Missoula Gets to Ditch Special Oxygenated Gasoline Requirements
Published Date: 1/16/2025
Rule
Summary
The EPA is giving the green light to Montana’s plan to switch off the oxygenated fuels program in Missoula from a must-do rule to a backup plan for carbon monoxide pollution. This change won’t mess with air quality and kicks in on February 18, 2025. Residents and businesses in Missoula can expect no new costs or restrictions, just a smarter way to keep the air clean.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Missoula oxyfuels moved to contingency
The EPA approved Montana's January 30, 2024 request to change the Missoula oxygenated fuels (oxyfuels) program from an active control measure to a contingency measure. This change is effective February 18, 2025 and the EPA found it will not interfere with meeting the carbon monoxide National Ambient Air Quality Standard, so residents and businesses in Missoula should see no new costs or restrictions.
No significant impact on small entities
The EPA certified under the Regulatory Flexibility Act that this approval does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. Small businesses in Montana should not expect new federal costs from this EPA action, which is effective February 18, 2025.
Does not apply on Indian reservations
The EPA approval is not approved to apply on any Indian reservation land or in areas where an Indian Tribe has demonstrated jurisdiction. In those areas of Indian country, the rule does not impose direct costs or preempt Tribal law.
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