- FINAL -
Phase 2 Reformulated Gasoline Transition Subcommittee
Meeting Summary November 16, 1994
I. Introduction
The Phase 2 Reformulated Gasoline Transition Subcommittee
held a meeting on November 16, 1994 in Los Angeles at the
Holiday Inn Crown Plaza, from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm.
The key issues discussed were:
o Potential Bottlenecks in Pipeline Distribution System
o Enforcement of CARB RFG Regulations
o Efforts to Identify and Develop Better Gasoline Test Methods
o Marine Terminal Limitations and Imports
Attached for your information are copies of the
presentations which were made to the subcommittee, and a
copy of the meeting attendance list. Inquires about this
meeting summary should be directed to Mr. Greg Allen,
Transition Subcommittee Secretary,
at (916) 327-5599.
II. Pipeline Distribution System
Mary Morgan, Director of Products Movement for Santa Fe
Pacific Pipelines, gave a presentation regarding
distribution issues associated with pipeline operations.
The presentation included a general overview of pipeline
operations, throughputs, destinations and storage
capacities. The presentation also addressed Santa Fe
Pacific's ongoing efforts to deal with potential
distribution bottlenecks associated with the pipeline
system. The discussion of potential bottlenecks included:
o Limitations of existing pipeline system
o Impact of ongoing and future expansion projects
o Limited flexibility results in decreased capacity
o Increased product segregation results in decreased capacity
Contact: Mary Morgan (213) 486-7781
III. Enforcement of CARB RFG Regulations
Jim Morgester, Chief of ARB's Compliance Division, gave a
presentation regarding ARB's approach to enforcing fuels
regulations. Mr. Morgester began with an overview of ARB's
existing fuels enforcement program and how the program was
developed. Specifically, Mr. Morgester discussed the
various design elements and considerations which are applied
in the development of a reasonable and rational enforcement
program. A major goal in developing such a program is to
create an even playing field for all parties involved.
After discussing general program information, the following
specific items regarding the enforcement of the Phase 2 RFG
Regulation were addressed:
o Compliance options
o Protocols
o Phase in period
o Low volume service stations
o Sampling locations
o Test methods
o Audits of company records
o Imports of RFG
Contact: Roye Jackson (916) 322-6033
IV. Gasoline Test Methods
Don Bea, Chevron U.S.A., gave a status report regarding the
efforts of the joint CARB/WSPA Test Method Working Group
which was formed to identify and develop better gasoline
test methods. The presentation and associated discussions
addressed the following issues:
o Overview of adopted gasoline test methods
o Poor reproducibility of sulfur and olefins test methods
o Adoption by U.S.EPA of unproven methods for oxygen and aromatics
o Problems with benzene method when ethanol is present
o Status of coordinated efforts with NIST to develop standard
reference materials and test protocol for Phase 2 RFG
Contact: Don Bea (415) 894-3274
V. Marine Terminal Limitations and Imports
Tom Glaviano of the CEC gave a brief presentation regarding
marine terminal limitations as they relate to the transportation and
distribution of imports to California. In addition to a review of
past supply and demand projections, the following items were discussed:
o Projected imports of crude and blendstocks
o Tanker and barge movements of crude and product
o Tankering issues
o Storage issues
Mr. Glaviano concluded his presentation with a list of
issues to be discussed at the next meeting which included:
o Completed refinery surveys
o Bulk terminals
o Regional perspective
o Underground storage regulations
o Vulnerabilities
Contact: Tom Glaviano (916) 654-4874
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