Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed suit in federal court against EPA to protect the rights of their governors under the federal Clean Air Act. The suit seeks to compel EPA to make a final determination on a request from eight Midwest governors to equalize regulations for E10 and E15 ethanol blends, thereby allowing E15 to be sold year-round.
“EPA is already over a year late in finalizing the E15 decision,” stated Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) Executive Director Monte Shaw. “Any further delay could jeopardize access to E15 during the 2024 summer. After showing incredible patience and giving the agency every chance to act on their own, it seems it may take a court order to get the EPA to finalize the E15 rule.” More from Pro Farmer.
