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Notice: 18116610

Notice of Emergency Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division:

Division of Consumer Services

Overview

RULE:

5JER16-2

Volatility 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.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

10/7/2016 Vol. 42/196

OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE:

Joint Administrative Procedures Committee
Florida Administrative Law Central Online Network (F.A.L.C.O.N.)

RELATED COURT CASES:

Division of Administrative Hearings

FEDERAL eRULEMAKING
WEB PORTAL:

Regulations.gov

HOW TO LINK TO
THIS NOTICE:

http://www.flrules.org/gateway/ruleno.asp?id=5JER16-2&PDate=10/7/2016&Section=4

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