Petroleum

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TRAINING FOR THEWEIGHTS AND MEASURES OFFICIAL
COURSE CURRICULUM
MODULE 1 Introduction
MODULE 2 Laws Regulations
MODULE 3 Enforcement Procedures
MODULE 4 Legal Action
MODULE 5 Legal Metrology
MODULE 6 Field Standards Test Equipment
MODULE 7 Basic Weighing / Measuring Principles
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MODULE 8 Device Type Evaluation
MODULE 9 Weighing Devices
MODULE 10 Measuring Devices
MODULE 11 Weighmaster Enforcement
MODULE 12 Petroleum and Automotive Products
MODULE 13 Quantity Control
MODULE 14 Service Agencies and Agents
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Module TwelvePETROLEUM AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS
Twelfth in a series of 14
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General Overview

• This module will
• Introduce you to the manufacturing, distribution
  and sales of petroleum and automotive products
• Familiarize you with your responsibilities
  relating to
• Petroleum and automotive productsadvertising and
  labeling laws
• Inspections of locations
• Sampling of petroleum and automotive products
• Complaint investigation
• End product testing

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Module Objectives
Familiarize you with applicable governing laws
and regulations
Review basic labeling requirements
Learn different types and requirements of
advertising signs
Explain basic overview of conducting inspections
and sampling products
Explain how to investigate a complaint and the
basic overview of end product testing
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History
On June 5, 1931, a new law was passed by the
Legislature
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Advertising Laws
All motor fuel advertising (price) signs must
include

• Total price per gallon, including taxes
• Trademark or brand name
• Word gasoline or name of product
• Grade designation

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Advertising Laws
It is unlawful to display an advertising medium
that advertises a discount or reduction in price
unless it contains the following
Price per gallon or liter from which the discount
is to be taken
Amount of the discount in cents per gallon or
liter
Conditions of the discount
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Advertising Laws
Minimum size of price numerals is 6 inches in
height
Brand not less than1/3 of price
Grade not less than 1/6 of pricebut no more than
4 inches
Product not less than 1/3 of pricebut no more
than 4 inches
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Advertising Laws
When the lower price isadvertised, the higher
price and condition of sale must also be
advertised
Advertisement of products(milk, cigarettes) and
services(tune-up, carwash) is allowedon price
signs, but the pricemay not be advertised
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Advertising Laws
Motor oil advertising signs, which advertise a
price, must clearly identify
Grade
Brand
Product
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Labeling Laws Regulations
Purpose
Ensure that the information provided on the
container sufficiently informs the consumer
Regulate labels that are required on prepackaged
products, bulk containers and dispensers
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Labeling - Prepackaged Products
Motor Oil
Two-Cycle Engine
Gear Oil
Engine Coolant
Prediluted/RecycledEngine Coolant
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Brake Fluid
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Labeling - Prepackaged Products
Motor Oil or Gear Oil
Conspicuously marked on label with proper Society
of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and American
Petroleum Institute (API) service classifications
Other prepackaged products require their own
labeling
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Labeling Bulk Products
Outboard Motor Fuel
Oils
Hand Measures
Storage Tanks
Petroleum Products without Brand
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Labeling Bulk Products
Storage Tanks

• Clearly marked with
• Product name
• Brand name, or trademark or trade name
• Grade

Other bulk products require their own labeling
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Inspections

• Obtain business and owners name
• Check price advertising signs
• Check additional required signs
• Check dispensers
• Check fuel storage labeling
• Observe any opened/filled containers
• Any suspicions, take a sample

Service Stations
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Inspections

• Retail or Wholesale Locations
• Obtain business and owners name
• Check for packaged and bulk products
• Any suspicions, take a sample

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Sampling Procedures

• Use extreme care and good judgment
• Follow all safety precautions
• Use a clean and dry container
• Use appropriate size of container
• Keep container closed
• Fill container 80 85
• Screw caps down tightly, check for leakage

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Sampling Procedures

• Complete Sample Tag and seal containers
• Submit only samples taken byauthorized personnel
• Do not take samples from privatestorage, vehicle
  tanks, etc.
• Submit to lab within 2 days

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Sampling Procedures
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Laboratory Equipment
Octane Engines
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Laboratory Equipment
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Laboratory Equipment
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Complaint Investigations

• Consumer Complaint

Get location of suspect station, etc.
Get basic information (who, what, where, when,
and how)
Ask for complainants information
Record date and time of call
Assign a complaint number
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Investigating the Complaint

• Handle open or undercover?
• Equipped with everything?
• Be thorough and take complete notes
• Record method of inspection and findings
• Contact complainant of results

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End Product Testing
The Sampling Of A Product At Its Point Of Sale
Be prepared to observe and take notes quickly and
accurately when conducting an undercover purchase
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Summary
What labeling information is required
What information is required on price advertising
signs
How to conduct an inspection at a location
How to take samples of petroleum and automotive
products
How to investigate a complaint and define end
product testing
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Conclusion

• This training module has provided you with a
  better understanding of the Petroleum Products
  Program and its purpose in the marketplace.

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PRODUCTS