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Ii <br /> Odor Impact Minimization Plan —Compost Facility <br /> Tracy Material Recovery Facility and Transfer Station <br /> 30703 S. Mac4rthur Drive, Tracy, California 95377 <br /> If at any point during the composting process verifiable odor problems occur, <br /> identified source materials will be removed and transported to a permitted landfill <br /> for disposal or use as alternative daily cover. <br /> Il � <br /> I <br /> Eguipment reliability: On-site equipment is well-maintained and reliable. Minor <br /> equipment breakdowns will be managed by TMRITS & CF mechanics and <br /> typically is corrected within 24 hours. TMRITS & CF maintains an equipment <br /> maintenance shop at the facility. Mechanics in the equipment shop will be <br /> utilized for equipment repair and maintenance. In the event of severe mechanical <br /> failure, similar processing equipment can be rented from nearby vendors. The <br /> facility maintains good relationships with nearby equipment vendors who can 4 <br /> provide back up and temporary equipment on very short notice. } <br /> Personnel training: Personnel assigned to the operation or facility will be <br /> adequately trained in subjects pertinent to site compostable materials handling <br /> operations and maintenance, physical contaminants and hazardous materials <br /> i; <br /> recognition and screening, use of mechanized equipment, environmental <br /> controls, and emergency procedureks. <br /> ;i <br /> Personnel will be trained in the proper use of facility equipment. Potential 1 <br /> hazards and safety features will be stressed. No employee will be permitted to <br /> operate equipment until the employee has demonstrated that he or she is <br /> competent to operate that equipment. Annual review and training ensuring <br /> iF. <br /> continued safe operations of the facility and compliance with regulations will be <br /> conducted. <br /> II <br /> Utility service interruptions: <br /> • Electric and Gas: critical on-site equipment is diesel-powered and not k <br /> subject to local power failures. <br /> • Water: with the installation of a 150,000 gallon water storage tank with an <br /> emergency pump capable of pumping 1,200 gallons per minute and an <br /> active onsite well, the facility iis self-sufficient in its water needs. <br /> i <br /> • Telephone: the office staff and the key employees on site utilize cellular <br /> telephones and/or radios to communicate and coordinate their daily and <br /> } <br /> routine operating practices. <br /> i <br /> I <br /> Section 17863.4 (b) (5) - Operational Considerations and Procedures to <br /> Minimize Odors. !� <br /> Odor Control: The compost industry has proven that with proper management <br /> techniques and use of appropriate tools, offensive and nuisance odors can be <br /> controlled. Odor emissions from the'green material and co-collected food waste <br /> feedstock will be minimized through,I proper management of the windrows and w <br /> i7 <br /> 11 170.18 Tracy 011VIP 121907.doc <br /> C � <br /> F <br /> 'i <br />