Articles tagged under: National Biodiesel Board
Frustration with the EPA
Published December 19, 2019
Farm groups and lawmakers are frustrated with the EPA’s 2020 biofuels announcement. The lack of increased conventional biofuel volumes and biomass-based diesel volumes are a concern. National Biodiesel Board Vice President of Federal Affairs Kurt Kovarik says this final rule…Local Farmers Elected to National Biodiesel Board
Published November 20, 2019
The National Biodiesel Board elected new leadership to their governing board this week. The board oversees the development and success of biodiesel. Included on board is Rolette, North Dakota farmer Ryan Pederson and Centerville, South Dakota farmer Tom Ostrem. Board…National Biodiesel Board Meets in Washington D.C.
Published November 20, 2019
The National Biodiesel Board met in Washington D.C. asking lawmakers to extend the biodiesel tax credit. Brewster, Minnesota farmer Ron Obermoller says something also needs to be done to address the small refinery waivers. "One of the rulemakers for the…National Biodiesel Board Releases Biodiesel Tax Credit Report
Published November 13, 2019
In a new report, the National Biodiesel Board highlights the significance of the biodiesel tax credit. With the support of the Renewable Fuel Standard and tax credit, the biodiesel industry growth can be sustainable. NBB CEO Donnell Rehagen says the…Renewable Fuel Coalition Challenges SRE Process
Published October 24, 2019
Renewable fuel and agriculture trade organizations are challenging the process of how the EPA granted small refinery waivers for the 2018 Renewable Fuel Standard. In a petition filed on Tuesday with the Court of Appeals in Washington D.C., the coalition…Biodiesel Board Still Waiting on an RFS Announcement
Published September 23, 2019
National Biodiesel Board (NBB) CEO Donnell Rehagen tells the Red River Farm Network he hasn’t seen any details on next steps on the Renewable Fuel Standard from the White House as of Friday afternoon. "I do know President Trump and…Court Dismisses Biofuel Lawsuit Against EPA
Published September 2, 2019
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit dismissed the National Biodiesel Board’s petition to uphold the EPA’s method for setting biomass-based diesel volumes in the 2017 Renewable Fuel Standard rules. Under the RFS, the EPA flatlined advanced biofuel…NBB Discusses Response for RFS and Trade Decisions
Published July 10, 2019
The Renewable Fuel Standard volume obligations got attention as the National Biodiesel Board met by conference call Tuesday. Rolette, North Dakota farmer Ryan Pederson says one of the biggest frustrations is the EPA’s use of small refinery waivers. The National…A Push to Renew the Biodiesel Tax Credit
Published May 3, 2019
The biodiesel industry wants the biodiesel tax credit renewed. It expired December 2017. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley joined the National Biodiesel Board to rally support for new legislation this past week. "There's been lots of talk to promote green energy…