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New rules for small refinery exemptions from renewable fuel standards.

This act establishes clear new rules for small refineries seeking exemptions from renewable fuel requirements. Citizens can expect greater transparency in the decision-making process, as information about applications and decisions will be publicly available. This aims to ensure a fairer fuel market, potentially impacting fuel price stability.
Key points
Exemption requests must be submitted by June 1st of the year preceding the exemption year, or they will not be considered.
Information in exemption petitions, including refinery names and exemption scope, will be publicly disclosed.
The Environmental Protection Agency must publicly justify its exemption decisions and report them to Congress.
Annual renewable fuel standards will account for the actual volume of fuel exempted, potentially affecting overall renewable fuel availability and prices.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_1792
Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Process start date: 2021-05-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to establish certain requirements for the small refineries exemption of the renewable fuels provisions under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1792.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Exemption requests must be submitted by June 1st of the year preceding the exemption year, or they will not be considered.
  • Information in exemption petitions, including refinery names and exemption scope, will be publicly disclosed.
  • The Environmental Protection Agency must publicly justify its exemption decisions and report them to Congress.
  • Annual renewable fuel standards will account for the actual volume of fuel exempted, potentially affecting overall renewable fuel availability and prices.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Environment Economy