Current through September 30, 2024
Section 2903.13 - Evaluation criteria(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.