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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today it would be denying 54 of the 68 pending small refinery exemption (SREs), or waivers, to oil refiners. While the news was welcomed,
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Category: Ethanol
Legislative Update: Governors, Congress members urge EPA to reject ‘gap year’ exemptions
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By Amanda Bilek, senior public policy director for the Minnesota Corn Growers Association
Last week’s update discussed the latest attempt by oil refiners to undermine the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).
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Legislative Update: Waivers again threaten ethanol industry; and a MN special session recap
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By Amanda Bilek, senior public policy director for the Minnesota Corn Growers Association
This week’s policy update begins with an update on the Federal Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS),
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By Amanda Bilek, senior public policy director for the Minnesota Corn Growers Association
There has been some discussion recently in the media about a proposal from the Walz administration to adopt new rules governing passenger vehicle tailpipe emission standards for air quality and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG),
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COVID-19 relief for ethanol industry advances in Washington
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With ethanol plants shutting down and curtailing production across the country, the Minnesota Corn Growers Association joined biofuel advocates to advocate for much-needed relief for the renewable fuel industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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