National Biodiesel Board applauds House letter supporting RFS

The National Biodiesel Board thanked a bipartisan group of Congress members for asking U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan to prioritize the Renewable Fuel Standard. In a letter sent July 30, 29 representatives called on EPA to issue overdue RFS rules as soon as possible and increase advanced biofuels volumes.

“Advanced biofuels supported through the Renewable Fuel Standard are critical to the success of rural America and the many hard-working Americans that depend on a robust biofuels industry,” the letter states. “Further, low-carbon advanced biofuels are important to states and cities that are pursuing carbon reduction goals for clean, low-carbon transportation and home heating programs. The RFS ensures that all Americans can access cleaner fuels and benefit from the economic opportunities the advanced biofuel industry provides.”

Kurt Kovarik, NBB’s vice president for federal affairs, added, “On behalf of NBB’s members, I want to thank Reps. Rodney Davis, Angie Craig, Dusty Johnson, Cindy Axne, Mark Pocan, Adrian Smith and others for their support of the biodiesel industry and the RFS. The letter specifically notes that biodiesel and renewable diesel reduce carbon emissions and criteria pollutants. Optimizing the RFS and increasing use of these advanced biofuels will help EPA further the goals and priorities set by Administrator Regan. It is critical that EPA issue the overdue RFS rules as soon as possible.”

To view the letter, click here.

The U.S. biodiesel and renewable diesel industry supports 65,000 domestic jobs and more than $17 billion in economic activity each year. Every 100 million gallons of production supports 3,200 jobs and $780 million in economic opportunity. Biodiesel production supports approximately 13 percent of the value of each U.S. bushel of soybeans.