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Congressman Adrian Smith (NE-03) released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an emergency waiver to allow for the sale of E15 gasoline during the summer driving season:
“I am grateful Administrator Zeldin has issued a summertime emergency fuel waiver to allow E15 to be sold year-round. Amidst supply chain uncertainty, it’s never been clearer that biofuels are a key pillar of American energy independence.
“However, Congress must pass a permanent, nationwide solution. Right now, a handful of midsize refiners refuse to allow certainty for consumers, retailers, and agriculture producers in favor of their own interests. It is clear to any reasonable person that this status quo must end. I will continue to work with my colleagues to reach a reasonable solution that strengthens the entire fuel supply chain while expanding much-needed market access for America’s biofuels producers, lowering prices at the pump, and supporting President Trump in delivering energy independence.”
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an emergency waiver to allow the sale of E15 gasoline during the summer season:
“I thank EPA Administrator Zeldin and the Trump administration for issuing another emergency waiver for E15 to be sold year-round across the country. This will undoubtedly bring some short-term relief to our farmers and ranchers, and ease fuels costs on Americans. The fact remains that this is not a long-term solution, and it is far past time for Congress to make this permanent. My Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailers Choice Act gets it done, and I am working to end the need for these emergency waivers and give consumers the year-round flexibility choice they deserve.”
See the EPA announcement here.
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it would issue a temporary emergency fuel waiver to allow the sale of E10 and E15 this year.
“This is good news for Nebraskans and all Americans. E10 and E15 saves consumers money at the pump, supports Nebraska agriculture, cleans our environment, and promotes energy independence. The next step is a permanent fix. Congress should make year-round, nationwide E10 and E15 permanent.”
