The comment period is closed for the 2018 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes, and the EPA must consider the results of a trade case against biodiesel imports filed by the National Biodiesel Board.Yesterday was the deadline for submitting comments to the U.S. EPA regarding its proposed required volumes under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) issued on 5 July. Since that date, there was a major development in terms of biodiesel and advanced biofuel as the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) announced its preliminary decision to impose countervailing duties (CVDs) on biodiesel imported from Argentina (see Ag Perspectives, 22 August). Moving forward, DOC will make a final determination on 13 November, and b the U.S. International Trade Commiss...
ZanzibarMnemba Marine Parksouthern cassowary Mnemba Marine Park is located 10 kilometres (6 mi) from Stone Town and forms part of the northeastern Unguja Island. A marine reserve and atoll, its shallow stretch of coral reef is in the shape of an oval. It is located between Matemwe and Nungwi, w...
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Fabiana is a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family, native to dry slopes in western South America.[1] They are evergreen shrubs or subshrubs,[1] with needle-like leaves and profuse tiny tubular flowers in summer. The common name is false heath because the leaves superficially resem...
The magpie goose (Anseranas semipalmata) is the sole living representative species of the family Anseranatidae. This waterbird is found in northern Australia and southern New Guinea.[2] The species is not truly migratory but it sometimes travels large distances to find food and water, especiall...
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Weighing in on strategic realignment
WPI’s team was retained by the governing board of a U.S. industry organization to review a decision, reached by vote, to invest significant assets into the development and management of an export trading company. WPI’s team conducted a formal review of this decision and concluded that the current level of market saturation would limit the benefits of the investment. Based on WPI’s analysis and recommended actions, the board subsequently reversed its decision and undertook a strategic planning effort to identify more impactful investments. On behalf of numerous clients, WPI has not only assisted in identifying strategic paths but also advised their implementation.