Articles tagged under: EPA
EPA Issues Final Vehicle Regulations
Published April 1, 2020
On Tuesday, the Environmental Protection Agency issued final regulations for vehicle fuel economy and emissions standards. EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said the final rule puts in place a sensible one national program that has a good balance of protecting the…EPA Chooses to Not Appeal Small Refinery Exemptions Ruling
Published March 25, 2020
The Environmental Protection Agency did not appeal a Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on small refinery waivers. Ethanol groups are pleased. "We needed this good news," said Brian Jennings, CEO, American Coalition for Ethanol. "Now we need the EPA…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…New Deputy Administrator for EPA
Published February 14, 2020
President Donald Trump plans to nominate Doug Benevento to be the new deputy administrator at the Environmental Protection Agency. Most recently, Benevento was the associate deputy administrator. Previously, Benevento was the Region 8 EPA regional administrator, which includes North Dakota…Wheeler: EPA is Trying to Work With Cattle Producers
Published February 11, 2020
The Environmental Protection Agency is trying to work with cattle producers. That comes from EPA administrator Andrew Wheeler at the 2020 Cattle Industry Convention. One way is by repealing and replacing the 2015 Waters of the U.S. rule. "The 2015…Missouri Farmer Challenges the Use of Dicamba
Published February 4, 2020
The owner of a large peach farm in the Missouri Bootheel region is suing Bayer and BASF for $20 million. The farmer claims he lost 30,000 trees due to the use of dicamba in his area. Dicamba-tolerant seed was on…EPA Concludes Glyphosate is Safe, Again
Published January 31, 2020
The Environmental Protection Agency has made an announcement about the use of glyphosate and neonicotinoids. The EPA reaffirms a previous decision, saying glyphosate is safe to use and unlikely to cause cancer. This decision incorporates recommendations to reduce spray drift,…Court Rules on Small Refinery Waivers
Published January 27, 2020
A federal appeals court decision is demanding the Environmental Protection Agency revisit the small refinery waivers for three oil refineries in 2016. According to the court decision, the EPA went beyond its authority to grant these three specific exemptions. A…Legal Challenges Expected for New Rule
Published January 26, 2020
Environmental groups aren’t a fan of the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. Earthjustice says they’ll use every tool available to defend the Clean Water Act. The Environmental Working Group says President Trump is damaging the nation’s drink water supply and turning…