| Producing Biodiesel or Ethanol in Oregon |
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| Introduction |
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Producing Biodiesel or Ethanol in Oregon:
A Guide to Permits, Licenses, Incentives and Resources
Most biodiesel or ethanol facilities that produce more than six billion British Thermal Units (BTUs) per day are subject to the State of Oregon Energy Facility Siting process. Six billion BTUs is equivalent to 18.6 million gallons per year of biodiesel or 28.8 million gallons per year of ethanol. The Oregon siting process provides one-stop permitting for energy facilities. Some renewable resource facilities may be exempt from the siting process. To verify your project status, call (503) 378-4040 or 1-800-221-8035 (toll-free in Oregon); or visit http://egov.oregon.gov/ENERGY/SITING/index.shtml.
To assist counties and other local jurisdictions in siting biofuel or other energy facilities that are not subject to Energy Facility Siting rules, Oregon Department of Energy provides a voluntary Model Siting Ordinance. The Model Siting Ordinance is the most definitive resource available for planning, permitting and constructing small biofuels facilities. It also is a helpful guide for developers as they plan, permit, build and prepare to operate their facility. To download a copy, go to http://egov.oregon.gov/ENERGY/SITING/local.shtml or call the number listed above.
The Oregon Department of Energy, in conjunction with various other state agencies and local governments, has developed a list of Questions and Answers for Oregonians Interested in Manufacture of Biodiesel for Personal Use or Small Scale Commercial Production.
All successful enterprises, businesses or major projects start with an effective business plan. The following information provides guidance to renewable resource project developers in creating a business plan. This document will help the State of Oregon review project proposals for incentives, financing, site logistics or other services. The list covers the major items for most large projects but is certainly not exhaustive. The depth of information should match the size and risks of the project. Please contact us if you have any questions.
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| Incentives |
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Oregon biofuel facilities are eligible for state incentives if the biofuel blend is 20 percent or more. Oregon The Oregon Business Energy Tax Credit provides a 35 percent dollar-for-dollar credit for eligible project costs against Oregon business taxes owed for the first $10 million invested. The Oregon Energy Loan Program provides fixed-rate, fixed term, low-interest loans from $20,000 to several million dollars. Information on federal incentives is listed under "Federal Incentives" below.
The resource list below provides information on other incentives, permits, financing or licensure information that is useful or may be required. The list is not guaranteed to be complete and not all of the following may apply to the facility you are planning. When contacting any agency or department, inquire about all of the permits required from that organization or in that jurisdiction. The responsibility to properly permit and license the facility and its operators rests solely on the developer-owner of the facility.
State Incentives
Federal Incentives
Biofuels Production and/or Sale
- Alternate Fuel Refueling Property Tax Credit, U.S. Internal Revenue Service, TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. Subtitle A - Income Taxes, CHAPTER 1 - NORMAL TAXES AND SURTAXES Subchapter A - Determination of Tax Liability. PART IV - CREDITS AGAINST TAX, Subpart B - Other Credits, Section 30C: Alternative fuel vehicle refueling property credit, http://www.energy.gov/engine/content.do?PUBLIC_ID=16647&BT_CODE=EDG1420&TT_CODE=SPOTLIGHT
- Biodiesel or Ethanol Fuel Registration: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Jim Caldwell, (202) 343-9303, caldwell.jim@epa.gov
- Biodiesel or Ethanol Fuel Registration with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form 637, http://www.epa.gov/otaq/regs/fuels/rfgforms.htm
- Biodiesel Fuel Registration for Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Refinery: EPA, John Weihrauch, weihrauch.john@epa.gov, forms 3520-20A and 3520-20B1, http://www.epa.gov/otaq/regs/fuels/rfgforms.htm
- Special Fuel Distributors License Tax: Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), Fuels Tax Group, http://egov.oregon.gov/ODOT/CS/FTG/mvf.shtml
- Special Occupations Tax: U. S. Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (BATF), if ethanol/distilled spirits are produced or used, 27 CFR Part 1--Basic Permit Requirements Under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act Subpart 24.4, http://www.atf.treas.gov/regulations/index.htm
- Measurement Standards Device License: Oregon Department of Agriculture, Clark Cooney, (503) 986-4670, msd-info@oda.state.or.us or http://oregon.gov/ODA/MSD/device_intro.shtml
- American National Standards Institute Fuel Standard Compliance: Oregon Department of Agriculture, Clark Cooney, 503.986.4670, msd-info@oda.state.or.us or http://oregon.gov/ODA/MSD/device_intro.shtml
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| Construction and Land Use |
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- Boiler Operating Certificate: Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS), Building Codes Division, Mike Graham, Interim Chief Boiler Inspector (503) 559-0843, http://oregonbcd.org/programs/boiler.html
