Feenstra Leads Letter to EPA to Support Homegrown Biofuels Ahead of Final Renewable Fuel Standard Rule

HULL, IOWA – Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) led a letter, along with 49 members of Congress, to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin in support of the EPA’s proposed Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) “Set 2” rule, to express strong support for the reallocation of 100% of the waived gallons from any granted Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs), and to urge the EPA to finalize the rule as quickly as possible.

“President Trump and his administration have done great work to lower prices at the pump for American families. A final, timely Set 2 rule that includes strong RVOs and necessary reallocation represents the most meaningful commitment to farmers and rural communities, homegrown American energy, and affordability for consumers,” said Rep. Feenstra. “I will continue to work with Administrator Zeldin and President Trump to support homegrown Iowa biofuels and promote energy independence.” 

Feenstra was joined in leading this effort by Reps. Nikki Budzinski (D-IL), Brad Finstad (R-MN), and Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI) and Sens. Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Joni Ernst (R-IA), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI).

In September, EPA issued a supplemental proposal considering proposed levels of reallocation for Small Refinery Exemptions.

The full letter can be read HERE.

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