NCGA - National Corn Growers Association Inc.
10/31/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/31/2025 15:17
Corn Growers Call on EPA to Reallocate Ethanol Waivers for Small Refineries
The National Corn Growers Association today called on the Environmental Protection Agency to reallocate 100% of its waivers for small refineries through a supplemental rule-making process.
"A strong, transparent, and balanced RFS remains a cornerstone of America's agricultural and energy success," said NCGA CEO Neil Caskey.
The statement was included in stakeholder comments submitted to EPA at the agency's request.
Under the Renewable Fuel standard, enacted in 2005, EPA sets the renewable volume obligations each year, specifying the amount of renewable fuel that refiners and importers of petroleum products must blend into the nation's fuel supply.
EPA has the authority to issue Small Refinery Exemptions to refiners that can demonstrate "disproportionate economic harm" from compliance.
NCGA has long argued that a dependable Renewable Fuel Standard is critical to unlocking America's domestic energy potential, promoting ethanol growth and driving corn demand. The group has also discouraged the overuse of exemptions.
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