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PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES pU1N P SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION N Ernest M. Fujimoto, M. D., M.P.H., Acting Health Officer 304 E. Weber Ave., Third Floor • P. O. Box 388 • Stockton, CA 95201-0388 209/468-3420 April 23, 1996 Stephen Chen Deputy Public Works Director/Solid Waste City of Stockton Dept. of Public Works 425 N. El Dorado Stockton, Calif. 95201-0388 Re: Clarification of French Camp Landfill and Austin Road Landfill Green Waste Alternative Daily Cover Demonstration Project, Evaluation and Requirements The purpose of this letter is to provide clarification regarding Environmental Health Division (EHD) evaluation of and requirements for the City of Stockton's (COS) Green Waste Alternative Daily Cover (GWADC) Demonstration Project at the above mentioned landfills. EHD recognizes the COS's concern with the Project and desire to gain approval for GWADC use at both landfills. In response to the recent letters generated, meetings requested by the City of Stockton (COS) and the response from Scott Walker (CIWMB), it is hoped this letter will increase understanding and communication between COS and EHD and enable the GWADC to be evaluated accurately. The GWADC Demonstration project began in November 1996 and will be monitored until such time that confidence is established with EHD that the GWADC meets all daily cover requirements and poses no threat to Public Health or the Environment. Weekly observations are recorded, bimonthly reports are generated, and routine, monthly landfill inspections are conducted by EHD. The Project is evaluated with the total picture of Environmental and Public Health in mind. Operation of the landfills and how the Project integrates into the operation, as well as physical performance of the cover is taken into account. Copies of all reports are sent to COS and CIWMB. At any time during the project EHD is available to discuss inspections or other concerns regarding the project. Should the Project operations differ from what is in the plan (such as new equipment on site, a change in procedure, etc.) or should an issue become unclear and questioned by COS; contact EHD by phone, writing, or arranging a meeting. In the event EHD requests written addendums or additional information, it is expected COS would provide such, as stipulated in the GWADC plan. Following this protocal is necessary in order for EHD to accurately monitor the Project. A Dig iuiun or-;,in i ,wtlln Counn Health Can•"er.ices