Oil Industry Loses Challenge to EPA's Handling of Renewable Fuel Rule

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By Siobhan Hughes, Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES

WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- A three-judge panel has turned back an attempt by the oil industry to challenge the way the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rolled out renewable fuel rules earlier this year.

The judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit denied a challenge from the American Petroleum Institute and the National Petrochemical and Refiners Association, which had complained that the requirements were applied retroactively, making it hard to comply. The three- judge panel rejected the arguments, saying that the EPA had "already adequately examined the claimed retroactive effects."

"Because EPA balanced the benefits and the burdens attendant to its approach, and considered the suggested alternatives, a remand would serve no purpose," Judge Judith Ann Wilson Rogers wrote in an opinion for the court.

The case involves a 2007 law that mandates more renewable energy be blended into the fuel supply. By law, the EPA must issue rules each year outlining how much ethanol and other renewable fuels should be added the following year.

http://www.nasdaq.com/aspx/stock-market-news-story.aspx?storyid=201012211556dowjonesdjonline000323&title=industry-loses-challenge-to-epas-handling-of-renewable-fuel-rule

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1. .

:nopity: :cry: :rofl:

[DCKit]

2. Except (corn) ethanol ISN'T renewable.

It requires more fossil fuel input than it delivers to the pump.

[txlibdem]

3. RW talking point

You're wrong about that. Where's the proof?

[DCKit]

4. Input (fossil fuel derived herbicides, fertilisers and fuel) - output (ethanol) = -1.5

But thanks for playing.

[txlibdem]

5. Stating it doesn't make it true - prove your assertion

But thanks for playing.

[DCKit]

7. Prove it!!!! Prove it!!!

Somebody has too much fracking fluid in their water.

[txlibdem]

8. If it were true you would be providing a link from a reputable source

Since the words you use are direct quotes off of the Heritage Foundation, Fox News, and hate radio I think you should have to provide some proof, some actual facts to back up your opinion.

This is Democratic Underground, not "Righty-Chat" central.

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6. Food of fuel is immoral.

I hate corn made ethanol and refuse to put it into my car.