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NMMA: EPA is keeping ethanol levels too high
The NMMA faulted the EPA for setting the volume of conventional biofuels.
Senate committee considers broader E15 use
Senate hearing was held this week on a bill that would expand the sale of fuel blends with 15 percent ethanol.
NMMA submits comments to EPA on regulatory relief
The NMMA said the majority of its comments focused on recreational marine engines.
NMMA details effects of Trump’s proposed budget on boating
President Donald Trump released his proposed budget for fiscal 2018, which cuts Environmental Protection Agency funding.
ABC 2017: American Petroleum Institute sees chance at ethanol reform
WASHINGTON — The law that requires a rising level of ethanol to be blended into the fuel supply won’t get repealed, but the timing could be right for it to be amended.
Groups renew call for revised ethanol laws
A coalition of recreational boating and sportfishing advocates urged the Trump administration and Congress to amend the ethanol laws.
NMMA backs House ethanol reform bill
Ethanol levels above 10 percent have been shown to harm marine engines.
Anti-E15 lobby is a diverse lot
Smarter Fuel Future is a coalition of 70 groups ranging from farmers to ‘motorcyle guys,’ oil execs to environmentalists
Ethanol foes say it’s crunch time
With steep increases in blend on the horizon, industry leaders hope for an ally in Trump’s EPA nominee
Boating United plans to ask Trump for ethanol reform
Boating United has received nearly 2,000 signatures on a petition in response to the record-high ethanol mandate the EPA set in November.
Groups ask EPA to deny request on ethanol change
Oil interests and biofuel interests are aligning in an effort regarding the law that mandates biofuels in the fuel supply.
EPA raises expected level of ethanol for 2017
The EPA reversed course from its initial proposal regarding mandated ethanol volumes for 2017.
NMMA seeks clarity from Trump on ethanol policy
The NMMA is “eagerly awaiting” Donald Trump’s appointments to head the Environmental Protection Agency and the federal Department of Agriculture
Lawsuit prompts EPA to question boatbuilders on emissions
The EPA contacted nine boatbuilders that operate in several locations as a result of the lawsuit.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce decries cost of EPA mandates
The report says states are forced to implement more federal environmental programs with less money from federal sources.
EPA seeks comment on antifouling paint test method
The EPA released what the NMMA said is an important testing method that could benefit boaters and marinas.
Virginia seeks exemption to sell ethanol-free fuel
The State of Virginia requested an exemption from the EPA Reformulated Gasoline Program in order to sell ethanol-free gasoline.
Think tank report urges repeal of Renewable Fuel Standard
A new Competitive Enterprise Institute report makes the case for repealing the federal biofuels mandate.
BoatUS delivers anti-ethanol messages to EPA
BoatUS president Margaret Podlich and government affairs manager David Kennedy delivered more than 24,000 comments on Monday.
NMMA on hand for ethanol press conference on Monday
The NMMA will be part of a group discussing the impact of the ethanol increase proposed by the EPA.
Maine governor direct agencies to lower-ethanol fuel blends
Executive order directs all state agencies to buy gasoline blended with 5 percent or less ethanol when it’s comparably priced to higher blends.
BoatUS urges members to oppose ethanol increase
BoatUS is asking its members to send a message to the Environmental Protection Agency opposing the elevation in ethanol levels.
House members question EPA on ethanol increase
The bipartisan letter, spearheaded by the NMMA, requests pertinent information about the agency’s consumer outreach efforts