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III. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES G. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY to be performed; 2 a location f p > ( ) or the storage of prohibited wastes removed during the loadchecking process that is separately secured or isolated; (3)records of loadchecks and the training of personnel in the recognition,proper handling, and disposition of prohibited waste. A copy of the loadchecking program and copies of the loadchecking records for the last year shall be maintained in the operating record and be available for review by the appropriate regulatory agencies. 17410.4—Vector Bird and Animal Control The operator shall take adequate steps to control or prevent the propagation, harborage and attraction of flies,rodents,or other vectors, and animals, and to minimize bird attraction. Worker Health and Safety The California Occupational Safety and Health Administration(Cal/OSHA) administers workplace safety and health programs according to provisions of the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. CaUOSHA's Division of Occupational Safety and Health enforces worker safety and health standards and regulations. Cal/OSHA standards are contained in the California Code of Regulations, Title 8. Section 3203 of Title 8 requires most California employers to have a written effective injury and illness prevention program that addresses hazards pertaining to the particular workplace covered by the program,and Section 5097 requires employers to administer an effective hearing conservation program when employee noise exposures reach a given level for a given length of time. EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS Permit Compliance A Solid Waste Facilities Permit (SWFP) was issued to SSTS in 1990 by the San Joaquin County Public Health Services Department,the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA)at the time. The permit allows for the processing and transfer of up to 300 TPD,based on the originally planned expansion capacity. Based on the SWFP and the facility's 1996 Report of Station Information (which also anticipates expansion to 300 TPD)the transfer station is inspected monthly for compliance with state standards for large-volume transfer stations(Hackett, 1999). The CIWMB has conducted the inspections as the enforcement agency for Stockton since November 1996. A review by CIWMB of inspection reports from that time to the present indicates that no violations or areas of concern have been noted at the transfer station (Hackett, 1999). Hazardous Materials On Site Operations entail the use of motor oil,transmission fluid, and hydraulic oil which are stored in above ground tanks on site; anti-freeze, which is stored in one-gallon containers;and acetylene, carbon dioxide,oxygen and propane, which are stored in pressurized cylinders in the maintenance and equipment storage buildings on site.Water-base paint is stored in 5-gallon containers at various locations on site. Waste oil generated by vehicle and equipment maintenance is stored in an aboveground tank near the cleaning islands,prior to removal off site for recycling. Diesel used for fueling collection and other vehiclesis stored in a 4,000 gallon tank truck parked next to the office;the fuel truck is included in the facility's spill prevention Storkton Sravenger Transfer Station Expansion III.G.2 ESA/990190