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### Sutton, Tia

From: Whiteman, Chad <Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov> Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2015 4:51 AM To: Sutton, Tia; Hengst, Benjamin Subject: EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS RVO draft final rule Attachments: EO12866 Review - EPA RFS 2014-2015-2016 RVO final r ule - RIN 2060-AS22 - 11_9_ 2015.docx

Ben & Tia, Attached are the first round of EO 12866 intera gency comments on the EPA draft final rule titled, “Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Standards for 2014, 2015, and 201 6 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2017,” RIN 20 60-AS22. I expect to have the summary comments over to you fol ks on Tuesday. Chad1 

### Sutton, Tia

From: Whiteman, Chad <Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov> Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2015 12:17 AM To: Sutton, Tia; Hengst, Benjamin Subject: RE: EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS RVO draft final ru le Attachments: EO12866_Summary_Comments-EPA_RFS_2014-2015-2016_RVO _Final_Rule_2060-AS22 _-11_10_2015.docx

Ben & Tia, Attached is the second round of EO 12866 intera gency comments on the EPA draft final rule titled, “Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Standards for 2014, 2015, and 201 6 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2017,” RIN 20 60- AS22. These comments are in summary format as oppo sed to being in the preamble of the rule. I’m stil l waiting on comments from two other agencies although I expect those comments to be minor. Chad

From: Whiteman, Chad Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2015 4:51 AM To: Sutton, Tia <sutton.tia@epa.gov>; Hengst, Benjamin <Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov> Subject: EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS RVO draft final rule

Ben & Tia, Attached are the first round of EO 12866 intera gency comments on the EPA draft final rule titled, “Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Standards for 2014, 2015, and 201 6 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2017,” RIN 20 60-AS22. I expect to have the summary comments over to you fol ks on Tuesday. Chad1 

### Sutton, Tia

From: Whiteman, Chad <Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov> Sent: Friday, November 13, 2015 3:52 PM To: Sutton, Tia; Hengst, Benjamin Subject: RE: EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS RVO draft final ru le Attachments: EO12866_Summary_Comments-EPA_RFS_2014-2015-2016_RVO _Final_Rule_2060-AS22 _-11_13_2015.docx

Ben & Tia, Attached is the third round of EO 12866 interag ency comments from the two other agencies reference d in my previous email. Chad

From: Whiteman, Chad Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2015 12:17 AM To: 'Sutton, Tia' <sutton.tia@epa.gov>; 'Hengst, Benja min' <Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov> Subject: RE: EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS RVO draft final r ule

Ben & Tia, Attached is the second round of EO 12866 intera gency comments on the EPA draft final rule titled, “Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Standards for 2014, 2015, and 201 6 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2017,” RIN 20 60- AS22. These comments are in summary format as oppo sed to being in the preamble of the rule. I’m stil l waiting on comments from two other agencies although I expect those comments to be minor. Chad

From: Whiteman, Chad Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2015 4:51 AM To: Sutton, Tia < sutton.tia@epa.gov >; Hengst, Benjamin < Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov > Subject: EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS RVO draft final rule

Ben & Tia, Attached are the first round of EO 12866 intera gency comments on the EPA draft final rule titled, “Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Standards for 2014, 2015, and 201 6 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2017,” RIN 20 60-AS22. I expect to have the summary comments over to you fol ks on Tuesday. Chad1 

### Sutton, Tia

From: Sutton, Tia Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 1:56 PM To: 'Whiteman, Chad' Cc: Hengst, Benjamin Subject: Revised RFA section to send over Attachments: Sec IX.C to SBA 11-18-15 v2.docx

Hi Chad, Please use this version.

Thanks, Tia

From: Sutton, Tia Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 1:40 PM To: 'Whiteman, Chad' <Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov> Cc: Hengst, Benjamin <Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov> Subject: RE: Standalone RFA section --> Hold on that, sendi ng a revised version in a second! Importance: High

From: Sutton, Tia Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 1:24 PM To: 'Whiteman, Chad' < Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov > Cc: Hengst, Benjamin < Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov > Subject: Standalone RFA section

Chad, Here is the standalone RFA section (Section IX.C). If SBA would like to have a call on this, just let us know and we can check calendars here.

Thanks, Tia1 

### Sutton, Tia

From: Sutton, Tia Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 2:57 PM To: 'Whiteman, Chad' Cc: Hengst, Benjamin Subject: Response to E.O 12866 Comments on EPA RFS RVO draft FRM, 1 of 2 Attachments: EO12866_RFS 2014-2015-2016 Annual Rule 2060-AS22 FR M FRN_20151118.docx; Track changes 10-29 versus 11-18 with OMB comments.docx

Hi Chad, Attached for distribution to the Interagency review ers are:

- RLSO version of the draft preamble with responses t o IA comment bubbles

- Clean version of the draft preamble

I will send the summary comments and requested dock et memos in a separate email.

Thanks, Tia1 

### Sutton, Tia

From: Sutton, Tia Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 3:03 PM To: 'Whiteman, Chad' Cc: Hengst, Benjamin Subject: Response to E.O 12866 Comments on EPA RFS RVO draft FRM, 2 of 2 Attachments: Draft - Estimating E85 Consumption in 2013 and 2014 .docx; Draft impact of RIN Prices on E85.docx; Draft memo to docket on errors in gas & distillate projections.docx; Draft memo to docket on estimating E0 use in recreational marine engines.docx; Draft projection of annual renewable fuel supply in 2015. docx; Summary comments from OMB 11-11-15 with responses.docx; Summary comments from OMB set two 11-13-15 with responses.docx

Hi Chad, This email contains:

- Responses to the Summary comments from 11/10/15

- Responses to the Summary comments from 11/13/15

- The following docket memos requested in item #8 of the first set of Summary comments:

o Footnote 68 (p. 59) Projection of annual renewable fuel supply in 2015

o Footnote 77 (p. 73) analysis of historical errors i n projections of gasoline and distillate demand fro m EIA

o Footnote 87 (p. 77) estimating e85 consumption in 2 013

o Footnote 90 (p. 79) an assessment of the impact of RIN prices on the retail price of e85

o Footnote 94 (p. 82) estimating e0 use in recreation al marine engines

Thanks, Tia1 

### Sutton, Tia

From: Sutton, Tia Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 1:09 PM To: 'Whiteman, Chad' Cc: Hengst, Benjamin Subject: FW: Interagency item Attachments: Draft memo to docket on E85 sales versus price corr elations.docx

Hi Chad, Since this is technically an Interagency email, jus t wanted to make sure you were aware of it. (And w e will of course docket this as part of IA interactions.)

