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USDA/RBS | RIN: 0570-AA75 | Publication ID: Spring 2013 |
Title: Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels | |
Abstract: The Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels (sec. 9005) 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. The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register on April 16, 2010, with the comment period ending May 17, 2010. RBS published the Interim Rule on February 11, 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 4288, subpart B (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.) | |
Legal Authority: PL 107-171 |
Legal Deadline:
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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: Kelley Oehler Branch Chief Department of Agriculture Rural Business-Cooperative Service STOP 3225, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-3225 Phone:202 720-6819 Fax:202 720-2213 Email: kelley.oehler@wdc.usda.gov |