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Jurisdiction	Title	Type	Body (TODO:hide)
Washington	Alternative Fuel Vehicle Labeling Requirement	Laws and Regulations	X Alternative Fuel Vehicle Labeling Requirement Type: Laws and Regulations \| Jurisdiction: Washington Every alternative fuel automobile, truck, motorcycle, motor home, or off-road vehicle must bear a reflective placard from the National Fire Protection Association indicating that the vehicle is powered by an alternative fuel. Alternative fuels include propane and natural gas. (Reference Revised Code of Washington 46.37.467)
Washington	Biodiesel Storage Regulations	Laws and Regulations	X Biodiesel Storage Regulations Type: Laws and Regulations \| Jurisdiction: Washington Underground storage tank (UST) regulations apply to all biodiesel blends with the exception of 100% biodiesel (B100). If a UST owner increases the percentage of biofuel in a petroleum UST, they must prove that all UST materials are compatible with that product. UST owners must submit an Alternative Fuel Installation or Conversion Checklist when the percentage of ethanol in gasoline is greater than 10% or the biodiesel percentage in diesel is greater than 20%. For more information, see the Department's Biodiesel in Underground Storage Tanks fact sheet. (Reference Washington Administrative Code 173-360) Point of Contact Annette Ademasu Underground Storage Tank Inspector Washington Department of Ecology Phone: (425) 649-7189 annette.ademasu@ecy.wa.gov
Washington	Biofuel Blend Dispenser Labeling Requirement	Laws and Regulations	X Biofuel Blend Dispenser Labeling Requirement Type: Laws and Regulations \| Jurisdiction: Washington Pumps dispensing ethanol or biodiesel blends must have a label that specifies the percentage of ethanol or biodiesel present in the fuel. Ethanol pumps distributing between 1% and 10% must include a label stating that the fuel "contains up to 10% ethanol" and those distributing blends greater than 10% must be labeled with the capital letter E, followed by the numerical value volume of ethanol and the word "ethanol." Pumps dispensing biodiesel blends of 5% (B5) or less must include a label stating that the fuel "may contain up to five percent biodiesel" and those distributing blends greater than 5% must be labeled with the capital letter B, followed by the numerical value volume of biodiesel and the words "biodiesel" or "biodiesel blend." (Reference Revised Code of Washington 19.112.020, and Washington Administrative Code 16-662-115)
Washington	Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Charging Signage and Parking Regulations	Laws and Regulations	X Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Charging Signage and Parking Regulations Type: Laws and Regulations \| Jurisdiction: Washington A PEV charging station must be indicated by vertical signage that properly identifies the station and indicates that it is only for PEV charging. The signage must be consistent with the U.S. Federal Highway Administration's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and the station must be indicated by green pavement markings. A PEV charging station is defined as a public or private parking space that is served by charging equipment with the primary purpose of transferring electric energy to a battery or other energy storage device in a PEV. Any person who parks a vehicle in a PEV charging station parking space and does not connect to the equipment is subject to a fine of $124. (Reference Revised Code of Washington 46.08.185)
Washington	Renewable Natural Gas and Renewable Hydrogen Fuel Sales Regulations	Laws and Regulations	X Renewable Natural Gas and Renewable Hydrogen Fuel Sales Regulations Type: Laws and Regulations \| Jurisdiction: Washington Public utility districts are authorized to sell renewable natural gas and renewable hydrogen to facilities that condense or dispense natural gas or renewable hydrogen for use as a motor fuel. Renewable natural gas is defined as methane gas or other hydrocarbons derived from organic materials. Renewable hydrogen is defined as hydrogen produced using renewable resources as the source of the hydrogen and the source for the energy input into the production process. (Reference Senate Bill 5588, 2019, and Revised Code of Washington 54.04.190)