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In accordance with 14 CCR, Section 17407.3,the facility is designed with onsite drainage control features. The drainage system consists of a network of catch basins and pipes draining into an unlined retention pond designed to collect site drainage for percolation and evaporation. The transfer tunnel and materials storage areas are provided with a sump and pump connected to the on-site drainage system. Back-up power is supplied automatically to sump pumps in the event of a power failure. A surface drainage and water runoff control plan is shown on Figure 8. The design complies with the NPDES industrial storm water permit regulations adopted by the State Water Quality Control Board. 3.2.3 DUST CONTROL In accordance with 14 CCR, Section 17407.4, dust control measures are conducted at the LMRF&TS. The primary source of dust generation will be during unloading of waste and transfer into trailers. Both ventilation fans and a timed (and manual)misting system address dust on the tipping floor as well as the raised unloading area. Surfaces subject to frequent equipment and vehicle traffic are paved. A street sweeper is used to clean the paved areas on site and access roads off site. A water truck is used to lightly spray water on traffic areas to minimize the dust generation. Dust generation in the facility is minimized by cleaning the equipment and the building floor on a routine basis. 3.2.4 LITTER CONTROL In accordance with 14 CCR, Section 17498.1, litter control is conducted at the LMRF&TS. All loads entering the facility require a tarp. Vehicles with uncovered loads may purchase a tarp at the gate and the tipping fee is doubled for those vehicles. Load inspection crews are on hand to collect any litter or other contaminants to the site as each truck unloads. Litter collected is placed in covered receptacle and disposed. Station maintenance is routine, consisting of equipment sweepers, regular staff and AWP laborers. Controls include a set schedule for the roadway, grounds and buildings. Transfer trucks are steam cleaned in the truck wash daily and materials bins are cleaned periodically. Perimeter fencing and surrounding areas are inspected daily and picked by hand to remove any windblown litter. 3.2.5 NOISE CONTROL In accordance with 14 CCR, Section 17498.3, noise control measures have been instituted at the LMRF&TS. Workers are provided with ear protection as necessary. All collection vehicles and equipment used at the site are properly muffled. The majority of material and waste handling, processing, recovery and transfer is conducted within the LMRF&TS station to minimize noise. In addition,the entire perimeter is fenced and in most areas vegetation has been established. Lovelace MRF and Transfer Station Department of Public Works/Solid Waste Division Transfer Processing Report 25 County of San Joaquin-Revised 7/26/05