Pruitt Responds to RFS Meetings with Letter: Point of Obligation Change to be Rejected, 2018 RFS Volumes at or Above Those in Draft Rule
On October 19, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt issued a letter to several Midwestern senators that reaffirms EPA’s commitment to uphold the laws passed by Congress, to finalize the 2018 Renewable Volume Obligations by November 30 at volumes equal to or greater than those proposed, and to officially reject a requested change in point of obligation from refiners to blenders within 30 days.
The letter was addressed to Senators Joni Ernst (IA), Chuck Grassley (IA), Pat Roberts (KS), John Thune (SD), Deb Fischer (NE), Mike Rounds (SD), and Ben Sasse (NE), who met with Admin. Pruitt on October 17 on Capitol Hill to discuss their concerns over EPA's proposed changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard, and perceived wavering support from EPA for the biofuels industry in the program.
Pruitt's letter comes after four state governors issued a letter to the President on October 16 expressing similar concerns and urging the Trump administration to follow through on campaign promises to support further development of U.S. biofuels.
Read more about the October 17 meeting HERE.
Read more about Trump's response to the October 16 letter HERE.