Thanks, Tia

From: Korotney, David Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 12:41 PM To: Meyer, Seth - OCE <SMeyer@oce.usda.gov> Subject: RE: Correlating E85 consumption volumes with E85 p rice



### Here is a draft. It's not yet in the docket.

From: Meyer, Seth - OCE [ mailto:SMeyer@oce.usda.gov ] Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 12:01 PM To: Korotney, David < korotney.david@epa.gov > Subject: Correlating E85 consumption volumes with E85 price

David: Can you share the below with me from a citation if it is available? I’m having trouble finding this (i f it is even currently available in the docket).

See "Correlating E85 consumption volumes with E85 p rice," memorandum from David Korotney to docket EPA -HQ-OAR2015-0111

Seth Meyer PhD Office of the Chief Economist US Dept. of Agriculture 202-720-60301 

### Sutton, Tia

From: Hengst, Benjamin Sent: Friday, November 20, 2015 2:53 PM To: Whiteman, Chad Cc: Sutton, Tia; Burkholder, Dallas Subject: Circle trade data Attachments: Analysis of circle trade between the US and Brazil. pdf

Hi Chad,

Per our discussion, here’s the circle trade data th at we will put in the 2014-2016 RFS RVO final rulem aking docket.

Thanks Ben1 

### Sutton, Tia

From: Whiteman, Chad <Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov> Sent: Friday, November 20, 2015 5:53 PM To: Hengst, Benjamin Cc: Sutton, Tia; Nagelhout, Peter Subject: RE: E.O. 12866 Meeting on Renewable Fuel Volume Sta ndards, 2014-2016 - three more scheduled

Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed

Ben, Spoke too soon. Three more EO meetings have been a dded and highlighted in yellow. The call-in for al l of these meetings will be the following unless otherwise spe cified: 202-395-6392, code 7750939. I did change the call- in number for the Monday 9am meeting as designated below. Chad

Subject: E.O. 12866 Meeting on Renewable Fuel Volume Standa rds, 2014-2016 When: Monday, November 23, 2015 8:30 AM-9:00 AM (UTC-05: 00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). Where: 1800 G Street, NW, 9th Floor - Conference Room 1 This teleconference was requested by Charles Barany ai, Vets for Energy.

Subject: E.O. 12866 Meeting on Renewable Fuel Volume Standa rds, 2014-2016 When: Monday, November 23, 2015 9:00 AM-9:30 AM (UTC-05: 00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). Where: 1800 G Street, NW, 9th Floor - Conference Room 1 This teleconference was requested by Martin Mitchel l, Clariant Corporation. Bridge Number (202) 395-6392 Conferee Passcode 416 5908

Subject: E.O. 12866 Meeting on Renewable Fuel Volume Standa rds, 2014-2016 When: Monday, November 23, 2015 10:00 AM-10:30 AM (UTC-0 5:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). Where: 1800 G Street, NW, 9th Floor - Conference Room 1 This meeting was requested by Stephanie Searle, The International Council on Clean Transportation.

Subject: E.O. 12866 Meeting on Renewable Fuel Volume Standa rds, 2014-2016 When: Monday, November 23, 2015 12:00 PM-12:30 PM (UTC-0 5:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). Where: 1800 G Street, NW, 9th Floor - Conference Room 1 This teleconference was requested by Amy Chiang, Ho neywell.

Subject: E.O. 12866 Meeting on Renewable Fuel Volume Standa rds, 2014-2016 When: Monday, November 23, 2015 12:45 PM-1:15 PM (UTC-05 :00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). Where: Room 233 Eisenhower Executive Office Building, 17t h Street & State Place, NW This meeting was requested by Janie Faulkner, VSADC on behalf of Ernie Rosenberg, President & CEO, The American Cleaning Institute (ACI).

Subject: E.O. 12866 Meeting on Renewable Fuel Volume Standa rds, 2014-2016 When: Monday, November 23, 2015 2:00 PM-2:30 PM (UTC-05: 00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). Where: 1800 G Street, NW, 9th Floor - Conference Room 22 This meeting was requested by James Rubin, Dorsey & Whitney on behalf of UNICA.

Subject: E.O. 12866 Meeting on Renewable Fuel Volume Standa rds, 2014-2016 When: Monday, November 23, 2015 3:00 PM-3:30 PM (UTC-05: 00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). Where: 1800 G Street, NW, 9th Floor - Conference Room 2 This meeting was requested by Virgilio Barrera, Hol land & Knight on behalf of Michael McAdams, Preside nt of Advanced Biofuels Association.

Subject: E.O. 12866 Meeting on Renewable Fuel Volume Standa rds, 2014-2016 When: Monday, November 23, 2015 4:00 PM-4:30 PM (UTC-05: 00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). Where: 1800 G Street, NW, 9th Floor - Conference Room 1 This meeting was requested by Delayne Johnson, Quad County Corn Processors.

Subject: E.O. 12866 Meeting on Renewable Fuel Volume Standa rds, 2014-2016 When: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 8:30 AM-9:00 AM (UTC-05 :00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). Where: 1800 G Street, NW, 9th Floor - Conference Room 1 This meeting was requested by Mike Murtha, Florida Concrete and Products Association.

