Office of Management and Budget (OMB) meetings on EPA’s biofuels plan for 2023 and beyond are ongoing, addressing the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) obligations. Proponents of the renewable natural gas industry have criticized EPA’s proposals related to Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) and awarding eRINs to electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers instead of those producing the fuel for EVs. Reports suggest EPA has reconsidered this eRIN plan since proposing RFS levels for 2023-2025 in December 2022.
Additionally, groups supporting biodiesel and renewable diesel have pressured EPA, arguing that the initial RFS package proposed levels that were too low considering the announced capacity increases. Out of a total of 35 planned meetings, 15 will take place between today and June 13. EPA has until June 14 to finalize its RFS plans.
