2198 Application announcement for the 2003 compost infrastructure development grant program

Application Announcement for the 2003 Compost Infrastructure Development Grant Program

[33 Pa.B. 5671]

   Applications for the 2003 Compost Infrastructure Development Grant Program (program) are available from the Department of Environmental Protection (Department). Under the program, qualified existing and operating for-profit business entities and nonprofit organizations in this Commonwealth will be awarded, on a competitive basis, grants for machinery or equipment that will result in an increase in the quantity of yard waste or food wastes collected and composted in this Commonwealth. The goal of this program is to increase the quantity of organic materials collected and composted to further increase this Commonwealth's recycling rate. The Department will accept applications for the program until 4 p.m. on February 13, 2004.

   The municipal waste stream consists of over 30% organic materials that could be diverted from the waste stream and recycled and managed by composting. These organic waste streams, such as yard and food wastes, can become a resource to compost facilities that use these materials as feedstocks. Composting of organic wastes helps to lessen the burden on landfill capacity and creates a beneficial soil conditioner that can be marketed.

   Applications for the 2003 program may be obtained by contacting Serla Ross, Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management, [phone], [e-mail] or by visiting the Department's website: www.dep.state.pa.us (DEP Keyword: Compost).

KATHLEEN A. MCGINTY,   
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 03-2198. Filed for public inspection November 14, 2003, 9:00 a.m.]