Notice of data availability concerning renewable fuels produced from palm oil under the RFS program

HERO ID

10288015

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

2012

Language

English

HERO ID 10288015
In Press No
Year 2012
Title Notice of data availability concerning renewable fuels produced from palm oil under the RFS program
Authoring Organization U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Journal Federal Register
Volume 77(18)
Page Numbers 4300-4318
Abstract This Notice provides an opportunity to comment on EPA's analyses of palm oil used as a feedstock to produce biodiesel and renewable diesel under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. EPA's analysis of the two types of biofuel shows that biodiesel and renewable diesel produced from palm oil have estimated lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions of 17% and 11% respectively for these biofuels compared to the statutory baseline petroleum-based diesel fuel used in the RFS program. This analysis indicates that both palm oil-based biofuels would fail to qualify as meeting the minimum 20% GHG performance threshold for renewable fuel under the RFS program.
Url https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2012-1784
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Dupe Override No
Comments Publication Date: 01/27/2012
Is Public Yes
Language Text English