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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.

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.