuel and fuel additive manufacturers: Additive Manufacturer Annual Report ~1 hour Fuel Manufacturer Annual Report ~3 hours Fuel Manufacturer Quarterly Report ~3 hours

  • Last published: August 6, 2024

• My company currently sells distillate blendstocks. Can we continue to sell blendstocks given the new regulations?

  See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . Yes, you may continue to sell blendstocks. In addition, it would also be in your best interest, for defense purposes, to identify any product that you ship. Question and Answer was originally posted at Questions and Answers on…

  • Last published: August 6, 2024

• When reporting compliance parameters to EPA on the batch reports we are asked to report to a greater degree of precision than the regulations indicate for the standard. An example would be that the per-gallon oxygen content standard is supposed to be 2.0

  See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . You would be in compliance for the example described above. In order to determine compliance EPA will round all values to the appropriate decimal place for the applicable standard. If the digit immediately to the right of the…

  • Last published: August 6, 2024

• What is a wellhead protection area and how can a facility determine if it is located in one?

  Pursuant to 40 CFR §112.20, a facility that could reasonably be expected to cause substantial harm to the environment by discharging oil into or on the navigable waters or adjoining shorelines must prepare and submit a Facility Response Plan (FRP). Section 112.20(h)(2) and Part 112, Appendix F, Section 1.2 require…

  • Last published: September 25, 2024

• If we send a report via EDI prior to the reporting deadline

  See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . If we send a report via EDI prior to the reporting deadline or the reporting deadline passes, and then (i.e. after the deadline has passed, but still within the five days EPA has allowed for its functional acknowledgement)…

  • Last published: November 1, 2024

• Can you identify absolute minimum data requirements and margin for auditor judgments to minimize petitions for deficient data?

  See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . No. The amount of data that is sufficient to develop a baseline will depend on the individual case. The baseline auditor does have some flexibility in using their judgment to determine what is appropriate, but the rationale and…

  • Last published: November 20, 2024