Ag, Biofuel Groups Praise Court Ruling

The Supreme Court has determined that the Washington, D.C. Court of Appeals is the only appropriate venue for litigation on the EPA’s small refinery exemptions. This will prevent refineries from ‘shopping’ for more favorable courts to challenge EPA decisions on small refinery waivers. The Renewable Fuel Standard has national implications, and the Supreme Court ruling reinforces that. Growth Energy and the Renewable Fuels Association issued a joint statement, saying this decision gives farmers and ethanol producers more certainty. American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings applauds the ruling and asks the EPA to take a judicious and lawful approach to these exemptions going forward.