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The US EPA extended the 2025 Renewable Fuel Standard compliance deadline to September 2026, triggering a sharp decline in RIN prices and offering temporary relief to refiners while pending small refin
The US EPA preliminarily concluded that ethylene dibromide, a lead scavenger additive in aviation fuel, poses an unreasonable health risk to workers in its draft risk evaluation.
The US EPA proposed monitoring 30 unregulated chemicals like PFAS and pesticides in drinking water but excluded microplastics, sparking concerns despite officials citing future protection efforts.
European regulators released a roadmap to replace animal testing for chemical safety, while the US EPA added 13 new alternative test methods to its accepted list under TSCA and FIFRA.
The US EPA proposes extending drinking water PFAS compliance deadlines to 2031 due to operational burdens, while the American Chemistry Council calls for stricter scientific support for pollutant limi
The US EPA will expedite clean air permit reviews for major industrial facilities like power plants and refineries under new Trump administration guidance. While aimed at reducing industry costs, crit
The US EPA's Office of Applied Science has implemented a new policy requiring preapproval for certain scientific publications, particularly those highlighting health or environmental risks.
The US EPA finalized new Renewable Fuel Standard rules to expand domestic biofuel use and support farmers. Regulations mandate a 60% increase in biodiesel production, boosting soybean demand and proje
The US EPA has eliminated the 2009 rule establishing legal authority for federal CO2 emission standards, impacting chemical plants, vehicle manufacturers, and biofuel sectors by reducing regulatory pr
The US EPA finalized the rescission of the endangerment finding, removing the scientific basis for regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act. Administrator Lee Zeldin confirmed the e
The US EPA plans to finalize 2026 renewable fuel blending mandates, maintaining high growth targets while dropping controversial import penalties. Following the announcement, soybean oil and futures p
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