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PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES �pPN• ,p� <br /> SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION "j ` <br /> Karen Furst, M.D., M.P.H., Health Officer <br /> 304 East Weber Avenue, Third Floor • Stockton, CA 95202 `tFoa <br /> 209/468-3420 <br /> April 18,2001 <br /> Chris Littlyfield <br /> Kellogg Garden Products <br /> 12686 Locke Road <br /> Lockeford,CA 95237 <br /> RE:Verified Complaint at 12686 East Locke Road,Lockeford <br /> This letter is a follow-up to a complaint inspection made on April 12, 2001 at the above referenced site <br /> and the conditions that were observed. The Environmental Health Division (EHD) received a complaint <br /> in regards to large amounts of dust leaving the site,and during the time of inspection it was noted that <br /> dust was leaving the site with no efforts made to control the dust. The area located to the South of the <br /> bagging operations where the feedstock is stored is paved but is covered with a layer of organic material. <br /> This area is subject to heavy equipment traffic and allows for dust to be raised by the wheels of the <br /> equipment of the equipment being operated there. It was also noted during the inspection that a <br /> truck/trailer was being loaded without any dust control. This activity allows dust to drift off-site. The <br /> observations made during the inspection resulted in the complaint being verified. A verified complaint is <br /> a chargeable complaint(rate of charges accrue at$87.00 per hour) with a mandatory re-inspection. <br /> This facility is considered a chipping and grinding operation according to Title 14 California Code of <br /> Regulations(CCR)Section 17862.1(c) (copy provided). Title 14 Section 17862.1 allows the Local <br /> Enforcement Agency(LEA) to conduct an inspection at a location where chipping and grinding activity is <br /> being conducted. Title 14 CCR Section 17862.1 also allows the LEA to inspect the facility for <br /> compliance with Performance Standards set forth in Title 14 CCR Section 17867 (a) 2,and Title 14 CCR <br /> Section 17867 (b) 1,and Section 17869(d)(copies provided). <br /> The EHD has received your memo sent Via E-Mail on April 13,2001, and will be kept on file for further <br /> reference. A re-inspection date of April 30,2001 at 10:00am has been scheduled. If this date or time <br /> does not fit your schedule please call and re-schedule the inspection. <br /> If you have any questions in regard to this matter,please contact Robert McClellon,Lead Senior <br /> Registered Environmental Health Specialist of my staff at(209)468-0332. <br /> Karen Furst,M.D.,M.P.H. <br /> Health Officer (� <br /> Robert McClellon,Lead Senior REHS <br /> Environmental Health Division <br /> Enclosures: <br /> A Division of San Joaquin County Health Care Services <br />