Low-Dust Nut Harvester Replacement Program Application

Low-Dust Nut Harvester Replacement Program Application

About the Low-Dust Nut Harvester Replacement Program:

The District was awarded funding by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2021 Targeted Airshed Grant (TAG) Program to administer a low-dust harvester equipment replacement grant program. The program will offer funding for the purchase of new low-dust harvesting equipment resulting in a reduction of particulate matter emitted within the District and the Sacramento Federal PM2.5 Nonattainment Area.

Eligible applicants may receive up to 60% of the eligible costs of a new piece of equipment, up to $49,000.

General Eligibility Criteria:

In order to be eligible to participate in this program, applicants must:

Have owned and operated an existing, operational piece of pull-behind nut harvesting equipment that is not a low-dust verified model for the past 24 months;
Be willing to permanently destroy that piece of equipment if awarded grant funding;
Permanently domicile their nut harvesting equipment within the District's boundaries and the Sacramento Federal Nonattainment Area for fine particulates;
Have at least 75% of the equipment's annual operation take place within the District;
Not destroy the existing harvester or purchase or place a nonrefundable down payment on the new harvester until after contract execution with the District; and
Agree to operate the new equipment and submit annual usage reports for a minimum of five years after project completion.
Produce proof of general liability insurance and workers' compensation (or certification that the applicant does not have employees) if selected for funding.

New Equipment Requirements

To be eligible, the new equipment must:

Be an eligible low-dust, pull-behind nut harvester model;
Not have been previously owned and be indicated as new by the dealer at the time of purchase. Used equipment is not eligible for funding as replacement equipment; and
Have only the minimum attachments normally sold with the original equipment. Only eligible items will be considered for funding. Implements or attachments on the new replacement equipment may be eligible for funding if the existing equipment was also similarly equipped, and the replacement equipment requires such implements or attachments to perform the same activities as the existing equipment.

The following pull-behind harvesters are eligible for purchase through this program:

Manufacturer	Model
Exact Corporation	E-3850
Exact Corporation	E-4000
Flory Industries	Model 860
Flory Industries	Model VX240
Jackrabbit	Harvester
Weiss-McNair	9800
Weiss-McNair	9810

District Boundaries:

The map below shows the boundaries of the District. In order to be eligible to participate in this program, your equipment must be permanently domiciled within the District.

Is the address where your equipment is permanently domiciled located within the District?*

YesNo

Unfortunately, your equipment is ineligible to participate because it is permanently domiciled outside of the Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District's boundaries.

If your equipment is located in Solano County outside of the District's boundaries, you can contact the Bay Area Air District for further assistance at 415-749-4900.

If your equipment is located in Sacramento County, you can contact the Sacramento Metropolian Air Quality Management District at 279-207-1122.

Eligibility
To determine if your project is eligible for funding, please enter the address where your existing equipment is permanently domiciled into the following map.
Please enter the address where your equipment is permanently domiciled into the following map:
If the map embedded above is not working, you can also access it using the following link: https://ysaqmd.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/basic/index.html?appid=a59791ce89384af091bc1820997e1fa2.

If you would like assistance using the mapping tool, please email the address to where your equipment is permanently domiciled to grants@ysaqmd.org.
Is the address where your equipment is permanently domiciled located within the blue highlighted area in the map above?*

YesNo

Unfortunately, your equipment is ineligible to be replaced through this program because it is permanently domiciled outside of the Sacramento Federal Nonattainment Area for particulate matter.

Applicant Information
Organization, Company, or Proprietor's Name *
Primary Contact Name*

First NameLast Name
Primary Contact Title*
Primary Contact Email*
example@example.com
Primary Contact Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Contract Signing Authority Name*

First NameLast Name
Contract Signing Authority Title:*
Contract Signing Authority Email*
example@example.com
Contract Signing Authority Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
What is the acreage of your operation?*

100 acres or lessOver 100 acres

Project Information
Address Where Equipment is Permanently Domiciled:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Annual Operation (Hours):*
% Use within District*
Have you owned and operated the equipment in the District for the previous two years?*

YesNo
Is this equipment operational?*

YesNo

Unfortunately, your equipment is ineligible to receive funding at this time. Eligible equipment must be:
- Operated in the District for at least 75% of the equipment's overall annual operation;
- Owned and operated by the District for the previous two years; and
- Be operational.

Existing Pull-Behind Harvester Information
Harvester Make:*
Harvester Model:*
Harvester Model Year:*
Product Identification Number (PIN)*
If PIN could not be located, please enter "Unknown"
Current Hour Meter Reading:
If applicable
If you have applied to any other grant programs to replace this piece of equipment, please list the grant program names and requested funding amounts below:
Would you have scrapped your existing vehicle and purchased a replacement without funding from this program?*

YesNo
Proof of Equipment Ownership & Usage
Upload Proof of Previous 24 Months of Ownership*

Such as a bill of sale, tax records, or insurance
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Upload Proof of Previous 24 Months of Usage*

Such as hour meter readings, maintenance logs, fuel logs, employee logs, or parts ordered for equipment
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Photos of Existing Equipment
Are you unable to photograph any of the following items?

