### Question
How is the "biodiesel" defined?


### Answer
The term **biodiesel** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 16105* as follows -

> a diesel fuel substitute produced from nonpetroleum renewable resources that meets the registration requirements for fuels and fuel additives established by the Environmental Protection Agency under section 7545 of this title and that meets the American Society for Testing and Materials D6751–02a Standard Specification for Biodiesel Fuel (B100) Blend Stock for Distillate Fuels

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16105*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER VII-VEHICLES AND FUELS > Part D-Miscellaneous**

