E15 State and Local Requirements
The sale of E15 necessitates compliance with several fuel-related Federal Regulations, as well as those that apply specifically to E15. Compliance with these regulations is discussed below.
E15 Waiver Conditions
When EPA approved the E15 waiver it granted a “conditional waiver” meaning the fuel could be sold providing certain conditions are met. Those conditions are as follows:
- Fuel can only be used in 2001 and newer light duty vehicles, and all FFV’s.
- The ethanol used to make E15 must meet the specifications as outlined in ASTM D4806-10 – Standard Specification for Denatured Fuel Ethanol for Blending with Gasolines for Use as Automotive Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel.
- E15 may not exceed a maximum RVP of 9.0 psi during the summer volatility seasons (June 1 – September 15).
- EPA requires adoption of a “misfueling mitigation” strategy including:
- The EPA approved label.
Identification of the v% ethanol in the fuel on Product Transfer Documents (PTD’s). - Confirmation of proper labeling, ethanol content and fuel vapor pressure by conducting sampling surveys.
- While not mandatory, EPA encouraged industry to develop a public outreach and education program.
- The EPA approved label.
Fuel Registration
Like all fuels, E15 must be registered with EPA per Title 40, Chapter 79 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Fuel and fuel additive manufacturers, in this case gasoline and ethanol producers and importers, are required to notify EPA through the submittal of an application that includes all of the information set forth in §79.11. The RFA has completed the health effects information required for the registration process for this fuel so that marketers of E15 can use the RFA registration. In applying for this registration the RFA relied, in part, on data from the American Petroleum Institute (API) 211b Research Consortium. Blenders of E10 may already be included in the Consortium. If your supplier is not a blender of E10 they should contact RFA Technical Staff for additional information on the API 211b Consortium.
Fuel Rating (Octane Posting)
Like all fuels, E15 must be registered with EPA per Title 40, Chapter 79 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Fuel and fuel additive manufacturers, in this case gasoline and ethanol producers and importers, are required to notify EPA through the submittal of an application that includes all of the information set forth in §79.11. The RFA has completed the health effects information required for the registration process for this fuel so that marketers of E15 can use the RFA registration. In applying for this registration the RFA relied, in part, on data from the American Petroleum Institute (API) 211b Research Consortium. Blenders of E10 may already be included in the Consortium. If your supplier is not a blender of E10 they should contact RFA Technical Staff for additional information on the API 211b Consortium.
Conventional and Reformulated Gasoline
Like all fuels, E15 must be registered with EPA per Title 40, Chapter 79 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Fuel and fuel additive manufacturers, in this case gasoline and ethanol producers and importers, are required to notify EPA through the submittal of an application that includes all of the information set forth in §79.11. The RFA has completed the health effects information required for the registration process for this fuel so that marketers of E15 can use the RFA registration. In applying for this registration the RFA relied, in part, on data from the American Petroleum Institute (API) 211b Research Consortium. Blenders of E10 may already be included in the Consortium. If your supplier is not a blender of E10 they should contact RFA Technical Staff for additional information on the API 211b Consortium.
Misfueling Mitigation / Labeling
Like all fuels, E15 must be registered with EPA per Title 40, Chapter 79 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Fuel and fuel additive manufacturers, in this case gasoline and ethanol producers and importers, are required to notify EPA through the submittal of an application that includes all of the information set forth in §79.11. The RFA has completed the health effects information required for the registration process for this fuel so that marketers of E15 can use the RFA registration. In applying for this registration the RFA relied, in part, on data from the American Petroleum Institute (API) 211b Research Consortium. Blenders of E10 may already be included in the Consortium. If your supplier is not a blender of E10 they should contact RFA Technical Staff for additional information on the API 211b Consortium.