Measurement Standards Regulations

The Division of Measurement Standards follows the rulemaking procedures in the Administrative Procedure Act (Government Code section 11340 et seq.) and regulations adopted by the Office of Administrative Law (OAL). For information about OAL, visit their webpage. For detailed information about the rulemaking process, please see www.oal.ca.gov/rulemaking_process/.

The Division recently developed a stakeholder list subscription service for rulemaking activity. If you wish to be informed of DMS rulemaking activity, please follow the link here and subscribe to rulemaking activities under Weights and Measures.


Pre–Rulemaking Workshops

The Division of Measurement Standards hosts pre–rulemaking workshops to solicit stakeholder comment on proposed changes to its regulations contained in the Title 4, Division 9 of the California Code of Regulations. In–person and virtual participation options are available at each workshop. Oral and written comments may be submitted and may become part of the rulemaking record. However, persons may remain anonymous by registering online with an alias.

Hydrogen Gas-Measuring Devices

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), Division of Measurement Standards, in collaboration with the California Air Resources Board, is conducting a pre-rulemaking workshop on August 11, 2022 from 0900-1200 to solicit stakeholder input regarding a planned future rulemaking to amend NIST HB 44 Section 3.39 Hydrogen Gas Measuring Device Code. The workshop will be hosted live in CDFA’s auditorium at 1220 N St Sacramento, CA 9814 and also available via gotowebinar. For remote attendance, Please register at this link (Webinar ID: 471-787-403): https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/131925327213675787

NIST Handbook 44 Hydrogen Gas-Measuring Devices Code Pre-Rulemaking Workshop Notice


Proposed Regulations Under Review

No proposals under review at this time.


Recently Approved Regulatory Action

Device Administration – Inspections and Fees

(Notice File No. Z-2020-1030-01)

On April 28, 2021, the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) approved the proposed amendments to the Device Administration – Inspections and Fees regulation in CCR Title 4, Sections 4070 through 4075. These changes are effective upon filing on April 28, 2021.

Most recent Notices and documents for this rulemaking:

Fireplace and Stove Wood

(Notice File No. Z-2019-1217-01)

On May 4, 2020, the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) approved the proposed amendments to the Fireplace and Stove Wood in CCR Title 4, Sections 4530 through 4536.2. These changes are effective upon filing on July 1, 2020.

Most recent Notices and documents for this rulemaking:


Hydrogen Gas-Measuring Devices

(Notice File No. Z-2019-0521-01)

On January 23, 2020, the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) approved the proposed amendments to the Hydrogen Gas-Measuring Devices Regulation in CCR Title 4, Sections 4001 and 4002.9. These changes are effective upon filing on January 23, 2020. An Erratum Notice Memo was Filed by OAL on February 5, 2020, to correct a publication error of the final text of the regulation.

Final documents for this rulemaking:


Electric Vehicle Fueling Systems

On December 16, 2019, the Office of Administrative Law approved the proposed amendments to the Electric Vehicle Fueling Systems Specifications in the CCR Title 4, §§ 4001 and 4002.11. These changes are effective January 1, 2020.

For more information, the Department posted Frequently Asked Questions about the 2020 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Regulation on DMS’ Zero Emission Vehicle Projects webpage.

Most recent Notices and documents for this rulemaking:


Natural Gas Motor Vehicle Fuel Specifications

On January 24, 2018, the Office of Administrative Law approved the proposed amendments to the Natural Gas Motor Vehicle Fuel Specifications in the CCR Title 4, Div. 9, Ch. 1 §§ 4001 and 4002.10, and Ch. 7 §§ 4200, 4201, 4206 and 4207. These changes are effective April 1, 2018.

Most recent Notices and documents for this rulemaking:


Motor Oil Assessment Fee

On December 28, 2017, the Office of Administrative Law approved the proposed amendments to the Motor Oil Fee in the California Code of Regulations, Title 4, Division 9, Chapter 8. These changes are effective January 1, 2018.



Notice of Pre-Rulemaking


Archive

Please contact the Division to request any prior rulemaking activity that is not listed below or email DMS@CDFA.CA.GOV