Smith Statement on EPA's Announcement of Delayed RVO Timeline

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), released the following statement regarding the Environmental Protection Agency's recent announcement it expects to finalize Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) numbers for biofuels under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for years 2026-2028 in December 2025, despite a statutory requirement the RVO numbers be finalized November 1, 2024.

"Long-term planning is crucial for the ability of American producers to meet consumer demand for biofuels and move the agriculture industry forward. By again ignoring the statutory deadline and delaying the announcement of 2026 RVOs, President Biden’s EPA will leave hard-working farmers, consumers suffering under inflated fuel prices, and rural economies in the lurch. I urge the administration to reconsider its negligent posture and expeditiously propose robust RVO numbers to strengthen American energy independence."

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