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Small Refinery Relief: Easier Compliance with Renewable Fuel Standards.

This Act introduces significant regulatory relief for small oil refineries regarding the federal Renewable Fuel Program (RFS). It changes how mandatory renewable fuel volumes are calculated and increases the number of compliance credits generated per gallon of blended biofuel (ethanol or biodiesel). These changes aim to reduce operational costs for small refineries, potentially contributing to fuel price stability in the regions they serve.
Key points
Small refineries will have their mandatory blending requirement (RVO) significantly reduced (calculated based on 50% of gasoline and 30% of diesel production).
Refineries will earn enhanced compliance credits (1.5x for ethanol blends, 2.0x for biodiesel blends) for each gallon of biofuel blended, making RFS compliance easier and cheaper.
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Print number: 118_S_2390
Sponsor: Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]
Process start date: 2023-07-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Small Refinery Relief Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2390.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Small refineries will have their mandatory blending requirement (RVO) significantly reduced (calculated based on 50% of gasoline and 30% of diesel production).
  • Refineries will earn enhanced compliance credits (1.5x for ethanol blends, 2.0x for biodiesel blends) for each gallon of biofuel blended, making RFS compliance easier and cheaper.
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. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY].

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 2025-12-26.

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