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by the fuels processing facility. The recycled newspapers are turned into pellets which in turned are used as fuel. This process will result in a 65% reduction in landfill usage. The audience viewed a film on the various processes, uses and benefits of the total recycling process. *Mr. Donald Sanders, Planning Commissioner, entered the Chambers at 6:20 p.m. Mr. Pardau outlined the research and development that went into the BIO-ENGERGY's PEBF cube and the continued work for the design, blending, testing, production and marketing of a series of PEBF cubes from organic wastes and appropriate Btu enhancers and binders which meet the engergy and emission and ash specifications of the full spectrum of large volume end-users. In closing Mr. Pardau said the City of Colton has been presented with an unprecedented window of opportunity to bring a $1.5 billion investment to the community which not only will create hundreds of direct local jobs, will serve as the catalyst for the creation of hundreds of indirect local jobs and will give a major boost to California's recycling market development efforts, but also, will focus Statewide and national attention on the City's vision and leadership in the development of a "new generation" of economically and environmentally sound regional industrial centers. Ms. Christine Kinne, California Environmental Protection Agency, Sacramento - California RED TEAM, informed the audience that her role and that of California Environmental Protection Agency is to work with cities, counties and businesses to help make projects like this happen through the permit process. For this particular project the RED TEAM, a group of experts in various fields have joined together to make it happen. Mayor Gonzales asked if this was going to help Colton comply with AB939. Mr. Aguilar said "yes, someone can contact me and I will provide the information". Newspaper is considered contaminated but it can be processed as fuel without endangering the air. Mr. Paul Sweeney, Office of Permit Assistance, Trade and Commerce Agency, Los Angeles, California RED TEAM, stated that Colton had a very unique site. A lot of work needs to be done, he is available to help the City. He was surprised to hear the Bloedel has been sold on Colton. He believed this is not true, Bloedel has not made a choice. Planning Commissioner Sanders asked if he was suggesting that there are better offers. Has there been a competitive bid? Mr. Aguilar said the main product is 175 tons of material, recyclable newsprint. The opportunity is definitely there. This is up for grabs. All we have said is these are the advantages of AUG 18 1994