December 23, 2025
BY Maryland Biofuels Task Force
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The U.S. EPA on Jan. 7 delivered a draft final rule to the White House Office of Management and Budget to repeal the agency’s 2009 Endangerment Finding and tailpipe greenhouse gas regulations for motor vehicles and engines.
Washington State leaders, aviation industry partners, research institutions, Tribal representatives and sustainability advocates on Jan. 8 launched the Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator, an initiative that aims to accelerate SAF deployment.
The American Biogas Council on Jan. 8 announced the results of its annual board election. Five directors were re-elected, and one new director—Jessica Linville, senior project manager at Tetra Tech—has joined the board.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins has announced the appointment of Justin Benavidez as USDA’s Chief Economist. Benavidez’s appointment follows the retirement of Seth Meyer, who served as USDA’s Chief Economist since 2021.
CPM has introduced the 1200 Direct Drive pellet mill. The new system eliminates the gearbox and V-belt found in traditional pellet mills, making it the most advanced, energy-efficient pellet mill available.