Gasoline Standards

Relaxation of Summer Gasoline Volatility Standard for Jefferson and Shelby counties, Alabama (“the Birmingham area”) Final action

Rule Summary

The EPA is taking final action to relax the federal volatility (RVP) standard applicable to gasoline supplied to the Birmingham area from 7.8 pounds per square inch (psi) to 9.0 psi during the summer ozone season. The final action will be effective as of July 2, 2015.

Additional Resources

Rulemaking and supporting documents.