(December 21, 2012) WASHINGTON — Yesterday, the European Commission (EC) formally published its decision in the Official Journal of the European Union declaring that no countervailing duties would be imposed on American ethanol imports. Commenting on the publishing of the decision, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and Growth Energy (GE) issued the following statement:

“It is good and right that the European Commission has formalized in writing its decision not to impose provisional countervailing duties on the ethanol produced in the United States. The RFA and GE appreciated the Commission’s thoughtfulness and careful consideration of the facts and believe similar conclusions will be drawn on the anti-dumping investigation.”

About the Renewable Fuels Association
The RFA is the national trade association for the U.S. ethanol industry. Since 1981, the RFA serves as the voice of the ethanol industry, providing advocacy, authoritative analysis, and important industry data to its members, Congress, federal and state government agencies, strategic partners, the media and other opinion-leader audiences. For more information visit www.EthanolRFA.org.

About Growth Energy
Growth Energy is a group committed to the promise of agriculture and growing America's economy through cleaner, greener energy. Growth Energy members recognize America needs a new ethanol approach. Through smart policy reform and a proactive grassroots campaign, Growth Energy promotes reducing greenhouse gas emissions, expanding the use of ethanol in gasoline, decreasing our dependence on foreign oil, and creating American jobs at home. More information can be found at GrowthEnergy.org.

Press contact: Michael Frohlich at (202) 545-4000 or MFrohlich@growthenergy.org.