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Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS): Overview and Issues, 2013

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Summary

This report describes the general nature of the RFS mandate and its implementation, and outlines some emerging issues related to the continued growth of U.S. biofuels production needed to fulfill the expanding RFS mandate, as well as the emergence of potential unintended consequences of this rapid expansion.

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Issuer

United States

Year

2013

Region

North America

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary


Main industries targeted
  • Retail trade
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation & Warehousing
  • Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
Restrictiveness

Moderate

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • SDG 1: No Poverty
  • SDG 2: Zero Hunger
  • SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 13: Climate Action
  • SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

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