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SECTION 16
CONFIRMING STATEMENT
This Statement confirms that the undersigned, Dennis L. Yakobson, has authorized and
designated each of Colin M. Morris and Nicole Sykes (for so long as Mr. Morris and Ms. Sykes
continue to serve as legal counsel to Rentech, Inc.) to execute and file on behalf of the
undersigned, Forms 3, 4, and 5 (including any amendments thereto) that the undersigned may be
required to file with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with
the undersigned's ownership, acquisition, or disposition of securities of Rentech, Inc. The
authority under this Statement shall remain in full force and effect until the undersigned is no
longer required to file Forms 3, 4, and 5 with respect to the undersigned's ownership of or
transactions in securities of Rentech, Inc., unless earlier revoked by the undersigned in writing.
The undersigned acknowledges that Colin M. Morris, Nicole Sykes and Rentech, Inc. are not
assuming any of the undersigned's responsibilities to comply with Section 16 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934.
Dated: 11/11/08
/s/ Dennis L. Yakobson
Print Name: Dennis L. Yakobson