Biofuels Sector Pushes Back Against Draft EPA Vehicle, Fuel Staff Cuts

The biofuels industry is strongly opposing Trump administration plans to slash funding for EPA's vehicle and fuels standards and testing program, arguing such cuts could further delay approval of new feedstocks under the renewable fuel standard (RFS) and potentially thwart efforts to examine the fuel efficiency benefits of high-octane ethanol blends. “We do not need more delays. We need to clear the backlog,” said Biotechnology Innovation Organization's (BIO) Brent Erickson in response to a query from Inside EPA. Erickson fears...