Subject: E.O. 12866 Meeting on Renewable Fuel Volume Standa rds, 2014-2016 When: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 9:30 AM-10:00 AM (UTC-0 5:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). Where: 1800 G Street, NW, 9th Floor - Conference Room 2 This meeting was requested by Krista Hughes, Perkin s Coie on behalf of the Small Refinery Owners Ad Ho c Coalition.

Subject: E.O. 12866 Meeting on Renewable Fuel Volume Standa rds, 2014-2016 When: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 2:00 PM-2:30 PM (UTC-05 :00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). Where: 1800 G Street, NW, 9th Floor - Conference Room 1 This meeting was requested by Jim Lemon, Biogas Res earchers, Inc.

Subject: E.O. 12866 Meeting on Renewable Fuel Volume Standa rds, 2014-2016 When: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 11:30 AM-12:00 PM (UTC- 05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). Where: 1800 G Street, NW, 9th Floor - Conference Room 1 This meeting was requested by Steven Shimberg, SJSo lutions on behalf of Monroe, PES, and CVR.

Subject: E.O. 12866 Meeting on Renewable Fuel Volume Standa rds, 2014-2016 When: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 2:00 PM-2:30 PM (UTC-05 :00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). Where: 1800 G Street, NW, 9th Floor - Conference Room 1 This meeting was requested by Jim Lemon, Biogas Res earchers, Inc.

Past:

Subject: E.O. 12866 Meeting on Renewable Fuel Volume Standa rds, 2014-2016 When: Wednesday, November 4, 2015 4:30 PM-5:00 PM (UTC-0 5:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). Where: 1800 G Street, NW, 9th Floor - Conference Room 1 This meeting was requested by Carl Wolf, LanzaTech.

Subject: E.O. 12866 Meeting on Renewable Fuel Volume Standa rds, 2014-2016 When: Thursday, November 5, 2015 12:00 PM-12:30 PM (UTC- 05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). Where: Room 238 Eisenhower Executive Office Building, 17t h Street & State Place, NW This meeting was requested by Khary Cauthen, API wi th Jack Gerard, President & CEO of API and Chet Tho mpson, President & CEO of American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers.3 Subject: E.O. 12866 Meeting on Renewable Fuel Volume Standa rds, 2014-2016 When: Tuesday, November 10, 2015 3:00 PM-3:30 PM (UTC-05 :00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). Where: 1800 G Street, NW, 9th Floor - Conference Room 1 This meeting was requested by Scott Segal, Policy R esolution Group on behalf of Valero Energy Corporat ion.

Subject: E.O. 12866 Meeting on Renewable Fuel Volume Standa rds, 2014-2016 When: Friday, November 13, 2015 10:00 AM-10:30 AM (UTC-0 5:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). Where: 1800 G Street, NW, 9th Floor - Conference Room 1 This meeting was requested by Benjamin Klein, Heath er Podestsa on behalf of Fuels America.

Subject: E.O. 12866 Meeting on Renewable Fuel Volume Standa rds, 2014-2016 When: Monday, November 16, 2015 3:00 PM-3:30 PM (UTC-05: 00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). Where: 1800 G Street, NW, 9th Floor - Conference Room 1 This meeting was requested by Eric May, Steptoe & J ohnson on behalf of SIGMA.

Subject: E.O. 12866 Meeting on Renewable Fuel Volume Standa rds, 2014-2016 When: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 1:00 PM-2:00 PM (UTC-05 :00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). Where: Room 233 Eisenhower Executive Office Building, 17t h Street & State Place, NW This meeting was requested by Larry Schafer, Nation al Biodiesel Board.

Subject: E.O. 12866 Meeting on Renewable Fuel Volume Standa rds, 2014-2016 When: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 10:30 AM-11:00 AM (UT C-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). Where: 1800 G Street, NW, 9th Floor - Conference Room 2 This meeting was requested by Beth Elliott, Nationa l Corn Growers Association.

Subject: E.O. 12866 Meeting on Renewable Fuel Volume Standa rds, 2014-2016 When: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 2:00 PM-2:30 PM (UTC- 05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). Where: 1800 G Street, NW, 9th Floor - Conference Room 1 This meeting was requested by Rob Underwood, PMAA.

Subject: E.O. 12866 Meeting on Renewable Fuel Volume Standa rds, 2014-2016 When: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 3:00 PM-3:30 PM (UTC- 05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). Where: 1800 G Street, NW, 9th Floor - Conference Room 1 This meeting was requested by Anthony Hulen, Renewa ble Energy Group, Inc.

Subject: E.O. 12866 Meeting on Renewable Fuel Volume Standa rds, 2014-2016 When: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 4:00 PM-4:30 PM (UTC- 05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). Where: Room 233 Eisenhower Executive Office Building, 17t h Street & State Place, NW This meeting was requested by Bob Dineen, President , Renewable Fuels Association.

Subject: E.O. 12866 Meeting on Renewable Fuel Volume Standa rds, 2014-2016 When: Thursday, November 19, 2015 9:00 AM-9:30 AM (UTC-0 5:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). Where: 1800 G Street, NW, 9th Floor - Conference Room 2 This meeting was requested by David Fialkov, NATSO.

Subject: E.O. 12866 Meeting on Renewable Fuel Volume Standa rds, 2014-2016 When: Thursday, November 19, 2015 11:00 AM-11:30 AM (UTC -05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). Where: 1800 G Street, NW, 9th Floor - Conference Room 2 This meeting was requested by Tim Hogan, American F uel & Petrochemical Manufacturers.4 Subject: E.O. 12866 Meeting on Renewable Fuel Volume Standa rds, 2014-2016 When: Friday, November 20, 2015 11:00 AM-11:30 AM (UTC-0 5:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). Where: 1800 G Street, NW, 9th Floor - Conference Room 2 This meeting was requested by the American Coalitio n for Ethanol and the Iowa Renewable Fuels Associat ion.