Product Identification NumberHour Meter
Upload Photo of Harvester's Product Identification Number*

All plates and serial numbers photographed must be clear and readable.
Cancelof
Upload Photo of Harvester's Hour Meter*

Hour meter must be clear and readable in photograph.
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Tractor Information (Currently Towing Pull-Behind Harvester)
Tractor Make:*
Tractor Model:*
Tractor Model Year:*
Product Identification Number:*
If PIN could not be located, please enter "Unknown"
Engine Make:*
Engine Model:*
Engine Model Year:*
Engine Serial Number:*
If ESN could not be located, please enter "Unknown"
EPA Engine Family Name:
This would be written on an engine sticker.
Advertised Horsepower:*
Current Hour Meter Reading:*
Fleet ID Number:
If applicable.
Is this equipment powered by a diesel engine?*

YesNo
Engine Tier:*

Tier 0Tier 1Tier 2Tier 3Tier 4

New Pull-Behind Harvester Information

The following pull-behind harvester models are eligible for purchase through this program:

Manufacturer	Model
Exact Corporation	E-3850
Exact Corporation	E-4000
Flory Industries	Model 860
Flory Industries	Model VX240
Jackrabbit	Harvester
Weiss-McNair	9800
Weiss-McNair	9810

If you don't see the model you would like to purchase in the table above, please contact the District.

Harvester Make:*
Harvester Model:*
Harvester Model Year:*
Total Cost:*
Upload Quote (Must be Dated and Itemized)*

Cancelof
Upload Warranty Information:*

Cancelof

Regulatory Compliance Statement

Disclosure Statement

As a Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District grant program applicant/participant, I declare that the applying entity is in compliance with, will remain in compliance with, and does not have any outstanding, unresolved, or unpaid Notice of Noncompliance (NON), Notice of Violation (NOV), or citations for violations of any federal, state and local air quality regulations including, but not limited to, the following:

Cargo Handling Equipment Regulation	Public Agency and Utility Rule
Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation	Sleeper Berth Truck Idling Regulation
Drayage Truck Regulation	Solid Waste Collection Vehicle Regulation
In-Use Off-Road Diesel Vehicle Regulation	Stationary Engine Airborne Toxic Control Measures
Marine Shore Power Regulation	Transit Fleet Rule
Portable Diesel Airborne Toxic Control Measure	Statewide Truck and Bus Regulation

By signing below and submitting this application, I understand and acknowledge grant requirements and I hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the information in the application and attachments is accurate and true.

Contract Signing Authority Name:*

First NameLast Name
Contract Signing Authority Signature:*

Clear
Date:*

MonthDayYear
Date

Applicant Statement of Terms and Conditions
1. I have legal authority to apply for grant funds for the equipment described in this application.
2. The proposed project is not required to be implemented by any local, state, and/or federal rule, regulations, or other legally binding requirement.
3. No replacement engines/equipment have been purchased and no work on this project has begun or will begin until the Grant Agreement is fully executed by the District.
4. I understand the grant will pay for a portion of the total costs and I must retain copies of receipts and cancelled checks to prove that I paid my share of the costs.
5. I understand there are conditions placed on receiving a grant and agree to refund the grant (or a pro-rated portion) if it is found that at any time I do not meet those conditions.
6. I understand I must complete the equipment purchase specified in the application no later than the period of performance stated in the Grant Agreement. This deadline may be extended for cause if requested by the applicant and approved in writing by the District.
7. I have attached records, fuel receipts, logs, or operating hour documentation that validates the historic operation of the baseline equipment for at least the previous 24 months.
8. I understand that any existing baseline engine or equipment which has been replaced as part of this program must be permanently destroyed and rendered useless. This work shall be documented by the District.
9. I understand that both the existing equipment has, and the new replacement equipment will operate within the District as provided above.
10. I understand that I must submit reports annually to the District through the life of the project.
11. I understand that projects funded by this program will not be used as marketable emission reduction credits, to offset any emission reduction obligation, or for credit under any federal or state emission averaging, banking or trading program. In addition, projects funded through this program may not be used to generate a compliance extension or extra credit for determining regulatory compliance.
12. I certify that the proposed project has not received funding or is not under agreement with any other air district, ARB, or any other public agency. Any current financial incentive that directly reduces the project cost; including tax credits or deductions, grants, or other public financial assistance for the same engine or equipment; must be disclosed to the District.
13. I certify under penalty of perjury that I will not accept a grant form any other local, state or federal agency, including any funding from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), for the equipment on this application.
14. I understand that a tamperproof non-resettable digital hour meter/odometer must be installed and maintained in operating condition on all equipment.
15. I understand the District has the right to conduct unannounced inspections to ensure the project equipment is fully operational and at the activity level committed to in the grant agreement.
16. I understand that an IRS Form 1099 will be issued to me for the incentive funds received under the District Program. I understand that it is my responsibility to determine the tax liability associated with participating in District Programs.
17. I certify to the best of knowledge that the information contained in this application is true and correct.
I agree to the above statements.
Contract Signing Authority Full Name:*

First NameLast Name
Contract Signing Authority Signature:*

Clear
Date:*

MonthDayYear
Date
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Low-Dust Nut Harvester Replacement Program Application

Eligibility

Applicant Information

Project Information

Existing Pull-Behind Harvester Information

Proof of Equipment Ownership & Usage

Photos of Existing Equipment

Tractor Information (Currently Towing Pull-Behind Harvester)

New Pull-Behind Harvester Information

Regulatory Compliance Statement

Applicant Statement of Terms and Conditions