epa regulates dispenser configuration options

• EPA “concerned” over common hose configuration, precedent setting concern.

• E15 Retail Advisory developed to communicate the concerns.

• Only three dispenser configurations approved, all others require EPA action:

      1. Dedicated hose for E15.

     2. E15 & E10 from a common hose - 4-gallon minimum purchase, label required.

     3. E15 & E10 from a common hose - At least one fueling position w/o E15, remove 4-gallon       

        minimum, alternate label used.

• All other configurations, additional action required. No other options have been approved to date.

• Offering E15 from the same hose as E15+ blends is NOT APPROVED due to residual volumes post-E15+ customer. Despite small volume, nonapproved engines voiced concerns and restrictions were applied.

    • It is important that equipment be configured to offer another option:

    • Dedicated hose for E15.

    • Common hose with E10/E0 (two options approved).

• Prove to EPA that hose residual is handled. Again, has not happened to date.

• Could limit options at some dispensers to make legal. For example, some dispensers have E15, some don’t.

• We are working with equipment manufacturers to avoid wrong equipment or configurations being ordered but important to pay attention.