DES MOINES, IOWA (December 20, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds issued the following statement on Thursday, December 19, in response to the US Environmental Protection Agency (USDA)’s final rule to establish required renewable volumes under the federal Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS):
“EPA’s actions continue to disappoint and it’s understandable why they have lost credibility with the people of Iowa,” said Gov Reynolds. “While we agree on the end goal of 15 billion gallons, this final rule allows those numbers to be too easily disregarded. And even more important, it’s already negatively impacting the lives of Iowans as biofuels plants are closing and our farmers are losing an important market. I appreciate the President’s continued engagement on this issue and I will continue to fight for renewable volumes that align with federal law, support our farmers and our state's economy. EPA Administrator Wheeler should know we are not done holding him to the agreement we reached with President Trump in the Oval Office on September 12.”
