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Page 2 of 2 <br />emissions. Even though the Stakeholders process is still studying the options, it is clear from a GHG standpoint we need to <br />maximize the source reduction and recycling programs for the tate. Since no large waste management program can reduce or <br />recycle 100% of the waste there is remaining solid waste that needs to go to another disposal method. Waste-to-energy stations <br />similar to the ERS are the lowest generator of GHG after source reduction and recycling and therefore waste-to-energy fills a critical <br />role in the solid waste management program for minimizing GHG emissions while disposing of solid waste materials. Even after all <br />waste is reduced, recycled and combusted however, there is still remaining solid waste that needs to go to a landfill. <br />Since both the ERS and the Elk River landfill are needed for Minnesota's integrated solid waste management plan and since the <br />continued operation of the ERS is dependant on the continued operation of the Elk River landfill, I recommend the City of Elk River <br />approve the land use change and the zoning change needed to allowed the long-term continued operation of the Elk River landfill. <br />Wayne Hanson <br />Director, MN Generation <br />Great River Energy <br />12300 Elm Creek Boulevard <br />Maple Grove, MN 55369-4718 <br />753-445-5818 <br />Fax 763-445-6618 <br />whanson GREnergy.com_ <br />NOTICE TO RECIPIENT: The information contained in this message from <br />Great River Energy and any attachments are confidential and intended <br />only for the named recipient(s). If you have received this message in <br />error, you are prohibited from copying, distributing or using the <br />information. Please contact the sender immediately by return email and <br />delete the original message. <br />9/ 1 /2009 <br />