Mich. Admin. Code R. 285.562.1 - Definitions

Rule 1.

(1) As used in these rules:

(a) "Act" means 1984 PA 44, as amended, MCL 290.641 et seq.

(b) "Alcohol" means a volatile, flammable liquid which has the general formula CnH(2n+1)OH, which is used or sold for the purpose of blending or mixing with gasoline for use in motor vehicles, and which is commonly or commercially known or sold as an alcohol, including ethanol or methanol.

(c) "Biomass-based diesel" means a diesel fuel substitute produced from non-petroleum renewable resources and includes fuel derived from animal wastes, including animal fat and poultry wastes and other waste materials, or from municipal solid waste, sludge, and oils derived from wastewater. Biomass-based diesel does not mean biodiesel as defined in the act.

(d) "Co-solvent" means an alcohol, other than ethanol or methanol, which is blended with either ethanol or methanol, or both, to minimize phase separation in gasoline.

(e) "Ethanol" means ethyl alcohol, which is a flammable liquid having the formula C2 H5 OH and which is used or sold for the purpose of blending or mixing with gasoline for use in motor vehicles.

(f) "Methanol" means methyl alcohol, which is a flammable liquid having the formula CH3 OH and which is used or sold for the purpose of blending or mixing with gasoline for use in motor vehicles.

(g) "Motor fuel" means a fuel suitable for use in a vehicle that is propelled by an internal combustion engine or motor and is designed to permit the vehicle to operate on public roadways. It includes, but is not limited to, diesel fuel, gasoline, biodiesel, biodiesel blends, and hydrogen fuel.

(h) "Motor fuel storage tank" means a stationary storage system used for motor fuel with greater then 550 gallons capacity.

(2) The terms defined in the act have the same meanings when used in these rules.

Notes

Mich. Admin. Code R. 285.562.1

1987 AACS; 2009 AACS