COMAR 03.03.05.08 — § 8 Samples and Test Tolerances.

.08 Samples and Test Tolerances.
A.
A sample taken to determine compliance with the provisions of this chapter and
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may not exceed 4 liters.
B.
Unless otherwise indicated, all samples necessary to determine compliance with this chapter and
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shall be taken in accordance with the methodologies detailed in 40 CFR Part 80, Appendix D, which is incorporated by reference.
C.
Tolerances.
(1)
A producer of motor fuels shall formulate, blend, and store fuels in such a manner that consideration is given for testing tolerances.
(2)
Gasoline samples obtained for analysis shall meet:
(a)
Vapor pressure specifications within a tolerance limit equal to +0.3 psi; and
(b)
Oxygen content specifications within a tolerance limit equal to +/-0.30 percent oxygen by weight.
(3)
Excluding gasoline vapor pressure and oxygen content analyses, the tolerance limits for motor fuel analyses shall be as determined by the Bureau.