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By Tyson Redpath, The Russell Group
RFS ‘Set’ Proposal Disappoints
I proposed renewable fuel blending requirements for 2023 through 2025. The action marks the first step toward
Under this recent proposal, the cellulosic category is poised to experience the highest rate of growth with plenty methane digesters or renewable natural gas generated from
announced renewable diesel projects will come online and produce meaningful volumes. The proposal also clearly signals
In fact, several passages from the proposed rule put the issue of food versus fuel right in the spotlight. The most available to biodiesel and renewable diesel producers in other vegetable oils whose primary markets are for food. Increased demand for soybean oil could lead to diversion of abroad, in turn, could result in greater conversion of wetlands, adverse impacts on ecosystems and wildlife habitat, adverse impacts on water quality and supply, and increased prices for
The onus now lies on the shoulders of the rendering industry and other interested stakeholders to respond convincingly, with
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clear data showing growth in renewable diesel and biodiesel production can and will be met from sources other than soybean oil. With several major oil companies announcing next several months to change minds at the agency and restore
Spills Out into Public View
Kevin McCarthy was elected speaker of the House of be over the next two years.
opponents agreed to vote present and a group of more than a concessions. Those concessions will mostly show themselves in a new rules package to govern the parliamentary process of the House over the next two years.
more Freedom Caucus members, the caucus of arch on them.
House and Senate, which has been tried, tried and tried again and will never pass this Congress either. The new speaker also greatly diminished his own power by agreeing to allow a
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