Renewable Fuel Pathway Screening Tool

To receive tailored information on whether and how to proceed with a new pathway petition, we strongly encourage you to use the Pathway Screening Tool by following the instructions provided below.

Why should I use the Pathway Screening Tool?

It is intended to streamline the petition process.
It gives us an opportunity to review information about your proposed pathway and respond with questions or suggested next steps before you prepare a complete petition.
In some cases we may determine that a petition is unnecessary. In other cases, we may be able to provide detailed information on what areas to focus on when preparing a petition.

Who should use the Pathway Screening Tool?

Anyone with the following questions:
- Should I submit a petition?
- Is my fuel pathway already eligible to generate Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) using an existing pathway?
- Are there special issues that I should focus on as I prepare my petition?
In general, it is intended for those who:
- Plan to submit a petition;
- Have demonstrated the commercial viability of their fuel pathway at pilot scale; and
- Have developed a business plan for commercialization that includes funding.
If you have other questions about the RFS program (e.g., registration, RIN transactions) please contact the Fuels Support Line.

Pathway Screening Tool

How do I use the Pathway Screening Tool?

Fill out the Pathway Screening Tool fields below to provide the requested information for your proposed pathway.
Click the "Submit " button at the bottom of the Pathway Screening Tool to send it to EPA.
EPA will review the information and provide a written response in a timely manner via email, usually within 30 days.

1. Point of Contact *

Name *

Title *

Email *

2. Organization Information *

Organization Name *

Biofuel production facility location(s) *

3. 1. Pathway Summaries (you may enter up to three listed as 3.2 & 3.3)

i. Fuel Type 1 *

ii. Feedstock 1 *

iii. Production Process 1 *

iv. Requested RIN D-Code 1

3.2. Pathway Summaries

i. Fuel Type 2

ii. Feedstock 2

iii. Production Process 2

iv. Requested RIN D-Code 2

3. 3. Pathway Summaries

i. Fuel Type 3

ii. Feedstock 3

iii. Production Process 3

iv. Requested RIN D-Code 3

4. Provide a narrative description of your proposed pathway(s) and the reason for your inquiry *

5. List questions you have about this proposed pathway for EPA *

6. Describe how each feedstock meets the definition of renewable biomass under RFS regulations at 40 CFR 80.1401 *

7. Describe how each of the fuels satisfies the definition of transportation fuel, heating oil or jet fuel and is derived from renewable biomass *

8. Describe the production process(es) listed above

9. List all co-products and their primary uses

Confirm

By clicking submit, I am providing to EPA information about a potential new fuel pathway on behalf of the Organization I entered above. I have reviewed the information provided above. To the best of my knowledge, the information provided is accurate and complete. I hereby waive any claim that the above information is confidential business information. I understand that EPA may make this information publicly available.

Are you human? *

Renewable Fuel Pathway Screening Tool

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Who should use the Pathway Screening Tool?

Pathway Screening Tool

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