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CARB completes emissions analysis for E15; rulemaking and consumer‑protection questions remain
Summary
CARB reported a multimedia emissions evaluation for E15 (gasoline with up to 15% ethanol) showing no clear criteria‑pollutant disbenefit in initial analysis; agency asked for resources to complete the scientific evaluation and pursue rulemaking while stakeholders debated consumer impacts and price benefits.
The Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 2 heard testimony on CARB’s evaluation of gasoline blends that include up to 15% ethanol (E15) and on the agency’s request for staff to complete a multimedia scientific review and potential rulemaking.
CARB officials said state statute requires a multimedia evaluation before changing fuel specifications. Staff presented a “Tier 2” emissions analysis and reported that, in the initial work, they did…
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