Enclosure 4A - Project Summary Form
NATIONAL FIRE PLAN COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE AND WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE PROJECTS
Application for Fuels Utilization and Marketing Projects
Applicant
Applicant/Organization:
Union County Economic Development Corp. / Union County
Phone:
541-963-0926
FAX:
541-963-0689
Address (Street or P. O. Box, City, State, Zip) :
1203 1/2 Adams Ave P O Box 1208 La Grande, Or. 97850
Email: ucedc2@eoni.com
Project Coordinator
Project Coordinator (Name and Title):
Joel Frank / Executive Director
Organization/Jurisdiction:
Union County Economic Development Corp.
Phone:
541-963-0926
FAX:
541-963-0689
Project Information
Email: ucedc2@eoni.com
Project Title:
Marketing and Business evaluation for wood waste to composite commodity.
Project Start:
July 1, 2002
Project End:
April 1, 2003
Federal Funding Request:
$69,300.00
Total Project Funding:
$92,400.00
Are you submitting multiple projects? If so, please explain and prioritize: yes. Raw Wood Waste Material to Marketable Product
Brief Project Description:
This project is Phase II of an analysis that was previously fromulated and will be used to gather and tabulate the propriety of raw wood waste material into a processed commodity composite that would service our large recreational trailer and wood products manufacturers in North East Oregon.
Project Location:
North East Oregon
County:
Union
If the applicant is an unincorporated area, define the geographic area being represented:
N. E. Oregon, Union, Wallowa, Umitilla Counties
Congressional District:
2 nd

Enclosure 4B (Page 1 of 3) - Project Narrative Description
Applications for funding must include a narrative response that describes the proposal. Please do not submit responses longer than one page, single space, 12-pitch font.
Describe project including, but not limited to:
Address these items as applicable:
 project location
 project implementation
 anticipated outcomes
 measures and reporting
 partners
Response:
 project income
 project time frames
 specify types of activities and equipment used
 amount or extent of actions (acres, number of homes, etc)
 environmental, cultural and historical resource requirements
Forest waste products (chipped hog fuel), paper, and plastics occur in nearly every business to varying amounts. Gathering, processing and marketing this commodity is what is being proposed. This process is successfully being done in other parts of the country in varying capacity, However, determination of such systems must be researched for the type of raw materials we have available to us here and to what quantity.
Research must be done as well on the nature and size of the Eastern Oregon recreational vehicle industry as well as the consumers and fabricators of similar products for home or businesses.
Necessarry Action:
1. Gather and tabulate data on the type and quantity of waste material for a predetermined area. Analyze handling, compatibility, and transport processes for such waste. Determine regulatory constraints and tabulate costs.
2. For a given geographic area, consult potential retailers and consumers of various types of products that could be fabricated. Note quanities needed, delivery schedules, seasonal constraints, pricing.
3. Determine shipping distances from raw material to factory and also the distance to the finished material users. Analyze shipping method options and constraints. Look for regional and national sales opportunities.
4. Gather and send samples of raw materials to existing companies that could manufactor and test the raw materials to finished product to meet our market findings. Test and analyze product in market applications.
5. Analyze necessary funtions and operations of plant size to fit our product and marketing needs. Do a market search for appropriate equipment and associated business costs. Look and identify a plant location, along with a potential interested business entrepreneur.
We feel that this study could have a great impact on our economy in jobs that could be created and also the forest fuels reduction of bio-mass. The potential of using waste products that are currently going into our landfill is another positive aspect of this study.

