EPA Announces Proposed Rule for the Regulation of Fuel and Fuel Additives: Alternative Test Method for Olefins in Gasoline T he Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to allow an alternative test method for olefins in gasoline. Elements of this Rulemaking This rulemaking proposes to allow an additional alternative test method for olefins in gasoline, known as ASTM D6550'05. Allowing this test method will provide more flexibility to the regulated industry without harming clean air benefits. Health and Environmental Impacts There will be no adverse health or environmental impact as a result of allowing this alternative test method, and the clean air benefits of EPA's gasoline motor vehicle fuel programs will continue to be realized. Gasoline Supply Benefits This proposed rule will provide additional flexibility to the regulated community by allowing an additional alternative test method for the measurement of olefins in gasoline. The proposed rule solicits comments on allowing this additional alternative test method. SEPA United States Environmental Protection Agency Office of Transportation and Air Quality EPA-420-F-11-004 January 2011 ------- Public Participation Opportunities We welcome your comments on this proposed rule. Comments will be accepted for 30 days beginning when this proposal is published in the Federal Register. All comments should be identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2008-0558 and submitted by one of the following methods: Internet: www.regulations.gov E-mail: A-and-R-Docket@epa.gov Mail: Environmental Protection Agency Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center (6102T) 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Hand Delivery: EPA West Building EPA Docket Center (Room 3340) 1301 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC For More Information You can access the rule and related documents on EPA's Office of Transportation and Air Qual- ity (OTAQ) Web site at: www.epa.gov/otaq/rfg_regs.htm#testing For more information on this rule, please contact Joe Sopata at: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Transportation and Air Quality (6406J) 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 (202) 343-9034 E-mail: sopata.joe@epa.gov ------- |