Rep. Angie Craig Statement on Treasury Department’s 45Z Announcement

EAGAN, MN – Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released the following statement: 

“I am glad to see Treasury announcing the 45Z notice and finally providing some certainty to Minnesota’s biofuel producers, who have been waiting for this announcement.  

“I am waiting for the detailed model to be released to determine whether this guidance works for farmers and biofuel producers in Minnesota’s Second District. I am concerned that today’s notice fails to include climate-smart agriculture practices and will continue to advocate for their inclusion in future rulemaking. Rewarding CSA practices incentivizes future investment in the renewable fuels market and supports farmers doing their part to preserve the environment. 

“As always, I take my cues from Minnesotans and will be bringing their feedback to Treasury to ensure any 45Z rulemaking moves our all-of-the-above energy policy forward.” 

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