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Construction &Demolition/Inert Debris Facility Report Tracy Material Recovery Facility and Transfer Station 30703 S. MacArthur Drive, Tracy, California 95377 The operator maintains several hydrants disbursed throughout the facility, as part of the onsite water supply and fire suppression system, which includes a 150,000 gallon water tank (fed by onsite wells) and pressurization equipment. Fire hoses, also used onsite for dust suppression purposes, are available to suppress small fires, should they occur. Process water used for dust or fire control or other operational requirements, and will be minimized only to what is necessary. Surface water runoff, including all process water and potential fire flow, is directed to onsite retention basins by use of drain pipes, grading design, and drainage ditches, where it is properly treated, if necessary, to eliminate potential environmental impacts. Front-end loaders and excavator are available to aid in the management of materials to combat fire or prevent its spread. All firefighting equipment is properly maintained and available on a continuous basis. The facility operates under a fire prevention plan which has been developed in coordination with the Tracy Fire Department. Housekeeping [14 CCR 17416.1] The Tracy MRF & TS is inspected on a regular basis by facility personnel to ensure that supplies; parts, containers, and equipment are properly stored or contained so that they do not present a hazard or nuisance. The operator will provide adequate housekeeping for the maintenance of facility equipment and will minimize accumulations of fuel drums, inoperable equipment, parts, tires, scrap, and similar items. Lighting [14 CCR 17416.2] Lighting is provided at the Inert Processing Area and C&D Operations Area. Tracy MRF & TS will utilize temporary or permanent lighting units for processing the materials before or after daylight hours. Mobile equipment and vehicles using the site are equipped with lights for safe use at night or during times of limited visibility. Tracy MRF & TS may install additional 20-to-30-foot-high stadium lighting within the facility for security purposes that will enable them to process debris before and after daylight, within the operating hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Onsite processing buildings will contain interior lighting and may have exterior lighting affixed. The lighting will be facing downwards and inwards towards the facility and will not point outwards and subject neighboring properties to glare. Equipment [14 CCR 17416.3] The equipment at the site is sufficient to meet all requirements of Articles 6.3 and 6.35 of the minimum standards addressed in this report, and is shown in Tables 10 through 12 below. 27 170.18 CDI FacReport 02121313