Political Quotes

“To address the inflexibility of the opt-in process for states that desire to use RFG to reduce emissions, section 837 of the Energy bill allows Governors of States within the Ozone Transport Region (OTR), to opt in any area to the RFG program. EPA must approve the request unless there is insufficient capacity to supply RFG to the area. Currently, only ozone nonattainment areas are allowed to opt in to the program. This legislation expands the program to include all areas within the OTR States. This will give those states, including New Hampshire, the opportunity to have one clean, MTBE-free RFG statewide. This provision is intended to provide cleaner fuel, address the boutique fuel problem, and help states achieve attainment. The section addresses both the commencement and termination of the RFG requirements in areas in the OTR that opt-in to RFG under that provision. The provision on termination of the RFG program in these opt-in areas is not intended to change or modify in any way EPA's authority to adopt reasonable opt-out provisions under either section 211(k)(6)(A) or (B).”