Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 06, 2026

Title 40 - Protection of Environment last revised: Dec 22, 2026
§ 1090.615 - Exemptions for racing and aviation.

Fuel, fuel additive, or regulated blendstock that is used in aircraft, or is used in racing vehicles or racing boats in sanctioned racing events, is exempt from the standards in subparts C and D of this part if all the following requirements are met:

(a) The fuel, fuel additive, or regulated blendstock must be identified on PTDs and on any fuel dispenser from which the fuel, fuel additive, or regulated blendstock is dispensed as restricted for use either in aircraft or in racing motor vehicles or racing boats that are used only in sanctioned racing events.

(b) The fuel, fuel additive, or regulated blendstock must be segregated from non-exempt fuel, fuel additive, or regulated blendstock at all points in the distribution system.

(c) The fuel, fuel additive, or regulated blendstock must not made available for use as gasoline or diesel fuel subject to the standards in subpart C or D of this part, respectively, or dispensed for use in motor vehicles or nonroad engines, vehicles, or equipment, including locomotive or marine engines, except for those used only in aircraft or in sanctioned racing events.

[85 FR 78469, Dec. 4, 2020, as amended at 90 FR 4348, Jan. 15, 2025]
source: 85 FR 78469, Dec. 4, 2020, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 40 CFR 1090.615