Reporting deadlines for Fuel Programs
Reporting Deadlines Announced for RFS reporters
On December 14, 2015, EPA published the final rule establishing:
- The Renewable Fuel Standards for the years 2014 to 2017;
- The annual compliance reporting requirements for RFS Obligated Parties for the years 2013, 2014, and 2015; and
- The attest engagement deadlines for all RFS participants for the years 2013, 2014, and 2015.
View revised reporting deadlines further down this page.
For regulation information surrounding the deadlines, see:
On this page:
- Summary of deadlines for all Fuel Programs
- Revised deadlines for annual compliance reporting for RFS
- Revised deadlines for Attest Engagements for RFS
Summary of deadlines for all Fuel Programs
| Fuel Program | Report Type | Dates Covered | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | Quarter 1 | January 1 – March 31 | June 1 |
| All | Quarter 2 | April 1 – June 30 | September 1 |
| All | Quarter 3 | July 1 – September 30 | December 1 |
| All | Quarter 4 | October 1 – December 31 | March 31 |
| Gasoline and FFARs | Annual | January 1 – December 31 | March 31 |
| RFS | Annual | January 1 – December 31 | See revised deadlines below |
| Gasoline | Attest engagements | January 1 – December 31 | June 1 |
| RFS | Attest engagements | January 1 – December 31 | See revised deadlines below |
Revised Deadlines for Annual Compliance Reporting for RFS Only
Each compliance year covers the dates January 1 through December 31. Revised deadlines for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) are provided below.
| Regulated Party Category | Deadline for 2013 Annual Compliance | Deadline for 2014 Annual Compliance | Deadline for 2015 Annual Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obligated Parties | March 1, 2016 | August 1, 2016 | December 1, 2016 |
| Renewable Fuel Exporters | March 1, 2016 | March 1, 2016 | March 31, 2016 |
The EPA Moderated Transaction System (EMTS) will allow retirement transactions for each compliance year during the following periods:
| Compliance Year | Window for Retirement Transactions in EMTS |
|---|---|
| 2013 | Now — March 1, 2016 |
| 2014 | March 2, 2016 — August 1, 2016 |
| 2015 | August 2, 2016 — December 1, 2016 |
| 2016 | December 2, 2016 — March 31, 2017 |
Revised Deadlines for Attest Engagements for RFS Only
Attest Engagements cover the dates January 1 through December 31 of each year. Revised deadlines for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) are provided below.
| Regulated Party Category | Deadline for 2013 Attest Engagement | Deadline for 2014 Attest Engagement | Deadline for 2015 Attest Engagement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obligated Parties | June 1, 2016 | December 1, 2016 | March 1, 2017 |
| Renewable Fuel Exporters | June 1, 2016 | June 1, 2016 | June 1, 2016 |
| RIN-generating renewable fuel producers and importers; other RIN-owning parties | March 1, 2016 | March 1, 2016 | June 1, 2016 |
| Independent Third Party Auditors | March 1, 2016 | March 1, 2016 | June 1, 2016 |