Smith Statement on Final 2018 EPA Renewable Fuel Volumes Rule

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement today after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its final 2018 renewable fuel volumes under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).

“Today’s announcement is good news with room to grow,” Smith said. “The Trump administration kept its commitment on not reducing volumes, and the numbers announced today uphold congressional intent while providing needed certainty for ethanol producers. At the same time, while the levels for biodiesel are disappointing and do not capture the potential of the industry, I am optimistic the Trump administration will continue to advance biofuels and domestic energy production moving forward.”

Nebraska is second in the country for ethanol production, and Smith has long supported the development and increased availability of biofuels. In March, Smith reintroduced his bill to provide retailers the option of selling E15 year-round.