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Federal Reformulated Fuels Act of 2001

Introduced: May 24, 2001 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
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To President
Became law
Dec 20, 2001
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 302.
Dec 20, 2001
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Jeffords with amendments. With written report No. 107-131. Minority views filed.
Dec 12, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13041)
Sep 25, 2001
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
May 24, 2001
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR 5/25/2001 S5754-5755)
May 24, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5623)
May 24, 2001
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Federal Reformulated Fuels Act of 2001- Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to authorize the use of the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund to: (1) carry out corrective actions regarding releases of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) that present a risk to human health, welfare, or the environment; and (2) conduct inspections, issue orders, or bring actions under the underground storage tank regulation program.

Amends the Clean Air Act to authorize any State for which a waiver is in effect allowing application of State motor vehicle emissions standards to impose a control on any fuel or fuel additive for the purpose of water quality protection. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to ban the use of MTBE in motor fuel within four years of this Act's enactment.

Authorizes a State Governor, upon notification of the Administrator, to waive oxygen content requirements for reformulated gasoline sold or dispensed in the State. Considers gasoline that complies with all other requirements for reformulated gasoline other than those regarding oxygen content to be reformulated gasoline. Requires regulations to: (1) ensure that toxic air pollutant emissions reductions achieved under the reformulated gasoline program are maintained in such States; and (2) establish performance standards.

Requires the Administrator to: (1) conduct tests to determine health and environmental effects of fuels and additives and a separate study on the effects of ethyl tertiary butyl ether and other ethers; and (2) publish an analysis of air quality changes resulting from implementation of this Act.

Eliminates the waiver permitting higher Reid Vapor Pressure limitations for fuel blends containing ethanol.

Allows State implementation plan revisions that apply conventional gasoline prohibitions to nonclassified areas.

Authorizes grants to MTBE merchant producers to assist in conversion of production facilities to the production of other fuel additives.

What's happening now December 20, 2001

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 302.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2