Environmental Protection Agency
EPA’s biofuel blending mandates for 2021 and 2022 are likely to be in line with those of 2020 as the agency accounts for weaker fuel demand since the onset of the pandemic, three sources familiar with the matter said.
Administrator Regan said extreme and unusual fuel supply circumstances exist. The decision will address gasoline needs in affected areas, a positive for agriculture and the biofuels industry.
More than a year after the 10th Circuit Court issued its ruling on the small-refinery provisions within the RFS, EPA announced it’s supporting the ruling, which will put tighter restrictions on issuing such waivers.
As part of the deal, the company would pay up to $2 billion to support claims and programs covered by the plan.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed a raft of executive actions to combat climate change, including pausing new oil and gas leases on federal land and cutting fossil fuel subsidies.
On the eve of his nomination as EPA Administrator, Michael Regan placed an unscheduled call to the CEO of the National Corn Growers Association.
Amid increasing tariffs and controversial biofuels policies, farmer support for President Donald Trump is waning.
The impact of neonicotinoids on pollinators is a prime focus for the additional risk mitigation when using these products.
On May 8, 2019, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that his administration planned to ban chlorpyrifos.
The Trump administration is expected to release a new Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule this week.
EPA on Tuesday unveiled a new Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) definition under the Clean Water Act designed to provide a clearer picture of what waters are and are not regulated by the federal government.