1029 Recycling markets infrastructure development grant; application announcement

Recycling Markets Infrastructure Development Grant; Application Announcement

[36 Pa.B. 2866]
[Saturday, June 10, 2006]

   Applications for the 2006 Recycling Markets Infrastructure Development Grant (grant) are now available from the Department of Environmental Protection (Department). This grant seeks to provide reimbursement for equipment costs associated with increasing the use of recycled content in products by for-profit business entities and nonprofit organizations located and operating in this Commonwealth or that will be operating in this Commonwealth as a result of a grant award under this program. One million dollars is available for this initiative. The Department will award grants of up to $500,000 to any one project. Additional consideration will be given to applications that are developed in consultation with the Pennsylvania Recycling Markets Center, [phone], www.parmc.org.

   The success of recycling programs is directly related to demand for recyclable goods. Strong, profitable, recycling-based businesses are good for the environment and the economy in this Commonwealth. The grant aims to build strong markets for recycled materials in this Commonwealth by assisting businesses and nonprofit organizations with increasing their use of recyclable materials in the production of finished products.

   The Department will accept 2006 grant program applications until 4 p.m. on August 31, 2006. Applications can be obtained by contacting Jeff Bednar, Bureau of Waste Management at [phone], [e-mail] or by visiting the Department's website at www.depweb. state.pa.us (Keyword: Market Development).

KATHLEEN A. MCGINTY,   
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 06-1029. Filed for public inspection June 9, 2006, 9:00 a.m.]