Clean Air and Water Preservation Act of 2001

H.R. 608, the Clean Air and Water Preservation Act of 2001, proposes a nationwide ban on the fuel additive MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) to prevent it from contaminating groundwater and drinking supplies. To replace this additive, the bill encourages the use of renewable ethanol and adjusts federal gasoline standards to ensure fuel continues to meet air quality requirements. For the average citizen, this legislation aims to protect the safety of tap water while transitioning the fuel industry toward more environmentally friendly, plant-based additives.