Enclosure 4B (Page 2 of 3) - Project Evaluation Criteria
Applications for funding must include narrative responses that address the following four criteria. Within each criterion, subcriteria are listed in descending order of importance. Limit your responses to the areas provided .
1. Increasing Local Capacity (35 Points)
A.
How would the proposal improve or lead to the improvement of the local economy in terms of jobs and sustainable economic activity? How many jobs are expected to be created or retained and for how long (please distinguish between essentially year-round and seasonal jobs)?
B.
Will biomass or forest fuels be utilized; if so, in what manner and how much?
C.
Which, if any, private businesses will participate?
D.
To what extent will this project be offered to serve as a model for other communities or businesses?
Response:
A. The outlook to the existing economy is very favorable for this proposed business application. Current examples of existing companies in eastern USA communities serving the recreational vehicle market are providing 25-75 full time year round jobs. There could be many other associated jobs that will be directed to the timber industry and timber resource businesses.
B. Approximately 75% of all composite product is wood, either in the form of wood flour or wood chips.
The other 25% is quite commonly a non-organic material such as plastic or plastic based resins. I believe that market analysis will show that there is great potential for mass quantities of feed stock.
C. Their has been intial contact with several companies that have shown and supported this project.
1. Waste Pro / regional recycling company.
2. Vernon Tritchka engineering and manufacturing.
3. North Slope Natural Resources
4. Ronald Pratt Composit Manufacturing
D. This plan will be wholly offered to area businesses and public and private industries as an economic and educational resource stimulus plan that could serve as a model of sustainability.
2.
Reducing fire risk. (30 points )
A.
Describe how the proposal promotes reduction of risk in high hazard areas and communities.
B.
Describe how the proposed project benefits resources on federal land or adjacent non-federal land, or how it protects the safety of communities.
C.
To what extent does the project implement or create a cooperative fuels treatment plan or community fire strategy (include evidence of the plan if it already exists)?
D.
Explain how the proposal (a) leads to, enhances or restores a local fire-adapted ecosystem, and/or (b) mitigates or leads to the mitigation of hazardous fuels conditions.
Response: A. The primary objective of this analysis: work with the existing agencies in fire & smoke management, target their fuel reduction projects, use the low grade material into a renewable energy source, thus, eliminating a slash & debrie loading & burn situation & utilizing a more manageable air/water quality environment.
B. This Forest Fire Management Plan that is currently being explored & adopted is a positive aspect that treats health & fuels reduction. This project will not only produce a healthier forest stand but also prove as a shield & buffer to mitigate against insects, disease & wildfire. This proprosed plan & analysis is a strong proponent to all the above.
C. This plan would cooperatively work with & enhance the current projects & partnerships of the TMDL
Plan, Grande Ronde Model Watershed, Union County Community Forest Restoration Board, OR Depart. of
Forestry, US Forest Service, Tribes & private property owners who are actively involved in the Blue Mt.
Demo Projects, use & stimulate the existing studies & agencies.
D. This project analyzes potential markets for biomass material. We currently have thousands of acres that have heavy vegetation/biomass accumulations that could go untreated due to the lack of market delivery points. Creating biomass outlets will result in reducing fuel loadings & associated risk to humans, firefighters, structures & natural resources

Enclosure 4B (Page 3 of 3) - Project Evaluation Criteria
3.
Increasing interagency and intergovernmental coordination. (15 Points)
A.
To what extent have interested people and communities been provided an opportunity to become informed and involved in this proposal?
B.
Describe the extent of local support for the project, including any cost-sharing arrangements
C.
What are the environmental, social and educational benefits of the project?
Response:
A/B. The following companies have stated support for the project and have committed to help with the project in the following manner.
1. Terry Trailer Manufacturing / current product application and volume of current use of material.
2. Fleetwood Homes Manufacturing / Product application and volumes, Price cost analysis, Transportation and availability of current products being used.
3. Inner Mountain R.V. Manufacturers./ Current product application and volumes, Will also work with us on application of new composite material in the testing and actual utilization of proposed product into their market line.
All though the companies have not committed to actual cash contribution, I consider their in-kind contribution of time and labor a great commitment to this project and a valuable savings to the overall analysis.
C. The environmental benefit to this project would include reduced landfill and urban waste, utilizing low value material into a marketable product, reducing the fuel load in both the national forest and the urban interface and minimizing the use of large diameter trees for natural wood products. Providing a secondary income stream that will provide a lasting economic and educational model that will serve a historically under utilized rural area.
4.
Increasing interagency and intergovernmental coordination. (20 Points)
A.
Explain the level of cooperation, coordination or strategic planning among federal, state, tribal, local government and community organizations in developing this proposal. List the cooperators.
B.
Describe how this project implements a local intergovernmental strategy or plan, or creates such a plan. Describe the plan if it already exists.
Response:
A. Union County has had a history of strong cooperation among its partners in resource issues such as the development of SB 1010, TMDL plan, Grande Ronde Model Watershed and most recently the establishment of the Union County Community Forest Restoration Board. All of these initiatives have had solid participation from partners such as State, Federal, Tribes, Environment interest and the Business
Communities. These past experiences can be utilized for the development of a sound marketing plan for low value material such as wood chips that are either urban waste or part of the overall effort in reducing the fuel load in both the National Forest and the urban interface. Having a strong working relationship to build upon creates the opportunity for a successful marketing plan of utilizing lower value material such as wood chips.
B. This marketing plan fits in with Union County's overall economic development plan of adding value to raw materials such as wood products. We have just recently begun to update our 5 year economic plan, of which wood utilization is a major component. The county's strong economic base allows for the possibility to integrate a secondary wood product from wood chips to our proposed raw waste wood to marketable product.
By exploring this possibility of a marketing outlet of the low value material such as wood chips, is viewed as the missing link to forest health and reducing the fuel load in the Blue Mountain forest.

