Pathways Screening Tool

Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: RFS Annual Rules (Final Rule)

PATHWAYS SCREENING TOOL

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Renewable Fuel Pathway Screening Tool

To receive tailored information on whether and how to proceed with a new pathway petition, we strongly encourage you to use the Pathway Screening Tool by following the instructions provided below.

Why should I use the Pathway Screening Tool?

  • It is intended to streamline the petition process. 

  • It gives us an opportunity to review information about your proposed pathway and respond with questions or suggested next steps before you prepare a complete petition.

  • In some cases we may determine that a petition is unnecessary. In other cases, we may be able to provide detailed information on what areas to focus on when preparing a petition.

Who should use the Pathway Screening Tool?

  • Anyone with the following questions:

    • Should I submit a petition? 

    • Is my fuel pathway already eligible to generate Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) using an existing pathway? 

    • Are there special issues that I should focus on as I prepare my petition? 

  • In general, it is intended for those who:

    • Plan to submit a petition;

    • Have demonstrated the commercial viability of their fuel pathway at pilot scale; and

    • Have developed a business plan for commercialization that includes funding.

  • If you have other questions about the RFS program (e.g., registration, RIN transactions) please contact the Fuels Support Line.

Pathway Screening Tool

How do I use the Pathway Screening Tool?

  1. Fill out the Pathway Screening Tool fields below to provide the requested information for your proposed pathway.

  2. Click the "Submit " button at the bottom of the Pathway Screening Tool to send it to EPA.

  3. EPA will review the information and provide a written response in a timely manner via email, usually within 30 days.

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1. Point of Contact *

Name *Shape1

Title *Shape2

Email *

2. Organization Information *

Organization Name *Shape3

Biofuel production facility location(s) *Shape4

3. 1. Pathway Summaries (you may enter up to three listed as 3.2 & 3.3)

i. Fuel Type 1 *

i. Fuel Type 1 *Shape5

ii. Feedstock 1 *

ii. Feedstock 1 *Shape6

iii. Production Process 1 *

iii. Production Process 1 *Shape7

iv. Requested RIN D-Code 1Shape8

3.2. Pathway Summaries

i. Fuel Type 2

i. Fuel Type 2Shape9

ii. Feedstock 2

ii. Feedstock 2Shape10

iii. Production Process 2

iii. Production Process 2Shape11

iv. Requested RIN D-Code 2Shape12

3. 3. Pathway Summaries

i. Fuel Type 3

i. Fuel Type 3Shape13

ii. Feedstock 3

ii. Feedstock 3Shape14

iii. Production Process 3

iii. Production Process 3Shape15

iv. Requested RIN D-Code 3Shape16

4. Provide a narrative description of your proposed pathway(s) and the reason for your inquiry *Shape17

5. List questions you have about this proposed pathway for EPA *Shape18

6. Describe how each feedstock meets the definition of renewable biomass under RFS regulations at 40 CFR 80.1401Exit Exit EPA websiteEXITEXIT EPA WEBSITE *Shape19

7. Describe how each of the fuels satisfies the definition of transportation fuel, heating oil or jet fuel and is derived from renewable biomass *Shape20

8. Describe the production process(es) listed aboveShape21

9. List all co-products and their primary usesShape22

Confirm

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