Continued RFS advocacy needed as decision nears

摘要

With only two months left until U.S. EPA is expected to release final renewable volume obligations (RVO) under the renewable fuel standard (RFS), it is extremely important that all biodiesel stakeholders continue aggressively advocating for a higher biomass-based diesel standard. The administration has proposed a standard of just 1.28 billion gallons—a sharp reduction from 2013 biodiesel production of nearly 1.8 billion gallons. Such a cut would shock the industry and threaten the survival of many biodiesel companies. The National Biodiesel Board continues to advocate for a higher volume consistent with 2013 production levels, or at least 1.7 billion gallons. NBB has held numerous meetings with EPA and administration officials, ensuring they have access to up-to-date industry data and research. Although these meetings have been productive throughout the rulemaking process, we have seen no firm evidence thus far that the administration intends to increase the biodiesel volume in its final decision.