EPA to hold critical hearings on Renewable Fuel Standard, indirect land use change

In Washington, the EPA will hold a public hearing today regarding the agency’s proposed strategy for increasing the supply of renewable fuels.

According to the EPA, “the hearing is an opportunity for stakeholders and members of the public to voice their opinions on the proposal.  EPA will consider written comments submitted during the public comment period with the same weight as oral comments presented during the public hearing.” The hearing commences at 10am EDT and continues until the last speaker has testified.

Audio of the hearing will be available through a telephone line at:  866-414-4480, pass code: 13765718  This telephone service will be available until 6pm and can accommodate up to 200 lines.

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