ASTM D975
Standard Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils
Published by ASTM International (ASTM)
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The 2 editions the CFR requires
Different parts name different editions; each applies where its part says so. Newest first.
ASTM D975-14, approved February 1, 2014
As the CFR lists it: “ASTM D975-14, Standard Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils, approved February 1, 2014 (“ASTM D975”)”
- Listed in 46 CFR 160.171-3(a)(4); required by46 CFR 160.171-17
- Listed in 46 CFR 160.174-3(a)(3); required by46 CFR 160.174-17 ↗
Listed as: “ASTM D975-14, Standard Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils, approved February 1, 2014 (“ASTM D 975”)”
ASTM D975-98
As the CFR lists it: “ASTM D 975-98, Standard Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils”
- Listed in 46 CFR 160.176-4(b)(3); required by46 CFR 160.176-13
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