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Farmers, Ethanol Producers Challenged EPA Decision on Small Refinery Exemptions

Challenge to EPA’s August 2019 decision regarding small refinery exemptions to renewable fuel standard requirements for 2018. 

Renewable Fuels Association v. EPA

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Renewable Fuels Association v. EPA - notice

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D.C. Circuit Granted Voluntary Remand of EPA Determinations on Small Refinery Waivers

Renewable Fuels Association v. EPA - order

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Renewable Fuels Association v. EPA - motion to intervene

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Renewable Fuels Association v. EPA - opposition

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Renewable Fuels Association v. EPA - motion

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Farmers, Ethanol Producers Challenged EPA Decision on Small Refinery Exemptions

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