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DEPARTMENT CIRCULAR NO, 2C20|o- 05-900
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IMPLEMENTING THE MODIFIED PHILIPPINE NATIONAL STANDARD
SPECIFICATION FOR BIOFUELS — COCONUT METHYL ESTER
(PNS/DOE QS 002:2015)

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WHEREAS, Republic Act No. (RA) 7638 or the “Department of Energy (DOE) Act
tasks the DOE to formulate rules and regulations as may be necessary to guide
the operations of both government and private entities involved in energy resource
supply and distribution;

WHEREAS, RA 8749 or the “Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999” directs the DOE
together with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),
Bureau of Product Standards (BPS), and Department of Science and Technology
(DOST) and other stakeholders, to set specifications for all types of fuel and fuel-
related products and improve fuel composition;

WHEREAS, RA 9367 or the “Biofuels Act of 2006” mandates the use of biofuels
to reduce dependence on imported fuels with due regard to the protection of public
health, the environment and natural ecosystems consistent with the country’s
sustainable economic growth that would expand opportunities for livelihood;

WHEREAS, the quality of biodiesel, also designated as Bi00, in the form of
coconut methy! ester was standardized to ensure its effectiveness when used
either in its pure state or as a blend based on local conditions as established
through various test validations, in terms of the current requirements of the
industry, its users and manufacturers and regional standard harmonization thrust;

WHEREAS, technical concerns were established for the need to review Philippine
National Standard (PNS)/DOE QS 002:2007 that resulted to the following
improvements in the standard:

Addition of Iodine Number as new property

Increase in the minimum limit of Oxidation Stability property
Reduction in the maximum Sulfur content

Conduct of Cold Soak Filterability Test for data gathering purposes

. WHEREAS, there is a need to supersede PNS/DOE QS 002:2007 to reflect the
foregoing improvements in the quality standard specification for Coconut Methy!

Ester.

NOW, THEREFORE, the following guidelines are hereby adopted to effectively
implement the PNS for Coconut Methy! Ester:

Section 1. Standard Implementation. Upon the effectivity of this Department
Circular, only Coconut Methyl! Ester conforming to PNS/DOE QS 002:2015 shall be

Energy Center, Rizai Drive, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Philippines
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manufactured, sold, offered for sale, dispensed, or introduced into commerce in
the Philippines.

Section 2. Product Quality Certification. In order to protect against
adulterated or off-specification products, it shall be the responsibility of the
Coconut Methyl Ester supplier to ensure that all Coconut Methyl Ester deliveries
are accompanied by a Certificate of Quality to be issued by same, indicating the
properties of the delivered Coconut Methy! Ester, which should be in compliance
with the PNS.

Section 3. Penalties/Sanctions. Any person who fails to comply with the
provisions of this Department Circular shall be subject to appropriate sanctions
imposed under applicable laws and implementing rules and regulations.

Section 4. Repealing Clause. All circulars and other issuances not consistent
with this Department Circular are hereby deemed modified or repealed
accordingly.

Section 6. Separability Clause. If any provision of this Department Circular is
declared invalid by any court of law or any competent authority, those provisions
not affected shall remain valid and effective.

Section 7. Effectivity. This Department Circular shall take effect upon
publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Issued at Energy Center, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.

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Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

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