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(a) The following evaluation criteria will be used in reviewing applications submitted for the Biodiesel Fuel Education Program:
(1) Relevance of proposed project to current and future issues related to the production, use, distribution, fuel quality, and fuel properties of biodiesel, including:
(i) Demonstrated knowledge about markets, state initiatives, impacts on local economies, regulatory issues, standards, and technical issues;
(ii) Demonstrated knowledge about issues associated with developing a biodiesel infrastructure; and
(iii) Quality and extent of stakeholder involvement in planning and accomplishment of program objectives.
(2) Reasonableness of project proposal, including:
(i) Sufficiency of scope and strategies to provide a consistent message in keeping with existing standards and regulations;
(ii) Adequacy of Project Description, suitability and feasibility of methodology to develop and implement program;
(iii) Clarity of objectives, milestones, and indicators of progress;
(iv) Adequacy of plans for reporting, assessing and monitoring results over project's duration; and
(v) Demonstration of feasibility, and probability of success.
(3) Technical quality of proposed project, including:
(i) Suitability and qualifications of key project personnel;
(ii) Institutional experience and competence in providing alternative fuel education, including:
(A) Demonstrated knowledge about programs involved in alternative fuel research and education;
(B) Demonstrated knowledge about other fuels, fuel additives, engine performance, fuel quality and fuel emissions;
(C) Demonstrated knowledge about Federal, State and local programs aimed at encouraging alternative fuel use;
(D) Demonstrated ability in providing educational programs and developing technical programs; and
(E) Demonstrated ability to analyze technical information relevant to the biodiesel industry.
(iii) Adequacy of available or obtainable resources; and
(iv) Quality of plans to administer and maintain the project, including collaborative efforts, evaluation and monitoring efforts.
(b) [Reserved]
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 7. Agriculture § 7.2903.13 Evaluation criteria - last updated October 03, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-7-agriculture/cfr-sect-7-2903-13/
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