BioFuels Journal

Orlando—Fraud is the catalyst and integrity the goal for new National Biodiesel Board task force.

"The RFS is working as intended.

"It's supporting jobs, improving our energy security, and offering a cleaner fuel option," said NBB Chairman Gary Haer.

"We will not allow a few bad actors to risk the progress we have made for America's Advanced Biofuel - biodiesel."

The new group will be the first to formally evaluate the RIN program, identify possible weakness, consider existing RIN integrity programs and options, and identify solutions.

Haer will appoint the Task Force that will include obligated parties, biodiesel producers, and representatives of EPA.

"The biodiesel industry’s goal is to evaluate and provide input to industry for solutions that work throughout the system," said Haer.

"We have a responsibility to police ourselves and focus our ethical compasses on the long-term viability of this industry.

"It is our job to protect the RFS and to work with EPA and others to make the system better."

Record biodiesel production in 2011 reiterates the need to ensure the integrity of the RFS and related compliance processes.

The group is expected to meet soon, with a goal of establishing a workable, functioning program to protect RIN integrity within the next six to twelve months.

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