The proposed bill would amend current statutes by adding a new section, 49-559, to title 49, chapter 3, article 5 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. This new section mandates the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) to conduct a biennial review of available and potentially available fuel formulations in accordance with federal air quality standards. The review will specifically assess the impacts of switching to fuel formulations that are not currently authorized for use in designated areas A and C, and will require ADEQ to document the anticipated air quality impacts of these formulations in those areas.

Additionally, the bill requires ADEQ to submit a report with recommendations based on the review to several key stakeholders, including the associate director of the weights and measures services division, the governor, and legislative leaders, by December 31 of each review year. The bill also clarifies the definitions of "Area A" and "Area C" by referencing existing statutes. Overall, this legislation aims to enhance the state's approach to evaluating fuel formulations and their environmental impacts.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 49-559
House Engrossed Version: 49-559