AFPM applauds EPA decision making way for more streamlined Louisiana carbon capture projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. – American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) today issued the following statement from Leslie Bellas, AFPM vice present of regulatory affairs, commending the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to grant Louisiana primary enforcement responsibility (primacy) for the permitting and regulation of Class VI injection wells in the state. EPA’s decision makes Louisiana the third state, after North Dakota and Wyoming, where carbon capture projects have a streamlined permit approval process that allows for safe and efficient implementation.
U.S. refiners caution against Canada’s adoption of California-style bans on gas and diesel vehicles
American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President and CEO Chet Thompson today issued the following statement on Canada’s decision to finalize regulations banning sales of new gasoline, diesel, flex fuel and traditional hybrid vehicles nationwide by 2035.
AFPM applauds bipartisan CARS Act passage to stop EPA’s de facto ban on new gas vehicles
WASHINGTON, D.C. – AFPM President and CEO Chet Thompson issued the following statement today applauding the bipartisan passage of the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act (CARS Act), H.R. 4468, from the House of Representatives.
Coalition of nearly 60 groups urge support for CARS Act ahead of Wednesday vote
A new letter from a coalition of nearly 60 national and state energy, fuel retailer, auto parts and agriculture groups was just sent to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries urging bipartisan support for H.R. 4468, the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act (CARS Act), ahead of Wednesday’s scheduled vote on the measure.
Ahead of CARS Act vote, national survey finds majority oppose EPA tailpipe proposal
Washington, D.C., December 4, 2023 – Today, ahead of the House of Representatives’ consideration of H.R. 4468, the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act (CARS Act), the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) released the results of a national survey fielded among n=1,089 likely general election voters. The data show Americans strongly oppose EPA’s vehicle tailpipe emissions proposal for model years 2027-2032 and are less likely to vote for candidates who support banning sales of gas-fueled vehicles.
Pending vote: The Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act
The House of Representatives is expected to vote on the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act (H.R. 4468) in the coming week. This legislation, originally introduced by Representative Tim Walberg (MI-5) earlier this year, would prohibit the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from finalizing its proposal to require roughly 70% of new car and truck sales to be “zero tailpipe emission” in less than 10 years.
Plastic waste can be eliminated without banning plastic production
As AFPM participates in the United Nations negotiations of a global agreement on plastic pollution in Kenya, the association released the following statement addressing criticisms of recycling and calls for production restrictions on polymers.
AFPM urges the STB to expand reciprocal switching eligibility to promote freight rail competition
WASHINGTON, D.C – American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) yesterday filed comments with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) in response to their proposed rule that would require railroads to report service metrics and require the use of reciprocal switching agreements to address insufficient rail service.
Refiners urge New Mexico to reject California vehicle mandates
WASHINGTON, D.C., November 2, 2023—American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) today filed comments in opposition to New Mexico’s proposed regulations to adopt California’s Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) standards through 2032.