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OTHER BENEFITS <br />Tax Revenues - Hu Honua will be a significant source of tax reve <br />through the general excise taxes and property taxes <br />More stable electric rate - By reducing the use of oil to genera <br />bills will not be affected as much by swings in the price of oil <br />the past five years. And thatÓs good news for Hawaii Island busi <br />Hu Honua will play a critical role in the local forestry industr <br />that make veneers and other wood products will be significantly <br />lower quality parts of the tree to Hu Honua. <br />Hu Honua will contribute significantly to the StateÓs renewable <br />plant will produce 24 megawatts of electricity, enough for 18,00 <br />Hawaii Island and the State closer to getting 20 percent of thei <br />by the year 2020. <br />MITIGATION OF POTENTIALLY ADVERSE IMPACTS <br />Hu Honua Bioenergy has taken several steps to reduce potential a <br />Converting from coal to biomass will reduce emissions. <br />Installing new emissions control systems that will meet and that <br />requirements for significantly reduced emissions. <br />Design changes have been made to reduce water consumption and im <br />Installing acoustic paneling will reduce plant noise. <br />Planting a tree buffer around the perimeter of the property will <br />Hauling of fuel will be restricted to daylight hours. <br />Use of the compression release engine brakes (jake-brakes) by tr <br />Fuel truck route will bypass the lower portion of Sugar Mill Roa <br />Hu Honua has committed to proper road maintenance. <br />I am the president of the PepeÒekeo Senior Club and the ILWU Pen <br />represent them and we are in favor. Thank you. <br />WOODWARD: Thank you. Questions? All right, Marcella St. Ambrogio. <br />22 <br />EXHIBIT B <br /> <br />