5F-10.001: Standards
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of amending Rule 5F-10.001, F.A.C., is to adopt the most recent version of the chemical and physical standards set forth in ASTM International for antifreeze (engine coolant) products and to alter the language so as to require all such products, regardless of composition, to conform to the ASTM International standards adopted in this section. The effect of the adoption of the most recent version of the standards is to maintain up-to-date nationally recognized standards. The purpose of altering the language is to eliminate any possible ambiguity regarding product quality specifications for non-glycol base engine coolants. The effect of these changes will be to ensure that all antifreeze products sold or distributed in the State of Florida meet the ASTM International specifications adopted in this section.
SUMMARY: Proposed Rule 5F-10.001, F.A.C., will specify that the most recent designation of the ASTM International Standards is the accepted standard for implementation of Section 501.91, F.S. The Department will use these standards and specifications when evaluating antifreeze products offered for registration with the Department or offered for sale to the public. It will also specify needed rewording of the rule to address possible ambiguity regarding product quality specifications for non-glycol base engine coolants.
SUMMARY OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 570.07(23), 501.921 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 501.913, 501.917, 501.921 FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, January 2, 2007, 10:00 a.m.
PLACE: Bureau of Petroleum Inspection’s Conference Room, 3125 Conner Boulevard, Bldg. #1, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1650
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Nancy Fischer, Environmental Manager; 3125 Conner Blvd., Bldg. #1, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650; Phone: (850)488-9740
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THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Matthew D. Curran, Ph.D., Chief, Bureau of Petroleum Inspection, 3125 Conner Blvd., Bldg. #1, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650, Phone: (850)488-9740
Address: 3125 Conner Blvd., Bldg. #1, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650
Phone: 850/488-9740
THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:
5F-10.001 Standards.
(1) The performance specifications and standards for all non-recycled glycol base antifreeze products are hereby incorporated by reference: ASTM D 3306-0503, “Standard Specification for Glycol Base Engine Coolant for Automobile and Light Duty Service,” (approved October 1, 2005).
(2) The performance specifications and standards for all recycled glycol base antifreeze products are hereby incorporated by reference: ASTM D 6471-0603, “Standard Specification for Recycled Prediluted Aqueous Glycol Base Engine Coolant (50 Volume % Minimum) for Automobile and Light Duty Service,” (approved June 1, 2006) and ASTM D 6472-0603, “Standard Specification for Recycled Glycol Base Engine Coolant Concentrate for Automobile and Light Duty Service,” (approved May 1, 2006).
Specific Authority 570.07(23), 501.921 FS. Law Implemented 501.913, 501.917, 501.921 FS. History–New 10-6-93, Amended 7-5-95, 12-9-98, 6-25-00, 10-22-01, 12-9-02, 12-7-04,___________.