EPA Approves Louisiana's Request to Relax Gasoline Standard for Baton Rouge Area

Summary

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a decision to approve Louisiana's request to lower the federal Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) standard for gasoline sold in the Baton Rouge Area, allowing for a change from 7.8 to 9.0 pounds per square inch (psi), effective June 1 to September 15 of each year.