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Mr. Jose Rubianes ,. ... <br /> City of Avenal <br /> San Joaquin County Community Development Department <br /> June 20, 2003 <br /> Page 3 <br /> Composting is proposed to be conducted in 300 feet long rows, 10 feet wide and 5 feet high with <br /> mechanical turning of compost windrows. Equipment would consist of one compost turner, one <br /> screener, and one cubic yard loader. Hours of operation are proposed to be 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 <br /> p.m., Monday through Saturday with three employees and two trucks making a maximum of <br /> three trips daily. <br /> Surrounding Land Uses Include: <br /> North. AG/Residential <br /> South: AG/Residential <br /> East: AG/Residential <br /> West: AG/Residential <br /> BOARD STAFF QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS <br /> The following Board staff questions and comments are presented in order to assist the Lead <br /> Agency in identifying potentially significant environmental issues, and to facilitate the review <br /> and evaluation of any subsequent solid waste related projects under CEQA. If Board staff's <br /> evaluation of the proposed project varies from the intended proposed project, please clarify and <br /> correct any discrepancies. <br /> New Regulations for Compostable Materials <br /> The project applicant and the Lead Agency should be aware that the C1WMB has revised the <br /> regulations pertaining to composting facilities and the permitting process. The revised <br /> regulations became effective during April 2003 and included changes in the CIWMB Tiered <br /> Permit Structure. ERS staff recommends that the Lead Agency review the regulations for <br /> informational purposes. The proposed regulations are located on our website at: <br /> httP:r/tipri-w.c]Nvnib.cLi.gc)v/RuicArcliive/2003;Coinl Material <br /> Distance to Nearest Sensitive Receptor(s) <br /> Please indicate the direction and distance to the nearest sensitive receptor(s) such as residential <br /> housing. <br /> Fugitive Dust and PM 10 <br /> Most areas of the San Joaquin Valley exceed air quality standards for particulates (PM-10). <br /> What measures would be proposed to help minimize impacts from dust? <br /> Throughput and Site Capacity <br />