ID Number 2007-46
Utilization and Marketing Projects Application
NATIONAL FIRE PLAN COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE AND WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE PROJECTS
Applicant
Applicant/Organization:
Upper Deschutes River Natural Resource Coalition (UDRNRC)
Type of Applicant:
L (Nonprofit Organization)
Email:
jim.king@udrnrc.org
Phone:
541-593-9393
FAX:
Please Call Ahead for FAX: Off
541-593-9393
Address (Street or P. O. Box, City, State, Zip):
PO Box 3042 Sunriver, OR 97707
Project Coordinator
Project Coordinator (Name and Title):
Mr. Jim King, President of UDRNRC
Organization/Jurisdiction:
Collective of 13 Upper Deschutes River neighborhoods
Email:
jim.king@udrnrc.org
Phone:
541-593-9393
FAX:
541-593-9393
Please Call Ahead for FAX: Off
Project Information
Project Title:
UDRNRC Fuels Utilization Project
Project Location:
Upper Deschutes River Watershed
County:
Deschutes
Congressional District:
2
Latitude:
43.51
Longitude:
121.27
State the desired outcome in relation to NFP Goals and the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). Project Objectives:
The UDRNRC – a grass roots collective of 13 neighborhoods – seeks funding to utilize hazardous fuels being reduced in the highest risk areas of 5
neighborhoods. All 5 neighborhoods are classified by Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) as “Extreme” or “High Density Extreme” and as of 1/1/06, 67%
of all lots (2742 of 3974) and 86% of undeveloped lots (1931 of 2250) remain at “extreme risk” for fire. Our long term goal is to have 100% compliance with
ODF (SB 360) standards. Grant funding to assist in transportation of fuels to the Silvan biomass plant will allow more acres to be treated in a shorter time
period.
Name of CWPP:
CWPP of the Upper Deschutes River Natural Resources Coalition
Name of Communit(y/ies) at Risk:
DRRHS #1-6 and 9, OWW #I and II, River Forest Acres
Proposed Project Start Date:
04/01/2007
Proposed Project End Date:
09/30/2008
Federal Funding Request:
$199,656.00
Total Project Cost:
$292,756.00
Are you submitting multiple projects?
Yes
If YES indicate the relationship of the projects to one
A (Stand Alone)
another:
If YES, please list the titles of projects by priority and briefly explain their relationship.
Priority #1:UDRNRC Fuels Reduction Project, Priority #2:UDRNRC Fuels Utilization Project. The fuels obtained from the reduction project will be utilized
by the Silvan biomass plant in the utilization project to produce electricity as an alternative to chipping and burning. This will allow more overall acres to be
treated for fuels reduction. It will also lower local air pollution and produce a net reduction in greenhouse gases as well as providing for more local jobs.
Name of Federal, State or Tribal contact with whom you coordinated this
proposal:
Organization/Jurisdiction:
1) Lisa Clark
Central Oregon Fire Management Services/Prineville
Phone
541-416-6864
Deputy District Ranger, Deschutes NF
2) Robin Vora
Phone
541-383-4766
Email rvora@fs.fed.us
Oregon Department of Forestry/Prineville
3) Stu Otto
Phone
Email lmclark@or.blm.gov
541-447-5658
Email sotto@odf.state.or.us
Project Planning Information
Name of Local Coordinating Group:
Central Oregon Fire Council
For this project, explain the level of cooperation, coordination or strategic planning, through a "Local Coordination Group." If you have not worked with a
local coordination group, why not?
UDRNRC meets monthly with a fuels steering committee including representatives from ODF, BLM, USFS.
List federal lands that are adjacent to the project and proximity.
All 5 neighborhoods are immediately adjacent to the USFS and BLM.
Will this project utilize fuels from an adjacent current fuel reduction project on federal lands or to one that is planned within the next three years?
Yes
Please indicate planned treatments and associated acres:
Treatment
Biomass Removal
Acres
590
Treatment
Biomass Removal
Acres
0
Treatment
Biomass Removal
Acres
0
Treatment
Biomass Removal
Acres
0
Treatment
Acres
0
If you have a treatment type other than standard types above:
Treatment
Acres
0
Project Evaluation Criteria
Applications for funding must include narrative responses that address the following criteria. Be sure you address every one briefly, yet thoroughly.
