Janine Lin

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Novozymes, Inc.

1445 Drew Ave.

Davis, CA 95618

Tel: 530-757-8100 Fax: 530-758-0317 Internet: 

www.novozymes.com

Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2015-0111

Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Mailcode: 2822T

1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20460

To Whom It May Concern:

My name is Janine Lin and I live in Davis, California. I am testifying in support of the 

Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and I hope you will consider my comments when 

making your decision. 

I am a research scientist working in a global company called Novozymes. Novozymes’ 

vision is to find biological solutions for better lives in a growing world. We have 

brought breakthroughs in renewable fuel technologies to market. 

I support a strong federal RFS because increasing domestic renewable fuel leads to 

lower greenhouse gas emissions, ensures market access to cheaper, clean, low 

carbon alternatives to oil, and as in my case, created more American jobs.

In the recently proposed rule for 2014, 2015 and 2016 the EPA has proposed 

reducing the oil industry’s obligation to blend renewable fuel in gasoline. 

The proposal directly contradicts the EPA’s other efforts to reduce greenhouse gas 

emissions. If finalized, the proposal would increase greenhouse gas emissions by 

almost 10 million metric tons, the same effect as putting 2.1 million more cars on 

the road. It also pulls the rug out from under the American workers who have built 

the biofuel industry. Renewable biofuels are the cleanest and most sustainable liquid 

transportation fuel in the world and the United States is currently the leading 

producer. These fuels are available today because of the RFS.

Novozymes is devoted to developing technology that will enable a more sustainable, 

bio-based economy – using renewable products rather than petroleum. 

We started this effort 15 years ago. Since 2000, we have put 150 scientists globally 

to develop technology to enable cellulosic ethanol industry. It's the largest effort in 

our R&D history, demonstrating our commitment to build this industry. Besides our 

own investment, we also received government funding from the Department of 

Energy for a total of $28 million since 2000. Our R&D site in Davis grew from 35 to 

100 people, largely due to the RFS and federal investments in biofuels. 
Janine Lin

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Novozymes, Inc.

1445 Drew Ave.

Davis, CA 95618

Tel: 530-757-8100 Fax: 530-758-0317 Internet: 

www.novozymes.com

I personally started involved in the effort since 2007. It was a difficult project at the 

time because the technology wasn't cost-effective. With a sense of pride and 

tremendous hard work, we made significant scientific breakthroughs and now the 

technology is here. You can see the results in the cellulosic plants that have come on 

line now.

It would be deflating to have solved the technological barriers and solved the 

infrastructure barriers, only to see this industry stalled by policy instability around 

renewable fuels.

In the final rule, the EPA should require obligated parties to comply with the law by 

blending increasing volumes of renewable fuels. Please support American jobs, a 

cleaner environment and greater national security. Please support a stable RFS. The 

RFS works.

Sincerely,

Janine Lin

Janine Lin, Ph.D.

Research Manager