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Project Description i4 Tracy Material Recovery Facility and Transfer Station Expansion 30703 S. Mac*f hur Drive, Tracy, California 95377 The operator maintains several hydrants disbursed throughout the facility, as part of the onsite water supply and fire suppression system, which includes a 150,000 gallon water Il tank (fed by onsite wells) and pressurization equipment. Fire hoses, also used onsite for dust suppression purposes, are available to suppress small fires, should they occur. Process water used for dust or fire control or other operational requirements, and will be minimized only to what is necessary. Surface water runoff, including all process water and potential fire flow, is directed to onsite retention basins by use of drain pipes, grading design, and drainage ditches, where it is properly treated, if necessary, to j eliminate potential environmental impacts. Front-end loaders and excavator are available to aid in the management of materials to combat fire or prevent its spread. All firefighting equipment is properly maintained and available on a continuous basis. Protection of Users Users of the facility will be restricted to select tipping pad areas for loading and unloading of wastes. There will be spotters at the tipping pad areas to regulate the general public. Restricted areas of potential risk will be off limits to the general public. t Debris transfer truck and collection truck drivers will be regulars who are trained and familiar with the site. A 6-foot high, slatted chain link fence with two gates that is locked, when it is not in use, surrounds the facility. The general public will have limited access to the facility's Inert Operations Area and C&D Operations Area for delivery of self-haul loads. Appropriate, visible signage, traffic cones, and instruction by the site attendant will direct vehicles to the Inert Operations Area or C&D Operations Area tipping pads, 4 as appropriate. Pile heights have been limited to 25 feet for inerts and 20 feet for C&D debris to more readily manage materials, and facilitate safe handling of materials with onsite equipment and minimize risk to public, drivers and onsite personnel. Site personnel will monitor and maintain pile construction to prevent potential hazards due to unstable or poorly configured piles. SafetY_Eg_u_ipment Safety equipment is available and accessible to all site personnel and customers. Eye washes and first-aid kits are located in the MRF/TS building and maintenance/office building for quick treatment. Workers are equipped with appropriate safety clothing, including gloves, hard hats, ear protection, and goggles. Where appropriate, additional specialty clothing is provided, such as international orange vests or aprons for sorters. The facility maintains an Injury and Illness Prevention Plan, which is be kept in the administrative office and will be available for review by local and state inspectors during normal business hours, Monday-- Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Employee Training: Employees are trained by staff that is skilled in: (1) various aspects of the work and (2) the proper use of facility equipment for which they may be responsible. Potential 33 170.18.03 CUP Project Description 050710