UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
February 15, 2010
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Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)
BION ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter
Colorado 000-19333 84-1176672
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State or Other Jurisdiction Commission File IRS Employer Identification
of Incorporation Number Number
Box 566/1774 Summitview Way, Crestone, Colorado 81131
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Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code
(212) 758-6622
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Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code
Not applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
The Company has issued a press release regarding the revised permit
application for its Kreider Farms project to the Pennsylvania Department of
Environmental Protection.
ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS.
On February 15, 2010, Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc. submitted a
patent application entitled "Method for Treating Nitrogen in Waste Streams,"
and has been registered by the United States Patent and Trademark Office as
serial number 12/713,011. This new patent application represents a
significant step in further securing the field of high strength waste stream
treatment for nutrient removal and control within Bion's portfolio of patent
protection. Together with the total of 10 patents currently granted, this
application will enhance Bion's strong position for offering peerless
capabilities to our clients, especially with the animal agriculture sector.
The application protects a unique technology configuration or delivery
system for the Bion biological nutrient management process resulting from the
continuing efforts of Bion's scientists and engineers. This widens the
application spectrum and increases the flexibility for developing,
controlling and applying the patented Bion biological process to advantage
across the target waste streams of our clients.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired.
Not Applicable.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information
Not Applicable.
(c) Shell Company Transactions
Not Applicable.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit 99 Revised Kreider Farm Permit Application Press Release
dated March 1, 2010
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc.
Date: March 4, 2010 By:/s/ Mark A. Smith
Mark A. Smith, President