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material. The processes includes mixing material containing food scraps with green materials immediately upon arrival at the site, and incorporating into compost windrows as soon as possible, within a maximum of 36 hours. The Odor Impact Mitigation Plan (OIMP) includes contact information and specific protocols designed to prevent odor, and address odor issues if they do arise. The GIMP focuses on processes to prevent odor from migrating off site during the feedstock delivery, composting and curing phases and the protocol to deal with odor issues if they do arise. Watering and turning regimens increase the temperature and speed of breakdown of the material in the windrows, diminishing odor. Vector Control The high temperatures achieved during the composting process (131 degrees plus) are not conducive to the reproduction of vectors since the eggs and larvae are destroyed at this temperature. The rapid incorporation of incoming feedstock material will not allow the vectors to produce in this material. Site maintenance and operation protocols are in place for vector control throughout the facility. No standing water is permitted between rows or on any part of the composting or staging area. The ponds do not have continuous standing water; water is removed from the pond and applied to compost rows to prevent breeding from occurring there. During the warmer months of the years, when vectors might be attracted to the site, an application of bait type control, MaxForce will be implemented, or a commercial vector control program employed to reduce/control vector propagation if necessary. The following list of local vector control companies will be utilized if necessary. Thornsberry Landscaping Mike Thornsberry 823 Daisy Ave. Lodi, Ca 95240 (209)329-8229 A-1 Exterminators 805 Harding Way, Stockton, Ca 95205 (209) 465-5834 Clark Pest Control 4816 Clowes St. Stockton, Ca 95210 (209) 800-4246 Drainage and Water Quality Water coming into contact with any feedstock or composting material will be prevented from leaving the site. The site is designed with a pond and berm system to retain water. Additionally, the compost pad and staging areas are sloped, 1-2%, toward the retention pond, which is designed to collect water from the entire 20 acre site. The pond currently on site is designed to accommodate the full 20 acres. If any new compost pile areas are developed, the ground will be sloped toward the pond as well. The pond system is designed to contain water from a 25/100 year event. The facility is graded on an ongoing basis to ensure that the flow of water can move toward the pond at the existing 1-2% slope. 11