1. Increasing utilization, management and economic impacts of woody material removed in fuels management and forest restoration
activities (60 points)
A. Will biomass, thinnings or other surplus forest fuels be utilized? If so, in what manner and how much? How many acres will be treated? Are any of these
acres within the wildland-urban interface? If so, how many? (20 points)
Response:
Materials removed through thinning will be transported to the Silvan biomass electrical generating facility. However, if Silvan Power Plant is not fully
operational, then an alternative option would be the Warm Springs Biomass Plant. 590 acres will be treated and the materials utilized. We estimate this will
produce approximately 4425 tons to be utilized. All 590 acres are within the wildland-urban interface. The 590 acres of biomass material is a conservative
estimate of acreage treated and usable from multiple fuel reduction grants. This includes the 2006 Western States Wildland Urban Interface grants and the
2006 and 2007 National Fire Plan grants.
B. Will the project improve the local economy in terms of jobs and sustainable economic activity? If so, how many and what type of jobs will be created or
retained (i.e., wage-scale, full-time equivalent), and for how long? What percent of the jobs are expected to be filled from the local labor force? (10 points)
Response:
UDRNRC is committed to using local contractors for the fuels reduction projects. UDRNRC took the leadership role in putting on a large community
meeting in January 2006 to build support for the biomass plant and community based forestry practices. We expect to contract 6 full-time workers for 130
days. In addition to contracted jobs, we will be contributing to the viability of the Silvan plant, which will produce 80-100 permanent, full-time, local
family-wage jobs.
C. Are there private businesses involved in this project? If so, what are their roles and investment? How will the project be structured to minimize or
eliminate te perception of use of public funding to create an unfair competitive advantage for those private businesses involved? (10 points)
Response:
Silvan Power Co. is investing $20 million in a biomass electrical generation plant in LaPine, OR. They must be guaranteed a minimum amount of biomass
supply to operate. They are finalizing an agreement with federal agencies to obtain these supplies. They are also dependent upon private lands suppliers,
such as UDRNRC, for biomass material. There is no competition involved with this project because of its size and scope. No other biomass plant has been
proposed in this area.
D. If the project involves new product development, what evidence is there for economically viable and sustainable markets? (10 points)
Response:
Silvan Power Company has a contract pending with Southern California Edison utility company to deliver energy from their LaPine facility through the grid
for the next 20 years. There is also a biomass plant being built on the Warm Springs Reservation. This plant is not as economically feasible due to distance,
but is still a viable option.
E. Can this project be offered as a model for other communities or businesses? If so, why and how will results of this project be disseminated or made
available? (5 points)
Response:
UDRNRC took the leadership role in putting on a large community meeting in January 2006 to build support for the biomass plant and community based
forestry practices. The recent completion of the South Dechutes Co. CWPP will accelerate local fuels reduction projects. UDRNRC's collaboration with
government agencies and private companies like Silvan Power will serve as a model for other communities. The results of this project will be disseminated
through public meetings and the UDRNRC web site.
F. How will the project be sustained beyond project timelines? If public funding will continue to be needed, why, how much, and for how long? (5 points)
Response:
The UDRNRC plans to continue fuels reduction projects for several years. Only 5 of the 13 communities in the Coalition will be treated by 2008 and
ongoing fuels maintenance will be required in the treated areas. Public funding will be required for fuels reduction and utilization at levels similar to those
currently requested for at least 2 additional years. UDRNRC communities are commited to maintaining all treated areas. We intend to continue to utilize
these biomass materials at Silvan Power.
2. Taking Advantage of Existing Networks, previously-funded projects and knowledge. (20 points)
A. How does this project take advantage of relevant, existing networks and the results from previously-funded projects or commercial operations? (10
points)
Response:
UDRNRC has a close working relationship with Central Oregon Fire Management Services and with Silvan Power Co., which owns a commercial biomass
plant in Fresno, CA. They are pursuing other federal alternative energy grants related to this project. Their technical and commercial expertise along with
UDRNRC communtiy organizing experience and NECS fuels reduction and forestry contracting experience will ensure the success of the project.
