News, Notices and Announcements for the Renewable Fuel Standard
News, notices and announcements include, among other things, rulemakings, responses to petitions, notices requesting comment on lifecycle analysis, compliance deadlines, and alternative plans.
Announcement Title | Description | Announcement Date (Year/Month) |
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EPA Denial of Petition for Partial Waiver of the 2023 Cellulosic Biofuel Standard |
EPA denied a petition from AFPM for partial waiver of the 2023 cellulosic biofuel standard under the Renewable Fuel Standard. |
2024/03 |
July 2023 Denial of Petitions for RFS Small Refinery Exemptions |
EPA denied 26 small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. Learn more about the July 2023 Denial of Petitions for RFS Small Refinery Exemptions. |
2023/07 |
Final Renewable Fuels Standards Rule for 2023, 2024, and 2025 |
EPA finalized volume requirements and percentage standards under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program for 2023, 2024, and 2025. Learn more about the Final Renewable Fuels Standards Rule for 2023, 2024, and 2025. |
2023/06 |
EPA Analysis of the Price of RINs and Small Refineries |
EPA completed an analysis of the price of RINs and small refineries. Learn more about the EPA Analysis of the Price of RINs and Small Refineries. |
2022/12 |
Proposed Renewable Fuel Standards Rule for 2023, 2024, and 2025 |
EPA proposed volume requirements and percentage standards under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program for 2023, 2024, and 2025, as well as making a series of important modifications to strengthen and expand the RFS program. Learn more about the Proposed Renewable Fuel Standards Rule for 2023, 2024, and 2025. |
2022/12 |
Final Rulemaking: Canola Oil Pathways |
EPA finalized an action to approve Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) pathways for certain biofuels that are produced from canola/rapeseed oil. |
2022/12 |
Final Alternative RIN Retirement Schedule for Small Refineries |
EPA finalized an alternative RIN retirement schedule for small refineries to comply with their 2020 RFS obligations. Learn more about the Final Alternative RIN Retirement Schedule for Small Refineries. |
2022/08 |
Cellulosic Waiver Credit Price for 2021 and 2022 |
EPA announced the Cellulosic Waiver Credit price for 2021 and 2022. Learn more about the Cellulosic Waiver Credit Price for 2021 and 2022. |
2022/08 |
June 2022 Denial of Petitions for RFS Small Refinery Exemptions |
EPA denied 69 small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. Learn more about the June 2022 Denial of Petitions for RFS Small Refinery Exemptions. |
2022/06 |
June 2022 Alternative RFS Compliance Demonstration Approach for Certain Small Refineries |
EPA provided certain small refineries with an alternative compliance demonstration approach for certain renewable fuel obligations under the RFS program. Learn more about the June 2022 Alternative RFS Compliance Demonstration Approach for Certain Small Refineries. |
2022/06 |
Proposed Alternative RIN Retirement Schedule for Small Refineries |
EPA proposed an alternative RIN retirement schedule for small refineries to comply with their 2020 RFS obligations. Learn more about the Proposed Alternative RIN Retirement Schedule for Small Refineries. |
2022/06 |
Final Volume Standards for 2020, 2021, and 2022 |
EPA finalized volume standards under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program for calendar years 2020, 2021, and 2022. Learn more about the Final Volume Standards for 2020, 2021, and 2022. |
2022/06 |
Proposed Rulemaking: Canola Oil Pathways |
EPA proposed to approve RFS pathways for certain biofuels that are produced from canola/rapeseed oil and is providing an opportunity for comment on the Agency’s lifecycle GHG analysis of these pathways. Learn more about the Proposed Rulemaking. |
2022/04 |
April 2022 Denial of Petitions for RFS Small Refinery Exemptions |
EPA denied 36 small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. Learn more about the April 2022 Denial of Petitions for RFS Small Refinery Exemptions. |
2022/04 |
April 2022 Alternative RFS Compliance Demonstration Approach for Certain Small Refineries |
EPA provided certain small refineries with an alternative compliance demonstration approach for certain renewable fuel obligations under the RFS program. Learn more about the April 2022 Alternative RFS Compliance Demonstration Approach for Certain Small Refineries. |
2022/04 |
Final Rule - Extension of Renewable Fuel Standard Compliance Deadlines |
EPA finalized extensions of certain compliance dates under the RFS program. Learn more about the Final Rule. |
2022/01 |
Workshop on Biofuel Greenhouse Gas Modeling |
EPA held a virtual public workshop February 28 - March 1, 2022 to solicit information on the most up-to-date data, analysis, assumptions, and sources of uncertainty associated with the modeling of biofuel GHG emissions. Learn more about the Virtual Workshop. |
2021/12 |
Proposal to Deny Petitions for Small Refinery Exemptions |
