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1.3.2 Average Daily Throughput Provide an estimate of the anticipated average daily throughput of the facility in tons. Include the calculations used to determine these capacities. Give these figures in tons per operating day. If tonnage was figured from records of cubic yards, include the conversion factor used The average load capacity that will be received will vary with the maximum throughput of 1,100 TPD, as discussed in Section 1.3.1. This quantity is a fraction of the current maximum loading. Forward intends to develop the market for organic materials and increase the quantity of materials composted depending on the demand in the marketplace and ability to use the composted product. The specific materials to be composted will depend on a number of factors: • Availability of materials delivered to Forward • Available markets or end use of compost produced • Specific ratio of materials and compatibility in development of compostable mixtures (i.e., moisture content, Carbon:Nitrogen [C:N] ratio, porosity, etc). 1.3.3 Average Load Capacity Next Five Years State the projected average load capacity the facility will receive on a yearly basis over the next five years expressed in tons. Include the calculations used in determining these capacities. If tonnage was figured from records of cubic yards, include the conversion factor. The projected average annual load will be market-driven and depends on the availability of feedstock for the composting operation and for use of the product. Currently, it is thought that the average load capacity will be less than the maximum throughput of 1,100 TPD. It should be noted that the annual operation capacity is estimated to range from 332,000 to 572,000 cubic yards (14 CCR, Section 18227(h)). 1.3.4 Design Capacity Provide an estimate of the design capacity of the facility expressed in tons. Include the calculations used in determining these capacities. If tonnage was figured from records of cubic yards, include the conversion factor. Provide contingency plans for fluctuations and potential interruptions in composting operations. As discussed in the section on Maximum Daily Load Capacity for the alternatives evaluated, the Compost Facility is designed to process approximately 640 to 1,100 TPD of various mixtures of wood waste, green material, green material mixed with food waste, food waste, food processing residue, garbage, biosolids, mixed solid waste, manure, mixed paper, ash, grit/grease, holding tank pumpings, septic tank pumpings and agricultural waste assuming five operating days per week. The specific capacity depends on the composting process being used, density of materials and quality of the composted product. The facility was designed to have sufficient area for receiving, preprocessing, composting, curing, and storing these incoming materials as well as residue. Detailed design calculations are included in Appendix A. Forward Composting Facility RCSI 7/20/09;Page 6 SWT Engineering