S 2591
Ethanol for America Act of 2025
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to finalize a rule regarding the labeling of E15 fuel and its compatibility with underground storage tanks. Specifically, it mandates the EPA to finalize a co-proposal related to E15 labeling and ensures existing underground storage tanks are considered compliant with E15 blends. The bill also establishes standards for new tank materials and offers flexibility for existing systems to maintain compatibility with future fuel blends.
Key provisions
- Requires the EPA to finalize the E15 Fuel Dispenser Labeling and Compatibility with Underground Storage Tanks proposed rule.
- Sets a 90-day deadline for the EPA to finalize the rule.
- Defines existing underground storage tanks as compliant with E15 blends without requiring documentation.
- Specifies compatibility standards for steel and fiberglass tanks and piping manufactured after 2005.
- Allows owners of underground storage tanks to demonstrate component compatibility instead of replacing entire systems.
- Requires systems storing motor fuel for on-road vehicles to ensure compatibility with 100% ethanol in the future.
Who is affected
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Gasoline and diesel fuel retailers
- Owners and operators of underground storage tanks
- Manufacturers of underground storage tanks and piping
- Consumers of gasoline and diesel fuel
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
S. 2591
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
A BILL
To require the Environmental Protection Agency to finalize a proposed rule with respect to E15 fuel dispenser labeling and compatibility with underground storage tanks with modifications, and for other purposes.
This Act may be cited as the Ethanol for America Act of 2025
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In this section:
The term Administrator means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
The term proposed rule means the proposed rule of the Administrator entitled E15 Fuel Dispenser Labeling and Compatibility with Underground Storage Tanks
(86 Fed. Reg. 5094 (January 19, 2021)).
Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall finalize the proposed rule in accordance with this section.
In finalizing the proposed rule pursuant to subsection (b) with respect to E15 labeling, the Administrator shall finalize the first co-proposal described in the proposed rule.
existing underground storage tank systems are deemed to be compliant with fuel blends with up to 15 percent ethanol, regardless of whether the owners or operators of those systems are able to locate installation or compatibility documentation for those systems;
steel and fiberglass underground storage tanks manufactured after July 2005 and all fiberglass reinforced plastic piping are considered compatible with fuel blends of up to 15 percent ethanol; and
if owners or operators of underground storage tank systems can demonstrate the compatibility of certain components of those systems (such as gaskets or seals) with fuel blends with up to 15 percent ethanol, those owners or operators are not required to replace other equipment to achieve full system compatibility.
For purposes of ensuring that gasoline and diesel underground storage tank systems have future flexibility in fuel storage, the Administrator, in finalizing the proposed rule pursuant to subsection (b), shall require owners and operators of underground storage tank systems that store motor fuel for on-road vehicles to ensure that those systems and the components of those systems, including components such as pipe dopes and sealants, that are installed or replaced after the effective date of the proposed rule are compatible with fuel blends with up to 100 percent ethanol, regardless of the types of fuel blends currently being stored in those systems.