Federal Reformulated Fuels Act of 2001

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Introduced

24 May 2001

Last action

20 December 2001 · Reported

Status

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

Summary

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.

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Timeline

24 May 2001
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
24 May 2001
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR 5/25/2001 S5754-5755)
Source: IntroReferral
24 May 2001
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5623)
Source: IntroReferral
25 September 2001
Reported
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Source: Committee
12 December 2001
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13041)
Source: IntroReferral
20 December 2001
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 302.
Source: Calendars
20 December 2001
Reported
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Jeffords with amendments. With written report No. 107-131. Minority views filed.
Source: Committee
20 December 2001
Reported
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Jeffords with amendments. With written report No. 107-131. Minority views filed.
Source: Committee

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/950
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