April 27, 2026
Mr. Mast introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to waive Reid Vapor Pressure requirements with respect to calendar year 2026, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Waiver of Reid Vapor Pressure requirements with respect to calendar year 2026
(a) Waiver
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, with respect to the period beginning on May 1, 2026, and ending on September 15, 2026, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall waive the prohibition under section 211(h) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(h)) on the sale, offering for sale, dispensing, supply, offering for supply, transport, and introduction into commerce of gasoline the Reid Vapor Pressure of which exceeds the applicable standard.
(b) Applicable standard defined
In this section, the term applicable standard
has the meaning given such term in section 80.27(a)(2) of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation.