CHICAGO — The Environmental Protection Agency briefly raised a federal guideline for fuel sales in 4 states in reaction to a fire last week at an Indiana oil refinery that might impact rates and supply.
The emergencysituation waiver was approved Saturday for Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin, EPA Administrator Michael Regan stated. In a letter to state authorities, Regan stated the company figuredout the waiver is essential “to lessen or avoid interruption of an appropriate supply of gas to customers.”
The waiver raises a Clear Air Act requirement that lower-volatility gas be offered in the states throughout summertime months to limitation oz