EPA seen keeping 2019 blending mandate in line with June proposal

In Washington, Reuters reports that the Environmental Protection Agency will likely keep the 2019 blending mandate largely in line with its June proposal of 19.88 billion gallons including 15 billion gallons of corn-based ethanol. The agency will also reject the ethanol industry’s request to reallocate blending requirements to compensate for hardship waivers granted over the past year or more. The agency still plans to publish its 2019 requirements by the November 30 deadline.