 
RFS2 Renewable Fuel Producers  -  Cellulosic Converted Fraction (RFS1700): Instructions for Completing

Who must report
   * Producers generating D code 3 or D code 7 RINs for fuel derived from feedstocks other than biogas (including through pathways listed in rows K, L, M, and N of Table 1 to §80.1426), and that was produced from two or more feedstocks converted simultaneously, at least one of which has less than 75% average adjusted cellulosic content, and using a combination of processes or a process other than a thermochemical process or a combination of processes.
Reporting requirements
   * 40 CFR 80.1451(b)(1)(ii)(U) sets forth the additional reporting requirements for producers of renewable fuel using cellulosic converted fractions (available at: http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=354294fee688f6d54979e2638c0decf5&node=se40.17.80_11451&rgn=div8).
   * Enter a separate report line for each calculation by day or per-batch basis consistent with the RIN generation and feedstock energy value calculations shown at §80.1426(f)(3)(vi).
   * The feedstock energy value formula is calculated as:
         o FE = M * (1 − m) * CF * E
         o Where:
         o FE = Feedstock energy, in Btu.
         o M = Mass of feedstock, in pounds, measured on a daily or per-batch basis.
         o m = Average moisture content of the feedstock, in mass percent.
         o CF = Converted Fraction in annual average mass percent, except as otherwise provided by §80.1451(b)(1)(ii)(U), representing that portion of the feedstock that is converted into renewable fuel by the producer.
         o E = Energy content of the components of the feedstock that are converted to renewable fuel, in annual average Btu/lb, determined according to paragraph (f)(7) of this section.
   * Required fields and NA values  -  Certain report fields or parameters may be specific to select product types. If a report field does not apply to the reported batch, enter the value "NA". Do not leave the field blank.
Reporting deadlines
   * Producers subject to these reporting requirements shall submit this report on a quarterly basis:
                          Production Calendar Quarter
                              Time Period Covered
                           Quarterly Report Deadline
Quarter 1
January 1  -  March 31
June 1
Quarter 2
April 1  -  June 30
September 1
Quarter 3
July 1  -  September 30
December 1
Quarter 4
October 1  -  December 31
March 31
   * Converted fraction values are calculated on an annual basis or within 10 business days of generating every 500,000 gallons of cellulosic biofuel, whichever is more frequent.
How to submit reports
   * EPA maintains report templates, electronic submission procedures and additional support options at http://www.epa.gov/otaq/fuels/reporting/cdx.htm.
   
Field Instructions
Field No.
Field Name
Units
Field Formats, Codes & Special Instructions
1
Report Form ID

AAAAAA; Character.
Enter RFS1700
2
Report Type

A; Character. Specify if the data submitted in this report is original or if it is being resubmitted. Submit only one original report; any corrections or updates should be marked as a resubmission.
O = Original
R = Resubmission
3
CBI

A; Character. Specify if the data contained within the report is claimed as Confidential Business Information (CBI) under 40 CFR Part 2, subpart B:
Y = Confidential Business Information
N = Non-Confidential Business Information
4
Report Date

MM/DD/YYYY; Character. Enter the date the original or resubmitted report is created.
5
Compliance Period Year

YYYY; Character. Enter the averaging/compliance year the report covers.
6
Compliance Period Quarter

AA; Character. Enter the quarter under the compliance year this report covers

Q1:     January 1  -  March 31
Q2:     April 1  -  June 30
Q3:     July 1  -  September 30
Q4:     October 1  -  December 31 
7
Company ID

AAAA; Character. Enter the EPA assigned four-character ID for the renewable fuel producer.
8
Facility ID

AAAAA; Character. Enter EPA-assigned five-character ID for the renewable fuel production facility. 
9
Mass of Feedstock - Aggregation Level as Date

MM/DD/YYYY; Character: If the feedstock energy value was calculated on a daily basis, enter the date for each production date. Otherwise enter "NA".
10
Mass of Feedstock - Aggregation Level as Batch

AAAAAA; Character: If the feedstock energy value was calculated on a batch-by-batch basis, enter the producer defined batch ID representing the batch. Otherwise enter "NA".
11
Mass of feedstock
pounds
999999999999; Number. Enter the total quantity of feedstock that was used for renewable fuel production.
12
Average moisture content of feedstock
Mass percent
999; Number. Enter the average moisture content of the feedstock
13
Converted Fraction
percent
999; Number. Enter the Converted Fraction in annual average mass percent
14
Energy Content
Btu/lb
999999; Number. Enter the energy content of the components of the feedstock that are converted to fuel
15
Comments

AAAAA...; Character (500 character limit): Optional, enter any comments or other supporting information regarding the reported information.

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