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will not give Macho a regular operating permit if they are not in <br />compliance. If everything is satisfactory, an operating permit <br />will be issued and it also has requirements for quarterly and <br />annual reports. The incinerator guarantees a minimum efficiency of <br />95%, but the incinerator will actually have about 98% efficiency. <br />The levels will be well below toxic levels. Dr. Tyner added that <br />the EPA has thoroughly investigated these chemicals. The EPA is <br />very conservative in what they think the public should be exposed <br />to, and they have determined that these chemicals are not <br />carcinogenic. <br />Mr. Gordon again came before the Board and stressed several <br />points: <br />(1) A lot of the chemicals being objected to are already in <br />use in our everyday lives. They must be handled <br />carefully and should only be used for the purpose for <br />which they were intended. If those practices are <br />followed, they are not hazardous. <br />(2) Macho has 12 years' experience handling these chemicals <br />and has never had a serious incident. <br />(3) Macho has not spared resources in designing the new <br />facility nor will they spare resources in constructing <br />it. Additional resources will be committed to changing <br />to a low solvent process when that technology is <br />available. <br />(4) One of Macho's goals is to be a responsible and respected <br />corporate citizen that has been professional and ethical <br />in dealing with FDER. <br />Mr. Gordon read several quotes from FDER officials, stating <br />that Macho Products has been cooperative, conscientious and <br />environmentally responsible. <br />Mr. Gordon hoped the Board and the public would agree that the <br />construction of the new facility will not present a threat to the <br />community or to Indian River County. He predicted that Macho's <br />work force of 120.personnel will provide year-round employment and <br />benefits, -including health insurance and profit-sharing. The <br />payroll is currently about $2 million a year and growing. Most of <br />that will be paid to Indian River County residents. Applying a <br />generally used multiplier effect of 3 or 4 translates to a total <br />contribution of $6 to 8 million a year to the local economy. <br />Mr. Gordon concluded that officials of his company would be <br />happy to meet with any organizations and individuals who still have <br />concerns, and he hopes the citizens of the County will feel as good <br />about the arrival of Macho as he does. <br />27 <br />JAN _121993 BOOK 88 i,nE 501 -..,A <br />