"Boutiques Fuels" and Reformulated Gasoline : Harmonization of Fuels Standards

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Discusses how gasoline composition is regulated, explains various Federal and State gasoline standards, and describes supply problems caused by the current system. Reviews issues regarding the Fede...

Discusses how gasoline composition is regulated, explains various Federal and State gasoline standards, and describes supply problems caused by the current system. Reviews issues regarding the Federal reformulated gasoline (RFG) program; boutique fuels, which are formulated to meet varying air quality standards; and the potential effects of harmonizing regional and national fuel quality standards. Discusses bills in 108th Congress related to boutique fuels, RFG, and harmonization, including H.R. 6, an omnibus energy package that contains key provisions relevant to boutique fuels.

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