TDLR is notifying industry stakeholders that it is exercising enforcement discretion for certain Reid Vapor Pressure, or RVP, requirements for gasoline and gasoline-ethanol blends. During the period covered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency waiver, TDLR will allow the sale of gasoline with an RVP of up to 9.0 psi, or 10.0 psi when blended… Read More about TDLR Notice regarding Enforcement Discretion on RVP Requirements
The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted new rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 63, §§63.1-63.5, regarding the Financial Crimes Intelligence Center program. The adopted new rules require merchants to report skimmers on electronic terminals to law enforcement and the Financial Crimes Intelligence Center. The proposed rules are necessary to establish the procedures… Read More about Commission Adopts Rules
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation proposes changes to the rules at 16 TAC, Chapter 97, Motor Fuel Metering and Quality. The Department requests comments on the proposed rule changes and information related to the cost, benefit, or effect of the proposed rule changes, including any applicable data, research, or analysis. What are the… Read More about Summary of Proposed Rule Changes and Request for Comments and Information
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A recent and significant change to the ASTM D4814 standard places an undue burden on fuel providers and retailers in various locations across Texas. Due to the significance of this change and an inadequate time for fuel providers and retailers to prepare, TDLR will exercise enforcement discretion regarding the sale of gasoline or gasoline-ethanol blends… Read More about TDLR Temporarily Waives ASTM Requirements
Articles in the July 2024 edition of TDLR on the Level include:
If not already equipped with at least two of the items listed below, no later than January 1, 2024, owners or operators of fuel pumps are required to install new security measures to protect their devices from tampering, as required by Texas Admin. Code §97.31. These new rules that went into effect on September 1,… Read More about January 1, 2024: New Requirements for Pump Security Go Into Effect
On August 30, 2023, the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) submitted a request to the Office of the Governor to temporarily suspend 16 Tex. Admin. Code § 97.3(2)(B). TDLR asserts that strict compliance with this provision could prevent, hinder, or delay necessary action in coping with the wildfire disaster that was declared on… Read More about TDLR Temporarily Waives ASTM Requirements
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) is looking for SMEs to volunteer to serve on the Service Technician Examination Review Committee (ERC). The ERC creates, updates, evaluates, and references exam content. Participation of knowledgeable SMEs will ensure the validity of the Texas Service Technician Licensing Exam. Participants must be willing to sign a confidentiality document… Read More about Call for Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to Participate in the Development of the Texas Service Technician Licensing Examination