B. Who and what (individuals, businesses, organizations, reports, studies, Internet sites, etc.) were consulted to ensure the best information available was
used in designing this project proposal? (5 points)
Response:
UDRNRC, USFS, BLM, ODF, NECS, Sandy Lonsdale (Environmental Policy Manager for Silvan Power), Oregon Forest Biomass work group, the Gov.
Kulongowski 2005 Renewable Energy Action Plan, Silvan Power presentation to S.T.E.P., May 8, 2003.
C. How did your group arrive at your cost structure for all of the main areas including: personnel, equipment, supplies, and overhead? (5 points)
Response:
Budget assumptions:Load cost 590ac x 7.5tons/ac = 4425tons x $20/ton = $88500. Haul cost 20mi x $.88/2000lbs = $17.60/ton x 4425tons = $77880. 5%
Admin cost = $8319, 5% Project Field Coordinator = $8319, 10% Grant Coordinator = $16638
3. Expanding community participation and collaboration. (20 Points)
A. Who are the partners and community members involved in planning and implementing the project? (5 points)
Response:
UDRNRC, BLM, USFS, Silvan Power Co, ODF, NECS, Midstate Electric Co., Central Oregon Fire Management Services, local fuels treatment contractors,
local road districts and homeowners associations.
B. How much cost-sharing is there for this project? (10 points)
Response:
Projected are 3,400 hours of sweat equity by the 600 owners. 500 hours by 100 owners preparing for contract services. 250 hours for neighborhood
recruitment/coordination. 125 hours for UDRNRC coordination. Silvan Power Co. has committed many hours to the coordination of this project through
various meetings and will continue to work with the UDRNRC.
C. What are the direct community benefits that will result from this project? (5 points)
Response:
Removal of hazardous fuels and their utilization at the biomass plant will decrease local air pollution, lower net greenhouse gasses, reduce community fire
risk, create local family-wage jobs, and contribute to national energy independence.
Project Work Form
Tasks
Time Frame
Responsible Party
Prioritization of treatments
Fall 2006
Fuels Steering Committee
Recruit and Train Contractors
Winter 2007
Northwest Environmental Consulting Services
Establish Schedule
Winter 2007
Neighborhood Coordinators
Contracts for Loading and Hauling Services
Spring 2007
Northwest Environmental Consulting Services
Project Budget
Silvan Power
Cost Category
Description
Federal
Agency
Applicant
Co.
Landowners
Partner 1
Partner 2
Partner 3
Total
Personnel
$8,319.00
$17,500.00
$6,600.00
$0.00
$0.00
$32,419.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$68,000.00
$0.00
$68,000.00
$8,319.00
$17,500.00
$6,600.00
$68,000.00
$0.00
$100,419.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$1,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$1,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$1,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$1,000.00
Load @ 4425 ton @ $20/ton
$88,500.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$88,500.00
Haul @ 4425 x $17.6/ton
$77,880.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$77,880.00
$166,380.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$166,380.00
$8,319.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$8,319.00
$16,638.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$16,638.00
$24,957.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$24,957.00
$199,656.00
$18,500.00
$6,600.00
$68,000.00
$0.00
$292,756.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Adminstration
Volunteer Labor
Subtotal
Fringe Benefits
Subtotal
Travel
Subtotal
Equipment
Subtotal
Supplies
Office
Subtotal
Contractual
Subtotal
Other
Project Field Coordinator
Grant Coordinators
Subtotal
Total Costs
Project (Program) Income 1
(using deductive alternative)
1 Program income is the gross revenue generated by a grant or cooperative agreement supported activity during the life of the grant. Program income can be
made by recipients from fees charged for conference or workshop attendance, from rental fees earned from renting out real property or equipment acquired
with grant or cooperative agreement funds, or from the sale of commodities or items developed under the grant or cooperative agreement. The use of Program
Income during the project period may require prior approval by the granting agency.