| Comment Number: | 547105-00052 |
| Received: | 5/21/2010 |
| Organization: | |
| Commenter: | Eichstadt |
| State: | MN |
| Agency: | Federal Trade Commission |
| Rule: | Proposed Amendments to the Fuel Rating Rule; FTC File No. R811005 |
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Comments:
The proposed warning statement for Alternative Fuels containing ethanol, "MAY HARM SOME VEHICLES," is a misrepresentation and discourages the use of the fuel, which is the exact opposite of the intended purpose of the American Energy Independence and Security Act. I suggest using "For Flex Fuel Vehicles Only" on the label of Alternative Fuels containing ethanol. The FTC's proposed label for Alternative Fuels containing ethanol is orange in color, a color that is often used for warning purposes, and which further portrays a negative image of the fuel. When combined with an inappropriate warning statement, it will all but ensure that very few consumers ever choose to use either E85 or Mid-Level Ethanol Blends. I support Growth Energy recommendation to use a dark blue label with white lettering.