IRFA submits comments on proposed RFS volumes, changes for 2026-’27

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association submitted formal comments to the U.S. EPA Aug. 8 regarding proposed Renewable Fuel Standard blending levels and regulatory updates for the 2026-’27 RFS program years.  

IRFA said it strongly supports EPA’s proposed RFS blending levels and advocates for limiting small refinery exemptions (SREs) while ensuring full reallocation of these exemptions.  

IRFA also said it supports the addition of new renewable fuel pathways.  

Key points from IRFA’s comments include:  

• Endorsement of proposed RFS blending levels.  

• Support of two-year RFS rule to enhance market certainty.  

• Recommendation to grant fewer but fully reallocated SREs.   

• Advocacy for adding ethanol-to-jet and hydrotreated soybean oil to naphtha/LNG pathways.  

• Encouragement to adopt the latest GREET model for lifecycle analysis.  

• Urging removal of regulatory barriers to year-round E15 sales.  

To view IRFA’s full comments, click here.