- Boiler Operator’s License: DCBS, Mike Graham, Interim Chief Boiler Inspector (503) 559-0843, http://oregonbcd.org/programs/boiler.html
- Building Permit: City or County Building Permit Jurisdictions, http://www.cbs.state.or.us/external/bcd/jurisdictions.html or https://buildingpermits.oregon.gov/
- Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Permits: City or County Building Permit Jurisdictions http://www.cbs.state.or.us/external/bcd/jurisdictions.html
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standards (OSHA), http://www.cbs.state.or.us/external/osha/index.html
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- Above-ground Storage Tank Program (AST) Spill Prevention, Containment, and Control Plan (SPPC), for above ground tanks of 1,320 gallons or more. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), http://www.epa.gov/swerust1/ustsystm/index.htm
- Air Quality Construction and/or Operating Permit: Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) (503) 229-5269, http://www.deq.state.or.us/aq/aqpermit/ http://www.deq.state.or.us/pubs/permithandbook/toc.htm
- Beneficial Water Use Permit(s) for water rights, groundwater use, storage: Oregon Department of Water Resources, http://www.wrd.state.or.us/OWRD/PUBS/forms.shtml
- Environmental Protection Agency Tier II Chemical Inventory Reporting: Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal, Hazardous Substance Information Survey,
http://egov.oregon.gov/OOHS/SFM/CR2K_Reporting_requirements.shtml
- Hazardous Substances Storage Inspection and Operating Permit (for underground storage of glycerol byproduct, un-reacted catalyst and alcohol (for example, glycerols), http://www.deq.state.or.us/pubs/permithandbook/hwgenerator.htm
- Hazardous Waste Management Facility: DEQ Hazardous Waste Reporting Requirements: DEQ, http://www.deq.state.or.us/pubs/permithandbook/hwgenerator.htm
- National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) (Stormwater) Permit: DEQ, Kevin Masterson / Water Quality Division 811 S.W. 6th Ave., Portland, OR 97204, (503) 229-5615, masterson.kevin@deq.state.or.us http://www.deq.state.or.us/wq/wqpermit/stormwaterhome.htm
- Agricultural Feedstocks Composting Odor Management Plans, DEQ, http://www.deq.state.or.us/wmc/solwaste/moa11b.html
- PM-10 and PM2.5 Air Quality Standards: DEQ, http://www.deq.state.or.us/pubs/permithandbook/toc.htm
- Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD), New Source Review, DEQ: http://www.deq.state.or.us/pubs/permithandbook/aqnewsourcereview.htm
- Recycling License (for used fry oil): DEQ, Solid Waste Management System License: DEQ, http://www.deq.state.or.us/pubs/permithandbook/ustpermit.htm
- Underground Storage Tank Permits: DEQ, http://www.deq.state.or.us/pubs/permithandbook/ustpermit.htm
- Cardlock Fueling Facility License: Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal, http://egov.oregon.gov/OOHS/SFM/Cardlock_Program.shtml
- Hazardous Substance Information System: Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal, http://egov.oregon.gov/OOHS/SFM/CR2K.shtml
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| Other Business Licensure or Registrations |
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- Project Business Plan Outline (PDF)
- Business Registration, Oregon Secretary of State’s Office, http://www.filinginoregon.com/bizreg/index.htm
- Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN), U.S. Internal Revenue Service, http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98350,00.html
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA): Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) for by-products for use as animal feed, meal or as human-grade protein supplement, glycerol in cosmetics or pharmaceuticals, etc., http://www.aphis.usda.gov/
- Fire Safety Inspection Registration: Local Fire Department,
http://egov.oregon.gov/OOHS/SFM/OR_Fire_Service_Info.shtml
- Registering Feed Products and Licensing Facilities: Oregon Department of Agriculture, http://www.oregon.gov/ODA/AHID/commercial_feed/reg_feedproduct1.shtml
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| Biodiesel Handling and Use Guidelines, USDOE, March 2006 |
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This document is a guide for those who blend distribute and use biodiesel and biodiesel blends. It is intended to help fleets and individual users, blenders, distributors and those involved in related activities understand procedures for handling and using biodiesel fuels. Procedures, safety considerations and standards for the production of biodiesel fuel are not addressed by these guidelines.
Biodiesel Handling and Use Guidelines, USDOE, March 2006
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| Guidebook for Handling, Storing, and Dispensing Fuel Ethanol |
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This document is a quide for those who blend distribute and use ethanol and ethanol blends. It is intended to help fleets and individual users, blenders, distributors and those involved in related activities understand procedures for handling and using ethanol fuels. Procedures, safety considerations and standards for the production of ethanol fuel are not addressed by these quidelines.
Guidebook for Handling, Storing and Dispensing, Fuel Ethanol, USDOE
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