BioFuels Journal

Sioux Falls, SD—The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE), a national advocacy association for the U.S. ethanol industry, is coming out strongly Feb. 7 against HR 3199 which erects new regulatory barriers to the approval of E15 and other ethanol-blended fuel by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACE Executive Vice President Brian Jennings says the bill proposed by Wisconsin Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner stands in the way of consumer fuel choice and is misleading.

“While many in Congress are working to reduce government regulations on American businesses, Congressman Sensenbrenner’s legislation would create new and unnecessary over-regulation for E15 and other ethanol-blended fuels and block consumer fuel choice,” Jennings said.

“EPA approved the use of E15 for 2001 and newer model-year motor vehicles two years after scrutinizing a full spectrum of scientific and technical data from government and independent sources.

"No other fuel, including gasoline, has undergone the same battery of tests.

"Once it hits the market, E15 will be clearly labeled for its intended use for consumers to prevent misfueling in small and non-road engines.”

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