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2022 CSB Rebate Program
The EPA appreciates the work that the vast majority of 2022 CSB Rebate recipients have done to implement their new bus projects and submit their Close Out Form (COFs). The EPA has completed review of the majority of submitted COFs and is actively working with selectees to ensure accuracy and completeness of their COF through the thorough review process; during this review process, please be mindful of any communications from EPA reviewers and those contracted by EPA to complete reviews. To expedite the completion of your form, please respond to requests from reviewers for edits or clarification within 2 business days.
In addition, the EPA is actively working with selectees who have not yet submitted their COF; please ensure that you continue to work expeditiously towards completing your new bus deployment and submitting your COF for EPA review. If you need technical assistance with promptly submitting your COF, then please contact cleansc...@epa.gov.
Finally, all 2022 CSB Rebate recipients should be aware that the EPA is actively performing site visits, with the assistance of contractors, in accordance with the 2022 Clean School Bus Rebate Program Guide Terms and Conditions, Program Audits. More details are provided in the Program Oversight and Compliance section of this newsletter.
2023 CSB Rebate Program
The EPA has disbursed approximately 50% of funding awarded under the 2023 CSB Rebate Program after thoroughly reviewing Payment Request Forms (PRFs) for these projects. We are actively working with rebate selectees to review submitted PRFs or support prompt submission of the remaining PRFs. To expedite the EPA completing the thorough PRF review process, please ensure that you respond to requests for edits or clarification from EPA reviewers, or those contracted to conduct reviews, within 2 business days.
Once the EPA completes the detailed PRF review process, then the rebate selectee will receive an official Funds Disbursement email from the EPA; funds are typically available in the bank account listed in the recipient’s SAM.gov account within 7-10 days following funds disbursement.
After receiving funds, then all 2023 CSB Rebate Program selectees must email the EPA’s Office of the Chief Financial Officer (EPA-CSB-Finan...@epa.gov) within 10-business days of spending their funds on eligible expenses or passing the rebate funds to a third-party to complete the purchase for eligible expenses.
Once new buses are deployed, any infrastructure is installed, and replaced buses are scrapped, then selectees will need to submit a 2023 Close Out Form; the EPA will provide additional information on the 2023 CSB COF in the coming months. In the interim, please review the 2023 CSB Rebate Program Guide for details on scrappage requirements for replaced buses.
If you have not yet submitted your PRF, then you must submit the form or request an additional extension prior to your current deadline. To request an additional extension, please use the Change Request Form in the Applicant Dashboard to select “Extension” and provide a clear justification for an additional extension. The EPA will review your request and follow-up with approval or request for additional information. If you need technical assistance with promptly submitting your PRF, then please contact cleansc...@epa.gov.
2024 CSB Rebate Program
The EPA anticipates providing additional information about this program soon and appreciates the patience of applicants and stakeholders.
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