EPA proposed to deny more than 60 pending small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. Learn more about the Proposal to Deny Petitions. |
2021/12 |
Proposed Volume Standards for 2020, 2021, and 2022 |
EPA proposed volume standards under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program for calendar years 2020, 2021, and 2022. Learn more about the Proposed Volume Standards. |
2021/12 |
Proposed Extension of Renewable Fuel Standard Compliance Deadlines |
EPA proposed to extend certain compliance dates under the RFS program. |
2021/11 |
Final Rule - Extension of 2019 and 2020 Renewable Fuel Standard Compliance and Attest Engagement Reporting Deadlines |
EPA finalized modifications of certain compliance dates under the RFS program. |
2021/03 |
EPA Signals New Position on Small Refinery Exemptions |
EPA announced support of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals’ 2020 decision in Renewable Fuels Association et al. v. EPA. Learn more about the New Position on Small Refinery Exemptions. |
2021/02 |
Final Determination for Renewable Fuels and Air Quality Pursuant to Clean Air Act Section 211(v) |
EPA has determined that no additional appropriate fuel control measures are necessary to mitigate air quality impacts of required renewable fuel volumes. Learn more about the Clean Air Act 211(v) Anti-Backsliding Determination and Study. |
2021/01 |
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for E15 Labeling |
This proposed rule would either modify or remove EPA’s label requirement for E15 fuel dispensers. The proposal would also modify underground storage tank regulations to accommodate safe storage of E15 and higher gasoline-ethanol blends at retail stations’ existing tank systems. Learn more about the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for E15 Labeling. |
2021/01 |
Petitions for a Waiver of the 2019 and 2020 Renewable Fuel Standards |
EPA sought comment on several petitions for a waiver of the 2019 and 2020 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volume requirements from refineries and the governors of several states. Learn more about Petitions for a Waiver of the 2019 and 2020 Renewable Fuel Standards. |
2021/01 |
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for RFS Compliance Deadline Extension |
EPA proposed to modify certain compliance dates under the RFS program. Learn more about the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for RFS Compliance Deadline Extension. |
2021/01 |
Denial of Petitions for Small Refinery Exemptions from the Renewable Fuel Standard |
In 2020, 17 small refineries submitted petitions asking EPA either to reconsider exemption denials or to grant exemptions for prior years in which the refineries had not sought them. The letter below provides the response to these petitions. Learn more about the Denial of Petitions for Small Refinery Exemptions. |
2020/09 |
Proposed Anti-Backsliding Determination for Renewable Fuels and Air Quality |
EPA proposed to determine that no additional appropriate fuel control measures are necessary to mitigate air quality impacts of required renewable fuel volumes. Learn more about the Clean Air Act 211(v) Anti-Backsliding Determination and Study. |
2020/05 |
Cellulosic Waiver Credit Price for 2020 |
EPA announced the Cellulosic Waiver Credit price for 2020. Learn more about the Cellulosic Waiver Credit Price for 2020. |
2020/01 |
Final Renewable Fuel Standards for 2020, and the Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2021 |
EPA finalized volume requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program for 2020 for cellulosic biofuel, biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuel, as well as the biomass-based diesel volume for 2021. Learn more about the final RFS for 2020 and the Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2021. |
2019/12 |
Proposed Volumes for 2020 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2021: Supplemental Notice |
EPA issued a supplemental proposal and is seeking additional comment on the recently proposed rule to establish the cellulosic biofuel, advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuel volumes for 2020 and the biomass-based diesel volume for 2021 under the RFS program. EPA will hold a public hearing on Oct. 30, 2019 followed by a 30-day comment period from the date of the hearing to receive public input on these issues. |
2019/10 |
Memorandum of Understanding Between the Internal Revenue Service and EPA |
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Internal Revenue Service and EPA creates an agreement to share information about fuel production facilities and fuel program compliance to facilitate policy development, market understanding, data verification for renewable fuel credits, identification and reduction of Renewable Identification Number fraud in support of RFS program administration, and identification and reduction of fuel tax credit fraud in support of federal tax administration. |
2019/09 |
Section 610 Review of Renewable Fuels Standard Program |
