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1. Compile initial and lifetime and initial costs. The Committee discussed this matter and noted that current costing information is dated and is largely based on the Southern California experience,which is not fully relevant to New England and the shorter landscaping seasons. It was agreed that this should be updated. Assigned to: Stewart agreed to update the materials on this issue. 2a) Compile data comparing noise output and power(both CFM and output velocity) of current GLB and ELB units. Dan noted that the loss of power relative to the most powerful GLBs was one of the major arguments from some landscapers against a transition to electric blowers.The noise data are vague in manufacturer's web pages (e.g., some use noise at the ear, others noise at 50 ft., and many don't say), so this is a substantial task. Assigned to: April agreed to work on this issue. 2b) Noise by distance and number of units,with comparisons to other noise sources(airplanes, etc.). Dan pointed out that this task is quite complex as it depends on the position and orientation of units, and there is some math involved. After discussion and input from Joe, it was agreed that this analysis should be performed ahead of the Town Meeting. Assigned to: Dan and Joe agreed to work together on this issue. 3a) Update the list of jurisdictions with GLB bans. The Committee discussed the fact that due to the passage of time Rick Reibstein's spreadsheet, (which captures the communities that have enacted regulations) is out of date.The Committee agreed that the list should be updated. Assigned to: Vicki agreed to update the list and Dan agreed to provide her with the current lists that the Committee has.