EPA fines Bioenergy record $1.25 million for selling unregistered diesel emissions additive

In Nevada, Biofriendly was ordered to pay $1.25 million fines for selling an unregistered fuel additive called Green Plus, claiming that the unregistered additive reduced fuel emissions. The EPA said that the Clean Air Act was violated when Biofriendly failed to register Green Plus, or “provide EPA with information on the chemical composition and structure of the additive, and may also be required to test products before obtaining EPA registration.” The fine was the largest ever awarded in an ethanol related case.

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