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A J OA U I Environmental Health Department COUNTY Hazardous Materials Program Inspection Report Facility Name: Facility Address: Date: GARDELLA FARMS 3003 N DUNCAN RD, LINDEN October 08, 2020 SUMMARY OF VIOLATIONS (CLASS I,CLASS II,or MINOR-Notice to Comply) Item# Remarks 16 HSC 25507.1 Failed to electronically submit ER plan when not meeting Ag handler exemption requirements. This farm business does not meet the requirements for exemption from filing emergency response (ER) procedures in the California Environmental Reporting System (CERS).Annual CERS submittal was lacking. To meet this exemption, a farming business shall: -annually submit the Hazardous Materials Inventory - mark each building that stores any pesticides, petroleum fuels and oil, or fertilizers with warning signs - provide training for all employees in safety procedures in the event of a release or threatened release of a hazardous material. Immediately take all steps to meet the requirements for exemption from filing emergency response procedures, or log into the CERS at http://cers.calepa.ca.gov/, and upload emergency response procedures for a release or threatened release of hazardous materials, including, but not limited to, the following: - immediate notification of local emergency personnel and the Environmental Health Department (EHD) - procedures for the mitigation of a release or threatened release to minimize any potential harm or damage to persons, property, or the environment -evacuation plans and procedures, including immediate notice, for the site. This is a Class II violation. 17 HSC 25507.1 Failed to electronically submit training program when not meeting Ag handler exemption requirements. This farm business does not meet the requirements for exemption from filing a training plan in the California Environmental Reporting System (CERS). No annual CERS submittal was made. To meet this exemption, a farming business shall: -annually submit the Hazardous Materials Inventory - mark each building that stores any pesticides, petroleum fuels and oil, or fertilizers with warning signs - provide training for all employees in safety procedures in the event of a release or threatened release of a hazardous material. Immediately take all steps to meet the requirements for exemption from filing a training plan, or log into the CERS at http://cers.calepa.ca.gov/, and upload a training plan for all employees that address annual training, including refresher courses, safety procedures for the event of a release or threatened release of a hazardous material, including, but not limited to, familiarity with the facility's emergency response plans and procedures. These training programs may take into consideration each employee. This is a minor violation. Overall Inspection Comments: Complete and submit a copy of the Return to Compliance Certification form to the EHD with a statement documenting the corrective actions that have been or will be taken for each violation, and any supporting paperwork, by [DATE, 30 days from now] . To minimize person to person contact EHD is choosing to write the name of person receiving the report instead of having them sign. Starting September 1, 2018, all in-office CERS help will be provided at EHD hourly rate ($152). To schedule an appointment, please call (209) 468-3420. FA0017538 PR0525723 SCO01 10/08/2020 EHD 19-01 Rev.9/16/2020 Page 3 of 4 Hazardous Materials Program OIR 1868 E. Hazelton Avenue I Stockton, California 95205 1 T 209 468-3420 1 F 209 464-0138 1 www.sjgov.org/EHD