A program which would make available federally controlled
lands for solid waste processing facilities and disposal
sites would be a bold, positive step towards resolution
of the current land needs problem. Such a program should
include the possibility of providing federal lands to
state, regional and local government for use with title
remaining with the Federal Government. In those areas
near federally controlled lands, such a program would be
a definite stimulus to improve current solid waste manage-
ment practices. Further, it would clearly demonstrate a
federal commitment to resolve the country's solid waste
problem.

Another potential resource of land which could be used for
solid waste management is the many millions of acres of
devastated lands which exist in this country as a result
of the activities of man such as strip mining and quarry-
ing. If such lands could be made available, proper solid
waste techniques could restore these lands to productive

uses.

6. The Resource Recovery Act of 1970

We know that the current legislation for federal involvement in solid waste management has expired. First, we recommend that as an interim measure, this Act be extended. Second, we recommend that any new legislation provide for continuation of these same programs provided by that Act; namely, Technical Assistance, Research and Development, Demonstration Grants, Personnel Training, Studies and

of the Act has been hindered by the lack of funding. Congress should insure the continuation of these goals and take whatever steps are required to insure that the intent of that Act is funded and carried out.

HENRY A WALKER, JR

Chairman and

Chief Executive Officer

AMFAC, INC.

HONOLULU, HAWAII

June 28, 1974

The Honorable Jennings Randolph, Chairman
Panel on Materials Policy

Senate Committee on Public Works

United States Senate

Washington, D. C. 20510

Dear Mr. Chairman:

SUBJECT: Senate Bill 3560

To Amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act

We wish to state that Amfac, Inc. supports the intention of this amendment to encourage resource recovery from solid waste streams.

We are currently involved jointly with the City and County of Honolulu and Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. to study the feasibility of recovering energy and recyclable materials from municipal refuse and agricultural solid wastes. We expect the study to be completed by December 1, 1974.

If we can provide documentation or testimony which will assist in the passage of this amendment, we would be pleased to do so.

AmpAcet

July 31, 1974

The Honorable Jennings Randolph, Chairman

c/o Richard D. Grundy

Senate Committee on Public Works

Room 4204, Dirksen Senate Office Building

Washington, D. C. 20510

Re: S. 3560, Solid Waste Utilization Act of 1974;

S. 3549, Energy Recovery and Resource Conservation Act of 1974;
S. 3277, Energy and Resources Recovery Act of 1974; and

S. 1086, the Hazardous Waste Management Act of 1973.

Dear Senator Randolph:

Ampacet Corporation has been part of the plastics industry for 37 years. We have enjoyed the benefits of its growth and technological advances, as well as the comforts it has provided us in our affluent society. We do realize, however, that along with this growth a serious condition of waste disposal and environmental contamination has been created which jeopardizes the very nature of the surroundings we live in.

Recognizing the need for plastic materials and its requirement as a basic staple in our present structure of raw material supply, it has been incumbent upon Ampacet to support a responsible action towards management of those products which find their way into the areas such as litter, trash and environmentally contaminating areas.

In regard to this we have licensed a process of photo and bio-degradability of the olefin plastics developed by a corporation located in Boise, Idaho known as Bio-Degradable Plastics, Incorporated. This process is a partial answer to the litter/waste disposal problem. It is one of many which not being the panacea, but is one step towards the solution of our many waste disposal problems. We have taken steps to notify:

1) Local Governments (City and State)

2) Environmental Protection Agency

3) Local and State Environmental Groups 4) News Media

5) Plastics Users and Fabricators

The reception in general has been good, mainly from the local small government areas. The news media has carried the story because of its extremely important national impact. Several of these are enclosed. I must say, however, that because of the industry wide shortage of raw materials, there has been a good deal of reticence relative to its use by manufacturers in the olefin (polyethylene, etc.) processing industry.

We strongly support your efforts relative to some form of positive action in waste management and if we could be of service in further aiding your committee with information and further data, please contact me and we will be glad to proceed further.

Enclosed is some literature and data relative to the program we are pursuing.

MZS: dmr

encs.

Very truly yours,

Might. Schmide,

Myles Z. Schneider

Vice President - Sales