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BIO Comments to the California Air Resources Board On the Low Carbon Fuel Standard

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) appreciates the opportunity to submit comments to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) on the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) readoption plan (the readoption plan, or the plan)

BIO is the world’s largest biotechnology organization with more than 1,000 members worldwide. Among its membership, BIO represents over 85 leading technology companies in the production of conventional and advanced biofuels and other sustainable solutions to energy and climate change challenges. BIO also represents the leaders in developing new crop technologies for food, feed, fiber, and fuel. BIO member companies represent many of the low carbon fuel producers that will supply the State of California with the fuels for LCFS compliance. 

BIO and its member companies commend CARB for its openness, inclusiveness and transparency throughout the LCFS rulemaking process. In light of its representation on the LCFS advisory panel, BIO has appreciated the opportunity to guide and comment on CARB staff review of the LCFS regulation. BIO and its member companies have reviewed the recent LCFS plan and wish to provide comments. 

BIO supports California’s efforts to reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuels and believes that biofuels can and must contribute significantly to this important objective. While we are generally supportive of the readoption plan, we do have concerns about certain aspects of it and its potential impact on the production, distribution and availability of low carbon fuels in the State of California. Please see below for our brief comments on these areas of concern.

 

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