The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) has called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for an update regarding its audits of biofuel feedstock imports, specifically focusing on used cooking oil (UCO) and tallow.
The RFA is advocating for stricter regulations and verification requirements for these imported materials to ensure they meet sustainability standards, thereby enhancing the integrity of the biofuels industry and supporting domestic production efforts.
Citations:
[1] https://www.epa.gov/renewable-fuel-standard-program/news-notices-and-announcements-renewable-fuel-standard
[2] https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/brazilian-biodiesel-production-expected-to-grow-by-18-in-2024
[3] https://ethanolrfa.org
[4] https://ethanolproducer.com/articles/growth-energy-to-stb-ethanol-benefits-depend-on-reliable-rail-service
[5] https://biomassmagazine.com/articles/clean-fuels-notifies-epa-of-intent-to-sue-over-2026-rfs-rule-delay
[6] https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09615768.2023.2188880
[7] https://www.aston.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2024-09/Full%20Report.pdf
[8] https://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/nig214137.pdf