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USDA official says 45Z guidance is progressing
An official with USDA says progress is being made in developing guidance for sustainable aviation fuel tax credits.
USDA undersecretary for farm production and conservation Robert Bonnie says there’s pressure to finalize the 45Z tax credit.
“We want to move as quickly as we can because we know farmers need certainty. There’s sort of three big issues, one is related to indirect land use and the GREET model (and) I think we’ve made a lot of progress there.”
He tells Brownfield another issue is traceability.
“How do we trace carbon intensity of commodities through the supply chain? USDA has come out with a request for information a few weeks ago to look at that issue and we expect to be moving with policy in the not-too-distant future again because we know the clock is ticking.”
And Bonnie says USDA wants more flexibility for crops and climate smart ag practices under 45Z.
“We’re working with our federal partners to see if we can get that done, and we’re optimistic.”
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