Articles tagged under: EPA
ND Farmers Provide Input on WOTUS
Published October 8, 2019
The Trump Administration plans to finalize its Waters of the United States definition this winter. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler heard from farmers about the rule during his visit to Bismarck. Wheeler told the Red River Farm Network he…EPA Administrator Wheeler Highlights RFS During ND Trip
Published October 8, 2019
With the Administration's Renewable Fuel Standard announcement, the corn-based ethanol volume will be 15 billion gallons. EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said that standard will be maintained even when necessary small refinery waivers are approved. "It is not retroactive," Wheeler told…Wheeler Visits ND to Discuss Waters of U.S. Rule
Published October 7, 2019
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler is in North Dakota today for a roundtable discussion on the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. North Dakota Grain Growers Association president Jeff Mertz is cautiously optimistic about the discussion. "There's been a…Endangered Species Must be Part of RFS Process
Published September 9, 2019
The federal appeals court in Washington, D.C. is requiring the Environmental Protection Agency to consider the Renewable Fuels Standard has on endangered species. The Sierra Club and the Gulf Restoration Network sued EPA regarding the Endangered Species Act. The court…Insight Into Small Refinery Waiver Decision
Published August 19, 2019
According to Reuters, the Administration decision to grant 31 new small refinery waivers was prompted by a phone call between President Trump and EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. The news has upset farm groups and lawmakers. National Corn Growers Association CEO…EPA Approves Small Refinery Exemptions
Published August 12, 2019
Heading into the weekend, the Environmental Protection Agency approved 31 new small refinery exemptions from the Renewable Fuel Standard. The move has been widely criticized in farm country. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson said this decision undermines the Renewable…EPA Weighs in on Glyphosate Labeling
Published August 9, 2019
The Environmental Protection Agency will no longer approve product labels that claim glyphosate is known to cause cancer. California’s Prop 65 resulted in labeling requirements, but EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said it is “irresponsible” to put inaccurate labels on products.…EPA Proposes New Renewable Volume Obligations
Published July 5, 2019
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing 20.04 billion gallons of renewable fuels to be blended into fuel supply in 2020, an increase from the 19.92 billion gallons in 2018. The mandate includes 15 billion gallons of conventional biofuels, such as…ND Grain Growers E-Tour is This Week
Published June 24, 2019
For the 26th year, the North Dakota Grain Growers Association is hosting Environmental Protection Agency officials from Washington D.C. The 12 participants will visit a variety ag businesses and farms to learn about environmental stewardship in the state. NDGGA Executive…