The Environmental Protection Agency Monday released the proposed 2011 percentage standards for its Renewable Fuel Standard. The standard serves as a guide for the volumes of renewable fuel that fuel refiners, importers and blenders must ensure is used in transportation fuel, EPA said. The proposed volumes are: • Biomass-based diesel: 0.80 billion gallons; 0.68% • Advanced biofuels: 1.35 billion gallons; 0.77% • Cellulosic biofuels: 5 – 17.1 million gallons; 0.004% – 0.015% • Total renewable fuels: 13.95 billion gallons; 7.95% Public comments for the proposed volumes are due to the EPA 30 days after the proposed standards were released. CommentsLeave a Reply | Utility BodywerksNews about new products, industry trends, custom work, and company news. ArchivesOctober 2011 CategoriesAll |
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