“Keeping this regulatory position will not help the environment, but it will block needed investment from America’s agriculture industry and bioeconomy.”

“Iowa is a global hub for U.S. agricultural production, which in turn allows us to be a leader for biotechnology research and development. The current EPA regulation stands as a hurdle to our members poised to accelerate new growth in the bioeconomy.”

“The current classification of biogenic CO2 emissions from agricultural crops as greenhouse gas pollutants is at odds with scientific evidence.”

“This change has been long overdue, but particularly in light of current circumstances, Iowa farmers are sorely in need of regulatory relief to help make maintaining and growing our industry more feasible.”

“There is an overwhelming consensus in the scientific community that agricultural crops are in fact carbon neutral, and the EPA itself has a long history of conceding that point.”

“Out of all the regulatory authorities dealing with this topic around the globe, the EPA is the only one that still treats biogenic emissions similarly to emissions from fossil fuel.”

“Because the EPA has neglected to address this regulatory problem, economies overseas have a substantial competitive advantage for construction, modernization and improvement of facilities relative to those here in the U.S.”

“If a rule were to be adopted and the EPA’s treatment of biogenic CO2 emissions changed, millions of dollars in new investments would be unleashed across the American heartland, bringing new job growth to the communities that need it dearly.”

“Expanded production of plant-based products and materials, and in turn, the growth of the U.S. bioeconomy, promises to substantially reduce GHGs, improve water quality, divert waste from landfills, and augment soil health. For all of these reasons, accelerated production of sustainable petrochemical based plastics will reap huge environmental benefits t the US and serve an urgent global need.”

“In the midst of this global pandemic and economic depression, EPA has a critical opportunity to unleash millions of dollars in new investments and return the focus to job growth in the American heartland.”

“Michigan’s soybean farmers depend on brighter days ahead for their industry. And, if we remove the roadblocks that stand in the way, that future can become a reality.”

“As Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture Policy and a farmer myself, I write to support the Biogenic CO2 Coalition petition urging EPA to advance a rulemaking to provide clarity on the de minimis nature of biogenic carbon emissions released from agricultural crops when they are used to generate food, fuel, beverages, or bioproducts.”

“The opportunities opened up by shifting to a de minimis rule for biogenic carbon emissions would have sweeping impacts in encouraging new growth and development in Missouri’s agricultural sector.”

“A de minimis standard for emissions from agricultural processes would ease regulatory burdens on Missouri’s agricultural industries and open up new opportunities for farmers.”

“Excessive barriers to the development of Missouri’s biotechnology industry and a lack of scientific basis for the current standard are why we advocate in support of a ruling that clarifies the de minimis nature of essential processes.”

“The EPA is currently the only regulatory body in the world to classify biogenic CO2 emissions in the same category as fossil fuel pollutants. This policy is putting American businesses at a disadvantage, and Missouri is suffering because of it.”

“This policy is putting American businesses at a disadvantage in global markets, and Missouri’s bioeconomy is suffering because of it. A pro-growth, science-based de minimis policy would help ease this issue.”

“Bioeconomic innovation offers a new future for rural America, one that will bring jobs and opportunities to the struggling American heartland, offer American consumers more and better sustainable products, and bring much-needed support to America’s farms and ranchers.”

“The EPA is currently the only regulatory body in the world to classify biogenic CO2 emissions in the same category as fossil fuel pollutants. This policy is putting American businesses at a disadvantage, and Missouri is suffering because of it.”

“EPA’s policy on biogenic CO2 creates a regulatory barrier and uncertainty that deters much-needed investment in renewable energy from rural America and incentivizes that investment elsewhere.”

“We hope that the EPA will take seriously our concerns about how the current biogenic CO2 emissions policy has negatively impacted Missouri’s soybean industry and seek to instead implement a ruling on the de minimis nature of biogenic CO2.”

“By clarifying the insignificant nature of biogenic carbon emissions from annual agricultural crops, EPA can open the door for increased production of sustainable, plant-based products and materials with a wide range of environmental benefits in the United States.”

“If U.S. agribusinesses have this current barrier removed, they will quickly regain the upper hand, attracting new investments and creating new jobs.”

“Because EPA is not aligned with international regulators, the U.S. could lose its competitive edge in global bioproducts exports.”

“The best thing the EPA can do is remove the longstanding barrier to the bioeconomy, and correctly label ag-related emissions as de minimis.”

“Regulatory clarity would position businesses within the U.S. bioeconomy to make significant investments in facility modernization and improvements to support the development and production of renewable products and materials.”

“I join our fellow family farmers in asking you to advance a rulemaking to provide guidance on the de minimis nature of biogenic carbon emissions released from agricultural crops when they are used to make food, fuel and beverages.”

“I would like to offer support for the Biogenic CO2 Coalition petition regarding EPA Rulemaking on Emissions from Agriculture. That petition is asking the EPA to provide clarity on the de minimis nature of biogenic carbon emissions.”

“During this global pandemic and economic depression, EPA has a critical opportunity to unleash millions of dollars in new investments and return the focus to job growth in the American heartland.”

“This common-sense clarification would align EPA policy with the biogenic emissions standards applied by every other regulatory authority worldwide and acknowledge that biogenic carbon emissions from agricultural feedstocks are different than carbon from fossil fuels.”

“The EPA Clean Air Act ruling regulating biogenic CO2 emissions in the same category as fossil fuel pollutants has been an inhibitor to our industry since being issued ten years ago.”

“It is time for the EPA to reassess this policy and enact a ruling that acknowledges the de minimis character of agricultural product-related emissions.”

“At a time when farmers are under immense financial, emotional and physical stress, we must remove any and all unnecessary barriers that are inhibiting pro-growth opportunities for the agricultural industry here at home, and globally.”

“The excess of permits required, litigation risk, and increased costs of compliance presented by this ruling have hampered investment and growth in our industry, including stalling manufacturing plant modernization projects. Wisconsin has witnessed these losses, firsthand.”

“Our farmers need a level playing field to be competitive internationally. This requested clarification would align EPA policy with the biogenic emissions standards applied by other regulatory authorities worldwide and acknowledge that biogenic carbon emissions from agricultural feedstocks are different than carbon from fossil fuels.”

“Net annual emissions from crops during bioproduct processes are minimal, but with this rule change we can maximize the impact the impact of biofuels and related industries to move our economy forward.”