Subject: E.O. 12866 Meeting on Renewable Fuel Volume Standa rds, 2014-2016 When: Friday, November 20, 2015 12:30 PM-1:00 PM (UTC-05 :00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). Where: 1800 G Street, NW, 9th Floor - Conference Room 2 This meeting was requested by Emily Cassidy, Enviro nmental Working Group.

Subject: E.O. 12866 Meeting on Renewable Fuel Volume Standa rds, 2014-2016 When: Friday, November 20, 2015 1:30 PM-2:00 PM (UTC-05: 00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). Where: Room 233 Eisenhower Executive Office Building, 17t h Street & State Place, NW This meeting was requested by Senator Byron Dorgan (ret.), Arent Fox.

Subject: E.O. 12866 Meeting on Renewable Fuel Volume Standa rds, 2014-2016 When: Friday, November 20, 2015 3:00 PM-3:30 PM (UTC-05: 00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). Where: 1800 G Street, NW, 9th Floor - Conference Room 2 This meeting was requested by Patrick Kelly, API.

Subject: E.O. 12866 Meeting on Renewable Fuel Volume Standa rds, 2014-2016 When: Friday, November 20, 2015 4:30 PM-5:00 PM (UTC-05: 00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). Where: 1800 G Street, NW, 9th Floor - Conference Room 1 This meeting was requested by Peter Lawson, Bockorn y Group on behalf of POET.1 

### Sutton, Tia

From: Whiteman, Chad <Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov> Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2015 12:42 AM To: Sutton, Tia; Hengst, Benjamin Subject: RE: EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS RVO draft final ru le Attachments: EO12866_RFS 2014-2015-2016 Annual Rule 2060-AS22 FR M FRN_11_20_2015.docx

Ben & Tia, Attached are the latest round of EO 12866 inter agency comments on the EPA draft final rule titled, “Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Standards for 2014, 2015, and 201 6 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2017,” RIN 20 60- AS22. There are additional comments that I expect to pass along to you folks tomorrow. Regards, Chad1 

### Sutton, Tia

From: Whiteman, Chad <Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov> Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2015 10:43 PM To: Sutton, Tia; Hengst, Benjamin Subject: RE: EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS RVO draft final ru le

Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed

Here are the other comments in response to EPA’s to 11/18 passback. These comments can be identified by searching for EO12866 in the comment bubbles and were added t o the document forwarded to the agency on 11/21. L et’ s discuss a path forward Monday morning after the 10am EO 128 66 meeting or after one of the others.

From: Whiteman, Chad Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2015 12:42 AM To: 'Sutton, Tia' <sutton.tia@epa.gov>; 'Hengst, Benja min' <Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov> Subject: RE: EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS RVO draft final r ule

Ben & Tia, Attached are the latest round of EO 12866 inter agency comments on the EPA draft final rule titled, “Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Standards for 2014, 2015, and 201 6 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2017,” RIN 20 60- AS22. There are additional comments that I expect to pass along to you folks tomorrow. Regards, Chad1 

### Sutton, Tia

From: Whiteman, Chad <Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov> Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2015 11:29 PM To: Sutton, Tia; Hengst, Benjamin Subject: RE: EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS RVO draft final ru le Attachments: EO12866_RFS 2014-2015-2016 Annual Rule 2060-AS22 FR M FRN_11_22_2015.docx

Take two.

From: Whiteman, Chad Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2015 10:43 PM To: 'Sutton, Tia' <sutton.tia@epa.gov>; 'Hengst, Benja min' <Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov> Subject: RE: EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS RVO draft final r ule

Here are the other comments in response to EPA’s to 11/18 passback. These comments can be identified by searching for EO12866 in the comment bubbles and were added t o the document forwarded to the agency on 11/21. Let’s discuss a path forward Monday morning after the 10am EO 128 66 meeting or after one of the others.

From: Whiteman, Chad Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2015 12:42 AM To: 'Sutton, Tia' < sutton.tia@epa.gov >; 'Hengst, Benjamin' < Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov > Subject: RE: EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS RVO draft final r ule

Ben & Tia, Attached are the latest round of EO 12866 inter agency comments on the EPA draft final rule titled, “Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Standards for 2014, 2015, and 201 6 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2017,” RIN 20 60- AS22. There are additional comments that I expect to pass along to you folks tomorrow. Regards, Chad1 

### Sutton, Tia

From: Sutton, Tia Sent: Monday, November 23, 2015 3:48 PM To: 'Whiteman, Chad' Cc: Hengst, Benjamin Subject: EPA responses to EO 12866 11/21-22 Comments on EPA RFS RVO draft final rule Attachments: Track changes 11-18 versus 11-23 with OMB comments. docx; Draft projection of annual renewable fuel supply in 2015.pdf; EO12866_RFS 2014 -2015-2016 Annual Rule 2060- AS22 FRM FRN_20151123.docx

Hi Chad, Attached are both clean and tracked- changes versions of the preamble, and the requested memo on the draft projection of the annual renewable fuel supply in 2015.

A few notes:

• The tracked-changes version shows changes between t he 11/18 and 11/23 versions. We have put comment bubbles in (“Interagency Set 2”) wherever appropria te, and have responded to those comment bubbles.

• The tracked-changes version does not show where we rejected suggested edits by IA reviewers. If, for example, we rejected an inserted sentence, this version woul d not show a strikeout of the rejected version. We did not have the time do this type of update.

• Changes that EPA made on our own (not in response t o IA comments) to this version are minor, and were made to tighten language and increase legal defensibilit y – these can be pretty easily spotted, as they are the edits that do not have a comment bubble next to them.

