I guess what I'm asking you is if you can commit to working with me to develop a reasonable certification process for small, on-farm regional use of biodiesel.
we don't sacrifice one resource for another.
What progress has EPA made in conducting outreach to the folks in production agriculture?
I think it can help contribute to our energy independence. I also think it could create some jobs in rural America where we need a few more.
clean air and clean water is important for economic development. It's also the basis of life.
Just over 2 years ago, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a final rule setting up the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS2).
I don't think farmers have, nor should they, check the Federal Register or regularly check the EPA's Web site.
In Montana, we pride ourselves on self-sufficiency. Many folks in Montana are trying to use biodiesel on their farms to help increase energy...
If there isn't public trust that this technology can be used safely, that will inhibit its future development.
Do you believe that the Web site, FracFocus, provides sufficient information to the public?
We have been down this road before and have seen how unproductive and destructive lapses of this program can be.