The EPA takes initial step towards regulating lead fuel used by small planes

The EPA is inching closer toward regulating the use of leaded fuel often used in smaller planes. In a statement , it highlighted some of the environmental and public health risks associated with lead emissions. EPA administrator Michael Regan said that the White House should "move forward" and propose new standards to limit the use of leaded gasoline in aviation. Planes that operate on lead fuel are typically smaller piston-engine aircrafts, which are usually flying in and out of smaller airport...