EPA Floats Tougher Air Rule For Gas Distributors Amid Competing Pressures

EPA is moving closer to unveiling its final rule toughening emissions standards for nearly 10,000 bulk gasoline distribution facilities amid competing pressures from industry groups, lawmakers and others who have warned that the rule’s compliance costs are a possible cause of fuel price inflation while environmentalists are pushing to toughen the rule’s standards. EPA sent the rule for White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review Oct. 5, a process that typically takes up to 90 days, but can...