Reporting Deadlines for Fuel Programs
Updated RFS Compliance and Attest Engagement Deadlines
EPA has posted updated RFS compliance and attest engagement deadlines for obligated parties covering compliance years 2019 and later. This information is available in the table below.
Please send any questions to FuelsProgramSupport@epa.gov.
Summary of Deadlines for all Fuel Programs
| Fuel Program | Report Type | Dates Covered | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | Quarter 1 | January 1 – March 31 | June 1 of same year |
| All | Quarter 2 | April 1 – June 30 | September 1 of same year |
| All | Quarter 3 | July 1 – September 30 | December 1 of same year |
| All | Quarter 4 | October 1 – December 31 | March 31 of following year |
| Gasoline, FFARs and Survey Programs | Annual | January 1 – December 31 | March 31 of following year |
| RFS | Annual | January 1 – December 31 |
March 31 of following year
June 1
|
| All | Attest engagements | January 1 – December 31 | June 1 of following year * |
*Different deadlines may apply to obligated parties under the RFS program for compliance years 2019 and later and are presented in the table below.
Deadlines for Submitting RFS Annual Compliance and Attest Engagement Reports for Obligated Parties for Compliance Years 2019 and Later
| Compliance Year | Regulated Entity | Compliance Reporting Deadline | Attest Engagement Reporting Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | All obligated parties (except small refineries) | March 31, 2020 | June 1, 2020 |
| 2019 | Small refineries | September 1, 2022 | June 1, 2023 |
| 2020 | All obligated parties | December 1, 2022 | June 1, 2023 |
| 2021 | All obligated parties | March 31, 2023 | June 1, 2023 |
| 2022 | All obligated parties | December 1, 2023 | June 1, 2024 |
| 2023 | All obligated parties | March 31, 2024 | June 1, 2024 |
| 2024 | All obligated parties | Next quarterly reporting deadline after the revised 2024 cellulosic biofuel standard is effective | Next June 1 after the 2024 compliance reporting deadline |
| 2025 | All obligated parties | Next quarterly reporting deadline after the 2026 standards are effective | Next June 1 after the 2025 compliance reporting deadline |