The administration also seeks ways to reduce the many types of cleaner-burning gasoline made in the United States.
Both the Senate and House passed strong provisions requiring cleaner-burning gasoline.
A significantly cleaner-burning gasoline would be the third major blow to the platinum market in six weeks.
California uses a cleaner-burning gasoline, and the number of refineries that can produce it are limited.
California, with the nation's worst air, will open hearings today to develop standards for cleaner-burning gasoline.
The law calls for cleaner-burning gasoline in the nine smoggiest cities by 1995.
For instance, oil company executives say a requirement to develop cleaner-burning gasoline by 1995 may be impossible.
Plans to make oil companies provide cleaner-burning gasoline will be opposed by the White House.
California will open hearings today to develop standards for cleaner-burning gasoline.
Other steps could include the wider use of cleaner-burning gasoline and less-polluting cars.