This bill modifies rules governing small oil refineries under the federal Renewable Fuel Program. Specifically, it expands the definition of a "small refinery" to include companies that produce up to 200,000 barrels of crude oil per day across all their refineries or employ no more than 1,500 workers, replacing the previous narrower definition. The legislation affects smaller oil refining companies, particularly those operating in rural areas, by potentially making them eligible for exemptions from requirements to blend renewable fuels into their products. The bill requires the Secretary of Energy to develop a standardized methodology within 180 days of passage that the Environmental Protection Agency must use when evaluating whether refineries qualify for these exemptions. This change could reduce compliance costs for smaller refineries while allowing them to petition for relief from renewable fuel blending obligations.
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