Fuels and Fuel Additives
Regulations and Standards
Regulations and Standards
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Regulation of Fuel and Fuel Additives:
(published January 31, 2011)
Alternative Test Method for Olefins in Gasoline: This action proposes to allow for an additional alternative test method for olefins in gasoline, ASTM D6550-05. The allowance of this additional alternative test method will provide more flexibility to the regulated industry.
- Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (PDF) (5 pp, 75K, published January 31, 2011)
- Fact Sheet (PDF) (2 pp, 500K, EPA-420-F-11-004, January 2011)
Proposed Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Federal Volatility Control Program in the Denver-Boulder-Greeley-Ft. Collins-Loveland, Colorado, 1997 8-Hour Ozone Nonattainment Area (published August 24, 2009): This notice proposes establishing an applicable standard of 7.8 pounds per square inch (psi) Reid vapor pressure (RVP) under the federal volatility control program, in the Denver-Boulder-Greeley-Ft. Collins-Loveland, Colorado, 1997 8-hour ozone nonattainment area. This standard would apply during the high ozone season - June 1st to September 15th of each year- beginning in 2010. The standard in Denver, Douglas and Jefferson counties, and portions of Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder and Broomfield counties is currently 7.8 psi RVP. This action would expand the requirement to use 7.8 psi RVP gasoline throughout Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder and Broomfield counties, and into portions of Larimer and Weld counties.
- Fact Sheet (PDF) (2 pp, 179K, EPA420-F-09-018, August 2009)
- Proposed Rule (PDF) (7 pp, 132K)
Direct Final Rule Approving Relaxation of Summer Gasoline Volatility Standard for Grant Parish Area (signed February 7, 2008): EPA is taking direct final action to relax the federal volatility (RVP) standard applicable to summer gasoline supplied to the Grand Parish, Louisiana area from 7.8 pounds per square inch (psi) to 9.0 psi.
- Fact Sheet (PDF) (2 pp, 94K, EPA420-F-08-005, February 2008)
- Direct Final Rule (PDF) (8p, 94K)
- Proposed Rule (PDF) (5 pp, 78K)
Proposed Relaxation of Summer Gasoline Volatility Standard for Denver/Boulder Area: EPA proposed to change the federal volatility (RVP) standard applicable to summer gasoline supplied to the Denver/Boulder area from 7.8 pounds per square inch (psi) to 9.0 psi. This rule was not finalized due to air quality concerns.
- Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule, March 21, 2002
- Direct Final Rule, Jan. 24, 2002
- Notice of Proposed Rule, Jan. 24, 2002
Volatility Regulations for Gasoline and Alcohol Blends: EPA established a two-phase reduction in summertime commercial gasoline volatility. These rules reduce gasoline emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC) that are a major contributor to ground-level ozone (smog). Phase I was applicable to calendar years 1989 through 1991. Depending on the state and month, gasoline RVP was not to exceed 10.5 psi, 9.5 psi, or 9.0 psi. Phase II is applicable to 1992 and later calendar years. Depending on the state and month, gasoline RVP may not exceed 9.0 psi or 7.8 psi. See EPA Guide to Federal and State RVP Standards. EPA provides a 1.0 psi RVP allowance for gasoline containing ethanol at 9 to 10 volume percent.
- Final Rule: Volatility Regulations for Gasoline and Alcohol Blends Sold in Calendar Years 1992 and Beyond. 55 FR 23658, June 11, 1990 (electronic version not available).
- Final Rule: Volatility Regulations for Gasoline and Alcohol Blends Sold in Calendar Years 1989 and Beyond. 54 FR 11868, March 22, 1989 (electronic version not available).
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