Rural Issue

RFA panel addresses questions on E15

The Renewable Fuels Association held a conference call with reporters Thursday to discuss the recent decision by President Trump directing the EPA to begin rulemaking to allow for  year-round sales of E15.  The panel of participants discussed the legal authority underpinning President Trump’s decision and also addressed some of the “misinformation” being circulated about E15’s impact on engines and the environment.

Participants included:

Geoff Cooper, President and CEO, Renewable Fuels Association

Janet Yanowitz, P.E., PhD, Ecoengineering, Inc – Air Quality Expert

Gary Burris, Owner Sport World Boat Center – Marine Engines Expert

Brian Sowers – Crappie Masters spokesman

Matt Morrison, RFA Outside Counsel

Gary Herwick, Auto Industry Expert

 

AUDIO: Excerpts from RFA’s conference call with reporters