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Page 8 May 7, 2009 PA's ethanol limit nee00ls to be i n cr'.00as --j mlll I v Ethanol has already proven itself as a major player in our coun- try's effort to become energy inde- pendent, and as an engine for eco- nomic development and job cre- ation, especially in rural America. Much more. however, can be expected from this vital industry if action is taken to make a wider variety of ethanol-blended fuels to the American public. A major stumbling block to increased ethanol production and use is an outdated Environmental Protection Agency regulation limit- ing the amount of ethanol in a gaso- line blend to just 10 percent for use m conventional engines. The regu- lation was adopted years ago, when it was believed that higher ethanol blends could not be used in most automotive engines. That is not the case today. Modern engines can readily use higher ethanol blends. and the new "'flex fuel" models can. operate on 85 percent blends. Growth Energy. a national trade association representing more than 50 ethanol producers, has formally asked the EPA to allow El5 gaso- line blends to be used in conven- tional engines. Giving drivers the option to choose El5 (this is a choice, not a mandate) would have an immediate and beneficial impact by creating American jobs. decreasing reliance on imported oil. and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The economic benefits of amending the regulation are enor- mous. The Windmill Group work- ing with a team of North Dakota State University scientists esti- mates that raising the allowable ethanol blend from 10 percent to 15 percent will create more than 136.000 new jobs and inject $24.4 billion into the American economy annually. Lifting the blending limit in North Dakota could create $130 million in economic activity and nearly 2,400 jobs. Those prospects are bright indeed, but the consequences of not raising the ethanol blend limit may also be significant. Unless the blending limit is increased, it will be difficult, per- haps impossible, for the ethanol industry to meet the federal Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS), which requires the use and con- sumption of 36 billion gallons of biofuels by 2022. Purdue University economists say if the barrier is not removed, ethanol production could level off by next year restricting our ability to achieve energy independence. Moreover. if EPA does not approve the use of higher ethanol blends, innovation may be stifled for the next generation biofuels, like cellulosic ethanol. If the feder- al government continues to artifi- cially limit ethanol's use. it will destroy any incentive for innova- tion and stop cellulosic ethanol development before it even has a chance to get off the ground. Increasing the use of ethanol in conventional engines is just one piece of the puzzle. Looking beyond El5, flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) are another important mar- ket for ethanol. We can also look at ways to offer more choices by increasing fueling options at the gas pumps for flex-fuel vehicles. which currently can run on ethanol blends of up to 85 percent ethanol (E85). Blender pumps offer that opportunity for FFV own- Doug Goehring Those prospects are bright indeed, but the conse- quences of not raising the ethanol blend limit may also be significant. ers/operators to dial in the percent- age of ethanol they want to use. A bill passed this year by our state Legislature (SB 2228) author- izes the Department of Commerce to provide cost-sharing grants to fuel retailers for the installation of blender pumps. Public policies, such as that con- tained Senate Bill 2228. are in North Dakota's best interest. Other Midwestern states, such as South Dakota. Minnesota and Kansas. have adopted policies and pro- grams to promote installation of blender pumps. North Dakota is doing the same. I applaud their efforts in fueling another sector our economic engine. A better economy, more jobs and greater energy independence: ethanol is a winner in so many ways for North Dakota and the U.S. We can help the renewable fuels industry meet the federal Renewable Fuels Standard by cre- ating new markets and new tools for ethanol producers and users. The use of El5 in conventional engines and blender pumps that, offer additional fueling options for FFV owners are good policy to adopt and it moves us closer to energy independence. (Goehring is North Dakotas new agriculture commissioner.J Nyxie Elizabeth Rena Northrop was born on Dec. 26, 2008. Northrops welcome new baby Nyxie Elizabeth Rena Northrop was born on Dec. 26. 2008. She weighed 7 pounds. 6 ounces, and was 19 inches long. Parents are Destry and Amy Northrop, Golva. Siblings are Isabelle and Cade. Grandparents are Alan and Carolyn Wosepka, Sentinel Butte: Blaine Northrop, Elko. Nev.: and Deb Northrop, Billings, Mont. Great-grandparents were the late A1 and Rena Wosepka. Medora: Leo and Ann Nistter. Beach: Wan'en and Darlene Myers. Medora: and Ward and Beverly Northrop. Dickinson. JSND seeks IZ ticipants for summer youtt00 program Job Service North Dakota (JSND) is seeking businesses and young people, ages 14-24. to par- ticipate in a statewide summer youth employment program, May t-Sept. 30, as part of the federal economic stimulus plan. the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. JSND will pay wages of eligi- ble young people enrolled in the Summer Youth Program. "Participating businesses will have an opportunit5 to offer posi- tive and meaningful learning experiences to eligible youth at very low cost." JSND Executive Director Maren Daley said. "Participating youth will explore jobs and gain valuable Work expe- rience, ultimately preparing for careers within North Dakota.'" Both private and public sector businesses can use the program to provide temporary jobs. or as a training period for future, regular positrons. The Summer Youth Program can be a tool for long- term growth planning, exposing youth to the occupations that busi- nesses may need filled in the future. Employers and job seeking youth must apply with JSND to participate in the program. Workers must meet certain eligi- Register now for Summer School 2009! Small Class Size • Quality Instruction • Personal Attention Fast Track, 4-Week, 6-Week, and 10-Week Sessions Study online or on campus. bility requirements and agree to an employment plan developed in cooperation with the employer and JSND prior to beginning work. Businesses willing to provide work sites and supervision for these summer jobs should contact their local JSND office. Offices are listed on the agency home page, jobsnd.com, Young people are also encour- aged to call or visit i, heir nearest JSND office for more information or to apply for the Summer Youth Program. Finneman receives scho!arship Hc me " ": Care .... Foundation. in affiliation with the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead. has awarded North Dakota State University stu- dent Oliver Finneman a $1.000 scholarship. Originally from Beach. Finneman will graduate from NDSU with a degree in construc- tion management this spring. His past work experience includes an internship with Fagen Inc. as a proj- ect engineer on an ethanol plant in northern Texas. Growing up, he worked for his father's construction company. He is currently an assistant superin- tendent for Meridian Commercial Construction in Fargo, Finneman has been  member of the NAHB student chapter for four years, hold- Oliver Finneman ing the offices of treasurer and as a two-term president. I/1 in 12 people worldwide are living with either chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C v' Knowing your status could save your life! • If you: v € have ever shared needles, syringes, straws or other equipment to inject drugs v' have ever had a blood transfusion prior to 1992 ' have ever had a tattoo or body piercing in a non-sterile environment V have ever had blood factors for clotting problems before 1987. V have had multiple sex partners v' were born to an infected mother In North Dakota, 11 counseling, teslJng and referral sites test at-risk individuals for HCV infections and provide hepatitis A and B vaccinations free-of-charge. 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