UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 November 3, 2010 ------------------------------------------------ Date of Report (date of earliest event reported) BION ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ---------------------------------------------------- Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter Colorado 000-19333 84-1176672 --------------------------- --------------- --------------------------- State or Other Jurisdiction Commission File IRS Employer Identification of Incorporation Number Number Box 566/1774 Summitview Way, Crestone, Colorado 81131 ---------------------------------------------------------- Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code (212) 758-6622 -------------------------------------------------- Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code Not applicable ----------------------------------------------------------- Former name or former address, if changed since last report Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS. On November 3, 2010, the Company's $7.75 million loan from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Authority (PENNVEST) for construction of our Kreider Dairy Farms Phase 1 waste management system project ('Loan') settled/closed. The Company anticipates that first draws/reimbursements from PENNVEST pursuant to the Loan will take place during the next 30 days. Additional information regarding our Kreider projects and our Pennsylvania and Chesapeake Bay Watershed activities can be found at: www.bionpa.com and www.biontech.com. 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 10.1 'Accepted Funding Offer' (base loan agreement) (without exhibits) with PENNVEST for Kreider Farms Project Loan -- effective November 3, 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: November 3, 2010 By:/s/ Mark A. Smith Mark A. Smith, President