by Brianna Welsh | Nov 17, 2025 | RFS Updates, RINSTAR News
On November 7, 2025, the EPA announced a new set of Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs) under the RFS. The decision covers 16 petitions from eight refineries for the 2021–2024 compliance years. The final tally: 2 full exemptions granted 12 partial (50%) exemptions...
by Brianna Welsh | Nov 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
In the world of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), preparation is the best protection. Whether you’re a producer, importer, or obligated party, annual attest engagements and EPA-mandated reviews are more than just routine, they’re essential to maintaining the...
by Brianna Welsh | Oct 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
In the world of the RFS, accuracy and accountability are everything. Every RIN represents not just a credit but a compliance commitment. To ensure transparency and protect program integrity, the EPA requires rigorous third-party reviews and audits at multiple stages....
by Brianna Welsh | Oct 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
In the world of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), few roles carry more responsibility than that of the Responsible Corporate Officer (RCO). This individual serves as the company’s point of accountability to the EPA. They ensure all RFS obligations are met and...
by Brianna Welsh | Oct 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
The EPA held a virtual public hearing on October 1, 2025, to gather feedback on its Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SNPRM). The proposal outlines several options for reallocating RFS RVOs that were previously waived under the Small Refinery...
