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SOC Nursery Products NOEC January 30, 2002 Page 4 of 5 Noise Activities associated with the proposed project may result in significant on-site and off-site noise levels from use of a tub grinder and vehicular traffic. The SOC Project Overview on the Notice of Early Consultation's (NOEC's) site plan indicates that bulk material will be processed on site. If a tub grinder or shredder is part of the project proposal then a noise study may be necessary if local receptors are impacted by equipment operations during nighttime hours, and should be included in the ED. Appropriate noise-attenuating mitigation measures, which can be implemented to reduce noise levels, should be incorporated into the ED. Short term and cumulative impacts should be assessed as well as operations related noise. Risk of Upset/Human Health In the event of an accident, explosion, fire, or the release of hazardous substances due to upset conditions or mechanical malfunctions, an Emergency Response Preparedness Plan should be prepared and available at the facility. Personnel should be properly trained to handle emergency situations, including identification, location and use of fire suppression equipment, procedures for evacuation of the premises, and notice for contacting the appropriate authorities in the event of such an occurrence. What is the response time for the nearest San Joaquin County Fire Department location? IWMB staff request that such a plan be briefly described or referenced in the ED with the appropriate mitigation measures, if applicable, in the event of such an occurrence. Please describe the proposed hygienic facilities on site as well as first aid equipment accessibility and employee training. What is the distance to the nearest hospital? What will be the provisions for the permanent water supply? This information can be referenced in support documentation. Include on the SOC site plan a description of the security on the SOC property, including fencing, lighting, gates, and access roads/traffic circulation. Mitigation Reporting or Monitoring Program (MRMP) As required by Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21081.6, the lead agency should submit a MRMP at the time of local certification of the Environmental Impact Report or adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration. This should identify the environmental impacts associated with the proposed project, identify mitigation measures to reduce impacts to a less than significant level, identify agencies responsible for ensuring the implementation of the proposed mitigations, and specify a monitoring/tracking mechanism. PRC Section 21080 (c)(2) required that mitigation measures "...avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to the point where clearly no significant effect(s) on the environment would occur." The MRMP is also required to be made a condition of project approval. Recent changes to this Section 21081.6(b) also requires that "A public agency shall provide the measures to mitigate or avoid significant effects on the environment are fully enforceable through permit conditions, agreements, or other measures." The MRMP should also indicate that agencies designated to enforce mitigation measures in the ED have reviewed the MRMP and agreed that they have the authority and means to accomplish the designated enforcement responsibilities.