Thanks, Tia1 

### Sutton, Tia

From: Whiteman, Chad <Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov> Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 12:17 PM To: Hengst, Benjamin; Sutton, Tia Subject: EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS draft final rule (2060- AS22) Attachments: EO12866_RFS 2014-2015-2016 Annual Rule 2060-AS22 FR M FRN_20151124.docx

Ben & Tia, Attached are EO 12866 comments on the EPA draft fin al rule titled, “Renewable Fuel Standard Program: S tandards for 2014, 2015, and 2016 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volum e for 2017,” RIN 2060-AS22. Let’s find a time this afternoon to talk as there are a few outstanding comments that w e’ll need to work through. My schedule is free fro m 1-2pm and 3- 4:30pm. Chad1 

### Sutton, Tia

From: Whiteman, Chad <Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov> Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 3:25 PM To: Hengst, Benjamin; Sutton, Tia Subject: RE: EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS draft final rule (2 060-AS22) Attachments: EO12866_RFS 2014-2015-2016 Annual Rule 2060-AS22 FR M FRN_20151124v2.docx

Minor suggested edit that I omitted from my previou s passback. See the addition of “...E15 and...” on pag e 81.

From: Whiteman, Chad Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 12:17 PM To: Hengst, Benjamin <Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov>; Sutton , Tia <sutton.tia@epa.gov> Subject: EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS draft final rule (206 0-AS22)

Ben & Tia, Attached are EO 12866 comments on the EPA draft fin al rule titled, “Renewable Fuel Standard Program: S tandards for 2014, 2015, and 2016 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volum e for 2017,” RIN 2060-AS22. Let’s find a time this afternoon to talk as there are a few outstanding comments that w e’ll need to work through. My schedule is free fro m 1-2pm and 3- 4:30pm. Chad1 

### Sutton, Tia

From: Sutton, Tia Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 5:34 PM To: 'Whiteman, Chad'; Hengst, Benjamin Subject: EPA responses to EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS draft final rule (2060-AS22) Attachments: USDA Announces State Finalists for the Biofuel Infr astructure Partnership.pdf; EO12866 _RFS 2014-2015-2016 Annual Rule 2060-AS22 FRM FRN_2 0151124 EPA.docx

Hi Chad, Please see attached for our edits and comment bubbl e responses on the requested changes (incl. the add ition change requested to p. 81). I also made some minor format ting errors to add in missing periods and commas, a nd to delete extra spaces (as these are edits that would need to be made for the document going to FR), I didn’t th ink you’d want all of these highlighted, but please let me know if you do.

Also attached is the document referenced on p. 81.

Thanks, Tia

From: Whiteman, Chad [mailto:Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov ] Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 3:25 PM To: Hengst, Benjamin <Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov>; Sutton , Tia <sutton.tia@epa.gov> Subject: RE: EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS draft final rule (2060-AS22)

Minor suggested edit that I omitted from my previou s passback. See the addition of “...E15 and...” on pag e 81.

From: Whiteman, Chad Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 12:17 PM To: Hengst, Benjamin < Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov >; Sutton, Tia < sutton.tia@epa.gov > Subject: EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS draft final rule (206 0-AS22)

Ben & Tia, Attached are EO 12866 comments on the EPA draft fin al rule titled, “Renewable Fuel Standard Program: S tandards for 2014, 2015, and 2016 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volum e for 2017,” RIN 2060-AS22. Let’s find a time this afternoon to talk as there are a few outstanding comments that w e’ll need to work through. My schedule is free fro m 1-2pm and 3- 4:30pm. Chad1 

### Sutton, Tia

From: Whiteman, Chad <Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov> Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 10:29 AM To: Sutton, Tia; Hengst, Benjamin Subject: RE: EPA responses to EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS d raft final rule (2060-AS22) Attachments: EO12866_Summary_Comments-EPA_RFS_2014-2015-2016_RVO _Final_Rule_2060- AS22....docx

Importance: High

Tia and Ben, Follow-up on the most recent payback. Please give me a call before responding to these comments. Thanks, Chad

Chad Whiteman Policy Analyst │ Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Office of Management and Budget │ Execu)ve Office of the President 202.395.4718 │ cwhiteman@omb.eop.gov

From: Sutton, Tia [mailto:sutton.tia@epa.gov] Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 5:34 PM To: Whiteman, Chad <Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov>; Heng st, Benjamin <Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov> Subject: EPA responses to EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS draf t final rule (2060-AS22)

Hi Chad, Please see attached for our edits and comment bubbl e responses on the requested changes (incl. the add ition change requested to p. 81). I also made some minor format ting errors to add in missing periods and commas, a nd to delete extra spaces (as these are edits that would need to be made for the document going to FR), I didn’t th ink you’d want all of these highlighted, but please let me know if you do.

Also attached is the document referenced on p. 81.

Thanks, Tia

From: Whiteman, Chad [ mailto:Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov ] Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 3:25 PM To: Hengst, Benjamin < Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov >; Sutton, Tia < sutton.tia@epa.gov > Subject: RE: EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS draft final rule (2060-AS22)

Minor suggested edit that I omitted from my previou s passback. See the addition of “...E15 and...” on pag e 81.

