SR0084279 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Henry Road Compost ODOR IMPACT MINIMIZATION PLAN Purpose/Context of the OIMP This Odor Impact Minimization Plan (GIMP) is intended to provide guidance to on-site personnel in the handling, storage, and removal of compostable materials, in accordance with Title 14, California Code of Regulations Section 17863.4. This GIMP will be maintained on-site and revised as necessary to reflect any changes in the design or operation of this site. A copy of the revisions will be provided to the enforcement agency within 30 days of the changes. In addition, this GIMP will be reviewed annually to determine if any revisions are necessary. The facility is a windrow compost ng facility receiving green waste, commingled food waste, and manure provided by the livestock on site. The finished product will be spread by the farmer for corn, oat, and alfalfa crops. All material produced will stay on site. The facility shall not receive more than 100 tons per day. All feedstocks are processed and incorporated into windrows within 36 hours of receipt. No material will remain on site for more than 6 months. Finished material will be applied to land 1-3 months depending on seasonal and climatic conditions. I. Odor Monitoring Protocol The composting facility is located on a dairy farm. The nearest residents are all employees of the farm. The closest off-site receptors are (.... list the types, e.g., residential, school, hospital, with the approximate distance and direction of each...) from the site. The staff and manager will walk the perimeter of the facility daily to detect any odors. Further steps will be taken to determine if any management measurements are required. B. Method for Assessing Odor Impacts Each operating day the operator evaluates on-site odors and operations for potential release of objectionable odors. (.... Name and describe the methods of evaluation employed at this site....) If questionable or objectionable on-site odors are detected by site personnel, operations personnel will implement the following protocol: 1. Investi gate and determine the likely source of the odor, 2. Determine if on-site practices can minimize the odor; if so, implement immediately; 3. Determine if the odortraveled off-site by surveying the site perimeter and noting existing wind patterns. 4. Determine weather teh odor is significant enough to call LEA or neighbors. 5. Record the event with date, time, wind direction, location, action taken, and the site operation log. II. Meteorological Conditions (Including Seasonal Variati ons) A. Wind Velocity Historical wind data indicates prevailing wind is from the Northwest. The wind is about 10-20 mph. Wind gusts can increase to 30 mph in the month of July. Monitoring the wind is important to evaluate the odor