C.M.R. 06, 096, ch. 600, app 096-600-B
In general, sampling procedures must conform to the following procedures in the API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards:
Chapter 8.1, Standard Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products (ASTM D4057); and
Chapter 8.2, Standard Practice for Automatic Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products (ASTM D4177).
LABELING.
A tag or label must be attached to each collected sample. Waterproof and oil proof ink or a pencil hard enough to dent the tag must be used. The following information must be included on the label:
1. Name of the vessel
2. Home port of the vessel
3. Sample date and time
4. Name and signature of the sampler
5. Tank sampled
6. Oil type
7. Oil origin
8. Terminal
Whenever available, the following information also must be provided:
9. API specific gravity
10. Boiling point
11. Sulfur
12. Viscosity
13. Test date
14. Testing lab
15. Analyst
STORAGE.
Samples must be subjected to storage conditions as soon as possible. Storage must be in a dark, cool environment. The storage compartment must be secured by lock and key with access assigned to designated personnel. Samples must be stored under these conditions a minimum of (15) days. Due to the potential fire hazard, adequate ventilation and other safety precautions should be observed. Samples must be made available to the Commissioner upon request.
C.M.R. 06, 096, ch. 600, app 096-600-B