MTBE in Gasoline: Clean Air and Drinking Water Issues

McCarthy, James E. ; Tiemann, Mary

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Environmental protection;    Environmental policy;    Petroleum;   

RP-ID  :  98-290
RP-ID  :  98-290_2001May15

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report provides background information concerning the gasoline additive methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE), discusses air and water quality issues associated with it, and reviews options available to congressional and other policy-makers concerned about its continued use. It includes a discussion of legislation considered in the 106th Congress, which may serve as a starting point for legislation in the 107th.