EPA proposal sets MTBE back

Journal Article · Wed Jan 04 04:00:00 EST 1995 · Chemical Week

OSTI ID:381782

Lucas, A

Methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) producers were looking for a boost from the official New Year`s start of EPA`s reformulated gasoline (RFG) program. But that prospect has been dimmed by an EPA-proposal-in reaction to concerns about RFG prices-to allow states to withdraw from the program. The states that have opted to out make up 5%-6% of the total RFG pool says Arthur Zadronzy, director/government outreach for MTBE producer Arco Chemical. {open_quotes}This is not a major hit, but it is one we have felt,{close_quotes} he says. Despite the state and EPA actions, MTBE producers are not worried about long-term consequences.

• OSTI ID: 381782
• Journal Information: Chemical Week, Journal Name: Chemical Week Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 156; ISSN CHWKA9; ISSN 0009-272X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
ETHERS
FUELS
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
PRODUCTION
US EPA