# 40 C.F.R. § 80.130 (2026): RINs for renewable CNG/LNG from a biogas closed distribution system

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## Section

- **Citation:** 40 C.F.R. § 80.130 (2026)
- **Heading:** RINs for renewable CNG/LNG from a biogas closed distribution system
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 40 CFR: Protection of Environment / Chapter I / Part 80 / Subpart E / § 80.130: § 80.130   RINs for renewable CNG/LNG from a biogas closed distribution system.

## Text

(a) General requirements. (1) Any party that generates, assigns, separates, or retires RINs for renewable CNG/LNG from a biogas closed distribution system must comply with the requirements of this section. (2) Parties must report all RIN transactions to EMTS as specified in § 80.1452. (b) RIN generation. (1) Biogas closed distribution system RIN generators must generate RINs using the applicable requirements for RIN generation in under this part. (2) RINs for renewable CNG/LNG from a biogas closed distribution system may be generated if all the following requirements are met: (i) The renewable CNG/LNG is produced from renewable biomass and qualifies to generate RINs under an approved pathway. (ii) The biogas closed distribution system RIN generator has entered into a written contract for the sale or use of a specific quantity of renewable CNG/LNG for use as transportation fuel, and has obtained affidavits from all parties selling or using the renewable CNG/LNG certifying that the renewable CNG/LNG was used as transportation fuel. (iii) The renewable CNG/LNG is used as transportation fuel and for no other purpose. (c) RIN separation. A biogas closed distribution system RIN generator must separate RINs generated for renewable CNG/LNG under § 80.1429(b)(5)(ii). (d) RIN retirement. A party must retire RINs generated for renewable CNG/LNG from a biogas closed distribution if any of the conditions specified in § 80.1434(a) apply and must comply with § 80.1434(b).

## Nearby sections

- [40 C.F.R. § 80.100 (2026) § 80.100   Scope and application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P80_S80_100.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 80.105 (2026) § 80.105   Biogas producers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P80_S80_105.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 80.110 (2026) § 80.110   RNG producers, RNG importers, and biogas closed distribution system RIN generators.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P80_S80_110.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 80.115 (2026) § 80.115   RNG RIN separators.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P80_S80_115.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 80.120 (2026) § 80.120   Parties that use biogas as a biointermediate or RNG as a feedstock or as process heat or energy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P80_S80_120.md)
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- [40 C.F.R. § 80.135 (2026) § 80.135   Registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P80_S80_135.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 80.140 (2026) § 80.140   Reporting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P80_S80_140.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 80.145 (2026) § 80.145   Recordkeeping.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P80_S80_145.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 80.150 (2026) § 80.150   Product transfer documents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P80_S80_150.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 80.155 (2026) § 80.155   Sampling, testing, and measurement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P80_S80_155.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 80.160 (2026) § 80.160   RNG importers, foreign biogas producers, and foreign RNG producers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P80_S80_160.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 80.165 (2026) § 80.165   Attest engagements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P80_S80_165.md)

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