Environmental Protection Agency news
AFPM comments on RFS proposal
The AFPM have recently submitted comments on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) proposed Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes for 2026 and 2027.
API responds to EPA’s proposal
American Petroleum Institute (API) has released a statement on the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to repeal vehicle emissions standards.
Evaluating risk mitigation options for new BWON rule enforcement approach
Ryan Kirkland, Donald Leigh, and Blake Soyars, Burns & McDonnell, suggest strategies companies operating in the US can deploy to help navigate BWON compliance programmes as federal agencies adopt new enforcement approaches.
National survey finds majority oppose US EPA tailpipe proposal
The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) has released the results of a national survey, showing strong opposition to the US EPA’s vehicle tailpipe emissions proposal for model years 2027-2032.
AFPM responds to request from State of California
The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) has issued a statement following California’s request to ban sales of new gasoline and diesel vehicles by 2035.
US EPA proposes extension of refinery compliance deadlines for biofuel blending
The agency said it is proposing to extend the compliance deadline for 2019 to 30 November 2021, and the 2020 deadline to 31 January 2022.
BP America comments on methane policy rule
The company has said it "respectfully disagrees" with the US EPA's repeal last week of methane limits.
API: modified methane rules support further emissions reductions
The API has said it supports the US EPA's modification of methane rules.
Governors urge EPA to waive RFS compliance costs
The AFPM supports the initiative which aims to waive the Renewable Fuel Standard compliance burdens for 2020.
Haldor Topsoe’s renewable fuel technology chosen by HollyFrontier
HollyFrontier opts for Topsoe’s renewable fuel technology to reduce the cost of compliance with renewable fuels blending requirements.