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More than 26,000 comments had been received by afternoon of April 26.

April 29, 2019

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Got something to say about EPA’s proposed changes to the E15 regulations? Today (April 29) is your last day to comment. More than 26,000 comments had been received by Friday afternoon.

The National Corn Growers Association says the proposed rule for E15 is paired with a complex proposal to change rules for Renewable Identification Numbers, the credits that demonstrate compliance with the RFS.  An effective RIN market helps drive more ethanol blending, but some provisions in EPA’s proposal could have the opposite effect.

A sampling of the comments:

“By supporting year-round sales of E15, I support consumer choice, affordable and sustainable fuel options, and a stronger economy. The EPA should too. Thanks for your efforts!”

“This is crazy. The shelf life and damage caused by E10 to small engines (power equipment) is already bad enough!”

“I am a farmer in SE SD. I use E85 whenever I can, and it is refreshing to smell the exhaust that comes out of my pickup. Moving our nation to an E15 ethanol blend rate would move our nation to cleaner air and a more lively ag economy.”

“The EPA must reconsider its proposal to allow year-round sales of E15 fuel, a blend of gasoline that is 15% ethanol by volume. There is no advantage to the farmers of New England or the general population to the sale of E-15 fuel. The more corn that is used in fuel the higher the cost of livestock feed is.”

To comment, go to https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=EPA-HQ-OAR-2018-0775-0002

What’s the purpose of the rulemaking?

First, this rulemaking will take steps to create parity in the way the RVP of both E10 and E15 fuels is treated under EPA regulations. Second, this action proposes reforms to RIN regulations intended to increase transparency and deter potential manipulative and other anti-competitive behaviors in the RIN market.

Further reading:

Trump shutdown threatens ethanol vow

Study finds no link between ethanol, land use changes

Trump administration plan expands market for ethano

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