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Facility Requirements and Site Selection

In this section you can describe where you will locate your business. Use the points below to help you prepare this section.

1. Availability and Suitability of the Site

  • Describe the access to markets.
  • Describe the access to raw materials.
  • Describe the access to transportation.
  • Describe the access to labor supply.
  • Describe the access to production inputs (electricity, natural gas, water, etc.).

2. Determine Facility Needs

  • Describe the general design and technical requirements.
  • Outline the size and type of production facilities.
  • What is the need for related buildings, equipment, rolling-stock, other.

3. Other Factors

  • Describe the relationship of the business to the surrounding area.
  • Describe any emissions concerns and how you will address them.
  • Was an environmental impact assessment conducted?
  • Describe any regulatory requirements.
  • Describe any economic development incentives you will receive.
  • Describe and quantify the economic and social impact on local communities or states.


More information is available on Site Selection.

 

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