August 23, 2023
BY Growth Energy
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A coalition of 34 environmental groups on Jan. 14 filed a rulemaking petition with the USDA to make manure anaerobic digestion projects ineligible to receive grants or loans under the Rural Energy for America Program.
Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, on Jan. 14 sent a letter to the U.S. EPA and three other federal agencies seeking an update on actions they have taken to respond to serious concerns regarding Renewable Fuel Standard refinery exemptions.
The USDA on Dec. 31 announced the per-acre payment rates for $11 billion of the $12 billion farm aid package announced in December. U.S. corn, soybean and sorghum farmers will receive respective per-acre payments of $44.36, $30.88, and $48.11.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Jan. 9 released a proposed 2026-27 state budget. Details published by the California Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review indicate the proposed budget includes provisions for a new SAF tax credit.
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.