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Rhode Island General Laws Title 23. Health and Safety § 23-23.7-5. Certification

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The blender or distributor of biodiesel fuel or renewable hydrocarbon diesel at the time of sale to a retail distributor of heating fuel shall provide certification stating:

(1) That the No. 2 distillate heating fuel meets ASTM International--ASTM D396 and/or the successor standard as the case may be;  and

(2) That the biodiesel fuel or renewable hydrocarbon diesel used for blending meets the definition of biodiesel fuel or renewable hydrocarbon diesel in § 23-23.7-3;  and

(3) The percentage of the biodiesel fuel or renewable hydrocarbon diesel contained in the fuel.

(b) The director shall create and provide to blenders and distributors a quarterly report form to be filed by the blender or distributor with the department of environmental management stating the number of gallons of biodiesel fuel or renewable hydrocarbon diesel sold and certification that said gallons meet the standards set forth in this chapter.

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