EPA opened a public comment period through the Spring 2019 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions to review the rulemaking “Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Changes to Renewable Fuel Standard Program” (75 FR 14670, March 26, 2010). EPA will review this action pursuant to section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 610) to determine if the provisions that could affect small entities should be continued without change, or should be rescinded or amended to minimize adverse economic impacts on small entities. Comments were requested within 60 days of this notice. On August 20, 2019, EPA extended the comment period to September 21, 2019. Learn more about the extension of comment period. |
2019/08 |
Public Hearing for Proposed Renewable Fuel Standards for 2020, and the Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2021 |
EPA held a public hearing in Michigan on July 31, 2019 for the proposed rule ‘‘Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Standards for 2020 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2021.’’ |
2019/07 |
Proposed Volume Standards for 2020, and the Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2021 |
EPA issued proposed volume requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard program for cellulosic biofuel, advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuel for calendar year 2020. EPA also proposed biomass-based diesel volume standards for calendar year 2021. |
2019/07 |
Final Rulemaking for Modifications to Fuel Regulations to Provide Flexibility for E15 and to Elements of the Renewable Identification Number Compliance System |
EPA finalized regulatory changes to allow gasoline blended with up to 15 percent ethanol (E15) to take advantage of the 1-psi Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) waiver that currently applies to E10 during the summer months. EPA also finalized certain reforms aimed at increasing our market monitoring capabilities and to bring more transparency to the RIN market. |
2019/05 |
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Modifications to Fuel Regulations to Provide Flexibility for E15 and to Elements of the Renewable Identification Number Compliance System |
EPA proposed regulatory changes to allow gasoline blended with up to 15 percent ethanol (E15) to take advantage of the 1-psi Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) waiver that currently applies to E10 during the summer months. |
2019/03 |
Proposed Consent Decree to Complete the Anti-backsliding Study for Renewable Fuel Volumes |
EPA announced a proposed consent decree that would require EPA to complete the “anti-backsliding study” required by Clean Air Act section 211(v)(1) by March 30, 2020. |
2019/02 |
Cellulosic Waiver Credit Price for 2019 |
EPA announced the Cellulosic Waiver Credit price for 2019. Learn more about the Cellulosic Waiver Credit Price for 2019. |
2018/12 |
Final Renewable Fuel Standards for 2019, and the Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2020 |
EPA finalized volume requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program for 2019 for cellulosic biofuel, biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuel, as well as the biomass-based diesel volume for 2020. |
2018/11 |
Grain Sorghum Oil Pathway Final Rule |
EPA issued a final notice determining biodiesel and heating oil produced from distillers sorghum oil via a transesterification process, as well as renewable diesel, jet fuel, heating oil, naphtha, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) produced from distillers sorghum oil via a hydrotreating process, would meet the lifecycle GHG emissions reduction threshold of 50 percent required for advanced biofuels and biomass-based diesel under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. |
2018/07 |
EPA’s Report to Congress on the Environmental and Resource Conservation Impacts of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program |
As required by the Energy Independence and Security Act, EPA issued its second report to Congress on the environmental and resource conservation impacts of the Renewable Fuels Standard program. This report is a synthesis of the peer-reviewed scientific literature since 2011 on biofuel use and production impacts on air and water quality, water quantity, ecosystem health and biodiversity, soil quality, invasive species, and international land use change. |
2018/06 |
Public Hearing for Proposed Renewable Fuel Standards for 2019, and the Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2020 |
EPA held a public hearing in Michigan on July 18, 2018 for the proposed rule ‘‘Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Standards for 2019 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2020.’’ |
2018/07 |
Proposed Volume Standards for 2019 and the Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2020 |
EPA issued proposed volume requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard program for cellulosic biofuel, advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuel for calendar year 2019. EPA also proposed biomass-based diesel volume standards for calendar year 2020. |
2018/06 |
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Grain Sorghum Oil Pathways |
