Ethanol Producer Magazine Features Tony Miller on D3 RIN Inspection Readiness

Ethanol Producer Magazine recently published Inspection Insight, an article featuring commentary from Weaver Partner Tony Miller on how producers can prepare for U.S. EPA inspections tied to D3 RINs generated from corn kernel fiber cellulosic ethanol production. Drawing on his experience as a former EPA inspector, Miller shares practical considerations to help facilities anticipate regulatory expectations and strengthen inspection readiness.

Miller highlights how Weaver’s ongoing Quality Assurance Procedures (QAP) reviews provide insight into evolving enforcement priorities. “We have QAP procedures that have to go through annual review, so we learn and implement what the EPA actually cares about,” Miller says. “That gives us really good insight.”

The article also outlines key inspection considerations, including documentation readiness, sampling procedures and alignment of operational practices with EPA requirements.

Read the full article here

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