Ohio governor asks EPA for permanent solution to summer E15 sales
Summary
Mike DeWine on June 10 sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Andrew Regan asking that the agency permanently remove restrictions on E15 sales by permanently extending the waiver issued by agency in April allowing E15 sales to continue through the 2022 summer driving season. "By permanently removing unneeded summertime E-15 regulations, we can encourage more Ohio gas stations to offer E-15 and give Ohioans an option that provides real gas price relief.” In the letter, DeWine thanks Regan for issuing the E15 emergency waiver, but stresses the need for a permanent solution. “Therefore, I respectfully request that EPA promulgate a regulation applying, in lieu of the RVP limitation established by Section 211(h)(4), the RVP limitation established by Section 211(h)(1) to all fuel blends containing gasoline and 10 precent ethanol that are sold, offered for sale, dispensed, supplied, offered for supply, transported, or introduced into commerce in Ohio beginning with the 2023 summer ozone control season.” The Renewable Fuels Association thanked DeWine for taking action on E15 and explained that DeWine is exercising the authority granted to state governors under the Clean Air Act, and his action will result in equality in the regulation of E15 and E10 volatility during the summer months. DeWine for joining many of his Midwest peers in securing a permanent solution for opening the market to E15 and keeping fuel prices lower for the state’s consumers,” said Geoff Cooper, president and CEO of the RFA. “As pump prices continue climbing and setting record highs, it is becoming more evident to governors around the country that year-round availability of E15 is a common-sense step that can be taken to help provide motorists some relief,” said Brian Jennings, CEO of ACE.