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To: leila_getto@ios.doi.gov[leila_getto@ios.doi.gov] From: Mike Sommers, API Sent: 2018-09-19T09:27:15-04:00 Importance: Normal Subject: [EXTERNAL] E15 Push Puts Consumers at Risk Received: 2018-09-19T09:27:50-04:00 Click to view this email in a browser September 19, 2018 Dear Leila, Multiple industries have long warned about the risks of higher-ethanol fuels like E15, which extensive testing shows can damage engines and fuel systems. Nearly 3 out of every 4 vehicles on the road today are not designed for E15 gasoline, and a number of automakers have even said that using E15 could void car warranties. Plus, ethanol has less energy than gasoline, forcing drivers to fill up more often when using higher ethanol blends. consumers at least some relief. But the Trump administration is considering a waiver to facilitate E15 sales year-round, exposing drivers - plus owners of boats, motorcycles, lawnmowers and power equipment most compatible with zero-ethanol fuel - to even more risk. It's a step in the wrong direction for federal ethanol policy. Washington should be focused on protecting consumers and modernizing outdated regulations under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), which requires increasing amounts of ethanol in the nation's fuel supply, regardless of market demand. RFS flaws are so wide-ranging that the Washington Times recently devoted several pages to chronicling the policy's consequences - from environmental concerns to increased food prices, elevated costs for farmers and ranchers to higher fuel prices for families. It says a lot that the special report -- "Good Intentions Gone Wrong: Can Congress Admit A Mistake?" - was able to compile 15 separate commentaries without even worrying about repetition. Contributors included the National Wildlife Federation, National Council of Chain Restaurants, National Chicken Council, National Black Chamber of Commerce, National Taxpayers Union - and lawmakers from both parties. That last point is key. There is bipartisan support for RFS reform. Instead of pushing E15 ethanol, policymakers should fix the outdated RFS once and for all. Sincerely, Mike Sommers President & CEO API Storm Readiness in the Energy Sector As impacts from Hurricane Florence continue, leam more about how America's natural gas and oil industry prepares year-round to be as ready as possible for major weather events: to protect against storms' direct impacts, restore operations when it is safe and to help minimize supply disruptions. Follow our Blog to stay up-to-date To stay up-to-date on the latest energy-related news, there is no better place to check than the Energy Tomorrow Blog. About API: API is the only national trade association representing all facets of the oil and natural gas industry, which supports 10.3 million U.S. jobs and nearly 8 percent of the U.S. economy. API's more than 600 members include large integrated companies, as well as exploration and production, refining, marketing, pipeline, and marine businesses, and service and supply firms. They provide most of the nation's energy and are backed by a growing grassroots movement of more than 40 million Americans. To learn more about API and the value of oil and natural gas, please visit API.org. Click to view this email in a browser If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please reply to this message with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line or simply click on the following link: Unsubscribe Mike Sommers, API 1220 L Street, NW Washington, DC 20005 US