❓ Question on Notice regarding the regulation of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) in petrol sold in Western Australia, referencing US state bans and potential environmental impacts. The answer refers to another question.
AnsweredQoN 1030Legislative Assembly
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(1) What controls currently exist in terms of the amount of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) that may be present in petrol allowed to be sold in Western Australia?
(2) What are the major reasons why several states in the USA are considering or applying a ban on the use of MTBE in petrol sold in their states?
(3) Is the Western Australia Government considering relaxing the current standards for MTBE content of fuels sold in the Western Australia?
(4) If yes, is the Minister concerned at the potential environmental impacts of such a relaxation of existing laws?
(2) What are the major reasons why several states in the USA are considering or applying a ban on the use of MTBE in petrol sold in their states?
(3) Is the Western Australia Government considering relaxing the current standards for MTBE content of fuels sold in the Western Australia?
(4) If yes, is the Minister concerned at the potential environmental impacts of such a relaxation of existing laws?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
6 November 2001
Responded by
Minister for the Environment and Heritage
Response time
55 days
Please refer to answer for LA 1029.
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