EPA ethanol rule is not the last word

Journal Article · Wed Jul 06 04:00:00 EDT 1994 · Chemical Week

OSTI ID:495302

Begley, R

EPA`s final rule requiring a minimum renewable oxygenate content in reformulated gasoline has further heated up the battle among methanol; ethanol, and refinery interests. The American Petroleum Institute (API) and the National Petroleum Refiners Association (NPRA) are considering filing suit against EPA over the rule, which they say violates a compromise proposal agreed to in 1991 by all relevant stakeholders. The new rule requires refiners to make reformulated gasoline RFG--required under the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments--with 15% of the oxygen content from renewable sources, primarily ethanol, by January 1, 1995 and with 30% the following year. The rule applies to the nine U.S. cities with the worst smog levels, as well as to Washington, DC and portions of 14 states that have adopted the program. EPA says 335 million gal of additional ethanol will be needed next year, rising to 670 million gal/year thereafter. About 1.1 billion gal/year of ethanol are produced.

• OSTI ID: 495302
• Journal Information: Chemical Week, Journal Name: Chemical Week Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 155; ISSN CHWKA9; ISSN 0009-272X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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