Here is the complete press release issued by the Port:
Plans announced for November Grand Opening and Product Launch
Port Angeles, WA— Thursday, August 25, 2016 — Port Angeles and Clallam county leaders
gathered Thursday to celebrate the completion of a new advanced manufacturing center that
will bring jobs and economic development to the region. The Composite Recycling Technology
Center (CRTC) is the only facility on the planet to transform uncured carbon fiber composite
scraps previously bound for landfills into new products. Thursday’s ribbon cutting was a
celebration for local leaders that will be followed by the grand opening in November, which will
bring state, federal, and international participants to the facility.
The Port of Port Angeles led the initiative to establish the infrastructure for the new building, and to launch what is now the independent non-profit CRTC. Not only will the facility bring new jobs to Clallam County, it also will house Peninsula College’s Advanced Manufacturing – Composite Technology program to give students classroom and hands-on training in advanced materials recycling and remanufacturing techniques.
The event focused on celebrating with the local community that came together in a unique
public-private partnership to establish a state-of-the-art facility for advanced manufacturing and
composite recycling on the Port’s Composite Manufacturing Campus. Speakers also highlighted
future plans and how the CRTC and Peninsula College will be employed as an economic
development engine for Clallam County going forward. The Port of Port Angeles received
funding for the new facility through a $2M grant from the US Department of Commerce,
Economic Development Administration; $1M from the WA Department of Commerce, Clean
Energy Fund, and $1M from Clallam County Opportunity Funds. Additional support for
improvements to the Composite Manufacturing Campus and new facility was provided by the
City of Port Angeles in the form of services for utility infrastructure, road infrastructure
improvements, and in-kind staff support.
The Port of Port Angeles provided funding for architectural design and engineering work, as well
additional costs that were not included in the grant funding. These costs included funding for 91
kilowatts of installed solar photovoltaic capacity on the roof of the facility. The quantity of clean energy to be generated will offset some of the energy that will be consumed by the CRTC
equipment for product manufacturing. The solar panels have already generated 22,000 kWh of
clean electricity, and offset 38,000 lbs of CO2. The Port has also committed to an “Economic
Development Services Agreement” with the CRTC. The full value of the commitment over
three years (2015-2017) totals $1.9M, including inkind contributions. This funding is being offered as match to the WA Department of Commerce, Clean Energy Fund for a pending grant request of equal value.
The new funding will be utilized by CRTC to purchase equipment for advanced manufacturing and R&D utilizing carbon fiber scrap.
Port Commissioner Connie Beauvais said, “The CRTC is the perfect example of how thinking
outside the box can bring economic prosperity to Clallam County. We gathered forces in the
community to form an impressive public-private partnership to launch this new initiative in
composite recycling.”
The CRTC has successfully moved into their new space and is ramping up for start of
production and product launch, which will be celebrated at a Grand Opening ceremony in
November. The CRTC will take uncured carbon fiber scraps, diverted from landfills, and utilize it in direct manufacturing of new products.
In addition to product manufacturing, CRTC is engaged in research and development (R&D) efforts to advance the composite manufacturing industry. CRTC recently announced an
agreement with IACMI –the National Composite Institute -- which has already resulted in funding for a research and development project involving automotive lightweighting through the use of recycled carbon fiber materials. This project is being led by Toray Composites Americas (Tacoma, WA based carbon fiber producer and MOU partner to CRTC) in collaboration with several other Washington State companies and additional partners.
“Innovative products made from recycled carbon fiber provide this region with opportunities for transforming our economy, attracting and training the best and brightest, and leading the nation in sustainable composites manufacturing.” said Robert Larsen, CRTC CEO.
In addition to the CRTC, the new facility also houses Peninsula College’s Advanced
Manufacturing – Composite Technology program with space for classrooms, offices, and lab
facilities. This program includes the first-of-its-kind Composite Recycling Certification, and
hands-on composites manufacturing Lab. The program gives students classroom and hands-on
training in advanced materials recycling and remanufacturing techniques. Peninsula College
has relocated their full composites program into the state of the art facility on the Port’s
Composite Manufacturing Campus, in time for start of classes the next quarter. The co-location
with CRTC provides students with unequaled opportunities for internships, hands on
manufacturing and R&D experience, and exposure to production operations.
