The new rule builds upon the earlier rule for rfs1. The rfs rule promulgated in 2007, occasionally known as rfs1, is subpart k. Epa collects data from companies that participate in fuel programs and posts the public data and registration lists on the following pages. In order to qualify for these new categories, fuels must.
The rfs2 data files are configured to support the multipollutant mp version of cmaq, whereas the 2005 v4 platform data file is configured to support only the nonmp version. Therefore, the rfs2 data files include profiles for additional hap species, including hap vocs, hap metals, chromium, and diesel pm. Final renewable fuel standards for 2020, and the biomassbased diesel volume for 2021. Data sources eia petroleum diesel exports and biodiesel imports. This feature allows you to create reports that display the information you select in the format you wish to see.
Results revealed a logistic model fit to us total biofuel production a sum of the ethanol fuel and biodiesel renewable energy categories reported by the doe eia with a r square of 0. Epa continues to quality assure data and plans to release updated data periodically. We withdrew only the amendments on which we received adverse comment. Study finds rfs2 will result high compliance costs for. Visit our help section to learn about the features of flight and the data collected by the ghgrp. Established new epa software program for rin transactions included diesel fuel volumes in addition to gasoline for obligation. Epa based the determination of land use conversion on an analysis of historical land use trends using modis satellite imagery from 2001 and 2004. Lfgcostweb is a software tool developed by epas landfill methane. Environmental protection agency epa has announced what it thinks the 2011 percentage standards for the renewable fuel standard program aka rfs2 should be. Rfs2, ethanol blendwall and nera study rfs2 and ethanol blendwall. Argentina biodiesel production was recently approved by the epa, which qualifies these.
The renewable fuel standard rfs program began in 2006 pursuant to. Participants in the rfs2 use the epa moderated transaction system emts to. Using this information, a software package assigns nonsampled cropland pixels to specific crops. Epa moderated transaction system the exchange network. The figure below shows rfs2 targets for each of the four congressionally specified categories of biofuel 1, overlaid with actual and projected biofuel production data from eia 4, 5. The new rfs2 regulations will go into effect july 1, 2010. Renewable fuel standard program rfs2 summary and analysis of comments. The rfs2 directed the us environmental protection agency epa to. Eisa was passed on december 19, 2007, and epa issued its final rule to implement and administer the rfs2 on february 3, 2010.
Learn more about what is included in this data set and view related epa ghg data sources. If you already have installed a current version of edp, you can just download the epa region 2 format file. These tables and graphs are based on epas analysis of data generated from surveys conducted by the rfg survey association, a trade group of refiners, importers, and blenders. Reregistering plants existing biodiesel producers must reregister their facilities with epa, a necessary step to qualify in meeting ghg reduction requirements. As such, the expanding rfs is expected to continue to stimulate growth of the biofuels industry. Rulemakings under the rfs program are listed below. Data from reformulated gasoline and antidumping programs. The epa submitted the rfs2 rules to the office of management. Gaps in data availability and deficiencies in existing modeling platforms, each of which. Here are just of a few of the biodieselspecific issues producers should be aware of. Refiners comply with the rfs2 by turning in renewable credits to the environmental protection agency. Rfs forms the basis of demand for ethanol, biodiesel and advanced biofuels in the. Environmental law applicable to construction and operation of biodiesel production facilities u. The reports are interactive and dynamic, and change as you change your selections.
Data are submitted by parties regulated under the rfs program, including. Renewable fuel produced from cellulose, hemicellulose, or lignin. While the agency reduced the volume requirement for cellulosic biofuel due to low production estimates, the standard for advanced biofuel has been maintained at the statuary level of 1. While there is no renewable fuel obligation under the rfs2 program for the production or importation of conventional jet fuel, rins can be generated for renewable jet fuel. Epa has released final 2011 volume requirements for the renewable fuel standard, rfs2. Projected coal production and natural gas use for the electric power sector. In the proposed rule, the agency lays out its strategy for achieving the renewable fuel mandates required by the energy independence and security act of 2007 eisa, which requires the use of 36 billion gallons of renewable fuel by 2022. Epa lifecycle analysis of greenhouse gas emissions from renewable fuels pdf 5 pp, 1. Epa is finalizing changes to the renewable fuel standard program, as required by the energy independence and security act of 2007, to ensure that transportation fuel sold in the united state contains a minimum volume of renewable fuel. Information on rfg properties and emissions performance by area and season. Environmental law applicable to construction and operation of biodiesel production facilities.
In 2007, the energy independence and security act eisai revised the federal renewable fuel standard rfs2, by expanding, among other requirements, the mandate for nextgeneration ethanol. In the 20 final rule, epa also noted that actual biodiesel production capacity likely exceeds this level by 500 million ethanol equivalent gallons 0. The isb softwarecontrol system is often incorporated into the neural. There are several commerciallyavailable software packages available to laboratories that can be used to generate data reporting forms and formats and that will. Epa proposes new regulations for the national renewable fuel standard program for 2010 and beyond pdf 9 pp, 560 k, epa 420f09023, may 2009 fact sheet. Epa proposes new regulations for the national renewable fuel standard program for 2010 and beyond pdf 9 pp, 560 k, epa420f09023, may 2009 fact sheet. It is intended to present technical analysis of issues using data that are currently available. Understanding the epas rfs2, its future, rins and the. Emissions from land use change due to increased biofuel. The purpose in the release of such reports is to facilitate the exchange of technical information and to inform the public of technical developments.
