Biomass Week - May 20, 2020

ACE 2020 conference ‘Rising Up,’ moving to Aug. 25 with the FEW The American Coalition for Ethanol is pleased to announce its 33rd annual conference will be held in conjunction with the rescheduled International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo hosted by BBI International on Aug. 25, in Omaha, Nebraska. READ MORE SHARE
EPA proposes to extend deadline for Step 1 wood heater sales The EPA on May 15 proposed to allow manufacturers and retailers additional time to sell residential wood heating devices that meet Step 1 standards under the 2015 new source performance standards due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. READ MORE SHARE
	Agenda for Biodiesel Production Technology Summit released BBI International and Biodiesel Magazine are pleased to announce that the agenda for the Biodiesel Production Technology Summit, set to take place Aug. 24-26, 2020, in Omaha, Nebraska, has been released and is now available online. READ MORE SHARE
EPA proposal aims to improve transparency of guidance documents The EPA has released a proposed rule that aims to establish consistent requirements and procedures for the issuance of guidance documents. The agency said the rule will increase transparency and improve its process for managing guidance documents. READ MORE SHARE
SCOTUS denies petition to review RFS point of obligation issue The Supreme Court on May 18 announced it has denied a petition filed by Valero Energy Corp. asking the court to determine whether the U.S. EPA is required to consider petitions to change the point of obligation under the Renewable Fuel Standard. READ MORE SHARE
US Gain becomes largest RNG supplier in Oregon U.S. Gain has announced it is now the largest renewable natural gas (RNG) supplier in Oregon through supply agreements with Salem Area Mass Transit District, Gresham Sanitary, Heiberg Garbage & Recycling and Pride Disposal. READ MORE SHARE
	House passes HEROES Act, bill includes aid for biofuel producers The U.S. House of Representatives on May 15 voted 208 to 199 to pass a fourth COVID-19 stimulus package. The bill, known as the HEROES Act, would provide dedicated relief for biofuel producers by establishing the Renewable Fuel Reimbursement Program. READ MORE SHARE
Survey: COVID-19 impacts raw material availability for pellets The results of a survey by Hawkins Wright found 58 percent of wood pellet producers felt COVID-19 was negatively impacting their business, but only 33 percent reported that they had reduced production as a result. READ MORE SHARE
EPA delivers proposed rule to set 2021 RFS RVOs to OMB The U.S. EPA has delivered its proposed rule to set 2021 renewable volume requirements (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard and the 2022 RVO for biomass-based diesel to the White House Office of Management and Budget. READ MORE SHARE
USIPA: Wood biomass given all clear by Europe’s highest court The U.S. Industrial Pellet Association on May 11 welcomed an order from the European Court of Justice dismissing a case against wood biomass. The court ruled the applicants lacked standing to challenge the EU’s inclusion of wood biomass in the RED. READ MORE SHARE