August 7, 2018 • Page 8 shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com EPA Must Live Up To Its Promise To Provide Certainty To Farmers By Sen. Mike Rounds I recently had the opportunity to question Acting Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler about a number of issues important to our farming community. Particularly, I am concerned about recent action the EPA has taken related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and the impact those actions could have on our corn and ethanol producers. Passed in 2005 and expanded in 2007, the RFS is one of the most significant actions the federal government has taken on behalf of rural America in more than 50 years. It requires transportation fuel in the United States to contain a minimum volume of renewable fuels such as corn ethanol. Administrated by the EPA, compliance is tracked through a Renewable Identification Number (RIN) system and requires a minimum of 15 billion gallons of conventional biofuels, like ethanol, to be blended annually. The RFS has provided the statutory certainty necessary for the corn industry to grow and thrive, and as a result corn ethanol has become a vital component of our nation’s fuel supply. The explosion of corn ethanol production has directly helped our farmers, bolstered American energy independence and created thousands of jobs. However, it was recently reported that the EPA is providing RFS waivers to small refineries, thereby reducing the amount of ethanol required by the RFS and reducing the demand on corn and corn ethanol. During a recent Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee hearing, I had the opportunity to ask Acting Administrator Wheeler about these waivers. The agency has not been transparent in their process for granting these waivers, and I was pleased to hear Mr. Wheeler agree to work toward greater transparency, stability and openness moving forward. I also reiterated to Mr. Wheeler the importance of keeping the RFS in effect and honoring our commitment to our corn and ethanol producers. They have invested billions of dollars to create an ethanol industry and it has been a success. Not only has it promoted the production of significant volumes of corn ethanol, corn ethanol has its own unique qualities that are important to our energy marketplace. It is used as an oxygenate in gasoline that is even better than the oxygenates it replaced. It is the best and cheapest octane booster available to the oil industry today. Corn ethanol will also help auto manufacturers meet increasing CAFÉ standards, which are regulations in place to improve the average fuel economy. Corn ethanol production is a vital component of the South Dakota economy. The corn ethanol industry supports thousands of jobs in South Dakota and contributes a significant amount of revenue to South Dakota communities. As we move closer to 2022, the year in which the corn ethanol component of the RFS is anticipated to expire, I will continue working with the administration, my colleagues and stakeholders to make certain the federal government continues to live up to its promise to producers and that corn ethanol continues to play an important role in our nation’s fuel supply. Need people to find your business? AUCTIONS Get your display ad here! 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HOUSEHOLD, MISC: Kenmore refrigerator; Kenmore washer and dryer; modern round oak table & 4 press back chairs; Queen size bed; double beds; dressers; chests of drawers; recliner sofa; hidabed sofa; recliners; easy chairs; wicker furniture; computer desk; patio chairs; wheel chair; copy machine; ?les; vacuum; radios; end tables; stands; fans; dish sets; cookware; small elec appliances; dehumidi?er; cook books; books; clocks; pictures; wall hangings; lots of holiday decor; plus more kitchen and household related items; misc including alum stepladder; lawn and garden tools and supplies This will be a very clean assortment of items. Glee Deutscher, Owner Peterson Auctioneers Glen Peterson, RE #234 www.petersonauctioneers.com Lee Wittmeier - Tyndall, SD Cody Peterson - Avon, SD Terms: Cash or check accompanied by photo ID Not Responsible for Accidents SDSU Extension Family And Community Health Field Specialist BROOKINGS, S.D. - Growing up a Type 1 diabetic, Francesca Willard is familiar with the challenges associated with a chronic disease. She also understands the value of nutritional education and a supportive team have on living a full life in spite of her Type 1 diabetes. “Education helped me manage my diabetes in a balanced way,” explains the new SDSU Extension Family & Community Health Field Specialist who will now help educate South Dakotans. Through her new position as SDSU Extension Family & Community Health Field Specialist Willard will work ANNUAL PRE-HARVEST CONSIGNMENT EVENT TRACTORS – COLLECTOR TRACTORS – COMBINES – HEADERS SKID LOADERS – FORAGE/HAYING/FEEDING EQUIPMENT PLANTERS – ASST. 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