Federal Register #EPA-HQ-OAR-2026-4358

EPA Solicits Public Comment on Information Collection Renewal for Renewable Fuel Standard Program and Biogas Regulatory Reform

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comment on the proposed renewal of its information collection request (ICR) for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program. - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Office of Air and Radiation - Scope of Request: - Renewal of information collection for RFS standards (2023-2025) and biogas regulatory reform - Recordkeeping and reporting requirements for biogas-derived renewable fuel - Third-party engineering reviews and quality assurance programs - Annual attest engagements to support compliance and RIN market integrity - Respondent Groups: - Biogas producers - Renewable natural gas (RNG) producers - Importers - Feedstock suppliers - RIN generators - Quality Assurance Program (QAP) providers - Third-party engineering reviewers - Unique Requirements: - Focus on regulatory compliance and market integrity - No specific products or OEMs requested; this is a regulatory information collection - EPA is evaluating necessity, accuracy, and burden of information collection - No product procurement; this is a request for information collection related to regulatory compliance.

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to renew an information collection request (ICR) related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program covering standards for 2023-2025 and other changes. This renewal involves recordkeeping and reporting requirements for biogas regulatory reform, including third-party reviews and quality assurance programs. The ICR supports monitoring compliance with the RFS and ensuring the integrity of the Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) market. Public comments are solicited to evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection before submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

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