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Alternative Test Method for Olefins in Gasoline

Rule Summary

This action proposes to allow for an additional alternative test method for olefins in gasoline, ASTM D6550-05. The allowance of this additional alternative test method will provide more flexibility to the regulated industry.

Additional Resources

Fact Sheet: EPA Announces Proposed Rule for the Regulation of Fuel and Fuel Additives: AlternativeTest Method for Olefins in Gasoline (PDF) (2 pp, 508 K, EPA-420-F-11-004, January 2011, About PDF)
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (PDF) (5 pp, 75 K, published January 31, 2011, About PDF)

Alternative Test Method for Olefins in Gasoline

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Rule Summary

Additional Resources

Gasoline Standards