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due to agricultural pumping. With the current "regulatory drought,' however, and with limitations in supply from the Delta -Mendota Canal, farmers are becoming increasingly dependent upon well water for their needs, and this may trigger a slow decline in water levels as usage increases. A8 As stated on Page11, the facility will accept nonhazardous solid waste. Asbestos, shredder waste, sewage sludge, ash, oil field wastes, mine wastes, liquid; wastes, and contaminated soil will not be accepted. Tires will be accepted and stored in an approved manner until a full load is obtained. They will then be transported off the site to a tire recycler or to a cogeneration facility. Appliances will be accepted at the station. A contractor will be secured to remove the freon from the appliances for recycling. The appliances will be stored in an approved manner and shipped off the site when a sufficient quantity has been obtained. A9 Chapter 4.1, entitled Land Use and Planning Policy, contains an analysis of pertinent General Plan policies and other relevant plans and policies. The analysis contained in this chapter concludes that the proposed project is consistent with applicable General Plan policies and that the proposed use is compatible with surrounding land uses. Additionally, when the San Joaquin County Planning Commission considers the Use Permit application, which is scheduled for December 16, 1993, they will be required by County Ordinance (Section 9-821.6) to make a finding of consistency with the General Plan. This is also stated in Chapter 4.1 of the E1R. The San Joaquin County Integrated Waste Management Task Force; has determined and stated in their letter dated November 3, 1993 (see Appendix K) that the proposed Tracy MRF is consistent with the goals and policies established by the Task Force for San Joaquin County integrated waste management. A10 Appendix J contains a draft Hazardous Waste Screening Program. This program will be finalized and addressed in greater detail in the Report of Station Information (RSI), which will be submitted to regulatory agencies during the permitting process. A detailed description of facility operating procedures and occupational safeguards is beyond the scope of this EIR. Site safety will be addressed in the RSI. Operations at the facility will follow the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) with respect to employee safety. A 11 The information has been noted. Thea applicants are proposing to utilize a hazardous waste storage PP p p 9 9 locker for the temporary storage of hazardous materials that may separated fromtherefuse. Al2 The facility has been designed and will operate with the safety of the public and the facility personnel as a primary goal. One of the facility supervisors will be assigned as safety coordinator. It will be his or her responsibility to establish a safety manual and safety training program to be in effect at all times during the facility's operation. The supervisor is responsible for conducting regularly scheduled safety meetings and monitoring safety procedures in the facility. The Safety Manual and safety program established prior to operation will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following: ER -93-1 -10- (11-23-93)