Attorneys general (AGs) representing seven Midwest states are against asking EPA to issue a waiver that would allow E15 to be sold in the region, starting this summer. In a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan, the AGs note that a group of governors formally petitioned for the waiver more than 270 days ago. “Without prompt action, there is a risk that E15 gasoline will not be available during the 2023 summer driving season and vehicle emissions will be higher than if EPA followed its obligations under the Clean Air Act,” the AGs wrote. EPA’s proposal on the states’ request has been under review at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) since Dec. 5 with seven meetings held on the plan.
Currently, EPA has targeted releasing its decision in March, well beyond the statutory deadline. A total of nine states have sought waivers, but the plan under review at OMB appears to only cover eight states.
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