From: Whiteman, Chad Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 12:17 PM To: Hengst, Benjamin < Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov >; Sutton, Tia < sutton.tia@epa.gov > Subject: EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS draft final rule (206 0-AS22)

Ben & Tia,2 Attached are EO 12866 comments on the EPA draft fin al rule titled, “Renewable Fuel Standard Program: S tandards for 2014, 2015, and 2016 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volum e for 2017,” RIN 2060-AS22. Let’s find a time this afternoon to talk as there are a few outstanding comments that w e’ll need to work through. My schedule is free fro m 1-2pm and 3- 4:30pm. Chad1 

### Sutton, Tia

From: Whiteman, Chad <Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov> Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 11:36 AM To: Sutton, Tia; Hengst, Benjamin Subject: RE: EPA responses to EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS d raft final rule (2060-AS22) Attachments: EO12866 Review - EPA RFS 2014-2015-2016 RVO final r ule - RIN 2060-AS22 - 11_25_ 2015.docx

Tia, Please search for EO13563 in the comment bubble for the language that was suggested. Chad

From: Whiteman, Chad Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 10:29 AM To: Sutton, Tia <sutton.tia@epa.gov>; Hengst, Benjamin <Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov> Subject: RE: EPA responses to EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS draft final rule (2060-AS22) Importance: High

Tia and Ben, Follow-up on the most recent payback. Please give me a call before responding to these comments. Thanks, Chad

Chad Whiteman Policy Analyst │ Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Office of Management and Budget │ Execu<ve Office of the President 202.395.4718 │ cwhiteman@omb.eop.gov

From: Sutton, Tia [ mailto:sutton.tia@epa.gov ] Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 5:34 PM To: Whiteman, Chad < Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov >; Hengst, Benjamin < Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov > Subject: EPA responses to EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS draf t final rule (2060-AS22)

Hi Chad, Please see attached for our edits and comment bubbl e responses on the requested changes (incl. the add ition change requested to p. 81). I also made some minor format ting errors to add in missing periods and commas, a nd to delete extra spaces (as these are edits that would need to be made for the document going to FR), I didn’t th ink you’d want all of these highlighted, but please let me know if you do.

Also attached is the document referenced on p. 81.

Thanks, Tia

From: Whiteman, Chad [ mailto:Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov ] Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 3:25 PM To: Hengst, Benjamin < Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov >; Sutton, Tia < sutton.tia@epa.gov > Subject: RE: EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS draft final rule (2060-AS22)2 Minor suggested edit that I omitted from my previou s passback. See the addition of “...E15 and...” on pag e 81.

From: Whiteman, Chad Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 12:17 PM To: Hengst, Benjamin < Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov >; Sutton, Tia < sutton.tia@epa.gov > Subject: EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS draft final rule (206 0-AS22)

Ben & Tia, Attached are EO 12866 comments on the EPA draft fin al rule titled, “Renewable Fuel Standard Program: S tandards for 2014, 2015, and 2016 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volum e for 2017,” RIN 2060-AS22. Let’s find a time this afternoon to talk as there are a few outstanding comments that w e’ll need to work through. My schedule is free fro m 1-2pm and 3- 4:30pm. Chad1 

### Sutton, Tia

From: Sutton, Tia Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 12:27 PM To: 'Whiteman, Chad'; Hengst, Benjamin Subject: RE: EPA responses to EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS d raft final rule (2060-AS22) Attachments: EO12866_RFS 2014-2015-2016 Annual Rule 2060-AS22 FR M FRN_20151125 EPA.docx

Chad, Please see attached for our responses regarding the 2 additional items that were requested in footnote 75 and on p. 81. Search for “11/25/2015” in the comment bubbles

.

Thanks, Tia

From: Whiteman, Chad [mailto:Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov ] Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 10:29 AM To: Sutton, Tia <sutton.tia@epa.gov>; Hengst, Benjamin <Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov> Subject: RE: EPA responses to EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS draft final rule (2060-AS22) Importance: High

Tia and Ben, Follow-up on the most recent payback. Please give me a call before responding to these comments. Thanks, Chad

Chad Whiteman Policy Analyst │ Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Office of Management and Budget │ ExecuCve Office of the President 202.395.4718 │ cwhiteman@omb.eop.gov

From: Sutton, Tia [ mailto:sutton.tia@epa.gov ] Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 5:34 PM To: Whiteman, Chad < Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov >; Hengst, Benjamin < Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov > Subject: EPA responses to EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS draf t final rule (2060-AS22)

Hi Chad, Please see attached for our edits and comment bubbl e responses on the requested changes (incl. the add ition change requested to p. 81). I also made some minor format ting errors to add in missing periods and commas, a nd to delete extra spaces (as these are edits that would need to be made for the document going to FR), I didn’t th ink you’d want all of these highlighted, but please let me know if you do.

Also attached is the document referenced on p. 81.

Thanks, Tia

From: Whiteman, Chad [ mailto:Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov ] Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 3:25 PM2 To: Hengst, Benjamin < Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov >; Sutton, Tia < sutton.tia@epa.gov > Subject: RE: EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS draft final rule (2060-AS22)

Minor suggested edit that I omitted from my previou s passback. See the addition of “...E15 and...” on pag e 81.

From: Whiteman, Chad Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 12:17 PM To: Hengst, Benjamin < Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov >; Sutton, Tia < sutton.tia@epa.gov > Subject: EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS draft final rule (206 0-AS22)

Ben & Tia, Attached are EO 12866 comments on the EPA draft fin al rule titled, “Renewable Fuel Standard Program: S tandards for 2014, 2015, and 2016 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volum e for 2017,” RIN 2060-AS22. Let’s find a time this afternoon to talk as there are a few outstanding comments that w e’ll need to work through. My schedule is free fro m 1-2pm and 3- 4:30pm. Chad1 

### Sutton, Tia

From: Sutton, Tia Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 1:26 PM To: 'Whiteman, Chad'; Hengst, Benjamin Subject: RE: EPA responses to EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS d raft final rule (2060-AS22) Attachments: EO12866_RFS 2014-2015-2016 Annual Rule 2060-AS22 FR M FRN_20151125 EPA v2.docx

Importance: High

Chad, Please see pp. 134-135 of the attached for our sugg ested edits to the outstanding issue.

Thanks, Tia

From: Whiteman, Chad [mailto:Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov ] Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 1:04 PM To: Sutton, Tia <sutton.tia@epa.gov>; Hengst, Benjamin <Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov> Subject: RE: EPA responses to EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS draft final rule (2060-AS22)

Nothing further on the two items you folks just add ressed in your previous email. Just the one remain ing topic.

