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LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR HONEY LAKE POWER'S PROPOSAL TO THE 2026 US FOREST SERVICE WOOD PRODUCTS INFRASTRUCTURE ASSISTANCE (WPIA) GRANT FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
SUBJECT: Honey Lake Power’s proposal to the 2026 U.S. Forest Service Wood Products Infrastructure Assistance Grant (WPIA) supports a critical biomass-to-energy facility in Wendel that utilizes material from forest restoration and hazardous fuels reduction projects. The facility plays a key role in reducing wildfire risk, improving forest health, and supporting local air quality and economic stability. Funding will support upgrades to improve efficiency and reliability, ensuring long-term operations. Continued operation is essential to advancing forest management efforts and sustaining the regional forest products economy.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve letter of support and authorize the Chairman to sign.
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