Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Since I'm the last person to speak, I'll try not to ask the same questions.
We're dealing with a product that will contain SRM material. I don't know why that is, given that a decision was made to eliminate SRM material nationwide. Witnesses told us that these materials currently had no value, even though several tons are produced weekly. Under the circumstances, I fail to understand why industry officials are not jumping on the opportunity to sign up for programs that promote biodiesel use, since we are talking about a steady supply source.
No doubt such programs will allow us to eliminate these materials in the short term. This appears to be a relatively clear and simple solution to ensuring that SRM materials do not find their way into the food chain. Why wouldn't we band together to eliminate these materials by turning to this energy source? From an environmental standpoint, everyone would benefit from this solution that would give some value added to the product.