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OMB Control No:
2060-0749
ICR Reference No:
202609-2060-001
Status:
Received in OIRA
Previous ICR Reference No:
202309-2060-004
Agency/Subagency:
EPA/OAR
Agency Tracking No:
2722.03
Title:
Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Standards for 2023-2025 (Renewal)
Type of Information Collection:
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
Date Submitted to OIRA:
09/30/2026
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
36 Months From Approved
10/31/2026
Responses
104,239
58,354
Time Burden (Hours)
152,679
83,393
Cost Burden (Dollars)
10,699,875
11,404,947
Abstract:
This ICR is for certain provisions of the RFS program which is required by the Clean Air Act and implementing regulations in 40 CFR parts 80 and 1090. The following provisions established in the RFS Standards for 2023-2025 and Other Changes final rule are most relevant to this information collection: -- Biogas-derived renewable fuel requirements to ensure that biogas is produced from renewable biomass and used as a transportation fuel and to allow for the use of biogas as a biointermediate (“biogas regulatory reform”) -- Requirements for third-parties pertaining to engineering reviews, the RFS quality assurance program, and annual attest engagements. -- Recordkeeping requirements for waste feedstocks, including separated food waste (SFW) The RFS program relies upon marketable credits (Renewable Identification Numbers or RINs) to function, which necessitates registration, recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the type and number of RINs generated, sold, retired, etc. EPA uses the information to monitor compliance with the RFS and to ensure the integrity of the RIN market.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
42 USC 7414
Name of Law: Clean Air Act
US Code:
42 USC 7542
Name of Law: Clean Air Act
US Code:
42 USC 7201
Name of Law: Clean Air Act
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
91 FR 39095
06/29/2026
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
91 FR 61845
09/30/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
9
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
RNG Producers
5900-631, 5900-638, 5900-639, 5900-644
RFS0107
,
RFS4800
,
RFS4900
,
RFS5400
Biogas Producers
5900-631, 5900-632, 5900-637, 5900-644, 5900-529
RFS0107
,
RFS1701
,
RFS4000
,
RFS4100
,
RFS5400
Producers of RF Biogas
5900-631, 5900-644
RFS0107
,
RFS5400
QAP Providers
5900-633, 5900-636, 5900-634, 5900-635, 5900-361
RFS2001
,
RFS2301
,
RFS2101
,
RFS2201
,
RFS2400
RIN Generators
5900-631, 5900-640, 5900-641
RFS0107
,
RFS5000
,
RFS5100
RNG Importers
5900-631
RFS0107
RNG RIN Separators
5900-631, 5900-642, 5900-643
RFS0107
,
RFS5200
,
RFS5300
Separated Food Waste (SFW)
5900-631, 5900-632
RFS0107
,
RFS1701
Third Party Auditors
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Request
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
104,239
58,354
0
0
45,885
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
152,679
83,393
0
0
69,286
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
10,699,875
11,404,947
0
0
-705,072
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
There is an increase of 69,286 hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB. This increase is due primarily to increases in participating respondents and their responses.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$422,082
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
No
Agency Contact:
Crystal Biddle 202 564-5199 biddle.crystal@epa.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date:
09/30/2026
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