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• If this process is not successful at solving the problem, truck the material to the Forward Landfill in San Joaquin County. The closest receptors to the facility are located to the northeast of the facility operations There are seven (7) residential units within 1400 feet of the facility (one to the north, five to the east and one to the west). There are no residences to the south of the site. There are another six (6) within a half mile of the site, to the east. There are horse ranches to the west and east of the property. The processing (grinding) operation is located furthest from the receptors. A 14 foot berm/wall is constructed to diminish noise between the grinder and the receptors. The active composting operations are downwind from the receptors. Meteorological Conditions Historically, the predominant wind in the area of the facility is from the Northwest ranging from 10-20 mph. Maximum wind conditions could reach 30 mph during the month of July. Therefore, careful monitoring of wind conditions is important during the summer months. Windrow turning and moisture content and odor will be evaluated when winds are over 25 mph and suspended if odor is identified at or near the property line. The piles will be watered to suppress dust and odor. If odor is still identified, a finished compost cap will be placed on the windrows to prevent odor from leaving the site. If it is too windy to operate safely, the facility will cease grinding and turning operations. Watering may continue to diminish the possibility of dust migrating off-site. If the wind prevents new material from being incorporated, it will be completely covered with a tarp to diminish odor and other air issues until it is able to be incorporated into the windrow operation. The area is dry in the summer, with rain averaging 2- 3 inches per month during the winter and early spring. Historically, rainfall totals approximately 15 inches per year. Management practices during the dry months will involve monitoring to be sure enough moisture is in the material, and during the rainy months to prevent any ponding of water on site. Complaint Response Protocol Odor complaints are generally referred to the Local Enforcement Agent (LEA), at the San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department. If the Community Development Department receives the complaint, it will be directed to the LEA. The LEA will then notify the operator. During working hours (7 a.m. — 4 p.m.), the contact will be through the facility office. After working hours, the site operator can be reached via cell phone. If the Operator receives the complaint directly, it will be logged with the date, time and response and reported to the LEA. The Operator, and the LEA if available, will verify the complaint and the Operator will assess the complaint by determining the on-site source and 2