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Renewable Fuel Standard Program

2012 Standards for the Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Final Rulemaking

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EPA establishes the volume requirements and associated percentage standards that will apply under the RFS2 program in calendar year 2012 for cellulosic biofuel, biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuel. The standards will ensure that transportation fuel sold in the United State contains a minimum volume of renewable fuel as required by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. 

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