I assume the companies ran this by legal before going forward with the plan. Loopholes aren't illegal, they're just exploits.
From post below (soon hopefully to be 'above'):
"> (5) Importers shall not generate RINs for renewable fuel that has already been assigned RINs by a registered foreign producer.[2]"
From post below (soon hopefully to be 'above'):
"> (5) Importers shall not generate RINs for renewable fuel that has already been assigned RINs by a registered foreign producer.[2]"