“We’re excited to be participating in the development of the CRTC as a key educational
partner,” said Luke Robins, President of Peninsula College. “Partnerships such as the CRTC
create great synergy between public and private entities, provide outstanding learning
opportunities for our students, and can be dynamic catalysts for economic development for our
region. We look forward with great anticipation as the CRTC develops and
matures.” “It’s exciting that Port Angeles has the only facility in the world to recycle uncured
carbon fiber composite into new products, and even better to see that this effort is bringing good jobs into our region as well as training the next generation of workers,” said Clallam
County Commissioner Bill Peach.
“CRTC is a great example of how working together is powerful and can bring good jobs to our
region. Because of the strong partnerships among the County, City, Port and Peninsula College,
we were able to attract federal, state, local and private investment that will result in good jobs
and economic growth,” said City of Port Angeles Mayor Patrick Downie.----from a press release issued by the Port.
Friday, August 26, 2016
PORT ANGELES DIGEST
County held public hearing on vacation rentals, but made no decision on proposed ordinance
Editorial note: This week was plenty of discussions, and public hearings, but no action, or postponed until further information or discussions were made, both from the County, and Port Commissions.
Here are the summary reports on what went down during the meetings I attended and captured off my camera:
The county took testimony regarding the proposed "vacation rentals", however they made no decision on the matter.
The following is the draft ordinance which was in their agenda packet:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF CLALLAM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS:
Section xx, Purpose is created to read as follows:
Communities with scenic beauty become a destination for of accommodations
to meet their recreational needs, but sometimes a lack of has a potential to
create conflict within neighborhoods. The puq)ose of this standards for short
term accommodations occurring within single family clear guidelines for
o\ryners to operate and be accountable to their neighbors, to are safe and can
enjoy their stay. Other types of transient chapter.
Section xx, Vacation Rental Standards, is as follows:
Vacation rentals must comply with all as following
(1) Shall be operated in away that will to
Ø Shall have an inspection by the Clallam
structure for transient accommodations that the
Division prior to the use of the has adequate means of egress,
(a) Where a rental is dependent on
exits, smoke detectors, carbon and other fire protection systøns
in compliance with the Building Code.
(3) The property owner must se\Mage disposal. used, allowed at the vacation
which be determined by a licensed designer.
(b) to that exceed the design capacity of the septic system as rqpar.
(c) Acontract provider for yearly inspections
of the Health. with one space for every sleeping accommodation (i.e.
rental. a nuisance of odor or attact animals, and shall remain
ln .10. A contract ofrefuse disposal shall be established.
(6) with Clallam County Code 15.30.010.
(7) N to the tenants regarding rules of conduct and their responsibility
not to trespass or to create disturbances. If there is an easement that provides
access to the be indicated on a map or the easement shall be marked; if there is
no access, this shall together with a warning not to trespass.
(8) Location of breaker box, water, and gas shut off, instructions regarding the septic
system and a local emergency contact number shall be provided to tenants.
(9) Transient accommodations must meet all local and state regulations, including those
pertaining to business lice,nses and Lodging Taxes.
are Compliance shall be addressed through Chapter 33.59 Enforcement and Title 20 Code Compliance
You can watch and listen to some of the public testimony on The Ripley Report Video Edition
The Commission approved all other items on their agenda during their meeting on Tuesday.
PORT ACCEPTS AIRPORT GRANT, WHILE AIRPORT LOOP IS PUT ON HOLD
During their meeting on Monday the Port Accepted the Small Community Air Service grant which totals $462,000. The grant according to the staff memo is to provided assistance in addressing airfare issues. You can catch the video of that discussion on the Video Edition of The Ripley Report.
As for the Airport loop, it was decided to hold off any decision on the "OVAL" project at the airport until more information. Finally, on the matter of amending the bylaws. that too was postponed until further discussions were done enlight of discussions regarding the authority of the Port Director. They had those discussions during their work session on Monday.
See their agenda for details: http://wa-portofportangeles.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/08222016-178
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