Refiners Split Over RFS Waivers Plan Amid Looming Year-End Rule Target

Refiners are deeply split over EPA’s proposal to partially or fully “reallocate” biofuel blending volumes waived for small refineries under the renewable fuel standard (RFS), with large oil companies seeking reduced issuance of such waivers even as both groups oppose the planned reallocation. The debate -- which also includes claims from the biofuels sector that only full reallocation of the waived volumes would be a lawful option for EPA -- comes amid a looming year-end target to finalize the plan...