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From Watts Up With That?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By The EPA Press Office<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WASHINGTON <\/strong>\u2013 Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued letters to portable fuel container (PFC or gas can) manufacturers encouraging them to add vents to gas cans to ensure safe and effective refueling. This announcement comes in response to years of complaints about slow, frustrating fuel flow from modern gas cans. With this reminder to manufacturers<\/a> to incorporate self-closing vented designs, EPA wants to help make it easier and faster for Americans to refuel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPart of Powering the Great American Comeback means ensuring manufacturers have the clarity and encouragement to deliver products Americans want,\u201d said EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin<\/strong>. \u201cThe confusion surrounding gas cans has been a frustration for years. We are proud to address this issue head on. Moving forward, Americans should have gas cans that are compliant, but most importantly, that are effective and consumer friendly.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today\u2019s letter is part of EPA\u2019s broader effort to address the issue of regulatory confusion and accurately communicate to make sure manufacturers and the public understand EPA\u2019s requirements. This will clear the way for manufacturers and consumers to be able to produce and use gas cans that are safe, compliant, and consumer friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Background<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2007, EPA finalized a rule requiring PFC manufacturers to reduce evaporative emissions by sealing in gasoline vapors. These rules took effect in 2009 and specifically allow vents as long as they close automatically when not in use. Due to widespread confusion, many manufacturers stopped installing vents altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2008, Congress passed the Children\u2019s Gasoline Burn Prevention Act, requiring that gas cans be child-resistant, similar to a prescription bottle cap. These child resistance rules led to many of the spring-loaded, hard-to-use nozzles. This is enforced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2020, Congress enacted the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act, also enforced by CPSC, which mandated flame mitigation devices in cans to prevent flashback ignition. This further complicated nozzle and spout designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EPA\u2019s evaporative emissions standards were designed to protect public health without compromising usability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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