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Biomass-Based Diesel RFS2 Mandates and Consumption
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | |
| EISA (legislated) | 650 | 800 | 1000 |
| EPA Requirement | 1150 | 800 | 1000 |
| Consumption (actual) | 538 | 772 |
Source: EIA Monthly Energy Review, Table 10.3 and 10.4 and the EPA Renewable Fuels Standard EMTS Informational Data.
Notes:
EPA combined EISA 2009 and 2010 requirements for 2010. Obligated parties met this requirement with both 2010 production and prior year RINs.
Biomass-based diesel includes biodiesel and/or renewable diesel. Federal legislation provided yearly RFS volume requirements for each renewable fuel category. EPA updates volume requirements each year based on fuel availability.
