 (Revised 5Mar01 at 21:55) Special Notice – All necessary permits and zoning required to begin construction are in place. HI Companies - Hawkins Industries, Inc. (HI) formed HI Disposal Systems, LLC (HI-DS) and HI Disposal Systems of Indiana, LLC (HI-IN) on the 12th of November 1996. HI-DS’s first waste disposal facility is currently in final design to be constructed for HI Disposal Systems of Indiana, LLC in Indianapolis, Indiana USA. The Facility – HI-IN’s facility will house a multi-purpose waste processing facility, a teaching facility, and a modern research & development (R&D) center for advanced waste disposal technologies. The Site – HI-IN’s facility will be built on a 10 + acre site in Indianapolis, on the upper northwest side, in Pike Township. Facility Size - HI-IN’s new $17 million, 35,000 square foot facility will consist of a 5,000 square foot office/training area; a 5,000 square foot dock area; and, a 25,000 square foot processing area, including a 3,000 Square foot cooler/storage area. Size & Type of Equipment - HI-IN’s new facility will initially install and operate a single "Plasma-Based Pyrolysis/Vitrification" (PBPV) System called "SPARKY I". The power supply for the system is large enough to energize a 2.0 mW plasma-arc torch. The facility will also be equipped with the latest, state-of-the-art material handling system, multi-feeder system, multi-scrubber system, water pre-treatment system and energy recovery system. The facility has the capacity for expansion to an additional 3 PBPV Systems. Types of Waste to be Processed – HI-IN’s facility will initially process medical (infectious), pharmaceutical and special waste streams (as permitted by Indiana Regulators). It is anticipated that, after additional permitting, and further approval from Pike Township's Residents Association, HI will receive approval to process certain chemical and other low-end (high value) hazardous waste streams. No low-level radioactive or no military waste streams will be processed in Indianapolis Volume of Waste to be Processed – HI-IN’s facility will initially process approximately 3,000 pounds per hour or a maximum of 72,000 pounds (34 to 36 tons) per day. The facility will operate 24 hours per day, initially employing from 30 to 35 people. By-Products of HI's PBPV System – PEAT/HI's PBPV System causes vitrification (melting) of in-organics into a certified non-leachable, non-hazardous reusable glassy compound; typically leaving only 75 to 150 pounds of glass, from 2,000 pounds of waste (depending on the type of waste processed). Organics are shifted into a gas that will be reused to provide heating, air-conditioning and electricity for the facility. It is estimated that about 1/3 of the energy required for the facility will be recovered from this process. Permits, Zoning & Team Building – HI is aware of the efficacy of introducing a new technology hinged entirely on the collaborative process of many diverse organizations in a community working together on a common goal. The permitting process for an emerging technology, such as plasma energy to treat waste streams, is one example. There are multiple disciplines that must be mastered in order to meet the onerous provisions set-forth by the regulators. This project is a good example of people working together to solve a common problem that we, as a society, must ultimtely face—our own waste. In doing so, HI assembled a "Team" of People in partnership, and associated with the best and the brightest to meet this daunting challenge. HI identified the necessary activities and permits to include: 1) Air Permit from the City; 2) Solid Waste Permit from the State; 3) Rezoning of the site; and, 4) local home owners support. The application of a new technology requires education of the benefits derived from this type of project. Education became the biggest hurdle. HI set out to inform and educate the regulators, community leaders both "city and state", utilities and the public of the many "long range" benefits of building this type of project in their community. During this time, HI garnered support from all that were contacted. This became a prime example how team work (people working together) translates into issuance of all necessary approvals and permits within a very short period of time. Indianapolis City Air Permit – The city air permit was initially submitted on the 24th of December 1996. The City air permit to construct was received by HI-IN on the 9th of May 1997. (HI received its original air permit in less than 5 months. On the 20th of January 1997 HI received its air permit for the new location.) Indiana State Solid Waste Permit – The State solid waste permit was submitted on the 2nd of May 1997. The State solid waste permit was received by HI-IN on the 4th of September 1997. (HI received its original solid waste permit in 4 months. On the 11th of June 1998 HI received a solid waste permit for the new location.) Local Home Owners Association – The principals of HI and PEAT made a formal presentation to the Pike Township Residents Association (PTRA)(Special Committee) on the 25th of June. On the 9th of July, the Special Committee's Chairman reported its findings to the PTRA Board Members. After a motion was made and seconded, it was unanimously agreed that the PTRA would support the project, and notify the Indianapolis Board of Zoning Appeals, Department of Metropolitan Development of its decision. (HI received the local residents support in less than 3 months for the original location. On the 12th of November 1997 the local residents gave HI unanimous support for the new location.) City Zoning – HI-IN’s site is zoned I-4-S (heavy industrial development). A Special Exception of the Industrial Zoning Ordinance was required by the City of Indianapolis. It was applied for on the 8th of May 1997. On the 22nd of July 1997 HI's petition for the special exception was granted by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Board of Zoning Appeals. (HI recieved its original re-zoning in less than 3 months. On the 6th of January 1998 HI received re-zoning for the new location.) Special Events – The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), The HealthCare Initiative has acknowledged HI-IN and PEAT's PBPV System as an emerging treatment for the destruction of medical waste. Marketing/Contracts for Waste Streams – HI-IN's Phase I marketing plan consists of HI obtaining contracts, letters of interest and letters of intent from: regional waste haulers; local waste haulers; hospital chains or large hospitals; pharmaceutical manufacturers; medical/dental clinics; and, industrial waste generators; etc. Because of the initial contacts HI has made during the permitting period, Phase I marketing is already complete. Marketing/Additional Facilities – HI-IN and PEAT plan to market this emerging technology to utilities and communities throughout the world, as well as to existing large waste haulers and other large waste generators. Project Funding – Phase II funding for the project is expected to be completed by the end of the year. Construction – Construction will begin in early 2000. Commercial Operation – HI-IN is expected to begin accepting waste for processing within 9 to 10 months after the start of construction. HI’s Team Members are demonstrating that utilizing plasma energy technology for the destruction of certain waste streams will have many spin-off benefits to mankind that can only be imagined at this point in our history.
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