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Use of Alternative Analytical Test Methods in the Reformulated Gasoline Program

 [Federal Register: July 3, 1996 (Volume 61, Number 129)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 34775-34778]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]




ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 80
[FRL-5531-1]
 
Use of Alternative Analytical Test Methods in the Reformulated 
Gasoline Program

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.
ACTION: Proposed rule.




[[Page 34776]]

SUMMARY: This proposal would amend the deadline for the use of certain 
alternative analytical test methods in the reformulated gasoline (RFG) 
program. Currently, the deadline for the use of these alternative test 
methods expires on January 1, 1997. This proposed amendment would 
extend the deadline for the use of alternative test methods in the 
reformulated gasoline program to September 1, 1998.
    EPA is considering expanding the ability of industry to use various 
alternative analytical test methods. Extension of this deadline will 
allow refiners and others to continue using the currently approved 
alternative analytical test methods pending a final decision by EPA on 
additional alternatives. This proposed extension would result in 
greater flexibility for the regulated industry and reduce costs to all 
interested parties.

    The RFG program reduces motor vehicle emissions of volatile organic 
compounds (VOC), oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and certain toxic pollutants. 
This proposed change in the deadline for the use of certain alternative 
test methods under Sec. 80.46 preserves the status quo of the RFG 
program and will have no change in the emission benefits that result 
from the RFG program.

DATES: Comments on this proposed rule must be received by August 2, 
1996.

ADDRESSES: Written comments on this proposed action should be addressed 
to Public Docket No. A-96-29, Waterside Mall (Room M-1500), 
Environmental Protection Agency, Air Docket Section, 401 M Street, 
S.W., Washington, D.C. 20460. Materials relevant to this rulemaking 
have been placed in Docket A-96-29. Documents may be inspected between 
the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. A 
reasonable fee may be charged for copying docket material.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph R. Sopata, Chemist, U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Air and Radiation, (202) 
233-9034.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Regulated Entities. Entities potentially regulated by this action 
are those that use analytical test methods to comply with the 
Reformulated Gasoline Program. Regulated categories and entities 
include:



                                                Examples of regulated
                 Category                             entities          
                                             importers, oxygenate       
                                             blenders, analytical       
                                             testing laboratories.      
                                     Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum
                                     Products by X-Ray Spectrometry''.  
                                     Test Method for Hydrocarbon Types  
                                     in Liquid Petroleum Products by    
                                     Fluorescent Indicator Absorption''.
                                     part 80, appendix E.               
                                     Test Method for Distillation of    
                                     Petroleum Products''. \1\          
                                     Test Method for Determination of   
                                     Benzene and Toluene in Finished    
                                     Motor and Aviation Gasoline by Gas 
                                     Chromatography''.\2\               
                                     40 CFR part 80.46(f).\3\           
 analysis.                           40 CFR part 80.46(g).\4\           
  shall not be used.                                                    
  D-3606-92 when present.                                               
  today's notice.

 
 

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