Rep. Sensenbrenner introduces bill to stop EPA cellulosic manadate

In Washington, Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner has introduced legislation to limit the EPA’s ability to mandate that refiners blend more cellulosic biofuel than is actually available. This bill will require the EPA to set the mandate for cellulosic biofuel, in part, based on evidence of how much cellulosic biofuel was available the previous year.

“If EPA cannot base their mandate on realistic projections, Congress should act to protect Americans from the agency’s phantom fuel fine,” Sensenbrenner said. “When EPA fines refiners millions of dollars for failing to use a nonexistent fuel, consumers will end up paying more at the pump. We want our energy policy to encourage innovation and energy security, but the EPA’s unreasonable approach defies common sense and manipulates the law’s intent.”