Young Releases Statement on EPA's 2017, 2018 RFS Volume Requirements

Statement

Iowa Congressman David Young released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced their finalized rule providing for Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) requirements for 2017 and 2018 under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). Congressman Young has repeatedly pressed the EPA to ensure RVO requirements meet congressionally mandated levels.

The EPA announced final RVO requirements "meet or exceed volume targets specified by Congress for total renewable fuel, biomass-based diesel, and advanced biofuel." All requirements have increased from 2016.

"The EPA's announcement of increased RVO requirements is a good sign for farmers, producers, and consumers in Iowa and across the country," Congressman Young said. "Congress set these requirements to ensure a long term RFS which provides for investment and economic development, so folks nationwide have certainty to conduct their business and consumers are not burdened by limited choice. I am pleased the EPA issued the conventional renewable fuels requirement at a level mandated by Congress, and I will continue working to ensure RVO requirements, specifically the biomass-based diesel and advanced biofuels requirements, are strengthened under the RFS, for our communities in Iowa and across rural America."

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