EPA issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking which provides an opportunity to comment on the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions associated with biofuels that are produced from grain sorghum oil extracted at dry mill ethanol plants. |
2017/12 |
Cellulosic Waiver Credit Price for 2018 |
EPA announced the Cellulosic Waiver Credit price for 2018. Learn more about the Cellulosic Waiver Credit Price for 2018. |
2017/12 |
Final Renewable Fuel Standards for 2018, and the Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2019 |
EPA finalized volume requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program for 2018 for cellulosic biofuel, biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuel, and biomass-based diesel for 2019. |
2017/11 |
Periodic Reviews of the Renewable Fuel Standard Program |
EPA is required to conduct periodic reviews of certain aspects of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program under the Clean Air Act. This Notice describes EPA's interpretation of the statutory requirement to conduct periodic reviews, and prior actions that EPA has taken to fulfill its obligations to conduct such reviews. |
2017/11 |
Response to Petitions for Reconsideration of RFS2 Rule to Change the Point of Obligation |
EPA denied requests from petitioners to initiate a rulemaking to change the point of obligation for compliance under the Renewable Fuel Standard program. Based on a wide range of stakeholder input and information provided as a part of the public comment period, EPA determined that changing the regulatory point of obligation for compliance with the RFS program was not appropriate. |
2017/11 |
Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Standards for 2018 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2019; Availability of Supplemental Information and Request for Further Comment |
EPA issued a Notice of Availability of Supplemental Information and Request for Further Comment to provide public notice and an opportunity to comment on potential reductions in the 2018 biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuel volumes, and/or the 2019 biomass-based diesel volume under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. |
2017/10 |
Public Hearing for Proposed Renewable Fuel Standards for 2018, and the Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2019 |
EPA held a public hearing in Washington, D.C. on August 1, 2017 for the proposed rule ‘‘Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Standards for 2018 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2019.’’ Learn more about the Public Hearing (pdf) (195 KB, published July 18, 2017) |
2017/08 |
Proposed Volume Standards for 2018, and the Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2019 |
EPA issued proposed volume requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard program for cellulosic biofuel, advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuel for calendar year 2018. EPA also proposed biomass-based diesel volume standards for calendar year 2019. |
2017/07 |
Notice of Analysis of the GHG Emissions Attributable to the Production and Transport of Sugar Beets for Use in Biofuel Production |
EPA issued a notice of opportunity to comment on the Agency’s analysis of the greenhouse gas emissions attributable to the production and transport of sugar beets for use as a biofuel feedstock. Notice of Opportunity to Comment (pdf) (295 KB, published July 26, 2017) |
2017/07 |
Response to Petition for Partial Supplemental Waiver of the 2016 Cellulosic Biofuel Volume Requirements |
EPA sent a letter to the American Petrochemical and Fuel Manufacturers denying its petition for a partial supplemental waiver of the 2016 cellulosic biofuel standard established under the Renewable Fuel Standard. |
2017/01 |
Extension of Comment Periods for: the Renewables Enhancement and Growth Support (REGS) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and the Proposed Denial to Change the Point of Obligation |
EPA issued extensions of the comment periods for two actions. Renewables Enhancement and Growth Support Rule; Extension of Comment Period (pdf) (187 KB, published December 27, 2016.) Learn more about the Comment Period Extension for the Proposed Denial. |
2016/12 |
Notice of Data Availability for the Proposed Renewables Enhancement and Growth Support Rule |
EPA issued a Notice of Data Availability (NODA) that will make additional data available for comment on the ethanol flex fuel (EFF) provisions in the Renewables Enhancement and Growth Support (REGS) rule. |
2016/12 |
Cellulosic Waiver Credit Price for 2017 |
EPA announced the Cellulosic Waiver Credit price for 2017. Learn more about the Cellulosic Waiver Credit Price for 2017. |
2016/11 |
Final Renewable Fuel Standards for 2017, and the Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2018 |
EPA finalized the volume requirements and associated percentage standards under the RFS program for calendar year 2017 for cellulosic biofuel, advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuel, and biomass-based diesel for 2018. |
2016/12 |
