Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
10/13/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/13/2026 15:23
Secretary Naig Issues Statement on EPA Proposal to Fully Reallocate Small Refinery Exemptions
Secretary Naig Issues Statement on EPA Proposal to Fully Reallocate Small Refinery Exemptions
DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 13, 2026) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig issued the following statement today following U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin's announcement in Peosta, Iowa, of a proposal to fully reallocate additional small refinery exemption volumes under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS):
"Expanding the use of homegrown biofuels helps make fuel prices more affordable for drivers while creating stronger markets for Iowa farmers. I appreciate Administrator Zeldin coming to Iowa to make this important announcement and recognizing the critical role biofuels play in strengthening our economy and rural communities. A strong RFS and full reallocation of these small refinery exemptions is an important step toward delivering the certainty our farmers and biofuel producers need to invest and grow."
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