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2013 Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for Renewable Fuel Standard Program (RFS2): Final Rulemaking

2013 Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for Renewable Fuel Standard Program (RFS2): Final Rulemaking
Basic Information
Legal Authorities
  • 42 U.S.C. §7546
Federal Register Citations
  • 77 FR 59458
  • 76 FR 38844
Code of Federal Regulations Citations
  • 40 CFR Part 80
Docket Numbers
  • EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0133

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  • Rule Summary
  • Additional Resources

Rule Summary

EPA established an applicable volume of 1.28 bill gallons for biomass-based diesel (BBD) for 2013. EPA is setting this volume based on consideration of the factors specified in the statute, including a consideration of biodiesel production, consumption, and infrastructure issues. As required under the statute, EPA also assessed the likely impact of BBD production and use in a variety of areas.

Additional Resources

  • Fact Sheet: EPA Finalizes 2013 Biomass-Based Diesel Volume (PDF)(2 pp, 132 K, September 2012, EPA-420-F-12-059)
  • Fact Sheet: 2012 Renewable Fuel Standards and 2013 Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for Renewable Fuel Standard program (RFS2) (PDF)(3 pp, 518 K, June 2011, EPA-420-F-11-018)
  • Final Rule (PDF) (29 pp, 922 K, published September 27, 2012)
  • Proposed Rule (PDF) (47 pp, 1.22 MB, published July 2011)
  • Hearing Notice (PDF) (2 pp, 182 K, published June 28, 2011)

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