Proposed Response to Petitions for Reconsideration of RFS2 Rule to Change the Point of Obligation |
EPA proposed to deny requests from petitioners to initiate a rulemaking to change the point of obligation for compliance under the Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS) program. |
2016/11 |
Public Hearing for Proposed Renewables Enhancement and Growth Support Rule |
EPA held a public hearing in Chicago, Illinois on December 6, 2016 for the proposed ‘‘Renewables Enhancement and Growth Support Rule.’’ Public Hearing for the Renewables Enhancement and Growth Support Rule (pdf) (232 KB, published November 10, 2016) |
2016/11 |
Proposed Renewables Enhancement and Growth Support Rule |
EPA proposed to update its renewable fuels standard regulations and related fuels regulations to better align our standards with the current state of the renewable fuels market and to promote the use of ethanol and non-ethanol biofuels. |
2016/11 |
Denial of Petitions for Reconsideration of the 2013 Renewable Fuel Standards |
EPA denied requests from petitioners to reconsider the 2013 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volume requirements. |
2016/09 |
Public Hearing for Proposed Renewable Fuel Standards for 2017, and the Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2018 |
EPA held a public hearing in Kansas City, Missouri on June 9, 2016 for the proposed rule. Public Hearing for the Renewables Enhancement and Growth Support Rule (pdf) (199 KB, published May 26, 2016) |
2016/05 |
Proposed Renewable Fuel Standards for 2017, and the Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2018 |
EPA proposed the volume requirements and associated percentage standards that apply under the RFS program in calendar years 2017 for cellulosic biofuel, biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuel. EPA proposed the volume requirement for biomass-based diesel for 2018. |
2016/05 |
Final Technical Amendments |
EPA finalized three amendments from a February 2015 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The amendments being finalized are two changes to provisions to correct and clarify portions of the Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards rule, and one to clarify an aspect of the Renewable Fuel Standard Program that was put in place with the Quality Assurance Program rule. |
2016/02 |
EPA and U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) enter into a Memorandum of Understanding |
CFTC and EPA announced a memorandum of understanding that allows the agencies to share RFS data and analysis. Under this agreement, the agencies agree to cooperate and coordinate on topics related to implementation of the RFS program and the market for renewable identification numbers. |
2016/03 |
Final Renewable Fuel Standards for 2014, 2015, and 2016, and the Biomass-Based Volume for 2017 |
EPA finalized the volume requirements and associated percentage standards under the RFS program in calendar years 2014, 2015, and 2016 for cellulosic biofuel, biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuel. EPA also finalized the volume requirement for biomass-based diesel for 2017. |
2015/11 |
Cellulosic Waiver Credit Price for 2016 |
EPA announced the Cellulosic Waiver Credit price for 2016. Learn more about the Cellulosic Waiver Credit Price for 2016. |
2015/11 |
Notice of Opportunity to Comment on an Analysis of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Attributable to Production and Transport of Jatropha Curcas Oil for Use in Biofuel Production |
EPA's analysis of the lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions attributable to the production and transport of jatropha curcas oil feedstock for use in making biofuels such as biodiesel, renewable diesel, and jet fuel. |
2015/10 |
Proposed Renewable Fuel Standards for 2014, 2015, and 2016, and the Biomass-Based Volume for 2017 |
EPA proposed the volume requirements and associated percentage standards that would apply under the RFS program in calendar years 2014, 2015, and 2016 for cellulosic biofuel, biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuel. EPA also proposed the volume requirement for biomass-based diesel for 2017. |
2015/11 |
Renewable Fuels Volume Standards Timeline Announced |
A consent decree in litigation brought against EPA, by the American Petroleum Institute (API) and the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM). Learn more about the Renewable Fuels Volume Standards Timeline Announced. |
2015/04 |
Cellulosic Waiver Credit Price and Minor Amendments: Direct Final Rule |
A direct final rule on the Renewable Fuels (RFS) program to clarify how EPA calculates cellulosic waiver credit prices. Learn more about the Cellulosic Waiver Credit Price and Minor Amendments. |
2015/04 |
Notice of Opportunity to Comment on an Analysis of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Attributable to Production and Transport of Cotton (Gossypium spp.) Seed Oil for Use in Biofuel Production |
EPA’s analysis of the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions attributable to the production and transport of Gossypium spp. seed oil (“cottonseed oil”) feedstock for use in making biofuels such as biodiesel, renewable diesel, and jet fuel. Notice (pdf) (358 KB, published July 14, 2015) |
