SThis year, we are seeing the impact that gasoline quality specification change can have on imports.  In particular, specification changes raise the possibility of a drop in import levels and a shift of import source regions, as some of these areas are possibly eliminated by their inability to produce our new products.
	SThe volumes shown in this chart are imports into New York and New Jersey, where imports have had to accommodate both the lower sulfur level common to all U.S. gasoline (Tier 2 requirements) and the elimination of MTBE in New York and Connecticut.  Reformulated gasoline required in New York and Connecticut now is produced by providing low RVP RBOB in the summer months that is blended with ethanol locally before being distributed to retail outlets.
	SAs the chart shows, import volumes from Western Europe have grown, while those from Eastern Europe and other regions (particularly Latin America) have declined.  Imports from Canada and the Virgin Islands have increased modestly.