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17_� You have requested that the inspection reports be revised or modified. In the past inspection reports have been revised in cases when the incorrect code section was used or when conditions at the site were changed or repaired to remove the violation prior to completing the inspection. During routine inspections it is common for the EHD staff to document findings that conflict with existing approvals as violations or areas of concerns depending on severity of the conditions. The EHD staff feels it is necessary that the violations remain as stated on the inspection report until such time as the violations have been resolved. JTD Amendment The EHD received the JTD amendment on August 2, 2005 and it is currently under review. The approval of the JTD amendment cannot be approved unless it is consistent with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) approvals for the facility and the Solid Waste Facility Permit (SWFP). If the proposed changes are not addressed by CEQA, then CEQA analysis must be completed prior to approval. If the proposed changes are not consistent with the SWFP, then the permit must be revised prior to approval of the changes. Please keep in mind that the violation for the JTD is still in affect until the amendments have been approved. The EHD will make comment after a complete review of the JTD amendment. Gas Control The EHD is aware of the efforts made to control gas at the facility boundary. Gas probe 9 continues to be above the state standard. The addition of the vapor extraction wells on the western boundary of the facility should help control the gas at that boundary. Recently gas probe 12 was found to contain greater than 5% methane at the boundary and is consider above state standard. The facility recently installed gas extraction wells in the waste prism near gas probe 12. The EHD is hopeful that the gas issues at the site will soon be resolved. Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Green Waste The EHD has received your e-mail of August 1, 2005, indicating that the MSW green waste will be transferred offsite for composting. The EHD agrees with the decision to handle the MSW green waste in this manner. The EHD appreciates your efforts in this area. Closure of North Slope of Austin Road Landfill The EHD has received the plan and has partially reviewed the document. The EHD staff has spoken with your consultant Bryan A. Stirrat and Associates and informed them they could proceed with construction, but the plan may require amending to address our concerns. They agreed. If you have any questions regarding this matter you can contact me at (209) 468-0332. Sincerely, Robert McClellon, Supervising RENS Environmental Health Department Cc: Keith Kennedy, MS 15, California Integrated Waste Management Board Page 2 of 2