BioFuels Journal

EPA is extending 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.

The purpose of this document is to extend the comment period an additional 60 days until September 25, 2009.

The proposed rule would dramatically increase the volume requirements for renewable fuels, establish four categories of renewable fuels, and require some renewable fuels to achieve greenhouse gas emission reductions compared to the gasoline and diesel fuels they displace.

These revisions were mandated by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.

With the 60-day comment period extension, EPA seeks to provide the public adequate time to provide meaningful comment while finalizing and implementing the standards in a timely manner.

This extension of the comment period is provided to allow the public additional time to provide comment on the proposed rule.

• Notice (PDF) (6 page, 848K)

For more information, call 734-214-4636.

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