BioFuels Journal

Sioux Falls, SD—The Executive Vice President for the American Coalition for Ethanol, Brian Jennings released July 18 the following statement on Gina McCarthy’s confirmation by the Senate to become Administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

“We are pleased that the Senate has approved Gina McCarthy as Administrator of EPA, we feel the Obama Administration and the EPA will continue the nation’s commitment to ethanol and other renewable fuels.

" Gina McCarthy understands the Renewable Fuel Standard to be the linchpin to our continued success reducing petroleum use and greenhouse gas emissions. She’s also familiar with how E15 passed the tests EPA administered before approving it as a safe option for 2001 and later model year passenger vehicles.

"ACE members are looking forward to working with McCarthy as EPA Administrator.”

For more information, call 605-334-3381.

See Related Websites/Articles:

• ACE

more ETHANOL...