7 CFR §2903.13

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