Enclosure 4C - Project Work Form
Tasks
PHASE I
Gather and tabulate data on the type and quantity of waste material for a predetermined area. Analyze handling, compatability and transport processes for such waste. Determine regulatory constraints and tabulate costs.
Time Frame
2 - 3 months
PHASE II
For a given geographic area, consult potential retailers and consumers of various types of products that could be fabricated. Note quantities needed, delivery schedules, seasonal constraints and pricing.
2 months
PHASE III
Determine shipping distances from raw material to factory and slso the distance to the finished material users. Analyze shipping method options and constraints. Look for regional and nationial sales opportunities.
2 months
PHASE IV
Gather and send samples of raw materials to existing companies that could manufacture and test the raw to finished product to meet our market findings. Test and analyze product in maarket applications.
3 months
PHASE V
Analyze necessary functions and operations of plant sixe to fit our product and marketing needs. Do a market search for appropriate equipment and associated business costs.
Look and identify a plant location, along with a potential interested business entrepreneur.
on going
Responsible Party
UCEDC
Union County
Waste Pro - City Garbage Service
UCEDC
Union County
UCEDC
Union County
UCEDC
Union County
Contract to private company product
development
R V Companies
UCEDC
Union County
Participating partners

Cost Category
Description
Personnel
UCEDC Staff / In-house
Contracted / Eng-Cons
Subtotal
Fringe Benefits
NA
Subtotal
Travel
Mileage / Air Fare
Per Diem
Subtotal
Equipment
Product Handling
Subtotal
Supplies
Office
Published Reports
Subtotal
Contractual
Product Manufacturer
Shipping
Subtotal
Other
Subtotal
Total Costs
Project (Program) Income 1
Enclosure 4D - Project Budget
Federal
Agency
$30,000.00
$18,750.00
$48,750.00
$0.00
$6,000.00
$525.00
$6,525.00
$375.00
$375.00
$700.00
$200.00
$900.00
$10,750.00
$2,000.00
$12,750.00
$0.00
$69,300.00
Partner 1
$250.00
$3,000.00
$3,250.00
$0.00
$435.00
$0.00
$435.00
$25.00
$25.00
$60.00
$0.00
$60.00
$850.00
$0.00
$850.00
$0.00
$4,620.00
Applicant
$8,000.00
$5,000.00
$13,000.00
$0.00
$1,215.00
$525.00
$1,740.00
$100.00
$100.00
$140.00
$100.00
$240.00
$2,400.00
$1,000.00
$3,400.00
$0.00
$18,480.00
Total
$0.00
$500.00
$0.00
$500.00
$0.00
$900.00
$300.00
$1,200.00
$0.00
$14,000.00
$3,000.00
$17,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$92,400.00
$0.00
$0.00
$38,250.00
$26,750.00
$65,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$7,650.00
$1,050.00
$8,700.00
Partner 2
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
1 Program income is the gross revenue generated by a grant or cooperative agreement supported activity during the life of the grant. Program income can be made by recipients from fees charged for conference or workshop attendance, from rental fees earned from renting out real property or equipment acquired with grant or cooperative agreement funds, or from the sale of commodities or items developed under the grant or cooperative agreement. The use of Program Income during the project period may require prior approval by the granting agency.