Federal court finds EPA's RFS methodology flawed

A hearing is set to begin Tuesday morning to discuss how much biofuel will be blended into the nation’s gasoline supply for the next two years. The hearing occurring days after a federal court determined EPA’s methodology used to determine past levels is flawed. The EPA issued its proposed volume requirements (RVO) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) four weeks ago. The next step is the comment period, which kicks off Tuesday morning and coincides with a hearing on the volume levels for 2018 and 2019. Friday, a federal appeals court sided with those groups, striking down EPA’s methodology for levels set in 2014 to 2016. Farm Journal Washington correspondent Jim Wiesemeyer tells AgDay, based on EPA’s statements, he does not think Friday’s court decision will impact the Tuesday’s hearing or the agency’s proposed targets. Read more…