From:                                         Charlie Bagnall <charlie.bagnall@petersoncorp.com>

Sent:                                           Friday, June 7, 2019 12:29 PM

To:                                               Wassam, John (ENE); RPS, DOER (ENE)

Subject:                                     RPS Class I and RPS Class II Regulations

 

To whom it may concern

 

This email is in reference to the RPS Class I and RPS Class II Regulations. I wanted to express my support & Peterson’s support for changes to the regulations

 

Peterson Pacific Corp., a subsidiary of Astec Industries, Inc., is an industry leading manufacturer of Grinders, Disc and Drum Chippers, Flails, Screens, Stackers and Blower Trucks. Our superior innovation and manufacturing allows us to produce superior equipment that provides high production and low operating costs. Designed, engineered, and manufactured in Eugene, Oregon, Peterson maintains a worldwide system of dealers and representatives to ensure our customers get the best service possible regardless of location Peterson employs the latest technology available to us and our engines and powertrain are tested and  audited extensively to insure compliance with all regulations domestically and internationally. Peterson makes every effort to be good corporate and environmental stewards by focusing heavily on safety and environmental compliance.

 

We have always encouraged best practices in both site prep & permitted land use changes by promoting responsible use of fiber in all circumstances. Peterson has built our success on taking waste material and processing it into a product of value. Recycling and reducing landfill waste is a large part of what we do.  In a recent  sample report from the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings for 2016 for industrial size grinding & chipping equipment, approximately 75%-85% of the machinery are utilized in non-logging practices. However, the wood-based materials our customers process can end up being in landfills, green waste facilities & some landscape centers. These materials are a non-forest derived fuel that, unfortunately, are not used to their fullest potential. The UCC filings are legal forms that a creditor files to give notice that it has an interest in the personal or business property of a debtor and reflect approximately 50%-60% accuracy of the equipment sold into a particular industry.

 

To ensure complete utilization of these materials, Peterson supports changes to the RPS regulations to accommodate non-forest derived fuels.

 

Regards

Charlie Bagnall

Northeast Sales Manager

Peterson Pacific

570 650 9242

 

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