Despite pressure from biodiesel producers to require greater minimum production levels of biomass-based diesel, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has stuck to its proposed plan to maintain the 2018 level of 2.1 billion gallons for 2019.
December 7, 2017epa
Government, Business, Fuel
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters driver Todd Jones pumps biodiesel. (Alden Pellett/Associated Press)
EPA Rebuffs Biodiesel Makers, Won’t Increase Minimum Production Level for 2019
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters driver Todd Jones pumps biodiesel. (Alden Pellett/Associated Press)
Government, Business, Equipment
Shutterstock
CARB Will Regulate Trailers If EPA Vacates Section of Phase 2
Shutterstock
Whatever federal authorities may or may not do to alter parts of the U.S. Phase 2 regulation of greenhouse gases from trucks, California will keep regulations in place that are at least as tough as the October 2016 final rule, and might even get more strict and encompass aspects of nitrogen oxide emissions.
September 13, 2017
Government, Business
Small Retailers Sue EPA over Renewable Fuel Standard
A national trade group of 200 small, independent petroleum retailers and convenience store owners has filed a federal lawsuit asking a court to require the Environmental Protection Agency to change its regulation that currently identifies refiners and importers as the entities responsible for blending gasoline and diesel fuel with renewable fuel.
September 12, 2017
Government, Business
Nominees for Three Key Transportation-Related Agencies Announced
President Trump announced nominees for key leadership positions, including administrators for the Federal Highway Administration and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration and assistant administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Air and Radiation office.
September 11, 2017
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Provisions in the Phase 2 rule under EPA review include trailer aerodynamics such as this. (Ridge Corp.)
Speedy Change for GHG Phase 2 Not Expected
Provisions in the Phase 2 rule under EPA review include trailer aerodynamics such as this. (Ridge Corp.)
A notice from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to revisit parts of the Phase 2 final rule on greenhouse gas emissions from heavy- and medium-duty trucks isn’t likely to create changes quickly, as the agency has not presented plans for expedited action and environmental groups are vowing to pursue a challenge in a federal appeals court — once the case is no longer being held in abeyance.
August 31, 2017
Government, Business, Fuel
United Soybean Board
More Than 145,000 Comments Filed on EPA’s Proposed Renewable Fuel Standard
United Soybean Board
Comments on a plan by the Trump administration to halt the future growth of biomass-based diesel fuel and reduce the short-term requirements for all renewable fuels were largely split down the middle, pro and con.
August 30, 2017
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment
A Strick trailer under construction. (Roger W. Gilroy/Transport Topics)
EPA Will Revisit Phase 2 Trailer, Glider Rules
A Strick trailer under construction. (Roger W. Gilroy/Transport Topics)
In a move to respond to concerns by the trailer and glider industry, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it plans to “revisit” its Phase 2 provisions on greenhouse gas emissions and fuel efficiency for medium- and heavy-duty engines.
August 18, 2017
Government, Fuel
EPA Proposes Lower Minimum Volume Requirement for Renewable Fuels in 2018
The EPA has proposed cutting back on the minimum required volume of renewable fuels produced in 2018 and putting the brakes on the minimum volume of biomass-based diesel produced in the United States in 2019.
July 20, 2017
Government, Business
Help Inc.
Bestpass, PrePass Agree to Use Single Transponder
Help Inc.
Users of Bestpass transponders to pay tolls are now able to use the same transponder to participate in Help Inc.’s Prepass truck weigh station bypass service.
May 18, 2017
Government, Business
Help Inc.
PrePass Provider Launches Inspection Data Analytics Tool
Help Inc.
Help Inc., provider of the PrePass weigh-station bypass service, has launched InfoRM, a business intelligence tool designed to help fleets better understand their safety data and improve bypass rates.
April 28, 2017Pages
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