adopt the U . S . Department of Energy ’ s Argonne National Lab Greenhouse Gases , Regulated Emissions , and Energy Use in Technologies ( GREET ) model for evaluating biofuels .
Additionally , EPA must eliminate decades-old regulatory barriers to growth so all retailers in all 50 states can offer E15 year-round if they so choose . E15 lowers gas prices for consumers , creates new markets for our farmers and helps reduce our energy dependence from foreign countries . To account for innovation in technology , feedstocks , fuel utilization , and carbon sequestration , EPA must ensure timely administrative actions which encourage growth in the industry .
We are grateful for your consideration and look forward to working with you and President Trump to advance these important biofuel initiatives .
OAL REJECTS PORTIONS OF LCFS AMENDMENTS
The California Air Resources Board ( CARB ) announced in February that the Office of Administrative Law ( OAL ) rejected one or more of the recently adopted amendments to the state ’ s Low Carbon Fuel Standard ( LCFS ), preventing the changes from taking effect .
Although no petitions for review were filed with OAL , the agency sent CARB a Notice of Disapproval of a Regulatory Action stating the amendments failed to meet state legal standards under Government Code section 11349 ( c ) for clarity , the Alliance reported .
According to a public notice , CARB has 120 days to revise and resubmit the proposal to address deficiencies identified by OAL . Until then , the current LCFS regulations remain in place while CARB navigates the approval process . Depending on the extent of the required revisions , CARB may seek public input .
“ Our team is dedicated to engaging with CARB to ensure that the latest science informs clear , effective regulations that support the biomass-based diesel industry and market stability ,” said Jeff Earl , Director of State Governmental Affairs at Clean Fuels Alliance America , “ We will continue to keep our members and stakeholders informed as new developments emerge .”
CFA FOUNDATION WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR
The Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation welcomed newly elected Director Ezra Finkin to the Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation Board of Directors .
Finkin is the Director for Corporate Affairs and Development with Chevron Renewable Energy Group , a business unit of Chevron producing biodiesel and renewable diesel fuel . Prior to his role at Chevron Renewable Energy Group , Finkin served as the Policy Director for the Diesel Technology Forum ( now the Engine Technology Forum ) where he advocated for the sustainability of diesel engines when operating using biodiesel and renewable diesel fuels . He holds a BA degree in Economics from Kenyon
Ezra Finkin
College and an MA in International Affairs from the School for Advanced International Studies .
Foundation Chair Mark Caspers announced Finkin in the Foundation ’ s recent newsletter stating , “ We are pleased to welcome our newest Board member , Ezra Finkin . As the Director of Corporate Affairs and Development at Chevron Renewable Energy Group , Ezra brings a wealth of experience working with policy makers and stakeholders that will help guide the Foundation ’ s work demonstrating the sustainability benefits of diesel technology . We deeply thank Director Todd Ellis for his dedication to the Foundation who , after two terms , is stepping down .”
In addition to Finkin , biodiesel industry leaders currently serving on the Foundation ’ s Board are :
• Mark Caspers , Chairman ( Nebraska Soybean Board )
• Dave Walton , Vice Chairman ( Iowa Soybean Association )
• Chris Hill , Treasurer ( American Soybean Association )
• Colin Huwyler , Secretary ( CEO ,
Optimus Technologies )
• Michael Dolch , Director ( AGP )
• Rob Shaffer , Director ( American Soybean Association ) l FON
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