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Wheeler confirmed as EPA head

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Andrew Wheeler as the new head of the Environmental Protection Agency by a vote of 52 to 47.

Wheeler was appointed as Acting Administrator of the agency in July following the resignation of Scott Pruitt.
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Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor congratulated Wheeler in a statement, saying the Administrator can improve air emission regulations and give American drivers access to affordable and renewable fuel choices.

Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper says he looks forward to working with Wheeler on implementing a strong Renewable Fuel Standard, making year-round E15 a reality, and repairing damage done as a result of an unprecedented number of small refiner waivers granted by his predecessor.  American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings also weighed in on Wheeler’s confirmation, asking the Administrator to expeditiously release a legally-defensible rulemaking for E15 use year-round and recommit to finalizing the rule by the June first summer driving season.