EPA To Remove Rubber Boot From Gas Pump Handles

[jod0565]

A government regulation is going away. No more "boot" at the pump.

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[Kingfisher]

"According to the EPA, 31,000 affected gas stations in mostly urban areas where smog is a problem will each save $3,000 apiece once the ruling is fully implemented."

No, the gas stations will raise the cost per gallon to compensate for the labor to remove the rubber boots.
Any reason, right?

 

[Will E Worm]

Good. There are entirely too many rules and regulations in this country. More can go.

 

[Death-Proof-69]

what? a government regulation going away? i didn't know they did that...especially the epa!

 

[D-rock]

Now that I think about it none of the gas stations around here even have those. :dunno:

 

[bobjustbob]

"The White House decision is the latest government-wide review of federal regulations. The White House said in a statement it hopes Thursday's move will save consumers and businesses almost $6 billion in the next five years."

With my rough math that comes out to $5 per year for every American for each of the next 5 years. How many different ways can they make that 5 bucks back?