EPA approves emergency fuel waiver for New Jersey.November 15, 2012 -
EPA has exercised its authority under Clean Air Act to temporarily waive federal clean diesel fuel requirements in New Jersey to allow use of home heating oil in most generators and pumps in emergency service in New Jersey. EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson determined that, as a result of effects of Hurricane Sandy, extreme and unusual supply circumstances exist, which may result in a temporary shortage of diesel fuel compliant with federal regulations.
EPA Approves Emergency Fuel Waiver for New Jersey |
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Ariel Rios Building
Washington, DC, 20460
USA
Press release date: October 31, 2012
WASHINGTON - EPA has exercised its authority under the Clean Air Act to temporarily waive federal clean diesel fuel requirements in New Jersey to allow the use of home heating oil in most generators and pumps in emergency service in New Jersey. The waiver was granted by EPA in coordination with the Department of Energy (DOE).
EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson determined that, as a result of effects of Hurricane Sandy, extreme and unusual supply circumstances exist, which may result in a temporary shortage of diesel fuel compliant with federal regulations. The federal waivers will help ensure an adequate supply of fuel for emergency response in New Jersey.
The waiver temporarily allows the use of heating oil in emergency generators and pumps if ultra low-sulfur fuel is not available. The waiver will not apply to a small subset of diesel engines used in generators and pumps that could be damaged by the high sulfur fuel.
More information: http://epa.gov/enforcement/air/fuel-waivers.html
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