Articles tagged under: Environmental Protection Agency
The Potential for Less Ethanol and Continued Hard Times
Published October 17, 2019
National Farmers Union Senior Vice President of Public Policy Rob Larew says the EPA is relying on the Department of Energy’s (DOE) recommended levels of waivers in the proposed biofuels rule and that’s not reality. "The reality is the EPA…EPA Issues RFS Proposal
Published October 15, 2019
The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a draft rule on the Renewable Fuel Standard. The agency wants feedback on how the annual renewable fuel percentages are calculated. These percentages are used to determine the number of gallons to blend in…Lawsuits Still In Place to Address Lost Ethanol Gallons
Published October 4, 2019
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says Friday's EPA announcement is forward leaning. To address previous gallons lost via small refinery exemptions, there is on-going litigation. "Growth Energy is are collaborating throughout the industry on litigation. That will continue," she explains.…Richardson: EPA Announcement “Step in Right Direction”
Published October 4, 2019
South Dakota Corn Growers Association Executive Director Lisa Richardson agrees, the EPA's renewable fuels announcement is a step in the right direction. "It is our understanding the 2020 Renewable Volume Obligations could increase 1.3 billion gallons as a result." EPA…Grassley Hopeful EPA Will Keep Its Word
Published October 4, 2019
The biggest prize of EPA’s entire promise was addressing small refinery waivers. That’s according to Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley. The EPA is offering a three-year rolling average in the 2020 Renewable Volume Obligations (or RVOs). "There are also things included…EPA Announces Solution for Small Refinery Exemptions
Published October 4, 2019
The Environmental Protection Agency released more details Friday on a solution to make up for granting small refinery waivers. The EPA will use a three-year rolling average of actual waived gallons and apply it to the 2020 Renewable Volume Obligations.…House Lawmakers Write EPA on Small Refinery Waivers
Published September 22, 2019
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson, South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson and other House lawmakers sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler on Friday, asking Wheeler to address damage caused by small refinery exemptions. In the letter,…Ethanol Groups Eager to Hear a Solution for Small Refinery Exemptions
Published September 18, 2019
Ethanol supporters are eager to hear from President Trump on what will be done to address small refinery exemptions. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley recapped a recent White House meeting. "We went in (to the meeting) with a simpler plan. If…Frustration Continues with EPA Granting Small Refinery Waivers
Published August 13, 2019
Frustration continues to build from ethanol supporters as the Environmental Protection Agency continues to grant small refinery waivers. The agency recently released 31 small refinery exemption waivers under the Renewable Fuel Standard. Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper says the…