From: Sutton, Tia [ mailto:sutton.tia@epa.gov ] Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 12:28 PM To: Whiteman, Chad < Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov >; Hengst, Benjamin < Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov > Subject: RE: EPA responses to EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS draft final rule (2060-AS22)

Chad, Please see attached for our responses regarding the 2 additional items that were requested in footnote 75 and on p. 81. Search for “11/25/2015” in the comment bubbles

.

Thanks, Tia

From: Whiteman, Chad [ mailto:Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov ] Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 10:29 AM To: Sutton, Tia < sutton.tia@epa.gov >; Hengst, Benjamin < Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov > Subject: RE: EPA responses to EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS draft final rule (2060-AS22) Importance: High

Tia and Ben, Follow-up on the most recent payback. Please give me a call before responding to these comments. Thanks, Chad

Chad Whiteman Policy Analyst │ Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Office of Management and Budget │ ExecuFve Office of the President 202.395.4718 │ cwhiteman@omb.eop.gov2 From: Sutton, Tia [ mailto:sutton.tia@epa.gov ] Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 5:34 PM To: Whiteman, Chad < Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov >; Hengst, Benjamin < Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov > Subject: EPA responses to EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS draf t final rule (2060-AS22)

Hi Chad, Please see attached for our edits and comment bubbl e responses on the requested changes (incl. the add ition change requested to p. 81). I also made some minor format ting errors to add in missing periods and commas, a nd to delete extra spaces (as these are edits that would need to be made for the document going to FR), I didn’t th ink you’d want all of these highlighted, but please let me know if you do.

Also attached is the document referenced on p. 81.

Thanks, Tia

From: Whiteman, Chad [ mailto:Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov ] Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 3:25 PM To: Hengst, Benjamin < Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov >; Sutton, Tia < sutton.tia@epa.gov > Subject: RE: EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS draft final rule (2060-AS22)

Minor suggested edit that I omitted from my previou s passback. See the addition of “...E15 and...” on pag e 81.

From: Whiteman, Chad Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 12:17 PM To: Hengst, Benjamin < Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov >; Sutton, Tia < sutton.tia@epa.gov > Subject: EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS draft final rule (206 0-AS22)

Ben & Tia, Attached are EO 12866 comments on the EPA draft fin al rule titled, “Renewable Fuel Standard Program: S tandards for 2014, 2015, and 2016 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volum e for 2017,” RIN 2060-AS22. Let’s find a time this afternoon to talk as there are a few outstanding comments that w e’ll need to work through. My schedule is free fro m 1-2pm and 3- 4:30pm. Chad1 

### Sutton, Tia

From: Whiteman, Chad <Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov> Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 2:18 PM To: Sutton, Tia; Hengst, Benjamin Subject: RE: EPA responses to EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS d raft final rule (2060-AS22) Attachments: EO12866_Summary_Comments-EPA_RFS_2014-2015-2016_RVO _Final_Rule_2060-AS22 _-11_25_2015 v2.docx

Suggest changing two words. See attached.

From: Sutton, Tia [mailto:sutton.tia@epa.gov] Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 1:26 PM To: Whiteman, Chad <Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov>; Heng st, Benjamin <Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov> Subject: RE: EPA responses to EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS draft final rule (2060-AS22) Importance: High

Chad, Please see pp. 134-135 of the attached for our sugg ested edits to the outstanding issue.

Thanks, Tia

From: Whiteman, Chad [ mailto:Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov ] Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 1:04 PM To: Sutton, Tia < sutton.tia@epa.gov >; Hengst, Benjamin < Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov > Subject: RE: EPA responses to EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS draft final rule (2060-AS22)

Nothing further on the two items you folks just add ressed in your previous email. Just the one remain ing topic.

From: Sutton, Tia [ mailto:sutton.tia@epa.gov ] Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 12:28 PM To: Whiteman, Chad < Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov >; Hengst, Benjamin < Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov > Subject: RE: EPA responses to EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS draft final rule (2060-AS22)

Chad, Please see attached for our responses regarding the 2 additional items that were requested in footnote 75 and on p. 81. Search for “11/25/2015” in the comment bubbles

.

Thanks, Tia

From: Whiteman, Chad [ mailto:Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov ] Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 10:29 AM To: Sutton, Tia < sutton.tia@epa.gov >; Hengst, Benjamin < Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov > Subject: RE: EPA responses to EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS draft final rule (2060-AS22) Importance: High2 Tia and Ben, Follow-up on the most recent payback. Please give me a call before responding to these comments. Thanks, Chad

Chad Whiteman Policy Analyst │ Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Office of Management and Budget │ ExecuFve Office of the President 202.395.4718 │ cwhiteman@omb.eop.gov

From: Sutton, Tia [ mailto:sutton.tia@epa.gov ] Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 5:34 PM To: Whiteman, Chad < Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov >; Hengst, Benjamin < Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov > Subject: EPA responses to EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS draf t final rule (2060-AS22)

Hi Chad, Please see attached for our edits and comment bubbl e responses on the requested changes (incl. the add ition change requested to p. 81). I also made some minor format ting errors to add in missing periods and commas, a nd to delete extra spaces (as these are edits that would need to be made for the document going to FR), I didn’t th ink you’d want all of these highlighted, but please let me know if you do.

Also attached is the document referenced on p. 81.

Thanks, Tia

From: Whiteman, Chad [ mailto:Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov ] Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 3:25 PM To: Hengst, Benjamin < Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov >; Sutton, Tia < sutton.tia@epa.gov > Subject: RE: EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS draft final rule (2060-AS22)

Minor suggested edit that I omitted from my previou s passback. See the addition of “...E15 and...” on pag e 81.

