01 NCAC 41D .0102         DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of this Chapter, the following definitions apply:

(1)           "AFV" means the same as defined in G.S.143-58.4.

(2)           "Alternative fuel" means the same as defined in G.S. 143-58.4.

(3)           "B20" means the same as defined in G.S. 143-58.4.

(4)           "Biodiesel Fuel Use Credit" means an EPAct credit given by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for each 450 gallons of pure biodiesel purchased for use in blends of 20% or higher. No credit shall be granted for the petroleum portion of biodiesel fuel blends, pursuant to 10 CFR 490.703.

(5)           "Department" means the same as defined in G.S. 143-58.4. [

(6)           "E85" means the same as defined in G.S. 143-58.4.

(7)           "Energy Policy Act" means the same as defined in G.S. 143-58.4.

(8)           "EPAct credit" means the same as defined in G.S. 143-58.4.

(9)           "FFV" means a flexible fuel vehicle that is capable of operating on both E85 and gasoline.

(10)         "LDV" means a light duty vehicle that has less than an 8,500 lb gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).

(11)         "NC Alternative Fuel Consortium" means a voluntary group of State agencies, institutions, and interested entities that meet quarterly and is hosted by the State Energy Office to coordinate alternative fuel and petroleum displacement activities in North Carolina.

(12)         "OEM" means original equipment manufacturer.

(13)         "SEO" means the State Energy Office.

(14)         "U.S. DOE" means the United States Department of Energy.

(15)         "U.S. EPA" means the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 143-58.4; 143-58.5;

Eff. May 1, 2007;

Readopted Eff. June 1, 2021.