Policy Priorities

The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) advocates on behalf of its members and the biodiesel industry in regulatory and legislative issues at both the state and federal levels. Find more information about federal policies that support the growth of biodiesel and renewable diesel and about NBB’s advocacy efforts through the links below.

NBB has a dedicated team of experts in Washington, D.C. and in the Jefferson City, MO, headquarters, who can help you connect with policy makers on these issues. NBB's Fueling Action Center is set up to connect you with your elected officials with a few simple clicks.

Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)
NBB advocates for sustainable growth of the biodiesel market under the federal Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), which requires transportation fuel sold in the United States to include annually set volumes of advanced biofuels such as biomass-based diesel.

Biodiesel Tax Incentive
NBB supports the multi-year, forward-looking extension of the $1.00-per-gallon federal tax credit adopted by Congress because it incentivizes fuel blenders to include biodiesel and renewable diesel in the U.S. transportation fuel market.

Biodiesel Fair Trade
NBB’s Fair Trade Coalition supports fair trade in the biodiesel market. The coalition advocates for the U.S. Commerce Department to maintain trade protections against unfairly subsidized and dumped biodiesel imports.

RFS Small Refiner Exemptions
NBB opposes retroactive exemptions, which reduce RFS biomass-based diesel volumes by hundreds of millions of gallons every year. NBB advocates that EPA ensure the annual RFS volumes it sets are fully met even after granting exemptions.

Farm Bill
Several USDA programs help build markets for advanced biofuels like biodiesel through education and producer support payments. NBB advocates for annual funding of several important programs.

Focus on Policy News

NBB Opposes Commerce Department’s Unprecedented Review of Biodiesel Import Duties

Nov 8, 2018, 1:53 PM

Changes to the trade decisions finalized earlier this year will cause ongoing harm to U.S. biodiesel companies
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NBB Letter to EPA: Small Refinery Exemptions Destroy Demand for Biodiesel

Oct 17, 2018, 2:54 PM

New EPA dashboard confirms more than 300 million gallons of lost demand for biodiesel
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NBB Appreciates Bipartisan Support for Biodiesel Tax Incentive Extension

Sep 27, 2018, 5:11 PM

Forty-six bipartisan members of Congress ask House leaders for a multi-year extension
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NBB, ASA Ask President Trump to Support Biodiesel Producers, Soy Farmers

Sep 20, 2018, 3:40 PM

Allowing year-round use of E15 is a positive step for ethanol, but doesn’t support biodiesel
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NBB Thanks Senators for Supporting Higher Volumes in Annual RFS Rule

Aug 23, 2018, 11:21 AM

Senators’ letter underscores the biodiesel industry’s ability to meet higher volumes
Full story

Fueling Action Center

The NBB Members Only Site also provides NBB members with access to current laws and incentives nationwide. These pages include easy-to read summaries, point and click access as well as some historical background. The site strives to be a one-stop place of up-to-date information that can be used by NBB members to further business planning or strengthen existing markets.