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PA's ethanol
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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use is an outdated Environmental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.
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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. These sites include:
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Public Health
First District Health Unit Richland County
Central Valley Health Unit Grand Forks Health Department
Custer Health Public Health Department Southwest District Health Unit
Upper Missouri District Health
Minne-Tohe Health Center
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