The proposed bill would update current statutes governing fuel reformulation in Arizona by removing existing rules for Areas A and C and replacing them with new compliance standards. Specifically, it would mandate adherence to ASTM D4814 and Maximum Vapor Pressure (RVP) standards from April 1 to October 31, while maintaining the current requirements for gasoline sold from November 1 to March 31. Additionally, the bill would alter the conditions for reformulation petitions, requiring suppliers to demonstrate potential fuel shortages and specifying requirements for petitions related to oxygenate shortages and gasoline formulation substitutions.

Moreover, the bill would eliminate the need for suppliers to identify specific supply conditions leading to gasoline shortages in Area C and would empower the Associate Director to adopt implementation rules in consultation with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ). It also includes technical changes, extends deadlines for EPA approval of modifications to fuel formulation requirements, and mandates ADEQ notifications to the Legislative Council until July 1, 2030. The enactment of these changes is contingent upon EPA approval of the proposed modifications.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 3-3493, 3-3494, 49-401.01, 3-3433, 3-3492