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Efficient Producer Petition (EP3) Guide for 2026: How Ethanol Plants Can Generate More RINs Under the RFS

by Brianna Welsh | Feb 6, 2026 | Compliance Reporting

As the Renewable Fuel Standard continues to evolve in 2026, the Efficient Producer Petition (EP3) process remains an important opportunity for ethanol facilities looking to maximize their RIN generation potential. EP3 allows producers to generate RINs on volumes...

Auditor 101: What RFS Audits Look For and How to Prepare

by Brianna Welsh | Nov 11, 2025 | Compliance Reporting

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...

Engineering Reviews, Attest Engagements & QAPs: Strengthening RIN Integrity Under RFS

by Brianna Welsh | Oct 27, 2025 | Compliance Reporting

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....

The Responsible Corporate Officer (RCO): Why the Role Matters and How to Select the Right Person

by Brianna Welsh | Oct 17, 2025 | Compliance Reporting

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...

Guide to Registering Your Facility for the RFS Program

by Brianna Welsh | Oct 2, 2025 | Compliance Reporting

Registering a renewable fuel production facility with the EPA is a foundational step for participating in the RFS program and generating valuable RINs. This registration ensures that your facility, feedstocks, and production methods comply with federal regulations....

Step-by-Step Guide to Registering Your Company for the EPA’s RFS Program

by Brianna Welsh | Sep 26, 2025 | Compliance Reporting

Getting started with the EPA’s RFS program can feel a bit overwhelming, but it’s an important step for anyone looking to produce or trade renewable fuel, generate RINs, market RINs, or any business activity that falls under the RFS program. At RINSTAR, we’ve put...
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