Representatives all segments of the biomass-based diesel value chain sent a letter to congressional leaders today, urging them to include a retroactive, multi-year extension of the biodiesel tax incentive as part of a comprehensive budget negotiation or continuing resolution.

More than 50 organizations representing a variety of energy, agriculture, business, transportation and real estate stakeholders are urging Congress to approve a multi-year extension of a series of expired tax benefits, including the $1-a-gallon credit that subsidizes biodiesel, before the end of the year.

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt said in Iowa Friday that if the Clean Air Act allows his agency to let E15 to be sold year round, then a waiver to do just that is certain to follow.