From: Whiteman, Chad Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 12:17 PM To: Hengst, Benjamin < Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov >; Sutton, Tia < sutton.tia@epa.gov > Subject: EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS draft final rule (206 0-AS22)

Ben & Tia, Attached are EO 12866 comments on the EPA draft fin al rule titled, “Renewable Fuel Standard Program: S tandards for 2014, 2015, and 2016 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volum e for 2017,” RIN 2060-AS22. Let’s find a time this afternoon to talk as there are a few outstanding comments that w e’ll need to work through. My schedule is free fro m 1-2pm and 3- 4:30pm. Chad1 

### Sutton, Tia

From: Whiteman, Chad <Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov> Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 3:59 PM To: Sutton, Tia; Hengst, Benjamin Subject: RE: EPA responses to EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS d raft final rule (2060-AS22) Attachments: EO12866_Summary_Comments-EPA_RFS_2014-2015-2016_RVO _Final_Rule_2060-AS22 _-11_25_2015 v3.docx

Here you go.

From: Sutton, Tia [mailto:sutton.tia@epa.gov] Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 11:37 AM To: Whiteman, Chad <Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov>; Heng st, Benjamin <Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov> Subject: RE: EPA responses to EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS draft final rule (2060-AS22)

Thanks. Just got a note from Chris, via Janet...look s like Dom already called to give her a heads up th at the sentence would be coming.

From: Whiteman, Chad [ mailto:Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov ] Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 11:36 AM To: Sutton, Tia < sutton.tia@epa.gov >; Hengst, Benjamin < Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov > Subject: RE: EPA responses to EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS draft final rule (2060-AS22)

Tia, Please search for EO13563 in the comment bubble for the language that was suggested. Chad

From: Whiteman, Chad Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 10:29 AM To: Sutton, Tia < sutton.tia@epa.gov >; Hengst, Benjamin < Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov > Subject: RE: EPA responses to EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS draft final rule (2060-AS22) Importance: High

Tia and Ben, Follow-up on the most recent payback. Please give me a call before responding to these comments. Thanks, Chad

Chad Whiteman Policy Analyst │ Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Office of Management and Budget │ ExecuCve Office of the President 202.395.4718 │ cwhiteman@omb.eop.gov

From: Sutton, Tia [ mailto:sutton.tia@epa.gov ] Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 5:34 PM To: Whiteman, Chad < Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov >; Hengst, Benjamin < Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov > Subject: EPA responses to EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS draf t final rule (2060-AS22)2 Hi Chad, Please see attached for our edits and comment bubbl e responses on the requested changes (incl. the add ition change requested to p. 81). I also made some minor format ting errors to add in missing periods and commas, a nd to delete extra spaces (as these are edits that would need to be made for the document going to FR), I didn’t th ink you’d want all of these highlighted, but please let me know if you do.

Also attached is the document referenced on p. 81.

Thanks, Tia

From: Whiteman, Chad [ mailto:Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov ] Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 3:25 PM To: Hengst, Benjamin < Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov >; Sutton, Tia < sutton.tia@epa.gov > Subject: RE: EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS draft final rule (2060-AS22)

Minor suggested edit that I omitted from my previou s passback. See the addition of “...E15 and...” on pag e 81.

From: Whiteman, Chad Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 12:17 PM To: Hengst, Benjamin < Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov >; Sutton, Tia < sutton.tia@epa.gov > Subject: EO 12866 Comments on EPA RFS draft final rule (206 0-AS22)

Ben & Tia, Attached are EO 12866 comments on the EPA draft fin al rule titled, “Renewable Fuel Standard Program: S tandards for 2014, 2015, and 2016 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volum e for 2017,” RIN 2060-AS22. Let’s find a time this afternoon to talk as there are a few outstanding comments that w e’ll need to work through. My schedule is free fro m 1-2pm and 3- 4:30pm. Chad1 

### Sutton, Tia

From: Sutton, Tia Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 4:41 PM To: 'Whiteman, Chad'; Hengst, Benjamin Subject: FINAL files- clean and redline Attachments: EO12866_RFS 2014-2015-2016 Annual Rule 2060-AS22 FR M FRN_20151125.docx; EO12866_RFS 2014-2015-2016 Annual Rule 2060-AS22 FR M FRN_20151125 EPA v3.docx

Importance: High

Hi Chad, Files are attached- the final edits are in the para graph on pp. 135-136.

Thanks, Tia1 

### Sutton, Tia

From: Sutton, Tia Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 5:10 PM To: 'Whiteman, Chad'; Hengst, Benjamin Subject: RE: FINAL files- clean and redline Attachments: EO12866_RFS 2014-2015-2016 Annual Rule 2060-AS22 FR M FRN_20151125.docx; EO12866_RFS 2014-2015-2016 Annual Rule 2060-AS22 FR M FRN_20151125 EPA v3.docx

Importance: High

Take 2.

From: Sutton, Tia Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 4:41 PM To: 'Whiteman, Chad' <Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov>; He ngst, Benjamin <Hengst.Benjamin@epa.gov> Subject: FINAL files- clean and redline Importance: High

Hi Chad, Files are attached- the final edits are in the para graph on pp. 135-136.

Thanks, Tia1 

### Sutton, Tia

From: Sutton, Tia Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 5:22 PM To: 'Whiteman, Chad' Subject: EO12866_RFS 2014-2015-2016 Annual Rule 2060-AS22 FR M FRN_20151125.docx Attachments: EO12866_RFS 2014-2015-2016 Annual Rule 2060-AS22 FR M FRN_20151125.docx

Importance: High1 

### Sutton, Tia

From: Whiteman, Chad <Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov> Sent: Monday, November 30, 2015 10:33 AM To: Sutton, Tia; Hengst, Benjamin; Adams, Darryl; Curry , Bridgid Subject: OMB Concluded Review of EPA RFS Final Rule (2060-AS2 2) this morning

All, I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving! OMB concluded review this morning on the EPA fi nal rule titled, “Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Standards for 2014, 2015, and 2016 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volum e for 2017,” RIN 2060-AS22, making the designation “consistent with change.” Regards, Chad