Environmental Protection Agency news
Vopak Terminal Deer Park signs emissions agreement
Vopak Terminal Deer Park has announced it has reached an agreement with the US and the State Of Texas on improved emissions controls.
GPA Midstream asks EPA to withdraw proposal
GPA Midstream has asked the EPA to withdraw its proposal adding natural gas processing facilities to the Toxics Release Inventory.
EPA to reconsider Oil and Gas Rule
The EPA has announced it will continue to follow through with President Trump’s Executive Order on American energy independence.
EPA to implement RFS final ruling for 2017
The US EPA has announced it will implement the renewable fuel volume requirements for 2017, as decided in November 2016.
AFPM petitions EPA to reconsider
The AFPM has petitioned the EPA to reconsider its denial of the 2016 RFS cellulosic biofuel waiver.
BIO comments on EPA REGS rule
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) has submitted commens on the EPA's renewables enhancement and growth support (REGS) rule.
EPA approves pathway
Gevo, Inc. has announced that the US Environmental Protection Agency has approved the pathway for isobutanol to be used as an advanced biofuel.
EPA to retain carbon pollution standards for cars and light trucks
The US EPA Administrator has confirmed that the current carbon pollution standards for cars and light trucks will remain unchanged through to 2025.
API: EPA distorts science in study
The API has accused the EPA of changing its conclusions of its Assessment Report on hydraulic fracturing.
EIA: continued biomass-based diesel growth due to final 2017 RFS targets
On 23 November, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its final rule for the 2017 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) programme year, with higher targets than those initially proposed in May.