2015/07 |
Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Analysis of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Attributable to the Production and Transport of Brassica Carinata Oil for Use in Biofuel Production |
EPA’s analysis of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions attributable to the production and transport of carinata oil feedstock for use in making biofuels such as biodiesel, renewable diesel, and jet fuel. Notice (PDF) (published April 24, 2015) |
2015/04 |
Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Analysis of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Attributable to the Production and Transport of Pennycress (Thlaspi Arvense) Oil for Use in Biofuel Production |
EPA’s analysis of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions attributable to the production and transport of pennycress oil feedstock for use in making biofuels such as biodiesel, renewable diesel, and jet fuel. Notice (PDF) (published March 20, 2015) |
2015/03 |
Approval Letter for an Alternative Renewable Biomass Tracking Program |
CARBIO’s plan includes a robust tracking program that requires an independent third party to conduct an annual survey of the entire biofuel supply chain, from soybean production through intermediate processing, to biodiesel production. Learn more about the Alternative Renewable Biomass Tracking Program. |
2015/01 |
Request for Substantiations of Claims of Confidential Business Information (CBI) from Businesses that have Submitted Reports and Transactional Information under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program |
EPA received a request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) for certain records submitted to EPA under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program between January 1, 2011 and November 2014. EPA published a notice in the Federal Register requesting substantiations of confidentiality claims from businesses that have submitted any or all of the information listed in the notice and are claiming the information as confidential business information (CBI). Notice (PDF) (published December 11, 2014) |
2014/12 |
Rescinding the [2013 NPRM] Proposed Annual Volume Standards for 2014 | 2014/12 | |
Extending the Compliance Deadlines for the 2013 Renewable Fuels Standards |
Action extending two reporting deadlines for the RFS 2013 compliance period. |
2014/08 |
Voluntary Quality Assurance Plan for RFS Program |
Final rule providing a structured process for independent third parties to audit the production of renewable fuel and the generation of RINs. Learn more about the Voluntary Quality Assurance Plan for RFS Program. |
2014/06 |
Renewable Fuel Pathways II Final Rule to Identify Additional Fuel Pathways under the RFS Program |
Final rule describing EPA’s evaluation of biofuels derived from biogas fuel pathways under the RFS program. |
2014/07 |
EPA Extends the Compliance Deadlines for the 2013 Renewable Fuels Standards |
Final action extending the compliance deadlines for the 2013 renewable fuel standards. |
2014/04 |
2013 Cellulosic Biofuel Standard: Direct Final Rulemaking |
Direct final action revising the 2013 cellulosic biofuel standard published on August 15, 2013. Learn more about the 2013 Cellulosic Biofuel Standard: Direct Final Rulemaking. |
2014/04 |
Response to Petitions for Reconsideration of the 2013 Cellulosic Biofuel Standard |
Based on information that became available after the 2013 RFS standards were finalized, EPA granted petitions for reconsideration of the 2013 cellulosic biofuel standard filed by the American Petroleum Institute (API) and the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM). |
2014/01 |
Notice of Opportunity to Comment on the Lifecycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Renewable Fuels Produced from Biomass Sorghum |
EPA’s analysis of the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions attributable to the growth and transport of biomass sorghum feedstock for use in making biofuels such as ethanol or diesel. Federal Register Notice (pdf) (247 KB, published December 31, 2014) |
2014/04 |
Comment on Petitions for a Waiver of the 2014 Renewable Fuel Standards |
EPA requested comment on petitions for a waiver of the 2014 Renewable Fuel Standards. Learn more about the opportunity to comment on the petitions. |
2013/09 |
Final rule to expand the definition of heating oil in the regulations | 2013/09 | |
Renewable Fuel Standards Final Rulemaking | 2013/08 | |
EPA Denies Petitions for Reconsideration of the 2013 Biomass-Based Diesel Volume |
EPA denied petitions for reconsideration of the 2013 biomass-based diesel volume. Learn more about EPA's denial of petitions for reconsideration. |
2012/11 |
Notice of Data Availability Concerning Renewable Fuels Produced from Barley |
Notice of Data Availability (NODA) to release EPA’s lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) analysis of barley used as a feedstock to produce ethanol. Learn more about the Notice.
