Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds released the following statement in reaction to the finalized E-15 RVP Rule, allowing E-15 to be sold year-round:
“Access to E-15 year-round is a significant victory for our farmers. Earlier this year I traveled to Ypsilanti, Michigan and testified in favor of E-15 expansion. I said in my testimony, ‘as the number one producer of corn, ethanol, biodiesel and cellulosic ethanol, we pride ourselves in leading the charge in advancing the renewable fuels industry.’
“I want to thank President Trump and EPA Administrator Wheeler for following through on their promise to get E-15 done by this summer, fulfilling a critical commitment to our farmers and rural Iowa.
“Strong collaboration between our state, the White House, and the renewable fuels industry will continue to benefit Iowa’s ag economy.”
Lt. Gov. Gregg released the following statement:
“The ethanol and renewable fuels industry is an incredible catalyst for rural growth and prosperity, and today's action is a step in the right direction. I am proud of what Governor Reynolds has done as an advocate for renewable fuels, and I am grateful to the President and his Administration for its leadership on this important issue.”