Susan G. Lafferty. P: E:

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1 ATTORNEY BIOGRAPHY Susan G. Lafferty Partner Washington P: E: Education J.D., George Mason University School of Law B.A., University of Virginia Bar Admissions District of Columbia Virginia Background Susan Lafferty advises clients on an array of energy and environmental issues impacting the petroleum, biofuels and energy trading industries. Susan s extensive practice covers regulatory, commercial and policy issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), renewable identification number (RIN) trading, state low carbon fuel standards (LCFS), gasoline and ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) requirements, and shipping all types of commodities by rail, vessel or truck. She also advises clients on daily trading and commercial matters as well as significant enforcement actions. Susan represented more than 15 companies in RIN enforcement proceedings that led to the implementation of the EPA s Interim Enforcement Policies and Quality Assurance Program, as well as refiners and importers facing enforcement actions under the broader mobile source program. Susan led the representation of a renewable fuel trader that EPA alleged exported renewable fuel without retiring RINs. Susan is a sought-after speaker on regulatory and agency actions, is quoted frequently on fuels issues, and co-authored a white paper for the Bipartisan Policy Center entitled Options for Reforming the Renewable Fuel Standard. In addition, Susan works with clients to develop risk management and mitigation tools to address potential spills or releases that may occur when transporting and storing products like crude oil, distillates, liquefied natural gas and coal. She has helped her clients navigate crude-by-rail matters, including the new regulatory requirements and responses to some of the largest accidents involving crude oil shipped by rail. To this end, as a member of Eversheds Sutherland (US)'s Crisis Management team, Susan helps clients navigate crises and develop legal response strategies tailored to each specific situation. To learn more, please visit the Eversheds Sutherland (US) Crisis Response & Incident Investigation website. Experience Advised multiple energy clients on matters involving California's low carbon fuel standard (LCFS). Aided multiple clients on EPA enforcement proceedings. Helped international renewable diesel producer obtain first EPA foreign producer registration. Counseled a renewable fuel producer on purchase of a production facility.

2 PAGE 2 Represented energy services provider for its biogas and collection facility. Advised client on federal and state biofuel mandates. Advised clients on GHG rules and compliance. Advised fuel traders on IMO and EPA vessel emission regulations. Counseled clients on oil spill risk and liability. Counseled energy clients on transportation and renewable fuel compliance. Helped multiple clients with EPA enforcement matters. Awards Singled out as the Best Law Firm in the RINs Market by Environmental Finance Magazine (2017) Recognized by The Legal 500 United States in the area of energy: regulatory (2015) Professional Activities Member, Energy Bar Association Member, Women s Council on Energy and the Environment Member, Renewable Energy Section, American Bar Association Member, Climate Change, Science and Technology Section, American Bar Association Articles Despite Recent Waivers, Jones Act Will Weather the Storm (October 18, 2017) Global Trade Rising Pressure For Renewable Fuel Credit Market Inquiries (August 8, 2016) Law360 The Plaintiffs Are Coming: Preparing for the New Wave of Benzene Exposure Litigation against Refineries, Storage Facilities and Product Owners (March 2015) Published in Hart Energy's FUEL Magazine. Copyright Hart Energy The Environmental Protection Agency s Authority to Amend the Renewable Fuel Standard (March 2014) Prepared for the Bipartisan Policy Center Cow Power: Beneficiary of the Natural Gas Boom? (March 6, 2013) The Current State of California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard (February 1, 2012) OPIS White Papers

3 PAGE 3 Who's In Charge of Carbon Markets? (July 2008) Reprinted with permission Public Utilities Fortnightly Presentations OPIS RFS2/RINs/Biodiesel Forum (October 1-3, 2018) RFS/RIN Reform: What can Congress or EPA do? (March 15, 2018) Goldman Sachs Conference Call Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Conference (November 27-30, 2017) 2017 ACC Annual Meeting (October 15-18, 2017) Examining the Legal Landscape Ahead for the RFS (October 2-4, 2017) 2017 OPIS RFS 2/RINs/Biodiesel Forum Biofuels: Regulations, Enforcement and Court Actions (September 13, 2017) RIN Alliance Energy Conference Webcast: Unlocking Biogas Opportunities and Legal Obstacles Posed by the RFS (June 29, 2017) National Association of Clean Water Agencies The Shifting Tides of Fuel and Environmental Regulation Under the Trump Administration (May 19, 2017) ABA Petroleum Marketing Attorneys' Meeting OPIS RFS2, RINs & Biodiesel Forum (September 29, September 30, 2016) The Impact of Washington and the 2016 Elections on Energy Policies, Politics and Markets (May 10, 2016) Executive Energy Policy Forum Women in Leadership New Year's Breakfast (January 5, 2016) Women s Council on Energy and the Environment (WCEE) OPIS RFS2, RINs & Biodiesel Forum (October 15-16, 2015) Careers in Energy Law (September 17, 2015) Women s Bar Association of the District of Columbia Preparing for and Responding to Environmental Disasters (July 15, 2015) ACC Legal Quick Hit Less Risky Business: Risk Management and Process Safety in the Transportation Supply Chain Title (June 3, 2015) Argus Petroleum

4 PAGE 4 Renewable Fuels Update: What Regulatory, Congressional and Court Action to Expect in 2015 (April 16, 2015) ABA Petroleum Marketing Attorney's Meeting RFS Legal Update: Understanding Enforcement Actions, Court Challenges and Their Impacts (October 16, 2014) OPIS RFS2 The New RFS Pathway: Revenue Opportunities for Electric Vehicles and Utilities (September 16, 2014) Vermont Energy Investment Corporation Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS): What is its Fate in 2014 and Beyond? (April 10-11, 2014) ABA Petroleum Marketing Attorneys Meeting Legal Quick Hit: Top Five Issues when Complying with California s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (January 15, 2014) ACC Legal Quick Hit Webcast: RINs and the CFTC Calls for Oversight and Enforcement of the Renewable Fuel Standard (October 30, 2013) Evaluating Policy Futures for Ethanol and Biofuels in the US Beyond RFS II (September 26-27, 2013) Platts Biofuels and Chemicals Conference RINs, Renewable Fuel, Congress and EPA Oh My! Prospects for Change in 2013 and 2014 (May 16, 2013) Hot Topics in Energy Policy in 2013 (January 16, 2013) Energy Policy Breakfast Hot Topics in Energy Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement (November 8, 2012) ACC Houston Energy Practice Group Luncheon RFS2 Challenges Ensuring Compliance, Finding RINs and Tracking Developments (October 13, October 14, 2011) 3rd Annual RFS2, RINs & Biodiesel Forum California s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (June 9, 2010) Seminar State & Federal Energy Policy What is on the Horizon (January 12, January 14, 2010) Online Green Building Expo Regulatory Update Panel (March 17, March 19, 2009) AMERICANA 2009

5 PAGE 5 Court Admissions U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia