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March 20, 2019
The U.S. EPA has announced it will hold a public hearing on its proposed E15/RIN reform rule on March 29 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, at the Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest. Those who wish to testify must contact the agency by March 26. READ MORE
December 20, 2018
The U.S. EPA released updated data on small refinery hardship waivers filed under the RFS, reporting that seven new waiver petitions for the 2018 compliance year and one new petition for the 2017 compliance year were filed from Nov. 10 to Dec. 18. READ MORE
July 05, 2018
On June 29, the U.S. EPA released its second report to Congress on the environmental and resource conservation impacts of the RFS program, as required by the Energy Independence and Security Act. Biofuel representatives criticized the report. READ MORE
May 14, 2018
On May 11, the U.S. EPA delivered its proposed rule to set 2019 Renewable Fuel Standard blending obligations to the White House Office of Management and Budget. OMB review marks a final step before the proposal is released for public comment. READ MORE
April 06, 2018
On April 4, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware approved the U.S. EPA's proposed settlement with Philadelphia Energy Solutions that allows the bankrupt refiner to waive a significant portion of its obligations under the RFS. READ MORE
September 27, 2017
On Sept. 26, U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, delivered a floor speech to the Senate expressing his disappointment in recent action taken by the U.S. EPA proposing reductions in 2018 and 2019 volume requirements for biomass-based diesel. READ MORE
January 20, 2017
On Jan. 18, the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works held a hearing on the nomination of Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to serve as administrator of the U.S. EPA. Biofuels were among the topics discussed. READ MORE
January 05, 2017
The U.S. EPA has extended the public comment periods for its Renewable Enhancement and Growth Support proposed rule and its proposed denial to change the point of obligation under the RFS. The new deadlines are Feb. 16 and Feb. 22, respectively. READ MORE
December 26, 2016
The U.S. EPA has released RIN generation data for November, reporting that nearly 1.66 billion RINs were generated during the month, including nearly 377.15 million D4 RINs, bringing 2016's net total D4s through November to 3.47 billion. READ MORE
November 01, 2016
The U.S. EPA has announced plans to hold a public hearing Dec. 6 in Chicago, at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel, for its proposed Renewables Enhancement and Growth Support Rule. Those who wish to testify must contact the EPA by Nov. 22. READ MORE
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