From: FULLER Brian

Sent: Tue Jun 05 13:59:43 2012

To: RM.CT; RHOADES Cathie

Subject: FW: Pyrolysis Question

Importance: Normal

Some questions from Matt.

Bob/Peter can you work with the team on coming up with an answer?

I can get back to Matt next week.

Thanks

From: FULLER Brian

Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 9:49 AM

To: 'Stern, Matthew'

Subject: RE: Pyrolysis Question

To clarify DEQ SW does not consider pyrolysis incineration. I assume that is what you were asking, if you would like the AQ perspective let me know.

From: FULLER Brian

Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 9:28 AM

To: 'Stern, Matthew'

Subject: RE: Pyrolysis Question

Hi Matt,

DEQ does not consider pyrolysis incineration. I’ll get back to you on your remaining questions. I do appreciate your input on this.

Thanks

From: Stern, Matthew [mailto:mstern@wm.com]

Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 9:06 AM

To: FULLER Brian

Subject: Pyrolysis Question

Thanks for hosting the meeting yesterday.

Can you help me understand the DEQ interpretation of the following Qs?

1. Does DEQ make any distinction between pyrolysis and incineration?

2. Does DEQ make any distinction between pyrolysis of “useless and discarded” material and “valuable” material?

3. Can a material that was once “useless and discarded” ever become “valuable” and therefore no longer be a solid waste and, if so, when does that happen?

4. What if I purchased all my feedstock from out-of-state? Would DEQ still believe a permit was required?

As you know, I do not believe that a SW Permit should be necessary for manufacturing facilities handling purchased commodities for transformation into new products regardless of the technology used or the product produced.

I hope there will be exemptions that allow us to invest in green technology in Oregon and operate on a level playing field with other similar manufacturing operations.

Matt.

Matt Stern

Waste Management

Area Director of Recycling Operations

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