Application Screen shots-HBIIP Fuel Distribution Facilities

Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP)
Fuel Distribution Facilities
May 26, 2020

Welcome
Mark Brodziski

HBIIP Fuel Distribution
Facilities
Tony Crooks
Kelly Bogle

Fuel Distribution Facilities

Of the $100 million available to eligible participants/owners:
• Approximately $14 million is available to
transportation fueling facilities and
biodiesel distribution facilities,
for activities related to higher blends of
biodiesel; greater than 5 percent
biodiesel, including B20 or higher.

Owners of –
Transportation fueling facilities:
Fueling stations, convenience stores,
hypermarket fueling stations, fleet facilities,
and similar entities with capital investments;
Fuel distribution facilities:
Terminal operations, depots,
midstream partners, and similarly equivalent
operations.

Fuel Distribution Facilities
Agenda

• Plan your work.

• Work your plan!

• Things you will need.

• Things you will need.

• Things you must do.

• Things you must do.

• Things to remember.

• Things to remember.

Plan your work.

Things you will need.
• https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/higher-blends-infrastructureincentive-program
• Feasibility Study/Business Plan (planning documents)
o HBIIP Project Technical Report Guide
• Strong/Dependable 3rd parties
• Good support!

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Plan your work.

Things you must do.
• Enroll.
o Checklist for Online Application System
o HBIIP Online Access Request
• Follow the Instructions.
o HBIIP Online Application Instructions and Users Guide
• Read the Notice.
o 05/05/20 NOFA for the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program for FY2020

Enroll

Request to Participate
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Select: Create both Company Account
and User Account.
Company’s Legal Name
Company TIN
DUNS/UEI Number
SAM CAGE code
Applicant Type (Select One):
 Owner of 10 fueling stations or fewer
 Owner of greater than 10 fueling stations
 Fleet facility
 Fuel Distribution Facility
Information for at least one Authorized User

Enroll

Request to Participate
To request access to HBIIP Online Application System:
Send an Email attached with a completed and
encrypted HBIIP Online Access Request to,
[email protected]
Please allow at least 2 business days to process your
request.
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Enroll

Request to Participate
To request access to HBIIP Online Application System:
1.

Send an Email attached with a completed and
encrypted HBIIP Online Access Request to,
[email protected]
Please allow at least 2 business days to process your
request.
2. Send second email immediately with the
encryption password

Enroll

Obtain access to the Online Application System

 Upon approval, a Company’s
authorized/rightful users will each
receive an email from,
[email protected] with,
A URL and instructions to access the system.
Copy the URL and paste it into the address
bar of a Google Chrome internet browser
and hit enter.
Bookmark the URL for future use.

Follow the Instructions

Plan your work.

Things to remember.
• HBIIP Application Deadline is, 11:59pm EDT, August 13, 2020.
• Things may take longer than you think!
• The Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program will be administered in accordance with the
Notice of Funds Availability published in the Federal Register, May 5, 2020; pages 26656-26665.
o 05/05/20 NOFA for the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program for FY2020
o https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-05/pdf/2020-09685.pdf

HBIIP NOFA

Work your plan!

Things you will need
• Chrome browser or equivalent
• PDF (Portable Document Format) printing and scanning capability
• https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/higher-blends-infrastructureincentive-program
• Feasibility Study/Business Plan (planning documents)
o HBIIP Project Technical Report Guide
• Strong/Dependable 3rd parties
• Good support!

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Things you must do
• Complete the application
• Review the application before submittal
• Submit the application prior to the deadline

Complete the application
Fuel Distribution Facilities
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Applicant Type (Select One):
 Owner of 10 fueling stations or fewer
 Owner of greater than 10 fueling stations
 Fleet facility
 Fuel Distribution Facility

Complete the Application

 Receive email from,
[email protected] with,
URL and instructions to access the system.

 Copy URL and paste it into the address
bar of a Google Chrome internet browser
and hit enter.
 Bookmark the URL for future use.

Pull Down
NAICS Code

Must complete
field before Save.

For assistance finding the correct
congressional district visit
https://www.house.gov./representatives
/find-your-representative

Be sure to Save!

Be sure to Save!

Aug 13, 2020

1. Check SPOC list to see if your
State participates.
If No, select bottom option and
Save Application Information

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Aug 13, 2020

1. Check SPOC list to see if your
State participates.
If No, select bottom option and
Save Application Information

2. If Yes, Select top option; Contact State SPOC to
discuss opportunities and requirements.
3. Use calendar function to select date you will
send/email State Submittal PDF to State.
4. Save Application Information.
5. When Submitting Federal Application, print
State Submittal for emailing to State.

Allow 4-6 weeks after Aug. 13, 2020
Up to 18 months to complete project.

Be sure to Save!

Use tool tip to help write the Title of your
Success Story.

Be sure to Save!

Be sure to Save!

Validated demand (Gallons added)
Market drivers (Gallons added)
Documented incentives (Gallons added)
Project sustainability (Gallons added)
Investment to consumer education/marketing
(Gallons added)
 Partnerships (Gallons added)

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Should match the number on the Estimated Funding tab

Be sure to Save!

And then
Refresh

Should match the number on the Estimated Funding tab

Be sure to Save!

This number cannot exceed the value in 17.C (Federal
Assistance Requested) on the Budget Costs tab.
The sum of Applicant + State + Local + Other can not
be less than Federal.

Be sure to Save!

Attachments -- Waiting for 424D
Certification to be uploaded

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424D must be certified by
Notary public or equivalent
recognized officer.

Signed 424D
uploaded

 Completed Elements

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What’s next?
• Accepting Enrollment Requests as of 5/14/20;
• HBIIP Application Window Opened, 5/15/20;
• HBIIP Online Application System, Available.
• Training Webinars – See Events tab
• HBIIP Orientation and Enrollment, Tuesday, 5/12/20, 2pm EDT
• Fueling Station and Fleet Facility Emphasis, Tuesday, 5/19/20, 2pm EDT
• Fuel Distribution Facility Emphasis, Tuesday, 5/26/20, 2pm EDT
• HBIIP Applicants and Stakeholders Check in, Tuesday, 6/2/20, 2pm EDT
• Topics TBD, Tuesday, TBD, 2pm EDT
• HBIIP Application Window Closes, 8/13/20, 11:59pm EDT;
• HBIIP Applications No Longer Accepted; Submit button unavailable.

What’s next?

Application Processing
August:
• Agency Review for Eligibility and Completeness
• Evaluation Panel and Competition
September:
• Selection, Written Communication to All Participants
• Public Announcement of Awards/Obligation
• Grant Agreement/Contracts Execution
• Project Executions

Thank you!
Anthony Crooks
Kelly Bogle

Questions
Kelly Bogle

[email protected]
202-205-9322

https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/higher-blends-infrastructure-incentive-program