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The waiver request submitteed by Gov. Perry marks the first attempt at reducing the renewable fuel mandates expanded in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. The EPA's decision on this request will offer significant insight into the EPA's view on the RFS.

Gov. Rick Perry on Tuesday renewed his request for a waiver from ethanol requirements for gasoline, after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's postponement of a decision. Perry said a one-year, 50 percent waiver from the grain-based Renewable Fuels Standard "is an essential step toward decreasing the devastating statewide, national and international impact of skyrocketing feed and food costs. A decision had been expected Thursday, but EPA Administrator Stephen Johnson said he and his staff needed more time to review more than 15,000 public comments. The agency now hopes to decide in early August.

 

The Chron.com; July 22, 2008

Submitted by J. Andrews