Advanced Cleanup Technologies Receives Prestigious AQMD Clean Air Award for Breakthrough Air Pollution Control System.

AMECS System Can Help Ports in Southern California, Across U.S., Reduce up to 99 Percent of Health-Damaging Pollutants Emitted by Ships

RANCHO DOMINGUEZ, Calif. -- Advanced Cleanup Technologies, Inc. (ACTI), a leading emergency response and hazardous waste management company, today announced that its patented Advanced Maritime Emissions Control (AMECS) system that significantly reduces air pollution is being recognized with the prestigious "Clean Air Award" in the category of "Advancement of Air Pollution Technology" by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD).

"The award is such an honor for ACTI and our team who have worked hard for the last five years to develop this innovative AMECS technology system," said Ruben Garcia, Founder and President of ACTI.

In two full-scale tests of its AMECS system, ACTI successfully showed that it can reduce 99 percent of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 99 percent of sulfur oxides (SOx), 95 percent of particulate matter (PM) and 96 percent of volatile organic compounds (VOC) from the auxiliary engines and boilers of ocean-going vessels while at berth or anchored in port. AMECS controls boiler emissions, and can be extended to vessels at anchorage.

"Our tests have proven that AMECS is a cost-effective solution that can make an immediate impact today in Southern California. The technology holds the promise that it can significantly reduce pollution in other ports around the U.S. that are also struggling to find effective solutions for their air quality problems," Garcia added.

For many shipping and port operators, AMECS is considered a viable alternative to the use of shore power or cold ironing, and in most cases, is the more cost-effective means of reducing air pollution at the ports. In fact, the cost-effectiveness of AMECS is about $12,000 / ton of pollutant, while the cost-effectiveness of shore power is about $27,000 / ton of pollutant. This means that AMECS is more than twice as cost-effective as shore power.

The award will be presented today during the 21st Annual Clean Air Awards luncheon hosted by AQMD at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles. Dr. Bruce Hensel, award-winning medical, health and science editor/reporter for NBC Los Angeles, will preside over this year's ceremony to honor Clean Air Heroes - individuals and businesses that have made significant contributions to cleaner air in the Southland over the past year by developing innovative technologies, advocating new policies or educating the public.

In June 2008, ACTI successfully demonstrated the system at the Port of Long Beach to more than 100 port and government officials, shipping operators and business leaders.

In August 2006, ACTI also conducted a successful test of its Advanced Locomotive Emissions Control System (ALECS), a similar emissions control system designed for locomotives. The test was conducted at Union Pacific railyard in Roseville, Calif., and the results were impressive, with emissions of NOx reduced by 98 percent, SOx by 97 percent and PM by 92 percent. The results were documented by an independent company and released by the Placer County Air Pollution Control District in April 2007.

About Advanced Cleanup Technologies

Advanced Cleanup Technologies, Inc. (ACTI) is a professional full service firm specializing in environmental emergency response, hazardous waste management, industrial cleaning, waste minimization, confined space entry, transportation services and air pollution control technology. ACTI has a work force of more than 250 highly trained employees ready to respond quickly to incidents throughout the United States. Headquartered in Rancho Dominguez, Calif., ACTI has four offices strategically located in California. For more information, visit www.advancedcleanup.com.