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EPA/AR RIN: 2060-AP17 Publication ID: Fall 2010 
Title: Regulation of Fuel and Fuel Additives: Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Test Methods (Alternative Test Method for Olefins in Gasoline) 
Abstract: This rule would allow refiners and laboratories to use more current and improved fuel testing procedures for certain American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) analytical test methods. Once these test method changes are adopted, they will supersede the corresponding earlier versions of these test methods in EPA’s motor vehicle fuel regulations. Finally, the rule would allow an alternative test method for olefins in gasoline. This rule would allow improvements in the test method procedure to ensure better operation and provide additional flexibility to the regulated community. The clean air benefits of EPA’s gasoline and diesel motor vehicle fuel programs will continue to be realized. There will be no adverse health or environmental impact as a result of these test method changes or updates. 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80   
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 211   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  12/08/2008  73 FR 74403   
Direct Final Action  12/08/2008  73 FR 74350   
Partial Withdrawl of Direct Final Rule  02/06/2009  74 FR 6233   
Supplemental NPRM  12/00/2010    
Additional Information: SAN No. 5261; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2008/December/Day-08/a28372.pdf.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Joe Sopata
Environmental Protection Agency
Air and Radiation
6406J,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 343-9034
Fax:202 343-2801
Email: sopata.joe@.epa.gov