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Changes to Vapor Pressure Limits for Ethanol Fuels

The Act amends the Clean Air Act regarding ethanol waivers for Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP). It extends existing regulations, which applied to blends with 10 percent ethanol, to blends containing 10 percent or more ethanol.
Key points
Extends the vapor pressure limit waiver to fuel blends containing 10 percent or more ethanol.
Allows a fuel to be introduced into commerce if it is substantially similar to certified fuels or meets specific waiver conditions.
Updates regulations regarding notifications submitted to the Administrator concerning ethanol blends.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_5145
Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Process start date: 2022-11-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_5145.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-11-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Extends the vapor pressure limit waiver to fuel blends containing 10 percent or more ethanol.
  • Allows a fuel to be introduced into commerce if it is substantially similar to certified fuels or meets specific waiver conditions.
  • Updates regulations regarding notifications submitted to the Administrator concerning ethanol blends.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Environment Energy