The group also applied for a grant in June 1999. The application was for: 'To develop a community presence at all public meetings regarding the BFI incinerator and the company's proposal to replace the incinerator with an autoclave disposal system. NEGEF funds would also be used to hire legal and technical experts to help citizens better understand the local health and environmental impacts of the BFI proposal. The application was noted as 'discuss'. There is no information on the $ amount that was requested.