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processes, I have enclosed a typical BTI Pathogen Reduction Graph for your review that shows the temperature curve for Aerobic Bioconversion of organic matter. This curve relates directly to the state's definition of "stabilized compost", Article 1, Section 17852, ii, and the pathogen reduction requirements of Article 7, Section 17868.3. 4. Continue the processing of windrowed materials, 'as required, until the complete and final shipment of materials off the site. This operation will include, but may not be limited to, turning, watering, incorporation of additives, dust suppression, vector control, site cleaning, material separation, process monitoring, compliance with Composting Operations Regulatory Requirements. (State and Local),.and general site and office management. 5. During the closure period, BTI will continue to comply with all local, state and federal laws and regulations relevant to the operation. BTI will work closely and diligently with the City of Manteca Planning Department, Public Works Department and Fire Department to coordinate the closure activities and to assist the City of Manteca in the supervision of the closure process. *The BTI Composting Facility is governed by state regulatory requirements which make it mandatory for BTI to comply with all Issues including Public Health and Safety. Therefore, it is necessary for BTI to continue the aerobic processing procedures to prevent "inadvertent composting resulting from. the storage or handling of feed stock, compost, or chipped and ground materials." Chapter 3. 1, .Article 1, Section 17850,c, and to prevent the shipping of "active compost" per definition in Section 17852, a. Further, the state regulations require BTI to minimize vectors (definition in Article 1, Section 17852, k) ... and minimize inhalation and transportation of dust particulates and pathogenic organisms (definition in Article 1, Section 17853 ,ii) according to Article 6, Section 17867, a,2. And requires BTI to ensure that "traffic flow into, on, and out of the composting operation or facility shall be controlled in a safe manner." (Article 6, Section 17867, a, 6. ) Environmental Health Standards, Article 7, Section 17868.1 require that "verification ee of pathogen reduction requirements shall occur as close to possible to the point at which compost is ... used. This verification shall be be performed by taking and analyzing at least one composite sample of compost, following the requirement of this Section...". All analyses of "compost" must be prepared by an accredited lab and presented and accepted by the local enforcement agency (San Joaquin County Environmental Health).