Articles tagged under: Anne Steckel
Biofuels Industry Looks for Fresh Start in New Administration
Published January 25, 2021
During the final days of the Trump administration, the EPA granted three additional small refinery exemptions. National Farmers Union Senior Advisor Anne Steckel says NFU is looking forward to a fresh start. "There's a different administration now with a different…EPA Misses a Key RFS Deadline
Published December 1, 2020
The EPA did not meet the November 30 deadline to issue the 2021 biofuel blending requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard. National Farmers Union Biofuels Advisor Anne Steckel says it will be a challenge not to have the guidelines or…COVID-19 Funding for Biofuels Still In Limbo
Published September 24, 2020
The Continuing Resolution being considered does not include additional COVID-19 funding for the biofuels industry. However, National Farmers Union biofuels advisor Anne Steckel says it does offer language prohibiting the USDA to pay oil refiners out of the Commodity Credit…Considering Biofuels Options for Fourth COVID-19 Package
Published August 1, 2020
Lawmakers proposed at least two provisions for biofuels assistance in this next round of COVID-19 relief. "There are different venues the assistance can come through," explained Anne Steckel, senior biofuels advisor, National Farmers Union. "Senators Grassley, Ernst and Klobuchar have…Hope that EPA Applies Court Decision Nationwide
Published March 9, 2020
National Farmers Union Biofuels Advisor Anne Steckel says she is hopeful the Environmental Protection Agency will take the 10th Circuit Court decision and apply it nationwide. "That would then ensure small refinery exemptions going forward would no longer exist. There…Next Step for Year-Round E15: Implementation
Published June 3, 2019
Now that the EPA has an E15 rule, implementation is the focus. National Farmers Union Fuels Advisor Anne Steckel says there will be some ramp up time needed. "We need to continue talking to retailers about the benefits of it…NFU Continues to Support E30 Efforts
Published March 6, 2019
South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke says one special order of business continues the support of 30 percent ethanol blends. "This also prepares us for the Safer Affordable Fuel Efficient (SAFE) rule, whenever we're allowed to talk about that."…Ethanol Industry Seeks Year-Round E-15 Sales, Clarity
Published May 7, 2018
Another White House meeting on the Renewable Fuel Standard is on the calendar. On Tuesday, lawmakers will meet again with President Trump. National Farmers Union Biofuels Advisor Anne Steckel says this is the fourth and likely final meeting. “The way…A Dynamic Time for Renewable Fuels
Published April 30, 2018
National Farmers Union Biofuels Adviser Anne Steckel describes this as a dynamic time for renewable fuels. The Environmental Protection Agency must release a proposal for the Renewable Fuel Standard, which will likely come out in July. Certain parts of the…