James M. Jeffords: “EDA and its programs provide vital financial and technical assistance to our Nation and to my home State of Vermont.”

Thank you. Mr. Wehrum, a major challenge facing EPA is securing the resources needed to successfully develop and implement the renewable fuels standard, or RFS.

These innovations have the potential to move us into an era when driving a car or truck will no longer mean causing dangerous global warming pollution or using up scarce resources.

Will EPA fulfill its responsibilities to protect public health and the environment by making an active an informed decision regarding the permit before September 11th?

What will be the effect of the RFS if EPA does not receive these funds?