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Notice of August 3, 2026 Decisions on Petitions for Small Refinery Exemptions Under the Renewable Fuel Standard Program
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Federal Register Documents published on or after 08/24/2025
The August 3, 2026 SRE Decisions Action articulates EPA's interpretation of section 211(o)(9) of the CAA and EPA's authority with respect to SRE petitions.
The August 3, 2026 SRE Decisions Action also explains how EPA will implement SRE decisions when an exemption is granted.
[ ]In the August 3, 2026 SRE Decisions Action, EPA is adjudicating SRE petitions pursuant to the authority granted to the Agency by CAA section 211(o)(9)(B).
However, CAA section 211(o)(9)(B) provides an exception when a small refinery demonstrates that it would experience DEH.
If the exemption is granted prior to a compliance demonstration by the small refinery, then the exemption is self-implementing.