Reid Vapor Pressure Requirements for Ethanol
Description:
This report discusses legislation (H.R. 1311, S. 517) regarding providing a waiver for ethanol-fuel blends containing greater than 10% ethanol (E15) from the Clean Air Act's (CAA) strict requirements on volatility of gasoline. This requirement currently prevents E15 gas from being sold during the summer. Major points of the legislation, various types of waivers and current rules under the CAA for gasoline and possible options for Congress are discussed.
Date:
May 18, 2017
Creator:
Bracmort, Kelsi
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department