Articles tagged under: Renewable Fuel Standard
Biofuels Industry Absorbs Supreme Court Ruling
Published June 28, 2021
American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings isn't entirely surprised with the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on small refinery exemptions. "There were strange arguments made by the justices on the definition of extension during oral arguments in April." The U.S.…A Mostly Risk-Off Trading Day
Published June 25, 2021
Friday was a risk-off trading day for the grain markets. U.S. Commodities President Don Roose says that's due to the combination of rain in the Midwest and a not-so-friendly Renewable Fuel Standard ruling from the Supreme Court. Hear the full…Defending the RFS
Published June 17, 2021
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar is asking the Biden Administration to uphold the government’s obligation under the Renewable Fuel Standard. There are reports the White House is considering options to exempt oil refiners from the biofuel blending requirement. Klobuchar led a…EPA Nominee Talks WOTUS and Biofuels Policy in Confirmation Hearing
Published February 4, 2021
The Waters of the United States rule, the Renewable Fuel Standard and other regulations were part of EPA Administrator Nominee Michael Regan’s confirmation hearing. Regarding WOTUS, "I think courts will give us a ruling, but I also don't want to…Biofuels Industry Has Mixed Response to EPA Action
Published January 18, 2021
The biofuels industry has mixed feelings following the EPA’s action on the Renewable Fuel Standard. "I think on E15 we're pleased to see the EPA is following through proposing to remove what we see as an onerous label. Also, helping…EPA Takes Action on Small Refinery Exemptions and the Renewable Fuel Standard
Published January 18, 2021
The EPA is moving forward with four actions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard and E15. To be published in the Federal Register on Tuesday, the EPA will seek public comments on requests from refiners and oil state governors to…EPA Report Highlights Rural America Support in 2020
Published January 15, 2021
The Environmental Protection Agency released a report on Friday outlining the ways the agency helped rural America in the last four years. Replacing the Waters of the United States rule and dicamba registration are included in the report, along with…EPA Misses a Key RFS Deadline
Published December 1, 2020
The EPA did not meet the November 30 deadline to issue the 2021 biofuel blending requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard. National Farmers Union Biofuels Advisor Anne Steckel says it will be a challenge not to have the guidelines or…Grassley: EPA Has More to Do For Renewable Fuels
Published November 15, 2020
While the Trump administration may have made strides to help biofuels this year, Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley said there are still things that need to be done. "Comments this past week from EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler acknowledged the November 30…