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To authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, at the request of a Governor of a State, to waive the reformulated gasoline prohibitions and requirements under section 211(k) of the Clean Air Act with respect to the State or a portion of the State if the Administrator determines that the price of gasoline is excessively high.

USA115th CongressHR-4364| House 
| Updated: 11/10/2017
F. James Sensenbrenner

F. James Sensenbrenner

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
RFG Modernization Act of 2017 This bill amends the Clean Air Act to allow states to request a waiver of the reformulated gasoline requirements from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) if the price of gasoline is excessively high. (Sale of reformulated gasoline is required in areas with high smog levels.) In making its determination, the EPA must consider the difference in price between conventional and reformulated gasoline. Waivers are not to exceed 42 days and may be renewed.
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Timeline
Nov 9, 2017
Introduced in House
Nov 9, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 10, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
  • November 9, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • November 9, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • November 10, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.

Environmental Protection

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityEnergy pricesEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresMotor fuelsOil and gas

To authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, at the request of a Governor of a State, to waive the reformulated gasoline prohibitions and requirements under section 211(k) of the Clean Air Act with respect to the State or a portion of the State if the Administrator determines that the price of gasoline is excessively high.

USA115th CongressHR-4364| House 
| Updated: 11/10/2017
RFG Modernization Act of 2017 This bill amends the Clean Air Act to allow states to request a waiver of the reformulated gasoline requirements from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) if the price of gasoline is excessively high. (Sale of reformulated gasoline is required in areas with high smog levels.) In making its determination, the EPA must consider the difference in price between conventional and reformulated gasoline. Waivers are not to exceed 42 days and may be renewed.
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Timeline
Nov 9, 2017
Introduced in House
Nov 9, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 10, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
  • November 9, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • November 9, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • November 10, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
F. James Sensenbrenner

F. James Sensenbrenner

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Environmental Protection

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityEnergy pricesEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresMotor fuelsOil and gas