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Controls are in place to monitor the temperature and moisture of the material. <br /> Temperature is monitored with a standard zero degree to 180 degree dial-type <br /> thermometer with a 3-foot probe. The moisture is monitored with an Aquateer Model <br /> 100 Moisture Meter. Temperature and moisture are monitored by the operator regularly <br /> when the material is being processed. <br /> During the process, temperatures range from 50 degrees to 160 degrees Fahrenheit. The <br /> material is turned, generally, when temperatures begin to decline or when moisture <br /> exceeds 50%. During dry conditions, tap water is added to the pile, using a Lenier-type <br /> sprinkler placed atop the windrow. <br /> No chemical additives are used in the process. <br /> Noise from the facility is not a problem. The equipment generates a minimal amount of <br /> noise and the area around the site is mostly industrial. <br /> CONTROL MEASURES FOR: <br /> 1) Litter - The facility is surrounded by a chain-link fence to keep litter on <br /> site. Any litter will be regularly collected by site employees. <br /> 2) Odor - Odor will be controlled by the process used to compost the material. The <br /> windrows will be turned frequently to prevent anaerobic conditions from <br /> developing. If there are odor problems then the process will be modified to <br /> include reducing composting activities during high odor periods and to perform <br /> turning with low wind conditions. <br /> 3) Rodents and insects-The facility will operate to suppress vectors. Proper process <br /> control will minimize rodents and insects. <br /> 4) Equipment breakdown - California Waste Removal Systems, Inc. has an <br /> agreement with Schultze Brothers Trucking to provide back up equipment if <br /> needed. Additionally, rental equipment is available in the Stockton area. <br /> S) Power failure - There is no provision for emergency power since no threatening <br /> situation could occur because of a power failure. None of the equipment <br /> associated with composting operates on electric power. <br /> Under er normal operation compost 6) Maximum storage time - d p post is removed within 3 <br /> months. Maximum storage is 18 months. <br /> 7) Noise - Workers will be provided with ear protection as necessary and required. <br /> Off-site noise will not be a concern since the surrounding land use is industrial. <br /> umIM 16 <br /> erry m <br /> J 1992 <br />