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III. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING,IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES G. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY Report of Station Information and adherence to state regulations should prevent serious problems due to vectors and animal pests at the transfer station. The enforcement agency, currently the CIWMB, would continue to inspect the transfer station regularly and could suspend or revoke the facility's permit for repeated violations of these requirements. Mitigation Measures Proposed as Part of the Project Mitigation Measure G.4a: The transfer station operator shall minimize the breeding of mosquitoes by minimizing any standing water throughout the facility;this would be accomplished through proper grading and drainage. The tipping floor would be cleared daily to minimize the effect of standing water. If fly larvae are noted, the area shall be sprayed with appropriate fly control agent and wet material shall be removed so larvae will not return. Mitigation Measure G.4b: Litter in the tipping area will be picked up on a daily basis. Mitigation Measure G.4c: On an as-needed basis,the transfer station operator shall have a professional exterminator periodically inspect and exterminate any identified vectors. Mitigation Measures Identified in This Report Mitigation Measure G.4d: Tires would be stored inside a partially tarped drop box to prevent rainwater accumulation. Mitigation Measure G.4e: The transfer station operator shall use screamers and/or suspended wires on an as needed basis to reduce the attraction of birds to the site. Mitigation Measure G.4f: If mosquito larvae are noted,the area shall be sprayed with appropriate mosquito control agent and wet material shall be removed so larvae will not return. Significance After Mitigation: Less than Significant. Impact G.5: Receipt of green waste could increase fire hazard at the site. (Less Than Significant) The project proposes to receive up to 150 TPD of green waste, which has not previously been received at the transfer station as a source-separated material stream. Woody green waste such as brush and tree trimmings could become effective tinder if sufficiently dry. However,as noted in the Project Description, green waste received at the site would be removed within 72 hours. Because green waste generally has a fairly high moisture content, the risk of it drying to this condition in such a limited period of time is unlikely. As reported in Stockton Scavenger's 1996 Report of Station information,fire fighting equipment at the site includes an automatic overhead sprinkler system(in the maintenance building and the maintenance and storage sheds), and dry chemical fire extinguishers(also located in the maintenance building and maintenance and storage sheds). A fire hydrant is located on the site just west of the stormwater collection pond (see Figure II-2). The fire equipment that would be closest to the green waste pad would be the extinguishers in the maintenance and storage sheds just north of the proposed inbound scale, approximately 75 feet from the green waste pad. In addition, as noted above,the transfer station would be subject to health and safety operating standards included in CCR Title 14. Title 14 Storkton Sravenger Transfer Station Erpansion III.G.7 ESA 1 990190