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The Clean Air Act requires EPA to promulgate regulations that specify the annual standards requirements for renewable fuels under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. Standards are to be set for four different categories of renewable fuels: cellulosic biofuel, biomass based diesel (BBD), advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuel. The statute requires the standards be finalized by November 30 of the year prior to the year in which the standards would apply. In the case of biomass based diesel, the statute requires applicable volumes be set no later than 14 months before the year for which the requirements would apply.

Statement of Need:

The Clean Air Act Section 211(o) requires the Agency set annual renewable fuel standards.

Summary of the Legal Basis:

Clean Air Act section 211(o)

Alternatives:

Alternatives will be assessed as the proposal is developed.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits:

Costs and benefits will be analyzed as the proposal is developed.

Risks:

Risk information will be developed as the proposal is developed.