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Composting Regulations - Title 14 CCR, Divsion 7, Chapter 3.1 Page 2 of 11 <br /> Site Restorations anticipated nature and quantity of material to be received, climatological factors, physical <br /> Section 17870 settings, adjacent land use (existing and planned), types and numbers of vehicles anticipated to <br /> enter the station, drainage control, the hours of operation and other pertinent information. If the <br /> station is to be used by the general public, the design of the facility shall take account of features <br /> that may be needed to accommodate such public use. <br /> Note: <br /> Authority cited: <br /> Sections 40502, 43020, and 43021 of the Public Resources Code. <br /> Reference: <br /> Sections 43020 and 43021 of the Public Resources Code. <br /> Article 6. Composting Operating Standards <br /> Section 17867. General Operating Standards. <br /> (a) All compostable materials handling operations and facilities shall meet the following requirements: <br /> (1) The composting of mammalian flesh, organs, unprocessed hide, blood, bone, and marrow is <br /> prohibited, except when from the residential sector or food service industry. Carcasses of animals <br /> with any contagious disease shall not be composted, unless approved in writing by the California <br /> Department of Food and Agriculture, Division of Animal Industry. <br /> (2) All handling activities shall be conducted in a manner that minimizes vectors, odor impacts, <br /> litter, hazards, nuisances, and noise impacts; and minimizes human contact with, inhalation, <br /> ingestion, and transportation of dust, particulates, and pathogenic organisms. <br /> (3) Random load checks of feedstocks, additives, and amendments for contaminants shall be <br /> conducted. <br /> (4) Contamination of compostable materials that has undergone pathogen reduction, pursuant to <br /> section 17868.3 of this Chapter, with feedstocks, compost, or wastes that have not undergone <br /> pathogen reduction, pursuant to section 17868.3 of this Chapter, or additives shall be prevented. <br /> (5) Unauthorized human or animal access to the facility shall be prevented. <br /> (6) Traffic flow into, on, and out of the composting operation or facility shall be controlled in a <br /> safe manner. <br /> http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Regulations/Title 14/ch31 a5.htm 3/23/2006 <br />