EPA Denies 26 Small Refinery Exemptions Under Renewable Fuel Standard Program

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has denied 26 petitions for small refinery exemptions under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program, as announced on July 14, 2023.

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