There’s an explanation for why the EPA delayed implementation of year-round E15 for eight midwestern states until next year, and then granted an emergency order allowing E15 sales this summer in those same states.
EPA’s agriculture advisor Rod Snyder says there’s a reason implementing the permanent rule was delayed. “The refiners will actually have to change the blend stock for those eight states. That does require some time to implement, which is why that was delayed until next year.
