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USDA/RBS RIN: 0570-AA73 Publication ID: Spring 2013 
Title: Biorefinery Assistance Program 
Abstract: The purpose of the Biorefinery Assistance Program is to assist in the development of new and emerging technologies for the development of advanced biofuels. Advanced biofuels are fuels derived from renewable biomass other than corn kernel starch. The program will increase energy independence, promote resource conservation, diversify markets for agricultural and forestry products, create jobs, and enhance economic development in rural communities. Guaranteed Loans will be awarded on a competitive basis. Eligible entities include individuals, entities, Indian tribes, units of State or local governments, National Laboratories, institutions of higher learning, rural electric cooperatives, public power entities, or a consortium of any of these entities. The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register on April 16, 2010, with the comment period ending June 15, 2010. RBS published the Interim Rule on February 14, 2011 with a 60-day comment period. RBS intends to publish a final rule, addressing comments received on the Interim Rule. 
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 4279    7 CFR 4287   
Legal Authority: PL 107-171   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
ANPRM  11/20/2008  73 FR 70542   
ANPRM Comment Period End  01/20/2009    
NPRM  04/16/2010  75 FR 20044   
NPRM Comment Period End  06/15/2010    
Interim Final Rule  02/14/2011  76 FR 8403   
Interim Final Rule Effective  03/16/2011    
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End  04/15/2011    
Final Action  12/00/2013 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  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:
William C. Smith
Director
Department of Agriculture
Rural Business-Cooperative Service
STOP 3224, 1400 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20250-3224
Phone:202 205-0903
Fax:202 720-6003
Email: william.smith@wdc.usda.gov