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Notice of August 3, 2026 Decisions on Petitions for Small Refinery Exemptions Under the Renewable Fuel Standard Program

Detected August 5, 2026 · in Environmental & Emissions Compliance (EPA)

EPA announces decisions on small refinery exemption petitions under the RFS program, affecting obligated parties and refiners.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Environmental & Emissions Compliance (EPA) space on August 5, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Small refineries that petitioned for exemptions and obligated parties under the Renewable Fuel Standard program. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the notice.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Environmental & Emissions Compliance (EPA) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

EPA has made final decisions on petitions for small refinery exemptions, which may affect compliance obligations under the RFS.

Who it affects

Small refineries that petitioned for exemptions and obligated parties under the Renewable Fuel Standard program.

What you must do

Review the specific decisions to determine if your refinery's exemption status has changed and adjust compliance plans accordingly.

Deadline

Not specified in the notice.

Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/05/2026-15905/notice-of-august-3-2026-decisions-on-petitions-for-small-refinery-exemptions-under-the-renewable

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