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Petition for Partial Supplemental Waiver of the 2016 Cellulosic Biofuel Volume Requirements

On January 17, 2017, EPA sent a letter to the American Petrochemical and Fuel Manufacturers denying its petition for a partial supplemental waiver of the 2016 cellulosic biofuel standard established under the Renewable Fuel Standard.

  • American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers Petition (pdf) (133.34 KB, December 28, 2016)
  • Letter from EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy to the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers (pdf) (181.08 KB, January 17, 2017)
  • Decision Document with Attachments (pdf) (881.68 KB, January 17, 2017)

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