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f. in terms of scheduling, we are planning: (1) to complete our coating facility construction by end June 1993; (2) delivery and installation of the fume incinerator by end July 1993; (3) testing, inspection and approval of the emission reduction system and issuance -of our Operating Permit by end October 1993. One of Macho Products corporate objectives is "to be a responsible and respected corporate citizen." The manner in which we have approached the resolution of this -problem epitomizes the essence of all that is embodied in that objective. We have been professional and ethical in facing up to the problem and complying with the limitations it has imposed upon us; we have persevered in our search for the most responsible solution; and we have been generous in.our commitment of resources to its resolution. Our colleagues in the FDER have recognized and commended our efforts: "They (Macho) wanted to do the right thing." - Chuck Collins, Orlando Office, FDER "Macho has been very cooperative and conscientious in its efforts to satisfy the canditions of the permit." John Reynolds, Bureau of Air Regulation, FDER "They (Macho) seem to be very environmentally responsible. There's been a great deal of effort made by the company." - Ptegton Lewis, Supervisor for Air Permitting,-FDER By 1994 we expect to reduce VOC emissions by •85 percent and the rate of emssions by almost 90 percent. Projected emissions of 285 tons for 1994. will be reduced to 30 tons; the projection of 342 tons for 1995 will be reduced to 36 tons; the projection of -410 tons for 1996 will be reduced to 43 tons; and the projection of 493 tons for 199.7 will be reduced to 52 tons. depicts the reduction. The enclosed graph completely. Our efforts will not eliminate emissions P y. There will continue to be some emissions from our manufacturing operations .just as there willcontinue to be emissions from the operation of automobiles, boat motors, power plants, land fills, natural decay, and other common sources. I can assure you. that we will maintain. our level of emissions at the lowest possible level and will comply, with the conditions of our permit and the regulations of the authorities who exercise jurisdiction in these matters. Chairman Bird asked Mr. Gordon to tell the Board and the public about his background. Mr. Gordon related that he was in the Army for 30 years before retiring as 'a Major General, and his current rank is Brigadier General. Four years ago he had the very good fortune to go to work for Macho, which was a small company at that time. `' - Mr. Gordon introduced R. J. Vadimsky, president of Relco, Unlimited, the technical consultant for Macho Products. R. J. Vadimsky conveyed that Relco is an engineering firm with 8 employees that has been in Melbourne for 29 years. Relco has worked on a number of projects in this area, including the Jaycee Park turtle lighting facilities and the Adult Congregate Living facility on SR -60. Currently, they are working on the Riverwalk Shopping Center in Sebastian. Macho hired his company in July 21 BOCK FQ^A