RFS Waiver Information

On Nov. 16, 2012, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rejected requests to waive the Renewable Fuel Standard in light of the 2012 drought. Here are some information resources:


From the National Corn Growers Association


NCGA Statement on the EPA Decision (11-16-12)

NCGA's RFS Comments as Submited to the EPA (PDF; 10-11-12)

NCGA Request for Extension of Comment Deadline (8-30-12)

NCGA Statement on the Call for a Waiver (8-15-12)


From the Environmental Protection Agency


EPA Fact Sheet on its Decision (PDF)

EPA Notice of Decision (PDF)

EPA Page on the Renewable Fuel Standard

EPA Request for Public Comment (PDF)

EPA Docket Folder with Comments

EPA Extends Comment Period to Oct. 11 (PDF)


Other Websites


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