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CARB begins scientific review of E15; industry pushes for quick authorization while LAO urges limited-term staffing
Summary
CARB told the Senate subcommittee it is conducting the multimedia scientific evaluation required before any E15 fuel-spec change; the agency requested permanent staff to carry the rulemaking through to implementation, but the Legislative Analyst's Office recommended limited-term positions because the outcome of the study remains uncertain.
The California Air Resources Board told the Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on May 1 that it is conducting statutory scientific and multimedia evaluations required before the agency may change the state fuel specification to allow gasoline blended with up to 15% ethanol (E15). CARB asked the Legislature for funding and 10 permanent positions to complete evaluation, rulemaking and expected implementation work; the Legislative Analyst's Office recommended limited-term positions because the scientific outcome is not yet final.
CARB described the multimedia evaluation process as a statutory prerequisite for…
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