The new program, known as RFS2, mandates levels of renewable fuels to be used by the nation’s transportation sector by 2022, with benchmarks for advanced biofuels, biomass-based diesel, and cellulosic biofuels.

Van Ness Feldman’s report summarizes the 600-page EPA proposed rulemaking, covering topics such as impacts to feedstocks, inclusion of lifecycle greenhouse gas analysis, treatment of existing facilities, and biofuel funding opportunities.