James M. Jeffords: “I regard the RFS as the first step, and one that only produces a transition fuel on our way to a more climate-friendly…”

What we need is a future based upon the abundant supply of domestically produced clean and low carbon fuel.

As you may know, International Paper is seeking a permit to burn tires at its facility in upstate New York.

I have introduced legislation to require EPA to establish uniform standards and controls for such facilities.

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?