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Notice: 28822500

Notice of Emergency Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division:

Division of Consumer Services

Overview

RULE:

5JER24-12

Volatility Standards for Gasoline

SPECIFIC REASONS FOR FINDING AN IMMEDIATE DANGER TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY OR WELFARE:

As a result of the effects of Hurricane Helene, and in light of ongoing distribution challenges, extreme and unusual circumstances exist that could foreseeably prevent the distribution of an adequate fuel supply to consumers throughout the state. Adoption of this emergency rule waiving certain volatility standards will help increase available fuel supply, assist in recovery efforts, and protect the welfare of Florida consumers.

REASON FOR CONCLUDING THAT THE PROCEDURE IS FAIR UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES:

This emergency rule was initiated following discussions with industry members who have access to the most up-to-date information available regarding fuel availability and distribution. The rule will apply to all fuel suppliers and will help to ensure a consistent supply of fuel in Florida while alleviating additional strain on Florida’s fuel market. As this is an unprecedented situation, prompt action based on the information available is both necessary and fair.

SUMMARY:

This emergency rule allows fuels of different volatility classes than those set forth in ASTM International designation D4814-24, as adopted in rule 5J-21.001, F.A.C., for the periods indicated.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE EMERGENCY RULE IS:

Richard Kimsey, Director of Consumer Services, 2005 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32399, (850) 410-3662.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

10/2/2024 Vol. 50/193

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://flrules.org/gateway/ruleno.asp?id=5JER24-12&PDate=10/2/2024&Section=4

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