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This bill amends the Clean Air Act to modify regulations related to fuel and ethanol blends, primarily focusing on Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) requirements and renewable fuel credits. Specifically, the bill allows fuels with 10 to 15 percent ethanol (E10-E15) to be more flexibly introduced into commerce by expanding the existing ethanol waiver provisions, which previously only covered 10 percent ethanol blends. The bill also provides a mechanism for small refineries to reclaim or reapply renewable fuel credits that were retired during the 2016-2018 compliance years, particularly for those refineries that had outstanding petitions or were denied petitions during that time. For states that previously had RVP limitations, the bill mandates that the new, more lenient RVP standards will apply to fuel blends containing 10 to 15 percent denatured anhydrous ethanol during high ozone seasons. These changes aim to provide more flexibility for fuel retailers and refineries while maintaining environmental standards. The bill can be cited as the "Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025" and makes technical amendments to existing Clean Air Act language to implement these changes.

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