EPA New England Press Releases

EPA ISSUES LETTER ON MTBE ISSUE

Contact: Leo Kay, Press Office, (617) 918-4154

For immediate release: October 30, 1998; Release # 98-10-30

BOSTON -- The EPA released the attached letter today in response to Governor Angus King's October 13, 1998 request to opt out of the reformulated gasoline program.

EPA-New England Administrator John P. DeVillars issued the following statement on the issue:

"We are already hard at work to identify an alternative fuel that will achieve equivalent air quality benefits for Maine residents, while remaining protective of the state's water quality. We look forward to working with the State of Maine toward fulfilling these dual environmental goals."

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1. TITLE: EPA Issues Letter on MTBE Issue

2. ABSTRACT: The EPA released the attached letter today in response to Governor Angus King's October 13, 1998 request to opt out of the reformulated gasoline program.

3. PURPOSE: Public Information

4. ORIGINATOR: Regional Administrator's Office

5. PUBLICATION DATE: 10/30/98

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10. POINT OF CONTACT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
    Leo Kay
    Office of the Regional Administrator
    EPA Region 1, New England
    JFK Kennedy Building (RAA)
    Boston, MA 02203
    617) 918-4154

11. RESPONSIBLE PARTY:
    Leo Kay
    Office of the Regional Administrator

12. DATE OF CREATION: 11/02/98

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14. EXPIRATION DATE: 11/02/98