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Message From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Cory, Preston (Katherine) [/0=EXCHANGELABS/OU=EXCHANGE ADMINISTRATIVE GROUP (FYDIBOHF23SPDLT)/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=BFD80B15F6D04A3BA11FC8CA3C85BC50-CORY, KTHE] 9/27/2017 5:19:49 PM David.Bracht@Nebraska.gov; Lauren.kintner@nebraska.gov; taylor.gage@nebraska.gov Lyons, Troy [/o=ExchangeLabs/ou=Exchange Administrative Group (FYDIBOHF23SPDLT)/cn=Recipients/cn=15e4881c95044ab49c6c35a0f5eef67e-Lyons, Troy] NODA for proposed 2018 RFS volumes All, First of all, I want to introduce myself and let you know that moving forward, I will be handling the intergovernmental portfolio as Tate Bennett is now heading up our Office of Public Engagement. I have copied Troy Lyons who serves as the Associate Administrator for the EPA Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations. I wanted to share with you the following regarding the Administrator's signature of a Notice of Data Availability (NODA) yesterday related to Renewable Fuel Volume Standards for 2018 and Biomass Based Diesel (BBD) Volume for 2019 proposed rule: This NODA provides the public notice and an opportunity to comment on potential reductions to the 2018 biomassbased diesel, advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuel volumes, and the 2019 biomass-based diesel volume under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. The NODA presents historical data on imports of renewable fuel and several options for how the EPA may consider such data in establishing the final volume requirements using one or more of the waiver authorities provided by the statute. Once the NODA is published in the Federal Register, there will be a 15-day comment period. It is important to note the NODA only requests comment on specific issues addressed within; comments on the overall proposal were due by August 31st. EPA intends to meet the November 30 statutory deadline for issuing the final volumes. For more information, visit: https://www.ep3.gov/renewabie-fuei-sfaridard-progr3m/2017-announcemenfs-renewablefuel-standard. I want to clarify that the purpose of the NODA is to seek comment on an approach that discounts imports for purposes of setting a domestic mandate. The NODA is looking for input and not forecasting any specific direction. I would be happy to discuss this further. Please pass this note along to others in Governor Ricketts' office and let us know how we can be of further assistance. Regards, Preston Cory K. Preston Cory Special Advisor Office o f the Administrator, Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations U.S. Environmental Protection Agency O :(202)564-0846 Ex. 6 Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 10 ED 002061 00129544-00001