2024 EnviroFlash Announcements about EPA Fuel Programs
This page lists recent EnviroFlash announcements that have been released to update stakeholders about EPA fuel programs.
On this page:
- 3/21/2024: OTAQReg Release Postponed Until Friday, March 29th
- 3/20/2024: OTAQReg Release Postponed Until Friday, March 29th
- 3/18/2024: OTAQReg Down for v6.2.0 Release Friday, March 22, from 5:00 p.m. to Saturday, March 23, 12:00 a.m. (ET)
- 3/1/2024: RFS Set Rule April 2024 Webinar Enviroflash Announcement
OTAQReg Release Postponed Until Friday, March 29th
March 21, 2024
On Friday, March 29, beginning at 5:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time, the OTAQ Fuels Registration System will be taken offline to deploy v6.3.0 of the application. The upgraded system will be back online by 12:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 30. This version will introduce functionality for the electronic registration of biogas producers, as well as functionality for biogas producers to associate with renewable fuel producers and QAP providers. This version of OTAQReg also adds functionality to allow producers of renewable natural gas and RNG RIN separators to register their companies.
To avoid potential issues, please do not attempt to access OTAQReg between the hours of 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 29 and 12:00 a.m. Eastern time on Saturday, March 30.
OTAQReg Release Postponed Until Friday, March 29th
March 20, 2024
On Friday, March 29, beginning at 5:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time, the OTAQ Fuels Registration System will be taken offline to deploy v6.2.0 of the application. The upgraded system will be back online by 12:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 30. This version will introduce functionality for the electronic registration of biogas producers, as well as functionality for biogas producers to associate with renewable fuel producers and QAP providers. This version of OTAQReg also adds functionality to allow producers of renewable natural gas and RNG RIN separators to register their companies.
To avoid potential issues, please do not attempt to access OTAQReg between the hours of 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 29 and 12:00 a.m. Eastern time on Saturday, March 30.
OTAQReg Down for v6.2.0 Release Friday, March 22, from 5:00 p.m. to Saturday, March 23, 12:00 a.m. (ET)
March 18, 2024
On Friday, March 22, beginning at 5:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time, the OTAQ Fuels Registration System will be taken offline to deploy v6.2.0 of the application. The upgraded system will be back online by 12:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 23. This version will introduce functionality for the electronic registration of biogas producers, as well as functionality for biogas producers to associate with renewable fuel producers and QAP providers. This version of OTAQReg also adds functionality to allow producers of renewable natural gas and RNG RIN separators to register their companies.
To avoid potential issues, please do not attempt to access OTAQReg between the hours of 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 22 and 12:00 a.m. Eastern time on Saturday, March 23.
RFS Set Rule April 2024 Webinar Enviroflash Announcement
March 1, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency is announcing a public webinar on the Biogas Regulatory Reform Rule provisions of the Renewable Fuel Standard program. The webinar will be held on April 4, 2024, from 1:00-4:30 p.m., Eastern Time.
These regulatory provisions include registration and reporting, and updated regulatory provisions for the production, distribution, and use of biogas as a renewable fuel.
During the webinar, EPA intends to discuss various aspects of the BRRR program, including:
All attendees must pre-register for the webinar by sending an e-mail to RFS-Hearing@epa.gov by March 28, 2024. Additional information related to the webinar will be posted at: RFS Set Rule Implementation Webinars page.
EPA will post an agenda approximately one week before the webinar at: RFS Set Rule Implementation Webinars page. Interested parties should check this website for any updated information.
If you require the services of an interpreter or special accommodations such as audio description, please pre-register for the webinar and describe your needs by March 28, 2024. EPA may not be able to arrange accommodations without advance notice.
- The implementation timeline for BRRR.
- An implementation overview of the BRRR program.
- EPA Central Data Exchange registration for biogas producers, renewable natural gas producers, RNG RIN separators, and performing required associations.
- Alternative measurement protocols.
For further information, please contact RFS-Hearing@epa.gov.