From: Jacques.Franco@calrecycle.ca.gov

Sent: Thu Jan 26 18:01:48 2012

To: FULLER Brian

Subject: January 27th @ 9 AM PST: Oregon Conversion Technologies rulemaking workshop

Importance: Normal

Calrecycle Conversion Technology Listserv

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has formed an advisory committee to provide input for rules covering Conversion Technologies Facilities. The first rulemaking workshop will be held tomorrow 1/27/12 from 9 am to noon with remote participation possible.

Conversion technologies consist of a variety of biological, chemical and thermal (excluding incineration) processes that convert solid waste into chemicals, fuels and other products. Examples of conversion technologies include: anaerobic digestion, gasification, hydrolysis, and pyrolysis.

DEQ is developing a rule proposal that would define conversion technology, establish performance standards and solid waste permit requirements for conversion technology facilities.

If adopted, the proposed rules would establish regulatory clarity through performance standards and solid waste permit requirements for conversion technology facilities. This would assure environmental protection, establish an appropriate fee schedule for this new permit category and provide regulatory certainty for emerging technology providers and DEQ staff.

For additional details and remote participation go to:

http://www.deq.state.or.us/lq/sw/conversiontechnology.htm

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