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USDA/RBS RIN: 0570-AA75 Publication ID: Spring 2011 
Title: Rural Business Contracts for Payments for the Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels--Section 9005 
Abstract: The Bioenergy Program for Advanced biofuels directs the Secretary of Agriculture to make payments to eligible producers to support and ensure an expanding production of advanced biofuels. Advanced biofuels are defined as "fuel derived from renewable biomass other than corn kernel starch" in the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. The program will increase energy independence, promote resource conservation, diversity markets for agricultural and forestry products, create jobs, and enhance economic development in rural economies. To receive a payment, an eligible producer shall enter into a contract with the Secretary of Agriculture for production of advanced biofuels. The basis for payments under this program are the quantity and quality of production of biofuel produced by an eligible producer, the net renewable energy content of the advanced biofuel, and other appropriate factors as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture. 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Economically Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: Yes  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 4288, subpart B     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: PL 110-234   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  04/16/2010  75 FR 20085   
Correction  04/23/2010  75 FR 21191   
NPRM Comment Period End  05/17/2010    
Interim Final Rule  02/11/2011  76 FR 7936   
Interim Final Rule Effective  03/14/2011    
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End  04/12/2011    
Final Action  06/00/2011    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Diane Berger
Loan/Grant Analyst
Department of Agriculture
Rural Business-Cooperative Service
STOP 3225, STOP 3225, 1400 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20250-3225
Phone:202 260-1508
Fax:202 720-6003
Email: diane.berger@wdc.usda.gov