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<p class="MsoNormal">EPA has announced another opportunity to receive between $15,000 to $25,000 to scrap old diesel school buses and replaced with 2014 model year buses powered by diesel, battery or hybrid drive trains or alternative fuels. Similar to the
program offered in 2012, this is a rebate program, effectively working like a raffle with awards offered randomly among qualifying requests. Only one Oregon school district was successful in 2012 (but among all west coast states). This time there is a guarantee
of at least one award from applications submitted from the Pacific Northwest states.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u>Application deadline is November 17, 2014 at 4:00 PM EST.
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<p class="MsoNormal">For more information about the program details and application forms go to
<a href="http://www.epa.gov/cleandiesel/dera-rebate-schoolbus14.htm">http://www.epa.gov/cleandiesel/dera-rebate-schoolbus14.htm</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Who can apply?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">School districts, tribal agencies, private contractors under contract to a public entity. Private schools and other organizations are
<u>not</u> eligible.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">What vehicles are eligible for replacement?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Diesel-powered Class 3 through Class 8 school buses powered by a 2006 or older engine
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<p class="MsoNormal">model year are eligible for replacement; <o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">•<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>Able to start, move in all directions, and have all operational parts; and
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">•<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>Have accumulated at least 10,000 or more miles over the most recent 12 months, or been
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<p class="MsoNormal">in use for at least three days per week during the current school year.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">How many buses can I apply for?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Applicants may submit only one rebate application but it can include up to five eligible replacement buses.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">How difficult is it to apply?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The application is a one page form. The applicant must show they own and operate the school bus, so a copy of title and registration is also required. That’s it!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">School buses purchased under this program using federal funds may be eligible to have the entire purchase cost included within approved transportation costs.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">T.J. Crockett<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Program Analyst<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Oregon Department of Education<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">School Finance & Pupil Transportation<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(503) 947-5724<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(503) 378-5156 fax<o:p></o:p></p>
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