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Report of Composting Site Information <br /> Tracy Material Recovery Facility and Transfer Station <br /> 30703 S. MacAurthur Drive, Tracy, Ca. 95377 <br /> • Maintaining adequate windrow temperatures (above 55 C) throughout the pathogen <br /> reduction period (as mandated by 14 CCR §17868.3). <br /> • Controlling dust through regular application of water <br /> • Issuing personal protection equipment such as dust masks to personnel in close <br /> contact with composting materials. <br /> Fire Control: The primary focus is on fire prevention. The maintenance of proper <br /> moisture and temperature control of materials will minimize the potential for fire. An <br /> emergency water supply system is in place in the event of an electrical outage capable of <br /> providing 150,000 gallons of water at 1,200 gallons per minute. <br /> The green material windrows will have a perimeter road of at least 12 feet. Windrows <br /> will be maintained at a sufficiently high moisture content to minimize the potential for <br /> spontaneous combustion of the composting materials. The windrows will be turned or <br /> sprayed with water at a frequency sufficient to avoid elevated internal temperatures and <br /> attendant risk of auto-combustion. Fire lanes of a minimum of 12 feet in width will be <br /> established to allow emergency access to all operations areas. All feedstock storage <br /> piles will have a minimum of 12-foot buffer around them for easy access. <br /> E. DESCRIPTION OF EMERGENCY PROVISIONS FOR EQUIPMENT <br /> BREAKDOWNPOWER FAILURE <br /> Minor equipment breakdowns will be managed by on-site mechanics and typically is <br /> corrected within two days. In the event of severe mechanical failure, similar processing <br /> equipment can be rented from nearby facilities. The facility maintains good relationships <br /> with nearby equipment vendors who can provide back up and temporary equipment on <br /> very short notice. The Tracy MRF/TS and Administration/Maintenance buildings are <br /> outfitted with telephones for business and emergency requirements. Employees are <br /> equipped with cellular phones. Portable generators are available in case of power <br /> failure. <br /> F. DESCRIPTION OF STORAGE CAPACITY AND ANTICIPATED MAXIMUM <br /> AND AVERAGE LENGTH OF TIME COMPOST WILL BE STORED AT THE <br /> FACILITY <br /> The total time the green material feedstock remains at the facility using the elongated <br /> windrow composting method is approximately 12 to 20 weeks. Material in the aerated <br /> static pile compost system will be removed from the aerated static pile after 45 days and <br /> then cured for 2 to 6 weeks. <br /> 24 <br />