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13NR09 - MRF News
Release - Sensenbrenner Introduces Ethanol Legislation
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
15 March 2013
Contact:Jeff Hennie, Vice President of Government Ralations and Public
Affairs
Sensenbrenner Introduces Ethanol Legislation
Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) introduced HR 875, a bill that would
require the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to conduct a thorough
independent study of the effects of gasoline/ethanol blends above 10%. Currently
the EPA is allowing the use of blends up to 15%.
Sensenbrenner had this to say, “There have been several tests and warnings
highlighting E15’s harmful effects on engines and their components, but they
have all been dismissed by the EPA. Therefore, we must force the EPA to stop the
use of E15 fuel until the serious safety, durability, performance and
environmental concerns have been addressed.”
The bill would halt the sale of E-15, the 15% blend, until the studies
findings have been completed.
The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) has cautioned owners against using the
blend.
At a recent hearing held by the US House Science Committee all witness’s
agreed that more testing was needed into the effects of E-15 on internal
combustion motors of all sizes.
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation supports this legislation and strongly urges
you contact your US Representative and ask them to cosponsor HR 875 as soon as
possible. Its important to have a large number of cosponsors to pass this
legislation.
You can reach the US Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121
