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a <br />• Environmental Performance — What are the characteristics of emissions? <br />Are there likely to be any changes in state or federal legislation that might <br />affect operations? Is data available regarding currently operating facilities <br />for regulator review for permitting purposes? <br />• Overall Economics — What capital investment is required to achieve <br />required operating performance? Has the solid waste stream been <br />estimated accurately? Is waste likely to be diverted to competing facilities <br />and if so, are participating local governments prepared to consider taking <br />control of the diverted waste? What is the cost for residue disposal? Will <br />the facility meet energy market specifications? What are the market <br />specifications for any non - combustible recyclables? Will there be revenue <br />from the sale of non - combustible recyclables? How predictable are the <br />project economics? <br />• Reliability Over Time —What is the company's record of technical failure <br />and downtime? Does the locality have an alternative disposal option in the <br />event of downtime or technical failure? <br />• Financial Strength of the Vendor and Abilitv to Offer Full Service <br />Arrangements — Is the company financial viable with sufficient capital <br />resources? Is it able to undertake the project without delays in project <br />completion? <br />