One would think that the Former Gov Brown would be all over this!!  Great
media opportunity also.  ;-)


On Wed, 18 Dec 2002, Kenneth Kron wrote:

> Just thought I'd update the list.  I've been working with with the
> sustainable development person in the planning department in Oakland,
> Carol Misseldine.  Oakland is starting to understand what biodiesel is
> and is turning the beauracracy around to support it.  No date for the
> meeting yet, the attendees include: city, business and community
> representatives.
> 
> 
> The current agenda is:
> 
> KEY AGENDA ITEMS FOR A BIODIESEL MEETING IN OAKLAND
> 
> 
> Drafted by Carol Misseldine, Oakland Sustainable Development Initiative,
> 12/12/02
> 
> 
> 
> *1) What quantities of the following feedstocks are realistically
> available for biodiesel in Oakland?*
> 
> Waste Vegetable Oil (WVO)://
> 
> //Municipal Waste Stream:
> 
> *2) Is biodiesel a realistic solution or partial solution for Oakland's
> air quality problems?*
> 
> 3) How much of Oakland's diesel needs could be met with the above
> sources, including Oakland's City Fleet, Port trucks, public transit?
> 
> 4) What are the economic and siting barriers and opportunities for local
> manufacture and distribution of biodiesel?
> 
> *5) What are the emissions issues related to a biodiesel manufacturing
> facility?*
> 
> *6) What are the zoning requirements for a biodiesel manufacturing
> facility?* /Catherine Payne, CEDA/
> 
> *7) What is the status of CARB's intent to rank biodiesel as an
> alternative fuel?* /Randall von Wedel/
> 
> *8) Other*
> 
> 
> 
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> 
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