MEDIA ADVISORY

Hearing – “The State of the Renewable Fuels Industry in the Current Economy”

WASHINGTON- The House Committee on Small Business will hold a hearing entitled, “The State of the Renewable Fuels Industry in the Current Economy” on Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. in Room 2360 of the Rayburn House Office Building.  The Committee will hear testimony from farmers, producers, and industry representatives to examine the state of the renewable fuels industry and the challenges in light of current economic factors.

   WHAT:          “The State of the Renewable Fuels Industry in the Current Economy.”

   WHEN:           March 4, 2009
                          1:00 p.m.

   WHERE:         2360 Rayburn House Office Building

Witness List—for planning purposes only:

Mr. Nathan Kimpel
President and Chief Operating Officer
New Energy Corp.
South Bend, IN

Mr. John Howe
Vice President of Public Affairs
Verenium Corporation
Cambridge, MA

Mr. Manning Feraci
Vice President of Federal Affairs
National Biodiesel Board

Mr. Ron Litterer
Chairman of the Board
National Corn Growers Association

Mr. Brooks Hurst
Tarko, MO