A group of Republican senators wrote to EPA Administrator Michael Regan to express concerns over the levels proposed for 2022 by the agency for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and the proposed rejection of all 65 pending small refinery exemptions (SREs). The lawmakers said the EPA proposal “runs counter to congressional intent” relative to the SREs and said the 2022 Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) proposed do “not reflect market realities and is likely to further raise costs for refiners — especially small and independent refiners — and therefore American consumers and the economy.” The lawmakers noted the Clean Air Act allows for SREs to help small refiners in cases where complying with the mandates would cause them “disproportionate economic hardship.” The lawmakers argued the proposed 2022 RVO levels are “likely baking in elevated blending mandates for years to come.” Those signing the letter included Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), and James Inhofe (R-Okla.), all repeated critics of the RFS program. EPA is taking public comments on the proposed RFS levels through Feb. 4 and on the proposal to deny all pending SREs through Feb. 7.
Some Senate Republicans express concern over EPA’s RFS plans
A group of Republican senators wrote to EPA Administrator Michael Regan to express concerns over the levels proposed for 2022 by the agency for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and the proposed rejection. . .
(Farm Journal)
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