FTC Finalizes Biomass Fuel Pump Labeling
TMC Fleet Advisor
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized rules governing the labeling of fuel pumps that dispense biomass-based diesel, including bio-diesel. The requirements go into effect December 16th and apply to only retailers selling to the “general public” – not to centrally fueled fleets.
Biomass-based diesel in blends greater than 5% and less than 20% will require special labels, while blends exceeding 20% will require different labels.
Biomass-based diesel labels will be orange and bio-diesel labels will be blue, said the FTC, to distinguish biomass-based diesel from bio-diesel on the grounds that biomass-based diesel does not pose engine warranty issues or other operating concerns for consumers.
Biomass-based blends of up to 5% will not require additional labels as long as the blended fuel meets the ASTM International D-975-07b standard.
http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-15245.pdf