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Clean Fuels Program 2024

Proposed rule

Rulemaking contact: Bill Peters, 503-863-6259

The primary goal of this rulemaking is to update the requirements and tools used to account for greenhouse gas emissions for the Clean Fuels Program. Routine updates are needed to stay current with the latest science and remain harmonized with regional transportation fuels policy. 

Topics that will be under consideration for this rulemaking may include:

  • Updates the OR-GREET model and simplified Tier 1 calculators used to calculate carbon intensity values for fuels in Oregon, in alignment with updates occurring in California
  • Adding new requirements for high-risk fuel pathways
  • Requiring third party verification for additional types of reports
  • Requiring validation for some fuel pathway applications 

​Workshop 2

On July 9, 2024, DEQ held a workshop to discuss its draft OR-GREET 4.0 model and simplified calculators and the updates that DEQ has made from CA-GREET 4.0. 
Please submit comments on the memo and models by July 31, 2024 to CFP.2024@deq.oregon.gov.

​Workshop 1

On Jan. 30, 2024 DEQ held a workshop to outline key topics for the 2024 Clean Fuels Program rulemaking for early consideration and feedback. DEQ presented on revising the OR-GREET model used for fuel carbon intensity calculations, updating the Third Party Verification rules for CFP reports, and proposing other rule modifications based on implementing the program since the last rulemaking. 

In convening this committee, DEQ selected a committee that was large enough to provide diverse perspectives and represent affected parties and stakeholders, while allowing opportunity for members to engage.  Advisory committee members will review proposed rules and provide feedback on potential fiscal, economic, and racial equity impacts.

Meeting 2: Aug. 14, 2024

DEQ will be taking written comments on this rulemaking and the draft Fiscal and Economic Impact, Racial Equity, and Environmental Justice statements via email to CFP.2024@DEQ.oregon.gov. Please submit those comments by 5 p.m. PT on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024.
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Meeting 1: April 17, 2024

Public involvement

The comment period closed at 4 p.m. on Nov. 21, 2024.
For more information, see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which includes the notice and proposed rules.

Supporting documents

Public hearing

A public hearing was held on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024.

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EQC action

DEQ plans to present the final proposal, including any modifications made in response to public comments to the Environmental Quality Commission for a decision at its January 9-10 meeting.