WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Environmental Protection Agency has issued a rule called: Air Plan Approval; Rhode Island; Decommissioning of Stage II Vapor Recovery Systems.

The rule was published in the Federal Register on Nov. 20 by Mark Sanborn, Regional Administrator, EPA Region 1.

Summary: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Rhode Island. This revision removes requirements for Stage II vapor recovery equipment at gasoline dispensing facilities (GDFs). This revision also includes minor updates to Stage I vapor recovery regulatory amendments. The intended effect of this action is to approve Rhode Island's revised vapor recovery regulations. This action is b...