AFPI Applauds EPA Guidance That Helps Keep Trucks and Tractors Working—and America Moving

Washington D.C.— The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) today welcomed the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) guidance, developed in partnership with industry leaders and workers, to help prevent sudden shutdowns, give drivers and farmers time to fix issues, and keep freight and farm work running on schedule, while continuing to protect air quality.

“The administration's policy of energy dominance means letting Americans use the machines that keep the country running without needless breakdowns,” said Oliver McPherson-Smith, PhD, Vice Chair of Energy & Environment. “This common sense solution puts control back in the hands of operators and keeps equipment working. It helps transportation and energy do what they do best: create jobs and opportunity.”

“When a tractor dies in the middle of planting or harvest, it’s not just an inconvenience—it can ruin a season’s work,” said Ambassador Kip Tom, Vice Chair for Rural Policy. “By stopping sudden engine slowdowns, the EPA is helping the 1.9 million family farms that feed America, saving an estimated $727 million a year and keeping our producers on time, in the field, and on the road.”