Congress was clear in its intent regarding the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Bob Stallman said in a statement.
“The United States can and should produce significantly more ethanol for the nation’s cars and trucks than the EPA has proposed,” Stallman said. He noted that the RFS has produced jobs, decreased reliance on imported oil and contributed to cleaner air.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released targets for the nation’s RFS, which determines how much ethanol will be blended into the nation’s gasoline supplies.
The new requirements for 2015-2016 are 16.3 billion and 17.4 billion gallons—significantly short of the standard mandated by Congress. Once the proposal is published in the Federal Register, it will be open for public comment until July 27, with a final rule expected by Nov. 30.