by Stephanie Kelly (Reuters) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has asked industry groups for their input on the future of the nation’s biofuel policy after it ends its current phase in 2022, four sources familiar with the matter said.
The consultations will provide a new opportunity for the oil, corn and biofuel lobbies to reshape the regulation, called the Renewable Fuel Standard, which has bitterly divided the two industries for more than a decade.
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Under the regulation, the EPA will have discretion over annual mandated volumes from 2023 on, taking over that responsibility from Congress.
Oil and biofuel groups have begun meetings with the EPA to discuss ways in which the agency could approach the RFS after that date.
Take control of tank pressure
Take control of tank pressure
Maintaining pressure control in bulk storage tanks is a vital challenge faced by operators of both process plants and storage terminals.
Maintaining pressure control in bulk storage tanks is a vital challenge faced by operators of both process plants and storage terminals. Although they may not get the same level of attention as other parts of the plant or facility, storage tanks present many inherent risks to personnel, the environment and equipment if not properly maintained.
The tank farm of a refining or chemical complex is a relatively low traffic area and is often maintained by junior operators. The devices maintaining tank pressure are usually located on the top of the tank and only accessible by tall stairs or ladders, scaffolding or catwalks. As a result, these devices are often out-of-sight and out-of-mind, presenting operators with increased risk. Many tanks do not have the capability to signal an abnormality
4/15/2021
By Stephanie Kelly
NEW YORK, April 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency has asked industry groups for their input on
the future of the nation s biofuel policy after it ends its
current phase in 2022, four sources familiar with the matter
said.
The consultations will provide a new opportunity for the
oil, corn and biofuel lobbies to reshape the regulation, called
the Renewable Fuel Standard, which has bitterly divided the two
industries for more than a decade.
Under the RFS, oil refiners must blend increasing billions
of gallons of biofuels into the nation s fuel mix each year or
buy trade able credits from those that do.
4/15/2021 By Stephanie Kelly NEW YORK, April 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has asked industry groups for their input on the future of the nation s biofuel policy after it ends its current phase in 2022, four sources familiar with the matter said. The consultations will provide a new opportunity for the oil, corn and biofuel lobbies to reshape the regulation, called the Renewable Fuel Standard, which has bitterly divided the two industries for more than a decade. Under the RFS, oil refiners must blend increasing billions of gallons of biofuels into the nation s fuel mix each year or buy trade able credits from those that do.
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