R70-940-2. Standards

(1) Gasoline and gasoline-ethanol blends shall have a minimum Anti-Knock Index (AKI) of 85. (2) The Department adopts by reference motor fuel regulations outlined in the 2017 version of NIST Handbook 130; "Uniform Laws and Regulations in the area of legal metrology and engine fuel quality", Chapter IV, Part G, "Uniform Engine Fuels and Automotive Lubricants Regulation" with the following exceptions: (a) Section 2.1.1, the Department adopts ASTM specification D4814-17, "Standard Specification for Automotive Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel". (b) Section 2.1.2, Gasoline-Ethanol blends shall not exceed ASTM D4814-17 Table 1 vapor pressure limits by more than: (i) 1.0 psi, when gasoline-ethanol blends contain nine to ten volume percent ethanol from June 1st through Sept 15th. (ii) 1.0 psi, when gasoline-ethanol blends contain one up to and including fifteen volume percent ethanol for volatility classes A, B, C, and D from September 16th through May 31st. (iii) 0.5 psi, for gasoline-ethanol blends containing one up to and including fifteen volume percent ethanol for volatility class E from September 16th through May 31st. (iv) Vapor pressure exceptions will remain in effect until ASTM incorporates changes to the vapor pressure maximums for gasoline-ethanol blends. (c) Section 2.2, the Department adopts by reference ASTM D975-17 "Standard Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils". (d) Section 4.4.2, If the standard color code is adopted, no color key posting is required