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Public comment is now open for Renewable Fuel Standard proposed administrative rule changes
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The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) invites public comment on proposed administrative rule changes for the Renewable Fuel Standard (PCC 16.60, Motor Vehicle Fuels). This public comment period is open through 11:59 P.M. on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Renewable Fuel Requirements Start Soon
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New renewable fuel requirements start July 1, 2026. All diesel fuel sold in Portland will need to contain at least 50% biofuel as well as meet the carbon intensity requirements.
Carbon Intensity Adjustments Maintain Low Carbon Fuel Availability
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Portland adopted a Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) emergency rule on May 15. This temporary rule seeks to align Portland’s carbon intensity (CI) requirement with new changes to the Oregon DEQ Clean Fuels Program requirements that changed how lifecycle carbon emissions are calculated.
Portland Adopts Renewable Fuel Standard Emergency Administrative Rule
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The City of Portland adopted a new, emergency administrative rule for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), effective May 15, 2026. This temporary rule seeks to align Portland’s carbon intensity (CI) values with new Oregon DEQ Clean Fuels Program requirements.
Public comment period open for Renewable Fuel Standard administrative rules - Extended to March 6
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The public comment period on proposed administrative rules for the Renewable Fuel Standard (Portland City Code 16.60) is open and has been extended to 11:59 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2026.
Public comment period open for Renewable Fuel Standard administrative rules
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The public comment period on proposed administrative rules for the updated Renewable Fuel Standard (PCC 16.60, Motor Vehicle Fuels) is open through 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.
BPS Adopts Renewable Fuel Standard Administrative Rules
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The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) adopted new Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) administrative rules (PCC 16.60, Motor Vehicle Fuels) yesterday. These rules provide a workable approach to amendments that Portland City Council unanimously adopted in December 2022.
RFS Administrative Rulemaking Public Comment Open through July 25, 2023
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City of Portland adopted a new Renewable Fuel Standard in 2022. This increases the percent of low-carbon biofuels blended in diesel fuel sold in Portland over the next several years. Proposed administrative rules are now available for public comment.
Apply for the RFS Technical Advisory Committee
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Application period closes June 4, 2023.
Renewable Fuel Standard project updates
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Phased-in approach to renewable fuels requirement; next steps; and learn more.
Commissioner Carmen Rubio passes new Renewable Fuel Standard
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New standard represents the most aggressive carbon reduction policy in recent years.
Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability invites community feedback on proposed code amendment to City’s Renewable Fuel Standard
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Public comment will remain open through Monday, Oct. 3, 2022.