SU0004360 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

applicant will also be required to file a Waste Management Report to*be approved by the Central Valley Water Quality Control Board (CVRWQCB)." Our understanding is that the CVRWQCB is not a county agency. We therefore request that your staff explain this apparent discrepancy. : .. :. -, We understand the statement under Environmental Impact which defines -0 the requirements for"Yes" answers to the questions contained in these sections�,., as based on California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines. However,L.- we're not convinced your staff understands that CEQA was intended to'be. - interpreted in such a manner so as to afford the fullest possible protection to the environment within the reasonable scope of the statutory language.,(Please refer to Friends of Mammoth v. Board of Supervisors, S Cal. 3d 247.). As such, the language contained in this section following "substantial evidence" is generally interpreted and reported by other public agencies'to ready "substantial evidence that the project may have a significant.effect on the environment." Under CEQA, a significant effect on the environment is'defined as-a substantial adverse change in the physical conditions which exist in the .. .t. area affected by the proposed,project. (Please see Section-15382)s If your- agency approves this project, there will be a substantial a6e"rse change in:the+ : physical conditions which currently exist.in our neighborhood in the form of.a_,w deterioration of existing air quality;.the creation of objectionable odors,'and an,::. increased risk of groundwater impairments. Each egg-laying hen can excrete up to 18 pounds of manure per year.- This ear:This manure contains high,levels of bacteria and.pathogens, including E. Coli and Salmonella, as well as metals like arsenic, copper and zinc.' These'metals can cause groundwater impairments over time if left to accumulate in settlement`. ponds. The solid waste also contains approximately 3.50W nitrogen and.1.8% d..} phosphorus. An excess of nitrates.in groundwater can lead to health problems,, :*l particularly in small children: The over-application of manure,`or a leaking; i sediment pond can lead to excess nitrates'in our groundwater. This concerns us, ; since we all share a common aquifer. Additionally, we fail to understand how any,solid waste management plan that processes the waste material on-site can be successful as there are only ten acres upon which to draw from.--Any soli&r-,J waste management plan of this type should incl ut de requirements fora, groundwater monitoring, recordkeeping of monitoring results and regulars - inspections of any settlement ponds to locate possible leakage: Chicken manure is also very high in urea.'During'decomposition of theme;, solid waste, large amounts of ammonia are,produced. Atmospheric emissions of ammonia (NH3), nitrous oxide,(N20) and methane (CH4)"associated.with animal waste are a significant problem and contribute to a detrimental impact on the environment: Additionally, these agricultural gaseous emissions have the potential for long distance transport in our ambient air. Agricultural pollution caused by animal waste can have a serious impact ori'our air.quality:,,Historical meteorological datarshould be reviewed to verify the average wind speed:and i