Fitch Downgrades CPCFA Revs 2000A to 'A+/ F1'

NEW YORK -- On the effective date of May 14, 2008, Fitch Ratings will downgrade the rating assigned to the $2,620,000 (original principal amount, currently $2,345,000 in aggregate principal amount outstanding) California Pollution Control Financing Authority, Variable Rate Demand Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds (Solid Wastes of Willits, Inc. Project), series 2000A to 'A+/F1' from 'AA/F1+'. The change in the rating is in connection with the provision of a substitute irrevocable, direct-pay letter of credit (LOC) issued by Union Bank of California, N.A., which on May 14, 2008, will replace Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as the provider of the LOC supporting the Bonds. A mandatory repurchase of the bonds occurs on the same date in connection with the substitution of the LOC. Westhoff, Cone & Holmstedt remains the remarketing agent for the bonds.

The rating will expire upon the earliest of: September 10, 2013, unless such date is extended; any prior termination of the substitute LOC; or defeasance of the bonds.

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