Item No.      10b
Meeting Date November 16, 2021
Memorandum of Understanding with King
County for MSW-to-fuel Study
Stephanie Meyn,
Climate Program Manager
Morgan John,
King County Solid Waste Division

Requested Actions
(1) Authorization to enter into a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with King County
(2) Authorization to advertise, award, and execute a contract
on behalf of the MOU parties to conduct the MSW-to-fuel
feasibility study.
Funding authorized as part of the Port Commission's 2021
Budget Amendment No. 2, and included in 2022 Budget.

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Background
Sustainable Aviation Fuel goal = 10% by 2028
Municipal Solid Waste is abundant in the Pacific Northwest and
may be a cost-effective feedstock for sustainable fuels
King County owns and operates Cedar Hills landfill and shares
sustainability interests with the Port
Both entities allocated up to $250,000 each in their budgets for
a comprehensive techno-economic analysis of converting
regional waste to liquid fuels

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Purpose of the MOU
Declare mutual goals and
interests
Clarify roles and
responsibilities
Set terms for shared costs
and procurement
Set terms for scope
development and review
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Study Scope of Work
Exact details to be released upon advertisement
Generally:
Examine conversion technologies, specific waste stream and pre-
treatment needs, quality and quantity available
Capex and opex of a production facility including siting and
transportation costs of the finished fuel to SEA
Changes required to waste management plans, policies, or
regulations within county, regional, and state government
Options for facility ownership/operation, impact on KC operations
and finances
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Schedule
Commission authorization                 Q4 2021
Advertise                                 Q1 2022
Contract execution                        Q2 2022
Substantial completion                    Q4 2022
Final report                                  Q1 2023

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