US Circuit Court throws out API’s E15 case again

October 22, 2014 |

In Washington, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia again denied the American Petroleum Institute (API) and the Engine Products Group (EPG) in their attempt to keep E15 from reaching the consumer marketplace. The court found that API and EPG did not have standing because, “they cannot show that their members have suffered or are threatened with suffering a relevant injury.”

 The court held to their previous ruling in GMA v. EPA and likewise denied standing to those who challenged the E15 waiver decision. Growth Energy successfully sought a waiver from the U.S. EPA in 2009 to allow retailers and consumers to choose E15 – a blend of up to 15 percent ethanol. EPA granted the waiver in 2011 for all 2001 and newer motor vehicles.

 

Category: Fuels

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