Goodlatte, others continue call for RFS reduction
July 28, 2014 | 11:43 AM
Reps. Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., Jim Costa, D-Calif., Peter Welch, D-Vt., and Steve Womack, R-Ark., released a statement Friday noting that 218 House members support a reduction in the volumetric requirements for ethanol in the Renewable Fuel Standards.
The group was reacting to White House counselor John Podesta’s statement to Senate Democrats last week that the Obama administration will adjust its proposal on the RFS.
“The EPA’s proposal for 2014, which included a reduction in the amount of ethanol blended into the fuel supply, was a positive step forward and acknowledged that the mandate is unworkable, detrimental to the environment, and price distorting to feedstock industries throughout the country,” the four House members said in a statement.
“If these comments accurately represent the administration’s intentions, this would be a significant step backwards for American consumers and businesses,” the statement said.
“We urge EPA Administrator McCarthy and the Obama administration to carefully consider the concerns of a majority of House lawmakers and take action to reduce the burden of the RFS for 2014.”
The group was reacting to White House counselor John Podesta’s statement to Senate Democrats last week that the Obama administration will adjust its proposal on the RFS.
“The EPA’s proposal for 2014, which included a reduction in the amount of ethanol blended into the fuel supply, was a positive step forward and acknowledged that the mandate is unworkable, detrimental to the environment, and price distorting to feedstock industries throughout the country,” the four House members said in a statement.
“If these comments accurately represent the administration’s intentions, this would be a significant step backwards for American consumers and businesses,” the statement said.
“We urge EPA Administrator McCarthy and the Obama administration to carefully consider the concerns of a majority of House lawmakers and take action to reduce the burden of the RFS for 2014.”
