Laws & Regulations

E10 Fuel Waivers

This page contains information about E10 fuel waivers.

Hardship Exemptions for Gasoline

Certain EPA emissions and fuel regulations provide for regulatory relief in specified circumstances when a regulated party can demonstrate that compliance would impose severe hardship.

Gasoline Winter Oxygenates

Without oxygenated gasoline, carbon monoxide emissions from gasoline-fueled vehicles tend to increase in cold weather. Winter oxygenated gasoline programs are implemented by the states.

VDI Training

Anyone who uses TSCA CBI must obtain clearance to do so every year. Thiscourse will serve as your yearly obligatory CBI training.

Proposed Alternative RIN Retirement Schedule for Small Refineries

EPA proposes an alternative schedule for small refineries to demonstrate compliance with their 2020 RFS obligations.

Learn About Renewable Fuel Standard

A hub page provides links to Renewable Fuel Standard Program's overview, annual standards and RIN transactions.

Compliance Overview for Renewable Fuel Standard Program

EPA provides registration and reporting mechanisms to help stakeholders meet their obligations under the Fuels Program regulations and standards. EPA also provides compliance assistance tools.

Quality Assurance Plans under the Renewable Fuel Standard Program

Quality Assurance Plan or (QAP) is a voluntary program where independent third-parties may audit and verify that RINs have been properly generated and are valid for compliance purposes. RINs verified under a QAP may be purchased by regulated parties.

Renewable Identification Number (RIN) Analysis for Renewable Fuel Standard Program

EPA provides RFS program and RIN market analysis in this section of the website.

EPA's Response to Petitions for Reconsideration of the 2013 Cellulosic Biofuel Standard

Letter from EPA Administrator to grant petitions for reconsideration filed by API and AFPM for the 2013 cellulosic biofuel standard are listed.

EPA and CARB Approve Emissions Fixes for Audi, Porsche, and VW Diesel 3.0 Liter Sport Utility Vehicles

EPA and CARB to Volkswagen approves emissions modifications for generations 2.1 SUV and 2.2 SUV of the 3.0 liter subject vehicles. (October 20, 2017)

Intergovernmental Data Quality Task Force: Scope, Elements, Basis, Benefits, Implementation

This is a factsheet describing the Uniform Federal Policy for Implementing Environmental Quality Systems.

2008 Interim Munitions and Explosives of Concern Hazard Assessment Methodology Document

This page contains a draft of the interim 'Munitions and Explosives of Concern Hazard Assessment Methodology,' along with comments and responses to those comments.

State Review Framework (SRF) - Michigan Final Reports

Details the findings of the Michigan State Review Framework

Institutional Controls and Transfer of Real Property under CERCLA Section 120(h)(3)(A), (B) or (C)

This document provides guidance to the EPA on the exercise of EPA's discretion under CERCLA section 120(h)(3)(A),(B), or (C) when EPA is called upon to evaluate institutional controls as part of a remedial action.

EPA Requests Public Comments on Candidates for Membership to the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals 

EPA Requests Nominations of Reviewers to Assist the TSCA Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals with Upcoming Reviews

Institutional Controls and Transfer of Real Property under CERCLA Section 120(h)(3)(A), (B) or (C)

This document provides guidance to the EPA on the exercise of EPA's discretion under CERCLA section 120(h)(3)(A),(B), or (C) when EPA is called upon to evaluate institutional controls as part of a remedial action.

2002 Handbook on the Management of Ordnance and Explosives at Closed, Transferring, and Transferred Ranges and Other Sites

This document helps regulators and the interested public to understand the variety of technical issues surrounding the investigation and cleanup of current and former DOD sites.

1997 Guidance on EPA Concurrence in the Identification of Uncontaminated Parcels under CERCLA Section 120 (h)(4)

This memorandum addresses the approach EPA should use in determining whether to concur that a parcel has been properly identified by a military service as 'uncontaminated' and therefore transferrable pursuant to CERCLA Section 120 (h)(4).

TSCA CBI Training - Access

Anyone who uses TSCA CBI must obtain clearance to do so every year. Thiscourse will serve as your yearly obligatory CBI training.