EPA Delays Renewable Fuels Volume Standards for 2014

<> EPA Delays Renewable Fuels Volume Standards for 2014 - 11/21/14. EPA is announcing that the Agency will not be finalizing 2014 applicable percentage standards under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program before the end of 2014. EPA Renewable Fuels: Regulations & Standards website API: EPA incapable of implementing the RFS, time for repeal - API President and CEO Jack Gerard said the administration's decision to punt on this year's RFS standards is a clear demonstration to Congress that the Renewable Fuel Standard has become completely unworkable and must be repealed. RFS Announcement: A Cloud of Uncertainty with a Silver Lining - Bob Dinneen, president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association said: "Deciding not to decide is not a decision. Unfortunately, the announcement today perpetuates the uncertainty that has plagued the continued evolution of biofuels production and marketing for a year. AEC: New Path on RFS Makes Sense - Advanced Ethanol Council (AEC) Executive Director Brooke Coleman said, "Pulling back on the 2014 RFS rule is the right thing to do at this stage in the game when it comes to preserving the integrity of the program. Sen. Murkowski Comments on EPA Delay of RFS Standard Vitter: EPA Delay on RFS Mandate Shows Recognition of Flawed Program Committee Leaders Respond to EPA's RFS Announcement Chairwoman Stabenow Statement on RFS Inaction Peterson Statement: EPA Delays RFS Decision