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NPN May/June 2011

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing a rule to clarify that the definition of renewable energy sys- tems in the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) includes flexible fuel pumps, sometimes referred to as “blender pumps.” This clarification is intended to pro- vide fuel station owners with incentives to install flexible fuel pumps that will offer motorists more renewable energy options. The Obama administration has set a goal of installing 10,000 flexible fuel pumps nationwide within five years. In addition to flexible fuel pumps • • being eligible for funding under REAP, Vilsack noted that: Grants are available for audits of energy improvements and studies to determine the feasibility of renew- able energy systems; and Agricultural producers in non-rural areas are eligible for REAP assis- tance. Small businesses must still be located in rural areas. This clarifica- tion makes REAP eligibility require- ments consistent with those of other USDA energy programs. A Federal Register notice on these clarifications will be published in the near future. USDA Rural Development will meet with elect- ed Tribal officials in the upcoming months to discuss the impact of the changes on Tribal governments, communities and individuals. USDA will also host a series of information- al meetings and workshops to explain the rule changes and to bring stake- holders together to advance retail Flex-Fuel installations. For informa- tion on the meeting in your state, contact for your Rural Development office. A list of these offices can be found at: www.rurdev.usda.gov/ StateOfficeAddresses.html. INDUSTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS n Gulf Oil becomes a sponsor of the St. Louis Cardinals Gulf Oil announced a sponsorship agreement with Major League Baseball’s St. Louis Cardinals. The move comes as Gulf Oil returns to St. Louis for the first time in 25 years. The cornerstone and most visible element of the three-year partnership is new signage on the right field wall at Busch Stadium that will display Gulf Oil’s blue and orange disc. “This sponsorship underscores Gulf Oil’s long-term commitment to the St, Louis market, as we expand nation- ally,” said Gulf Oil President and Chief Operating Officer Ron Sabia. The sponsorship also includes a package of tickets and rights to conduct www.npnweb.com n NPN Magazine MAY/JUNE 2011 7

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