EPA ‘indefinitely’ shelves 2021 RFS rule

July 6, 2020
EPA is “indefinitely” delaying its proposed biofuel blending mandates for 2021 under the renewable fuel standard (RFS), amid continued battles between the ethanol and oil sectors over the agency’s use of compliance waivers for small refiners. Reuters is reporting the indefinite delay, citing two sources familiar with the matter. A draft proposal has been under inter-agency review at the White House since mid-May, and sources had expected the proposal to be released by early July in order to meet...


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