‘MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY': EPA issues emergency waiver to sell E15 gas

• EPA issues emergency temporary waiver for E15 gas sale, with 20-day extensions, to save consumers 10-15 cents per gallon.
• E15 gas is a blend of 15% ethanol and 85% gas, approved for vehicles model year 2001 or newer, and increases domestic supply.
• EPA has increased water quality standards (e.g., Delaware River Basin) and tightened air quality regulations, adding microplastics and pharmaceuticals to contaminant lists.

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin discusses an emergency temporary waiver allowing the nationwide sale of E15 ethanol gasoline to help lower gas prices by 10-15 cents. He also highlights the EPA's commitment to balancing environmental protection and economic growth, citing increased water quality standards and tightened air quality regulations, including new contaminants for drinking water.