40 CFR 1090.1550 - Requirements for gasoline dispensing nozzles used with motor vehicles.

Regulations last checked for updates: May 15, 2024

Title 40 - Protection of Environment last revised: May 13, 2024

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§ 1090.1550 - Requirements for gasoline dispensing nozzles used with motor vehicles.

The following requirements apply for any nozzle installation used for dispensing gasoline into motor vehicles:

(a) Nozzles must meet the following hardware specifications:

(1) The outside diameter of the terminal end must not be greater than 21.3 mm.

(2) The terminal end must have a straight section of at least 63 mm.

(3) The retaining spring must terminate at least 76 mm from the terminal end.

(b) The dispensing flow rate must not exceed a maximum value of 10 gallons per minute. The flow rate may be controlled through any means in the pump/dispenser system, as long as it does not exceed the specified maximum value.

[88 FR 4718, Jan. 24, 2023]

authority: 42 U.S.C. 7414,7521,7522,7541,7542,7543,7545,7547,7550,and

source: 85 FR 78469, Dec. 4, 2020, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 40 CFR 1090.1550