The final approval date for Fuels and Lubricants technical reports is shown following the J-report number. This approval date is the date of final approval by the Fuels and Lubricants Council. It is effective immediately subsequent to Council approval for newly issued Standards@ Recommended Practices@ and Information Reports@ and also for revised Information Reports. In the case of revised or cancelled Standards or Recommended Practices (used to define product quality)@ an 18 month grace period is advised before they become fully effective.