“We greatly appreciate the proposed regulations addressing qualified sales sold for use in a trade or business, transportation fuel and it being suitable for use, defining a qualified facility, as well as stating the allowance of the tolling relationship,” Kovarik stated during the testimony. “While the Proposed Regulations provide much-needed market certainty for biodiesel and renewable diesel producers, we are requesting additional clarity in some areas. Specifically, for instance, we are awaiting publication of the modified 45ZCF-GREET model. We would also appreciate additional guidance as to how to apply the credit to fuel produced prior to publication of the proposed rule and further clarity on the Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship requirements as they relate directly to 45Z.”

Clean Fuels’ testimony specifically asked for additional clarity on:

Clean Fuels also requested timely action on implementation, including:

Kovarik added, “Producers are grateful that Congress adopted beneficial changes to the 45Z credit last July through the One Big Beautiful Bill. Taxpayers now need certainty that those changes can be claimed throughout the year. That requires publication of an updated 45ZCF-GREET model by DOE. Increased certainty will help achieve Congress’ goals of producing more domestic energy and supporting farmers with domestic market opportunities.”

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