(NAFB) The push is on to get year-round E15 available across the nation. Nebraska Congressman Adrian Smith says it would be a win-win.
“We’ve had presidents from both parties offer the waiver. That’s great, but it’s not like getting it in statute, getting it in statute for year-round e 15 marketing. You know, it’s not a mandate. It’s simply allowing retailers to offer that product to their customers on a year-round basis. It’d be great for corn country. I think consumers would appreciate it as well. It offers some price relief at the pump. But overall, I think more consumer choice is always a good thing.”
Smith says Washington has taken steps in that direction, but now they need to finish the job.
“We came so close at the end of last year because we had that government funding bill going through that didn’t ultimately work out. We’re looking for another vehicle there. I don’t want to give up on a standalone approach either, because I think it has a lot of bipartisan support. So we’re examining all of the avenues as we move forward, certainly making sure, though, that everyone is aware that this is a good thing. It has bipartisan support. It’s good for consumers and good for producers. Let’s get this done.”
