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<br /> PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES
<br /> SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
<br /> ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION '<
<br /> Karen Furst, M.D., M-PH., Health Officer
<br /> 304 East Weber Avenue, Third Floor • Stockton, CA 95202
<br /> 209/468-3420
<br /> NOTICE TO ABATE b.
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<br /> July 19, 1999 FIL
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<br /> F&W Cattle Co,Site*2
<br /> ATTN: Robert Ronyak
<br /> P.O. Box 5104
<br /> Stockton,Ca 95205
<br /> RE: Illegal dumping of solid waste at Wimer Road Ranch,Unden,Ca
<br /> San Joaquin County, Public Health Services-Environmental Health Division(PHS-EHD)conducted a
<br /> complaint Investigation on July i2, 1999,at the above referencW location. The complaint alleged illegal
<br /> dumping of solid waste at this location. The Public Resources Code(PRC)Division 30,Part 1, Chapter 2,
<br /> Section 40191(a)Includes"demolition and construction wastes",as part of the definition of solid waste.
<br /> The PRC further defines disposal as"the final deposition of solid wastes onto land,into the atmosphere,or
<br /> Into the waters of the state". The results of the Investigation confirmed the presence of concrete,steel, tile,
<br /> small amounts of wood, soil,and bricks deposited on the ground along east side of Indian Creek. This
<br /> activity Is in violation of the following Codes and County Ordinances:
<br /> L. (PRC),Section 44002(a)(1).
<br /> 2. San Joaquin County Ordinance(SJCO),No.2687,Chapter 4,Section 5-2400:
<br /> Accumulation of refuse,waste, and frith prohibited.
<br /> 3. SJCO,Chapter 4, Section 5-2401:Disposal on premises.
<br /> 4. SJCO,Chapter 6, Section 5-2600:Disposal area permit required.
<br /> S. SJCO,Chapter 6, Section 5-2302: Building Materials.
<br /> According to the PRC,sections 45000,45005,and 45011,this division has the authority to:issue an
<br /> administrative order requiring the owner or operator of a solid waste facility to take corrective action as
<br /> necessary to abate a nuisance,cease and desist any Improper action,and establish a time schedule
<br /> according to which the facility shall be brought Into compliance.
<br /> Effective immediately cease and desist all unauthorized disposal of solid waste onto the above referenced
<br /> location. Remove all unauthorized solid waste from the location and remove it to a permitted disposal site
<br /> or an authorized recycling facility,within 30 days of the receipt of this mice.
<br /> If you have any questions please contact Erle:Trevena,Senior R.E.H.S.,of my staff at(209)468-3436.
<br /> Karen Furst,M.D., M.P.H.
<br /> Health Officer
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<br /> Rohit McClelion, Lead Senior,R.E,H.S. //602-
<br /> Environmental Health Division
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<br /> cc: Calaveras County Environmental Health
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