EPA Holds Hearing on RFS, NFU Disappointed with Proposal
WASHINGTON -- National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson issued the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) public hearing Thursday on the 2014 Standards for the Renewable Fuel Standard Program (RFS):
“While we are pleased that EPA held this hearing to gain feedback, NFU members are incensed with EPA’s initial proposal. At a time when the price of corn is below the breakeven point for farmers, EPA’s proposal slashes the corn ethanol requirement to a level below current production. This will have a devastating impact on farmers and the rural economy.
“EPA has cited the so-called ‘blend wall’ as the reason for reducing the RFS targets. This excuse comes directly from Big Oil’s talking points. The RFS was not intended to be convenient for the oil industry. It is intended to provide consumers a choice at the pump and to increase our nation’s energy security.
“EPA’s proposal will hurt the advanced and cellulosic biofuels industry at a time when commercial-scale plants are coming online. Without a stronger commitment from EPA, investors will be reluctant to continue to pour billions of dollars into an industry that is creating good paying jobs in rural areas, providing farmers with additional markets, and mitigating climate change.”
National Farmers Union has been working since 1902 to protect and enhance the economic well-being and quality of life for family farmers, ranchers and rural communities through advocating grassroots-driven policy positions adopted by its membership.
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