On Farm Production
Interest in the production of ethanol and biodiesel has been increasing. Below are some resources about production equipment, processes, permits and proper approval by local government agencies.
Production
Ethanol Production and Safety (1.87 MB)
Intro to Biodiesel Production (449 KB)
Safety Concerns
Handling and Use Guidelines (2.2 MB)
Preventing and Controlling Ethonal Fires (246 KB)
Biodiesel Safety and BMP's (977 KB)
Permits
Small Plants (less than 10,000 gal/year)
- Q & A
- Qualifications/Regulations
- National Historic Preservation Act
- Application - Personal Questionnaire
- Application - Fuel Producer Permit
Medium (10,000 - 20,000 gal/year) and Large Plants (over 20,000 gal/year)
- Q & A
- Guidelines - Medium sized plants
- Guidelines - Large sized plants
- Qualifications/Regulations
- National Historic Preservation Act
- Application - Personal Questionnaire
- Application - Fuel Producer Permit
- Distilled Spirits Form
- Environmental Information
- IRS Application for Employer ID - Instructions
- IRS Application for Employer ID - Form
- Power of Attorney
- Signing Authority
- Water Supply Information
Local Zoning