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1.3 STANDARD OBSERVATIONS Landfill ersonnel perform weekly inspections of the facility. As provided in Appendix p A, these observations include identification of evidence of liquids entering or leaving the landfill, indications of ponding on the landfill or erosion of the landfill cover soils, and identification of strong landfill gas odors. No unusual conditions were identified during the third quarter 2010 monitoring period, (see signed"Certification Statement" located inside cover page, after the Table of Contents in this report). In addition to Forward's inspections, the San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department(CEHD) performed monthly inspections at the facility on July 23, August 20, and September 17, 2010. During the inspections, the CEHD issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) for gas monitoring and control as a result of methane concentrations exceeding 5% at perimeter gas probe GP-11. NOVs were also issued for alternative daily cover as a result of several large tears in the traps, exposed waste, and compliance with the terms and limits of the Solid Waste Facility Permit. Forward has prepared a landfill gas remediation plan which has been submitted to the CEHD and Cal Recycle for to reduce landfill gas near GP-11, and has addressed all of the other NOVs. Completed inspection forms are presented in Appendix A. 1.4 SOLID WASTE MONITORING According to the Forward Landfill Operations Manager, Forward Landfill received a total of 225,270 tons of solid waste during the third quarter 2010 (Appendix A). Figure 1-2 shows the approximate location of waste placement during the monitoring period. The following types of waste were received: Non-hazardous solid waste—221,948 tons Asbestos—629 tons Sewage and wastewater sludge—2,693 tons 1.5 LANDFILL GAS MONITORING As previously discussed in Section 1.3, perimeter soil-pore gas probe GP-11 exceeded the regulatory limit of 5 percent during the third quarter 2010. In response to elevated methane concentrations measured in this probe, Forward has prepared a landfill gas remediation plan which has been submitted to the CEHD and Cal Recycle. In accordance with CCR Title 27, Section 20937(x)(1), methane monitors are installed in all buildings at the site to protect public health and safety and the environment. During the third quarter 2010, no methane was detected in any of the facilities buildings. A copy of the landfill gas monitoring probe data is provided in Appendix A. D:\3010 0013\FA 3QMdoc 3