The Renewable Fuels Association today congratulated Aaron Szabo on his Senate confirmation to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Air and Radiation (OAR). Among its responsibilities, the OAR administers the Clean Air Act, which includes oversight of the Renewable Fuel Standard, a critical part of the U.S. ethanol industry’s success. The following is a statement from RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper:
“We thank the Senate for confirming Aaron Szabo to serve as the assistant administrator for the OAR at this important moment for the future of the Renewable Fuel Standard. RFA offers its congratulations to Mr. Szabo and we look forward to working with him to ensure that the administration’s proposal for strong 2026-2027 renewable fuel volumes is quickly finalized. We are confident that both EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and Mr. Szabo understand the crucial role American-made renewable fuels like ethanol play in bolstering U.S. energy independence, lowering fuel costs for consumers, and strengthening the rural economy.”
