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EPA/AR RIN: 2060-AO71 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Alternative Quality Assurance Requirements for Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel 
Abstract: This rule provides flexibility to refiners, importers and distributors of diesel fuel by amending the ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) regulations to allow a nationwide sampling and testing program to be used as an alternative means of meeting the sampling and testing defense elements under 40 CFR section 80.613. This alternative method would consist of a comprehensive program of quality assurance sampling and testing calculated to achieve the same objectives as the current regulatory quality assurance requirement; i.e., that the sulfur content in ULSD does not exceed regulatory limits. The program would be carried out by an independent association funded by an industry consortium, and would be conducted pursuant to a survey plan, approved by EPA. 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80   
Legal Authority: CAA sec 211   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Direct Final Action  03/00/2009    
Additional Information: SAN No. 5154
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Federal 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Jaimee Dong
Environmental Protection Agency
Air and Radiation
6406J,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 343-9672
Fax:202 343-2802
Email: Dong.Jaimee@epamail.epa.gov