Despite Trump's Desire to Approve E15, EPA's Head Remains Uncommitted

The agency announced in the latest RFS volumes proposal that it granted waivers in 2016 and 2017 totaling 2.25 billion gallons of biofuels, which equates to affecting roughly 800 million bushels of corn demand. The National Biodiesel Board estimates the loss of 300 million gallons of biodiesel blended, through waivers. "We're looking to see what we can do toward making up the difference," Wheeler told the committee, although he provided the same answer as former Administrator Scott Pruitt: The agency is unsure it can reallocate gallons lost retroactively.Wheeler also was asked about the agency's intentions on year-round E15 sales."We certainly have started the process," he said. "There are people who believe we don't have the authority. We are looking at that issue." He noted E15 is part of a "broader package deal" to include concerns from refining interests.