White House Concludes Review of Clean Fuel Tax Credit Rules

Proposed rules for a tax credit aimed at encouraging the production of “green,” climate-friendly fuels have cleared White House regulatory review, putting them on the verge of release.

Review of the proposed rules (RIN 1545-BR30) for the 45Z clean fuel production credit was concluded Friday by the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, according to OIRA’s website.

The rules are expected to provide guidance on the calculation of emissions factors for transportation fuel, the determination of clean fuel production credits, and registration as a producer of clean fuel.

 The 45Z credit, which took effect at the beginning ...