25 Jun Renew Kansas Meets with, Shares Feedback on Agency Authorities with EPA Region 7 Administrator
Renew Kansas Biofuels Association President and CEO Ron Seeber, Senior Vice President Randy Stookey and Vice President Trae Green recently met with United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 Administrator Jim Macy and staff members to discuss various regulatory issues, as well as the recently released Renewable Fuel Standard volume requirements for 2026 and 2027.
Throughout the two-hour meeting, Renew Kansas, and association professionals from Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska reviewed agency initiatives and how they’re affecting agribusiness and the biofuels industry.
Specifically, Renew Kansas staff members took the lead in coordinating the meeting, drafting the agenda and thoroughly covering issues such as: Renewable Fuel Standard policy, Waters of the United States, Kansas Narrative Nutrient Framework, New Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Discharge Reporting Regulations, PFAS, Endangered Species Act Strategies, Pesticide Registration and Labeling, Atrazine and Risk Management Program Regulations.
All parties agreed to continue holding regular meetings to ensure open lines of communication between the regulators and representation from the regulated industry.