Epas proposed backslide on rfs will increase greenhouse gases by brent erickson executive vice president. Epa releases rfs2 proposed rule for public comment. On june 30, 2010, epa published a notice to withdraw several of the amendments to the rfs2 regulations that were issued via direct final rule and parallel proposal on may 10, 2010. Epas proposed rule for the second stage of the renewable fuel standard rfs2 is likely to result in highup front and recurring compliance costs for ethanol producers. Palm oil yields vary in other countries, but in general they are somewhat less than the yields achieved in indonesia and malaysia. Modeling accounts for the typical feedstock and fuel production pathways from which significant production and contribution to rfs2 volumes are expected 2022. This technical report does not necessarily represent final epa decisions or positions. However, the epas rfs2 program is a static being that will not allow for changes to be incorporated easily, whether great technological leaps or incremental improvement in feedstock production.
To begin reporting data, lets open the reporting module by clicking the blue open button as shown by arrow number 2. Once edp has been installed, download the epa region 2 format file. Emts incorporates features that help establish a wellfunctioning and transparent market for rins. Epa published its longanticipated proposed rule for the second stage of the renewable fuel standard rfs2 on may 26. Epa is finalizing amendments to the renewable fuel standard program regulations. Data reporting questions test methods wastes us epa. These data indicate that epas projection was lower than the actual number. Briefing for npra may 21, 2009 proposed changes to the renewable fuel standard program rfs2. However, there are four major distinctions between rfs1 and rfs2. Epa issues 2011 update to renewable fuel standard program. The emts data flow supports the reporting of all rin transactions including the generation, separation, purchase and sale, and retirement of rins.
Federal register notice of data availability concerning. Public data for the renewable fuel standard us epa. The next step of the analysis was to decide which land types would be converted to cropland in each of these countries. Those documents should address what data are to be reported, the level of detail that is required, and the format paper, electronic, or both in which the data should be presented. Presentation materials and webinar training schedules. Developing a life cycle assessment model for evaluating. Aggregated monthly data on renewable identification number rin. The process for the epa to verify a qap provider for fuel produced. Ethanol producer magazine the latest news and data about. A begun, or caused to begin, a continuous program of actual.
Registered as a rin generator with several biogas production facilities. Biodiesel supplyanddemand under the rfs2 regulations biomass. Energy analysis biogas potential in the united states. Environmental protection agency renewable fuel standard program rfs2 summary and analysis of comments. Environmental protection agencys rulemaking for rfs2 is essentially focused on the additional ethanol that. Epa is finalizing changes to the renewable fuel standard program, as required by the energy independence and security act of 2007, to ensure that transportation fuel sold in the. The epa projection for palm oil yields is an extension of the historical data trend forward to 2022, based on historical data from the usda. Registering as a biogas producer under the epa rfs2 program. Understanding the rfs2 and biofuel profitability seeking. Most of the new data, emission factors efs, and global warming. Cst a new study recently commissioned by the national corn growers association found that the u. Rin generation and renewable fuel volume production by month. Participants in the rfs2 use the epa moderated transaction system emts to submit transactions. The program additionally flattens the playing field among the diverse range of fuels, removing any incentive for fuel producers to reduce impacts or.
Rfs2 will impact the entire transportation fuel industry, but none more than the biodiesel sector. Is the epas approval of increased biodiesel imports a sound and. Estimated methane generation potential for select biogas sources in the united states source. At a press availability today epa administrator lisa jackson released the agencys proposed rule. Epa releases rfs2 proposed rule for public comment nrdc. Us epa approves ecoengineers, genscape importer rin qaps. For the rfs2 final rule, epa modeled future plant energy use to represent plants that would be built to meet requirements of increased ethanol production, as opposed to current or historic data on energy used in ethanol production. Rin generation and renewable fuel volume production by fuel type and by month available rins todate. Production is now listed in the report data table, along with any other subparts you have added.
Using data generated from emts, epa provides aggregated monthly data on rin generation and renewable fuel volume production for specific fuel categories. Renewable fuel standard program rfs2 2010 and beyond. These waste resources are underutilized and considered lowhanging fruit in biogas generation thus their use could stimulate further development of the industry in the united states. The environmental protection agency has repeatedly delayed finalizing rfs2 rules, which build on a program first created in 2006. Corn ethanol production forecast parameters and corres source cited in text above usda baseline usda study ncga analysis epa frm analysis base yield case epa frm analysis higher yield case fuel volumesyear billion gallons 142018 152016 12. Air toxics studies webinar series presentations made on air toxics studies conducted by epa, tribal, state, and local organizations air toxics data analysis workbook and training presentations overview of air toxics data analysis with suggestions on methodology to use in analyzing air toxics data. Epa is actively continuing its frm evaluation of biodiesel produced from palm oil. List of fuel and fuel additive registrations ffars for products sold commercially for transportation use under 40 cfr part 79. Modifications to renewable fuel standard program rfs2 pdf 2 pp, 110 k, april 2010, epa 420f10032. Epa has introduced a new custom report feature designed to give users better access to renewable fuel standard program data. Public data and registration lists for fuel programs us epa.
The energy independence and security act of 2007 eisa expanded the renewable fuel standard rfs2 with significant increases in biofuel volume mandates. To be a renewable fuel, corn ethanol produced in refineries that. The rfs2 impacts the economic feasibility of biofuel production by attributing a credit value to each gallon of biofuel produced in the form of 38character renewable identification numbers rins. All other amendments are effective as of july 1, 2010, simultaneous with the rfs2 final rule 75 fr 14670, march 26, 2010. The data was reported to epa by suppliers as of 08042019.