States That Have Restricted or Banned the Use of MTBE

Arizona Phases out MTBE completely effective 180 days following phase-out in California.

California Phases out MTBE completely by December 31, 2002.

Colorado Phases out the use of MTBE by April 3, 2002.

Connecticut Phases out the use of MTBE by October 1, 2003.

Iowa Prohibits sale of gasoline containing more than 2 percent by volume MTBE by February 1, 2000.

Maine Established a goal of phasing out MTBE use by January 1, 2003. Has MTBE pump labeling in the interim.

Michigan Phases out MTBE use by June 1, 2003.

Minnesota Prohibits the sale of gasoline containing more than 0.3 percent by volume MTBE, ETBE, TAME. No amount of MTBE can be used to meet the state's oxygenate requirement.

Nebraska Prohibits the sale of any petroleum product containing more than 1 percent by volume MTBE.

New York Prohibits the sale of gasoline containing MTBE effective January 1, 2004.

South Dakota Prohibits the sale of gasoline containing 2 percent or more by volume MTBE Effective July 1, 2000.