March 25, 2021

WASHINGTON, DC – Following an introductory meeting organized by EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan to engage agricultural organizations, John Bode, President and CEO of the Corn Refiners Association, commented:

“We commend Administrator Michael S. Regan for meeting with agricultural groups today during a roundtable of industry members. CRA looks forward to collaborating further with the EPA to achieve regulatory clarity on the issue of biogenic CO2 emissions as a way to advance President Biden’s climate and bioeconomy objectives. Thank you, Administrator Regan, for working with industry leaders and for your commitment to working with the food and agriculture sectors to address critical environmental issues.”

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The Corn Refiners Association (CRA) is the national trade association representing the corn refining industry of the United States. CRA and its predecessors have served this important segment of American agribusiness since 1913. Corn refiners manufacture sweeteners, starch, advanced bioproducts, corn oil and feed products from corn components such as starch, oil, protein and fiber.