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From Tarson Kalopa Big to 9618912 at 6/19/00 7:02 AM Pg 001/002
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To: Chairman James Arakald and C'ouncilmembers ' 00 JUL 13 A(~ 7 38
25 ~upuni Drive, Hilo HawaH 96720 r-,,, ~ _
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Biodiesel fuel and rec~lcing
I would like to share one more item of importance in the realm of recyclir - ' tm
not sure how mangy' Count~~ vehicles, generators and other pieces of equip;=°^ ' .ire
operated With diesel fuel? I +vould imagine it is a significant number. Cut :'°-"`.5
there is a private compam on Maui that manufactures diesel fuel from + e~e'a~tle oil
(waste oil). Yes, fuel is being produced from a+caste product that on this isi?s-;) has
scone problems ++ith behtg recd°cled. This is an excellent rec~'clhtg effm-t. -enth
the cost of the fuel for use in stationan motors is 51.95 per gallon. If it is ' 'n
vehicles then 51 cents worth of government tapes are added.
L~ se of biodiesel is both assisthtg ++ith the recpclntg of a waste product :uu: " ' ~ =;ng a
fuel source that is non-polluting and rene+rable. I hope ~ou++ill direct the
appropriate Count~~ staff to loon into using this fuel..again, this an oppor: -'c for
the County to show leadership and take action in an area that supports su g
our beautiful island environment and the environment of the planet. Th:~ end
on Maui is called Pacific Biodiesel. Thee have a website which is
~+~++c.biodiesel.com. Thee can be reached at 877-3111. The president of ti=
companc is Warned Bob King. He can be e-mailed at b6ine a biodiesel.con~. _ ~?i5
information Was gathered from their tvebsite.
This companc sells fuel and if also builds plants. I would hope that Couni~ ;t++ill
intmediatel~ look at using the fuel in Counh~ diesel motors _I\ D stud}-the °tble
construction of a plant to be operated be the County for future fuel need=. - i:tnt
operated be the Coruttc (or its agent) could do hvo significant thhrgs. F'i~ ~ ould
provide a means of producticelc recccling vegetable ail that currenth h:':
method of waste recccling on our island at this time. Second, it could pre
source of clean burning and sustainable fuel for operation of Counts mac'-' ,-and
vehicles for the future. i\I~ understanding is that a plant could be built fu
5300,000. I have no interest in this compan} and the information I hate '
++ith ~'ou ryas gathered from their++'ebsite and one a-mail I sent asking a`;
questions.
I urge sou to direct coot staff to follow up and report to sou on the curter;' : bilit}
of biodiesel and the tremendous future benefits that could be accrued to t4,~ ='oont_v
and its residents.
John L Tarson
11-2551 Kealma Road (Kalopa)
PO Boy 1851, Honokaa 96727 ,Q
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Ret. Ybt p (,Ol)N(.IL
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