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2013/07 |
Final Rule for Additional Qualifying Renewable Fuel Pathways |
EPA finalized pathways for production of renewable fuel from giant reed (Arundo donax) and napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum) as feedstocks. |
2013/06 |
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: RFS Pathways II and Technical Amendments to the RFS2 Standards |
Proposal amending certain provisions of the renewable fuels standard (RFS2) program regulations. |
2013/05 |
Final Rule to Identify Additional Fuel Pathways |
EPA identified additional renewable fuel production pathways and pathway components that could be used in producing qualifying renewable fuel under the RFS program. |
2013/03 |
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Establish a Voluntary Quality Assurance Program for Verifying the Validity of Renewable Identification Numbers |
EPA issued a proposal to establish a voluntary quality assurance program for verifying the validity of Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. Proposed Rule (pdf) (527 KB, published February 21, 2013) |
2013/02 |
2013 Renewable Fuel Standards Notice of Proposed Rulemaking |
EPA issued a proposal to establish a voluntary quality assurance program for verifying the validity of Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. Learn more about the Notice of Proposed Rule (PDF) (published February 7, 2013) |
2013/02 |
Supplemental Determination for Renewable Fuels Produced Under the Final RFS2 Program from Grain Sorghum |
EPA issued a supplemental determination to release its lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) analysis of grain sorghum used as a feedstock to produce ethanol under the RFS program. |
2012/12 |
Modifications to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program |
EPA published a notice to withdraw amendments to the RFS and diesel sulfur programs that were issued in a direct final rule, published on October 9, 2012 (77 FR 61281). In response to adverse public comment to the amended definition of heating oil in the RFS program and the diesel transmix amendments, we are withdrawing those portions of the direct final rule. Because we did not receive adverse public comment on the yellow marker provisions or a general clarifying amendment for RFS RIN generation, those amendments will take effect as noted in the direct final rule, on December 10, 2012. |
2012/12 |
2013 Biomass-Based Diesel Volume Final Rulemaking |
EPA established an applicable volume of 1.28 bill gallons for biomass-based diesel (BBD) for 2013. EPA set this volume based on consideration of the factors specified in the statute, including a consideration of biodiesel production, consumption, and infrastructure issues. As required under the statute, EPA also assessed the likely impact of BBD production and use in a variety of areas. |
2010/03 |
Notice of Data Availability (NODA) from Grain Sorghum |
Notice providing an opportunity to comment on EPA's analyses of grain sorghum used as a feedstock to produce ethanol under the RFS program. Notice of Data Availability Concerning Renewable Fuels Produced From Grain Sorghum Under the RFS Program (pdf) (335 KB, published June 12, 2012). |
2012/06 |
2012 Standards Final Rulemaking |
EPA established the volume requirements and associated percentage standards that will apply under the RFS2 program in calendar year 2012 for cellulosic biofuel, biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuel. The standards ensures that transportation fuel sold in the United State contains a minimum volume of renewable fuel as required by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. Learn more about the 2012 Standards for Renewable Fuel Standard Program (RFS2): Final Rulemaking. |
2012/01 |
Notice of Data Availability (NODA) for Renewable Fuels Produced from Palm Oil |
Notice provided an opportunity to comment on EPA's analyses of palm oil used as a feedstock to produce biodiesel and renewable diesel under the RFS program. |
2012/01 |
Direct Final Rule to Identify Additional Fuel Pathways |
EPA published a notice to withdraw the amendments to the RFS2 regulations issued via direct final rule on January 5, 2012. |
2012/02 |
Denial of Requests for a Waiver of the Renewable Fuel Standard |
Governors from several states requested a waiver of the national volume requirements for the renewable fuel standard program (RFS) pursuant to Section 211(o)(7) of the Clean Air Act. EPA's extensive analysis made clear that Congressional requirements for a waiver were not met and that waiving the RFS would have minimal impact on ethanol demand. |
2012/08 |
Notice of Approval of RFS2 MSW Separation Plan |
EPA’s approval of Fiberight Blairstown LLC's municipal solid waste separation plan. The plan demonstrates the removal of recyclable materials from the municipal solid waste they intend to use as a feedstock for renewable fuel production under EPA's Renewable Fuel Standard Program. Learn more about the Notice of Approval of RFS2 MSW Separation Plan. |
2012/06 |
2012 Renewable Fuel Standards and 2013 Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for Renewable Fuel Standard program (RFS2): Notice of Proposed Rulemaking |
Learn more about the 2012 Renewable Fuel Standards and 2013 Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for Renewable Fuel Standard program (RFS2): Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. |
