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Mandates on diesel alternatives
There is not a federal biodiesel mandate, but there are some state mandates and federal and state programs designed to promote the use of diesel alternatives and reduce dependence on traditional petroleum-based diesel fuel. Some examples are:
    •The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS): the Renewable Fuel Standard, implemented by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), requires a certain volume of renewable fuel, including biodiesel and renewable diesel, to be blended into transportation fuels. The RFS sets annual renewable fuel volume obligations, which include specific targets for advanced biofuels such as biodiesel and renewable diesel
    •The Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS): some states, such as California, have implemented their own Low Carbon Fuel Standard progra
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Mandates on diesel alternatives