E15 Labeling
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I own motorcycles and cars. I was against E-15 as it is not compatible with most boats, cars, motorcycles, home generators, chain saws, and lawn mowers, snow blowers and so-on.  It is also bad for the environment, but thats not the issue here.  There is a serious risk of expensive engine damage here, and fires when the seals leak because of the high concentration of ethanol. Ethanol eats rubber.  You have to do better on the labeling at the pumps.  Why not just have large labels on each pump handle that say E10, E15, and NoE for non-ethanol gasoline?  On E15, you could add Not compatible with many vehicles, may cause engine damage. Use ONLY with E15 certified engines. Color code it. Red for E15, Blue for E10, and Gold for non-ethanol gasoline.  Post a 5x7 label on all fuel pumps explaining it.You have to realize that your audience is everything from the seriously uneducated to mechanic hobbiests. Some of us get it immediately, others dont have the interest, ability, or time to consider the differences.  Keep it simple. make it obvious, otherwise saving the environment (which this is not doing), will be very costly to many people who cannot afford expensive repairs.  The requirement requiring all New UST Installations or Replacements requiring the equipment to be compatible with 100% ethanol blends will be a excessive financial burden on the industry.  There is a significant difference in E25 compatible equipment and E100 equipment.The majority of Fuel Dispensing locations are dispensing blends less than 25%, by requiring all locations to be compatible with 100% ethanol blends it will be an additional burden on the industry.  For locations choosing to dispensing blends above E15 or E25, they can provide a compatibility certification for high ethanol blends.  Only site choosing to dispense higher ethanol blends should be the only locations required to purchase high ethanol blend equipment.The cost of providing just one fueling dispenser which is compatible with 100% ethanol is an additional $ 8,000, per dispenser.Prior to the ruling be enforced the EPA should ensure that products are available and that manufacturers are capable of providing certifications.  Pipe dope is one of the materials where certified compatibility is difficult to obtain.Dale PeltierSioux Equipment Co1310 East 39th Street NSioux Falls, SD   57104 EPA - The existing label on E15 is confusing to the consumer and discourages choices that protect human health and the environment.  Ethanol is a direct replacement to toxic BTEX components in gasoline; encouraging greater use of higher blends like E15 make the air safer to breathe for every American whether they drive or not.  Please eliminate this onerous and misleading label requirement. I urge you to fix onerous labeling and infrastructure limits holding back the sale of 15 percent ethanol blends.The existing E15 label is confusing and outdated. As our nation faces down the dual challenges of climate change and toxic air pollution from fossil fuels, its imperative that the EPA act immediately to support access to cleaner renewable fuel blends for all Americans. Addressing labeling and allowing sales of E15 through existing fuel infrastructure are critical steps toward reducing greenhouse gas and tailpipe emissions. These important updates will provide fuel retailers, biofuel workers, and family farmers the certainty they need to deliver on the promise of E15 and give motorists more earth-friendly and affordable options at the pump.  Thank you for your consideration. As a supporter of equipment manufacturing, I urge you to change the labeling and infrastructure barriers that artificially depress the sale of 15 percent ethanol blended gasoline.The current E15 label designed to inform consumers of the correct dose of ethanol blended fuels is confusing and outdated. Today E15-approved cars, trucks, and SUVs in the U.S. represent more than 97% of vehicle miles traveled. Consumers have driven over 19 billion miles on the cleaner-burning fuel, and retailers have had millions of transactions, all without a single reported issue. Rural America continues to face many economic challenges. Expanding demand for clean biofuels, like ethanol, not only supports farmers, creates jobs at ethanol plants, but also helps drive demand for off-road equipment.   The EPA should fix the few remaining regulatory hurdles blocking E15. Doing so will support off-road equipment manufacturers, rural America, and the economy as a whole.  I urge you to fix the onerous E15 labeling and infrastructure limits holding back the sale of 15 percent ethanol blends.E15 and higher ethanol blends will play a vital role in supporting our rural economy, and removing roadblocks to that will benefit everyone.Thank you for your consideration. I urge you to fix onerous labeling and infrastructure limits holding back the sale of 15 percent ethanol blends.The existing E15 label  originally intended to inform consumers of  the appropriate and lawful use of the fuel  is confusing and outdated.. During his campaign, President Biden emphasized the importance of biofuels to our communities, our climate, and our economy. His EPA should move swiftly to fix the few remaining regulatory barriers blocking E15 and affirm the vital role biofuels play in supporting green jobs and decarbonizing the transportation sector.  Thank you for your consideration. Please see the attachment. Re:Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR- 2020-0448E15 Fuel Dispenser Labeling and Compatibility With Underground Storage TanksTo:www.regulations.govThe Division of Consumer Equitability, which exists within the Nevada Department of Agriculture, is composed of the Weights  Measures, Metrology, and Petroleum Technology programs. The missions of the division are to ensure that the consumer is safeguarded through consumer protection, and to ensure a fair and equitable marketplace for businesses. The following comments are submitted in the context of consumer protection.Our comments are targeted solely towards Section II. E15 Fuel Dispenser Labeling Revisions. The Nevada Department of Agriculture stands in opposition to the elimination of required dispenser label requirements for E15.Subsection B (page 5097) states that the opportunities for misfuelling have been reduced as the number of light-duty vehicles from MY2001 and older in the national fleet have decreased. In Nevada, however, we have found that there are still a substantial number of vehicles within the states fleet for which E15 is inappropriate. Data received from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles for Fiscal Year 2020 indicated that 284,692 light-duty vehicles were registered in Nevada from MY2001 or older. This number accounts for more than 15% of registered gasoline-powered vehicles. The use of E15 in pre-MY2001 vehicles can cause damage to automotive systems. It is also worth noting that motorcycles are still not approved for the use of E15 fuel.  There is also an economic concern for Nevada consumers. The state of Nevada imports nearly 100% of the gasoline sold in the state, with approximately 70% of that fuel originating in California. The limited sources of gasoline for import into Nevada and the high volume that originates in California has an adverse impact on prices in Nevada. Historically, gasoline prices in Nevada run well above both the National and the PADD 5b averages.The above is meant to illustrate and emphasize economic choices made by consumers in Nevada. Regardless of whether the economy is strong or weak, fuel trends and prices will play a large role in consumers spending patterns.E15 dispensers should continue to be labeled so that consumers will not inadvertently use fuels that may harm their vehicles.  Eliminating the requirement for E15 labeling at the dispenser, especially in light of the significant part of the state fleet being inappropriate for E15 usage, and gasoline prices historically well above the national and PADD averages, will lead to an environment where it will not be difficult for Nevada consumers to misfuel their vehicles. We thank you for the opportunity to comment on this important matter.Regards,William S. Striejewske, PhDSenior Petroleum ChemistNevada Department of AgricultureDivision of Consumer Equitability775-353-3792 wstriejewske@agri.nv.gov Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Comments