2012/01 |
EPA Response to Petition from Canada for Application of the Renewable Fuel Standard Aggregate Compliance Approach |
EPA approved a petition to authorize the use of an aggregate approach for compliance with the Renewable Fuel Standard renewable biomass requirements, submitted by the Government of Canada. Learn more about EPA’s Response to the Aggregate Compliance Petition. |
2011/10 |
Notice of Receipt of Petition from Canada for Application of the Renewable Fuel Standard Aggregate Compliance Approach |
EPA issued a notice of receipt of and solicited public comment on a petition for EPA to authorize the use of an aggregate approach for compliance with the Renewable Fuel Standard renewable biomass requirements, submitted by the Government of Canada. |
2011/03 |
Notice of Denial of Petitions for Reconsideration of RFS2 Final Rule |
EPA denied four petitions for reconsideration of the RFS2 final rule. |
2010/05 |
Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2): Program Amendments |
EPA published a notice to withdraw several of the amendments to the RFS2 regulations that were issued via direct final rule and parallel proposal on May 10, 2010. Learn more about the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2): Program Amendments. |
2010/06 |
2011 Standards for Renewable Fuel Standard Program (RFS2): Notice of Final Rulemaking |
Final rule set the volume requirements and associated percentage standards that apply under the RFS2 program in calendar year 2011 for cellulosic biofuel, biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuel. |
2010/12 |
Supplemental Determination for Renewable Fuels Produced Under the Final RFS2 Program from Canola Oil |
This rule finalized the determination that canola oil biodiesel meets the lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction threshold of 50% required by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA). |
2010/09 |
Notice of Data Availability for Renewable Fuels Produced Under the Final RFS2 Program from Canola Oil |
EPA conducted lifecycle GHG analyses for a number of biofuel feedstocks and production pathways as part of its March 26, 2010 RFS2 final rule. In the preamble to that final rule, EPA indicated that it had not completed the lifecycle emissions impact analysis for several specific fuels but that this work would be completed during 2010 and the regulations updated via a supplemental final rulemaking action. Since the final rule, we have completed a proposed assessment for an additional renewable fuel pathway, canola oil biodiesel. |
2010/07 |
2011 Standards for Renewable Fuel Standard Program (RFS2): Notice of Proposed Rulemaking |
Proposed volume requirements and associated percentage standards for the RFS program in calendar year 2011 for cellulosic biofuel, biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuel; and two proposed regulatory provisions intended to address RIN generation for certain new pathways in 2010 and documentation for certain categories of foreign feedstocks. |
2010/11 |
Renewable Fuel Standard Program (RFS2): Final Rule |
Final rule established changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard program, as required by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, to ensure that transportation fuel sold in the United State contains a minimum volume of renewable fuel. Learn more about the Renewable Fuel Standard Program (RFS2): Final Rule. |
2010/03 |
Renewable Fuel Standard Program (RFS2): Notice of Proposed Rulemaking |
Proposed revisions to the RFS program as required by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA). Learn more about the Renewable Fuel Standard Program (RFS2): Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. |
2008/10 |
Notice of 2009 Requirement |
EPA announced the Renewable Fuel Standard for 2009: 10.21 percent. This notice, which is required under section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act as amended by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, supersedes the notice published February 14, 2008. |
2008/02 |
Notice of Extension of Public Comment for the proposed rule to implement the expanded Renewable Fuel Standard Program |
Notice of an extension of the comment period for the proposed rule "Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard Program." Under the Federal Register Notice, published May 26, 2009, the public comment period was set to end on July 27, 2009. This document extended the comment period an additional 60 days until September 25, 2009, to allow the public additional time to provide comment on the proposed rule. |
2009/05 |
Denial of the State of Texas Request for a Waiver of a Portion of the Renewable Fuel Standard |
EPA denied the Texas waiver request for a portion of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). |
2008/08 |
Renewable Fuel Standard: Technical Amendments |
EPA published a direct final rule on October 2, 2008, to amend the Renewable Fuel Standard program requirements. Learn more about the Renewable Fuel Standard: Technical Amendments. |
2008/10 |
Renewable Fuel Standard Program (RFS1): Final Rule |
EPA finalized a national renewable fuel program that was designed to encourage the blending of renewable fuels into our nation's motor vehicle fuel. Learn more about the Renewable Fuel Standard Program (RFS1): Final Rule. |
2008/11 |