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.