WASHINGTON, D.C. – NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, today praised the Environmental Protect Agency’s (EPA) decision to delay action on a waiver that would have approved the sale and use of ethanol blends higher than current E10 levels. NPRA, with other organizations representing environmental, public health, recreational and food production interests, has opposed immediate approval of blends higher than E10 given the lack of comprehensive testing, significant concerns for consumer safety, and the potential liability associated with distributing a product not guaranteed to successfully operate in the more than 250 million legacy vehicles on the road today as well as outdoor equipment.

 

“In making this decision, EPA correctly recognizes that there is more study and comprehensive testing to be done to ensure that higher ethanol blends will be safe for consumers and not threaten the reliability of their fuels or operation of their vehicles, engines and outdoor equipment,” NPRA President Charles T. Drevna said. “We’re pleased that EPA has made the decision to delay action on the E15 waiver, and look forward to working with the agency and other stakeholders to ensure that consumers will benefit from a transparent, deliberative process.”