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EPA Notice of Decisions on Small Refinery Exemption Petitions Under the Renewable Fuel Standard Program

This notice from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) details final decisions on six small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Office of Air and Radiation - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; this is a regulatory action - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - Unique or Notable Requirements: - EPA reviewed SRE petitions for 2023 and 2024 compliance years - One full exemption granted, two partial exemptions granted, three petitions found ineligible - Decisions based on statutory authority, economic hardship, and Department of Energy (DOE) findings - Process includes return of retired Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) when applicable - Notice outlines EPA's interpretation of Clean Air Act provisions and exemption implementation - No procurement activity or contract opportunity is present in this notice

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its final decisions on six small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. The decisions include granting full exemptions to one petition, partial exemptions to two petitions, denying none, and determining three petitions ineligible. The EPA's determinations are based on statutory authority, consultation with the Department of Energy, and consideration of economic hardship factors. This notice provides the basis for EPA's decisions and informs the public of the agency's regulatory actions related to renewable fuel standards.

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