Articles tagged under: EPA
Another Appeals Court Ruling for Biofuels
Published July 19, 2021
The federal appeals court in Washington, D.C. ruled oil refiners failed to prove the 2019 volumes within the Renewable Fuel Standard caused economic harm to the industry. Growth Energy wanted 4.3 billion gallons restored to the RFS due to the…A Blow for 15 Percent Ethanol Blends
Published July 5, 2021
The U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. has determined the EPA does not have the authority to allow year-round sales of E15. The American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers filed this lawsuit. Growth Energy, the National Corn Growers Association and…What Will Happen With Renewable Volume Obligations?
Published June 28, 2021
Following last week’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling, South Dakota Corn Growers Association Executive Director Lisa Richardson is watching to see how the Biden administration handles Renewable Volume Obligations. "We have a 15 billion gallon Renewable Fuel Standard. We are still…ND Ag Groups Welcome EPA Administrator’s Visit
Published June 7, 2021
Agriculture groups were glad to have EPA Administrator Michael Regan in North Dakota. During Thursday's roundtable, NDFB President Daryl Lies told Regan he does not not think the WOTUS rule should be reopened. Instead, there could be better communication on…EPA Focused on Improving the Pesticide Approval Process
Published June 7, 2021
An OIG analysis shows EPA mishandled the approval of three dicamba herbicides. EPA will implement actions to ensure pesticide registration decisions are free from political interference. EPA Administrator Michael Regan says the agency takes the investigation seriously. "We understand OIG…ND Farmers Union Wants Climate Clarity
Published June 6, 2021
North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne asked the EPA for clarity in coming up with tools for farmers to capture carbon. "I think there's a ton of avenues we can use to move forward. We can bring tools to…EPA to Hold a ND WOTUS Listening Session
Published June 6, 2021
The EPA will return to North Dakota for an official WOTUS listening session. "EPA's Office of Water lead Radhika Fox pledges to have a listening session in North Dakota when confirmed," said Kevin Cramer, North Dakota Senator. "She'll probably be…WOTUS Gets Attention in EPA Roundtable
Published June 4, 2021
EPA Administrator Michael Regan heard from North Dakota agriculture, energy and water industries during his visit to North Dakota. The Waters of the United States rule was a big part of the discussion. "There are aspects of the current rule…Environmental Group Wants EPA to Cancel Recent Dicamba Approval
Published May 27, 2021
The Center for Food Safety, one of the environmental groups that challenged the EPA’s decision to re-register dicamba products for 2020, also issued a statement in response to the OIG report. The environmental group said the report confirms what they…