Hi All,
Do I detect the big hand of government squeezing the small business owner for corporate America here?
Tom
From: Ric Cuchetto [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org
Sent: Tue, 09 Aug 2005 12:50:42 -0300
Subject: RE: [Biofuel] ASTM, was ... Diesel Won't Solve...
ASTM testing is at the end of the process. We are also struggling with
taxes and licensing and posting bond related to transporting the waste
veggie oil. There is quite a bit of resistance to these technologies.
Truckers, renderers and petro companies do a much better job of lobbying
than the grass roots folks. Even forward-thinking folks trying to build
methanizers or biodiesel plants find that the insurance, licensing and
certification make it difficult to justify the costs. Let's not even start
with the transportation (fuel) taxes.
Commercialization is a big hurdle compared to dumpster diving and making
fuel for your buddies.
Regards,
Ric Cuchetto
Northern california
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of TarynToo
Sent: August 09, 2005 08:04
To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org
Subject: Re: [Biofuel] ASTM, was ... Diesel Won't Solve...
Hi Mike,
Can you (or others) expand on this please? How much of a fortune? I've
been searching for info on the tax and regulatory issues of producing
and selling BD on a small scale. I wouldn't mind joining or starting a
co-op, but cooperatively-minded folk are thin on the ground in South
Florida.
Thanks, Taryn
On Aug 9, 2005, at 7:25 AM, Mike Weaver wrote:
>
> Also, you can't set up a Biodiesel plant in the US. It's illegal to
> sell fuel unless you have it tested by ASTM, which costs a fortune.
> You can brew your own or as part of a coop.
>
> -Mike
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