Search Results for keywords:"Renewable Fuel Standard"

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  • 2021-01017 — Notice of Receipt of Petitions for a Waiver of the 2019 and 2020 Renewable Fuel Standards
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 5182
    Reading Time:about 10 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has received petitions requesting waivers for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) obligations for 2019 and 2020, arguing severe economic harm due to factors like the COVID-19 pandemic. Small refineries and several state Governors believe that fulfilling these RFS requirements would hurt the economy, and are asking the EPA to adjust the volume obligations for renewable fuel. The agency is seeking public comments on these petitions and the issues they raise, such as the economic and environmental impacts of granting a waiver. Furthermore, the EPA has not yet decided on granting or denying any of these petitions but is encouraging public dialogue to inform future decisions.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA got letters from small fuel makers and state leaders asking for a break from making their fuels greener because they think it hurts money stuff. Now, EPA wants people to share what they think about it before making any decisions.

  • 2021-00204 — Extension of 2019 and 2020 Renewable Fuel Standard Compliance and Attest Engagement Reporting Deadlines
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 3928
    Reading Time:about 20 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is suggesting changes to certain deadlines within the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. Specifically, the EPA proposes extending the compliance deadline for small refineries’ 2019 obligations to November 30, 2021, and their attest engagement report deadline to June 1, 2022. For the 2020 compliance year, the deadline for all obligated parties and others in possession of Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs), as well as their attest engagement reports, would be January 31, 2022, and June 1, 2022, respectively. These extensions aim to address ongoing uncertainties and allow for more thorough compliance planning.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA wants to give more time to companies using renewable fuels to finish their homework for 2019 and 2020, because things have been a bit confusing, just like how sometimes you get extra time to turn in your school projects.

  • 2025-03976 — Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Extension of 2024 Compliance Reporting Deadline
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 12109
    Reading Time:about 24 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule that extends the deadline for compliance reporting under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program for the 2024 compliance year. This extension gives fuel producers, distributors, and suppliers more time to demonstrate compliance with their renewable volume obligations. The rule includes other minor updates, such as amendments to the biodiesel quality standards and consolidation of deadlines for certain compliance reports. This change is meant to alleviate the regulatory burden on affected parties and provides clear, updated guidelines for compliance.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA is giving people more time in 2024 to complete some important paperwork needed to use certain kinds of fuel that are better for the environment, and they are also fixing a few small rules to make things clearer and simpler.