Shimkus Sees 'Heavy Lift' On Reforming RFS Due To Fuel Sector Divisions

Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL), chair of the House energy panel's environment subcommittee, says it would be a “heavy lift” for Congress to advance sweeping reform of EPA's renewable fuel standard (RFS) due to divisions among fuel groups over how to proceed, including growing splits between major oil groups and within the ethanol industry. However, lawmakers told reporters at a March 1 briefing that he sees a much easier path to House approval of legislation aimed at easing requirements for states...