Nez Perce Tribe BioNez Perce Tribe Bio--Diesel Production PlantDiesel Production Plant

Cassandra Cassandra KippKippEconomic Development Economic Development

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What is Bio Diesel?What is Bio Diesel?

A clean burning renewable fuel A clean burning renewable fuel made from agricultural made from agricultural

products, such as:products, such as:Soybeans, Sunflower, Canola, Soybeans, Sunflower, Canola,

Rapeseed, Animal Fats, Rapeseed, Animal Fats, Recycled Cooking OilRecycled Cooking Oil

Benefits of BiodieselBenefits of Biodiesel

It is renewableIt is renewableIt helps farmers and agricultureIt helps farmers and agricultureAdds value to gasAdds value to gasReplaces unhealthy noxious fuel Replaces unhealthy noxious fuel emissionsemissionsUse as a blending agentUse as a blending agentCan blend without modification to Can blend without modification to most diesel enginesmost diesel engines

Key FindingsKey FindingsBio-diesel from Oilseed is Viable in the Northwest

High Growth IndustryHigh Growth IndustryVery Limited CompetitionVery Limited CompetitionGreat Location for Supply, TransportGreat Location for Supply, TransportTribe Well Suited for this IndustryTribe Well Suited for this IndustryStrong Support from Idaho’s Strong Support from Idaho’s Congressional LegislatorsCongressional LegislatorsRight Industry, Right TimeRight Industry, Right Time

Idaho EconomyIdaho Economy

Idaho’s Major Industries are:Idaho’s Major Industries are:ManufacturingManufacturingAgricultureAgricultureTourism/TravelTourism/TravelFood and Kindred ProductsFood and Kindred ProductsLumber Production Lumber Production MiningMiningTechnologyTechnology

Nez Perce Reservation Nez Perce Reservation

Project OverviewProject Overview1986 1986 -- Tribe built it’s first small operated crushing Tribe built it’s first small operated crushing

and mixing deviseand mixing devise

1987 1987 –– Modified Tribally owned vehicle to run on Modified Tribally owned vehicle to run on biobio-- dieseldiesel

2001 2001 –– The Tribe entered into research agreement The Tribe entered into research agreement with Rural Development and local college for with Rural Development and local college for development of biodevelopment of bio--dieseldiesel

2002 2002 –– Funding was identified to complete first Funding was identified to complete first phase of feasibility studyphase of feasibility study

Project OverviewProject Overview2003 2003 -- Second phase of study unfunded for Second phase of study unfunded for

eight months and completed at the end of eight months and completed at the end of year. (Partial MAP Award)year. (Partial MAP Award)

2004 2004 –– Tribe received MAP award to Tribe received MAP award to complete development plan and complete development plan and marketing studymarketing study

2004 2004 -- Mineral Assessment Project: Mineral Assessment Project: Mission Creek Quarry completedMission Creek Quarry completed

Project OverviewProject Overview

2004 2004 -- Business Plan completed and Business Plan completed and disseminateddisseminated

2005 2005 -- March, Tribal Council approved March, Tribal Council approved concept and appointed official concept and appointed official development team to create business development team to create business model.model.

2005 2005 -- Marketing firm hired to complete Marketing firm hired to complete marketing studymarketing study

Objective of ProjectObjective of Project

Provide Business DiversityProvide Business Diversity

Provide Alternative Energy ResourceProvide Alternative Energy Resource

Utilize a Tribal Natural Resource and add Utilize a Tribal Natural Resource and add valuevalue

Stimulate the economy with additional Stimulate the economy with additional revenue stream, living wage jobs, and Tribal revenue stream, living wage jobs, and Tribal Entrepreneurship (i.e. trucking, business Entrepreneurship (i.e. trucking, business park, supplies, bypark, supplies, by--product)product)

Objective of ProjectObjective of ProjectEnhance the Nation’s Security by Reducing Enhance the Nation’s Security by Reducing Dependence on Foreign OilDependence on Foreign Oil

Assist Agricultural Business (i.e. farmers, Assist Agricultural Business (i.e. farmers, environment, land conditions)environment, land conditions)

Increased Environmental Benefit of EmissionsIncreased Environmental Benefit of Emissions

Develop Synergy Among Tribal Resources, Develop Synergy Among Tribal Resources, Enterprises, Community and Economic DevelopmentEnterprises, Community and Economic Development

Increased SelfIncreased Self--sufficiency for our Tribe and sufficiency for our Tribe and Reservation CommunityReservation Community

Project LocationProject Location

Project ParticipantsProject ParticipantsTribal:Tribal:

Planning DepartmentPlanning DepartmentLand ServicesLand ServicesNatural Resources Natural Resources DepartmentDepartmentTribal CouncilTribal CouncilLegal CouncilLegal CouncilWorkforce Workforce Development (TERO)

Federal/OtherFederal/Other

BIA, Local and DEMRMBIA, Local and DEMRMDept. of AgricultureDept. of AgricultureLocal and StateLocal and StateFarmersFarmersPrivate AffiliatesPrivate AffiliatesUniversities and Universities and Research FirmsResearch Firms

Development (TERO)

Project StatusProject Status

Accomplishments: Accomplishments: 1.1. Completed Feasibility StudyCompleted Feasibility Study2.2. Business PlanBusiness Plan3.3. Council BuyCouncil Buy--InIn4.4. Site Plan IdentifiedSite Plan Identified5.5. Farmers and Community BuyFarmers and Community Buy--inin6.6. Legislative SupportLegislative Support

Current ActivitiesCurrent Activities

Land Purchase is criticalLand Purchase is criticalSecure AgriSecure Agri--business contracts for business contracts for seedseedSecure Funding for Required Secure Funding for Required InfrastructureInfrastructureComplete Design, Engineering, Complete Design, Engineering, Mechanical and Environmental StudyMechanical and Environmental StudyLobby for Tax Incentives and Energy Lobby for Tax Incentives and Energy Incentives in State of IdahoIncentives in State of Idaho

Capital DevelopmentCapital Development

Develop Investment PlanDevelop Investment PlanTribally Owned and FinancedTribally Owned and FinancedJoint VentureJoint VentureLease Agreement/Owner ManagedLease Agreement/Owner ManagedOther Creative Financing ArrangementOther Creative Financing Arrangement

Future PlansFuture PlansDevelop Business Park at SiteDevelop Business Park at SiteAdd Rock Crushing, Cement Plant, & Concrete Add Rock Crushing, Cement Plant, & Concrete Cast Forms ManufacturingCast Forms ManufacturingDevelop Woody BioDevelop Woody Bio--Mass Facility to Generate Mass Facility to Generate Energy for All Tribal EnterprisesEnergy for All Tribal EnterprisesComplete Regional WasteComplete Regional Waste--Water Treatment PlantWater Treatment PlantCreate Leasehold Estate for Remainder of land at Create Leasehold Estate for Remainder of land at the Business Park for Outside Industrythe Business Park for Outside IndustryDevelop Entrepreneur Incubator for Tribal Develop Entrepreneur Incubator for Tribal Business and encourage use of industrial byBusiness and encourage use of industrial by--product product

Contact InformationContact Information

CasandraCasandra KippKipp, , Economic Development PlannerEconomic Development Planner

P.O Box 365P.O Box 365LapwaiLapwai, Idaho 83540, Idaho 83540

(208) 843(208) 843--29192919Email: Email:

cassandrakcassandrak@@nezpercenezperce.org.org