Trump DOT Blocks California Propane Canister Ban
EXCLUSIVE — The Trump administration is blocking a California law that would have banned the sale of disposable propane cylinders beginning in 2028, arguing the state cannot outlaw the small fuel canisters commonly used for camping stoves, portable grills, and heaters when they are allowed under federal rules.
TL;DR
- The Trump administration has blocked a California law banning disposable propane cylinders starting in 2028.
- The Department of Transportation argues federal law overrides California's ban, as the canisters are regulated under federal rules.
- California's law aimed to prevent millions of disposable canisters from entering landfills annually.
- The federal government contends that states cannot impose different design requirements on federally approved hazardous materials containers.
- The decision came after a challenge from Worthington Enterprises, a manufacturer of disposable propane cylinders.