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odor and vector attraction reduction is complete. This is a drying step, and often includes screening to create a uniform product. In addition to the temperature readings taken on the windrows, daily temperature readings will also be taken on the feedstock and ground material to ensure that they are meeting fire department regulations to prevent spontaneous combustion. Records will be kept according to California Fire Code and kept in the on-site office. In addition, the site will be operated in accordance with the current California Fire Code and all related standards (CFC 2010, 1908) and Title 14, Title 27 CCR. The maximum dimensional pile limits for the feedstock piles are 250' long x 150' wide x 25 ft. high. In addition, the facility will operate under the fire protection plan developed with the cooperation of the Lathrop/Manteca Rural Fire Department. The finished compost is kept in a separate area from the feedstock and ongoing composting process to prevent cross contamination with product that has undergone pathogen and vector attraction reduction. In addition, unauthorized human or animal access to the facility shall be prevented. Process Water The composting process requires over three gallons of water per cubic yard of finished material. The amount may be higher in order to accommodate new water board regulations that require the piles to be wet to three inches into the piles prior to turning during the first 15 days. The water is delivered to the piles through a combination of an irrigation system and water truck using high pressure injection nozzles. This system is designed to minimize runoff. Grind and screening are also served by an irrigation system to keep down dust, as are roads when necessary. Process Time The material arriving at the site varies seasonally but will not exceed 500 tons per day, or 156,000 tons per year. The processing time is also feedstock dependent but varies between two and five months. Chemical agents The only chemical agents on site are those required in final mixes with finished compost product. Specific agricultural conditions in the area require mixing with gypsum or lime and these are kept on site to create specialty mixes as required. Final Product The final compost product is sold in bulk to landscape and agricultural use as an organic fertilizer and soil amendment. It may also be sold to nurseries, landscapers, homeowners and municipalities for the same purpose. The demand for this material is high in the area surrounding the facility. Climatic conditions and Inclement Weather