MTBE, ethanol rules come under fire

Journal Article · Wed Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1995 · Chemical Week

OSTI ID:539183

Begley, R

EPA is facing stiff challenges to the mandates for methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) and ethanol in its reformulated gasoline (RFG) program. Wisconsin officials are receiving hundreds of complaints about the alleged health effects and other problems with MTBE added to gasoline, and Gov. Tommy Thompson is demanding that EPA suspend the RFG program until April 1. Rep. James Sensenbrenner (R., WI) is threatening to introduce a bill to repeal the program in Wisconsin if EPA does not comply. However, EPA administrator Carol Browner says the agency will {open_quotes}defer any decision{close_quotes} on the request. EPA has sent technical experts to Milwaukee to respond to and monitor citizens` complaints.

• OSTI ID: 539183
• Journal Information: Chemical Week, Vol. 156, Issue 8; Other Information: PBD: 1 Mar 1995
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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