Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Interim Requirements for Deposit Control Gasoline Additives

Zusammenfassung

On December 6, 1993, EPA published a notice of proposed rulemaking to govern the use of deposit control (detergent) additives in all gasoline used in the United States beginning January 1, 1995. The proposal included a detergent additive certification program based on deposit control performance testing and standards. To provide adequate lead time to the regulated industry, however, simpler interim requirements were proposed to be in effect during the first year of the program. This final rule establishes an interim detergent additive program consistent with the proposed start-up provisions. In a subsequent action, EPA will take final action on the proposed more rigorous detergent additive testing and certification program.