EPA Signals Flexible Approach To Court's Remand Of 2016 RFS Volumes

EPA is signaling that it intends to take a flexible approach when implementing a court remand of its renewable fuel standard (RFS) volumes rule for 2016, advising refiners and importers that they need not withhold 2016 vintage credits required for compliance with the 2017 RFS to cover possible additional fuel blending mandates for compliance year 2016. In Jan. 12 advice to RFS participants, EPA reminds “obligated parties” -- refiners and importers -- of the upcoming March 31 compliance deadline for...