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2. Glare or distracting lights which could be mistaken for airport lights, reflective materials are not permitted to be used in structures or signs(excluding traffic directional signs); 3. Sources of dust, steam, or smoke which may impair pilot visibility; 4. Sources of electrical interference with aircraft communications or navigation. No transmissions which would interfere with aircraft radio communications or navigational signals are permitted; 5. Any proposed use, especially landfills and certain agricultural uses, that create an increased attraction for large flocks of birds; and 6. The project sponsor shall abide by the applicable Airport Land Use Plan for Tracy Municipal Airport and the Federal Airport Administration Advisory Circular No: 150/5200-338, Hazardous Wildlife Attractants On or Near Airports. Air Quali Currently the applicant conducts the majority of its activities indoors at the Material recovery building consisting of approximately 47,200 square feet, including the tipping,processing and transfer of municipal solid waste and non- recyclable residues for land-filling. The applicant proposes to continue the current operation.The applicant is currently permitted under San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District(SJVAPCD)Permit No.N-3187-4.0. The applicant prepared and submitted to the Air District a number of studies to address emissions of various air pollutants,including greenhouse gas emissions.The net increases in daily and annual emissions of various pollutants were compared with the thresholds of significance as adopted by the SJVAPCD.The study entitled "Analysis of Air Quality Impacts from Mobile Sources"dated October 6,2010 and prepared by the applicant concludes that emissions of various pollutants evaluated from mobile sources associated with the proposed expansion at the Tracy Material Recycling Facility and Transfer Station compared to the thresholds of significance; kWiGate-would not have a significant impact to air quality. a' si The SJVAPCD is in agreement with the findings developed from the study. Hazards and Hazardous Materials The project site will only accept non-hazardous, dry wastes. No liquids or medical wastes will be accepted. Should these materials be discovered, they will be segregated with particular care to eliminate or control dust,fumes,vapors, or gasses to protect worker and public safety, prior to their removal from the facility.The greatest likelihood of hidden hazardous waste being in the waste stream occurs in the C&D debris boxes. The debris boxes are dumped in the processing area and spread out for sorting. Hazardous materials discovered dumping may be caused for rejection of the entire load or removal of said materials by the deliverer for proper disposal. The loads are screened for unacceptable materials by employees during the sorting process. Unacceptable materials are extracted from the waste, stored,and eventually recycled or disposed of properly. Household Hazardous Waste(HHW)will be stored in a HHW storage locker at the adjacent Tracy Material Recycling Facility and Transfer Station building.The HHW storage container and the storage area conform to the requirements of 22 CCR 66265.170 and HHW will be transported by the operator or a licensed vendor to a permitted facility for proper handling and/or disposal within 90 days. As indicated, the project site lies within a reclaimed gravel quarry 30-40 feet in depth below grade, and with the proposed safety protocols, in place any impacts from HHW are expected to be less than significant. Letter of Concern The Community Development Department received one letter of concern from surrounding neighbors requesting the applicant to remove and dispose of any trash that is deposited on neighboring properties within 24 hours when contacted. The project applicant has contacted the surrounding neighbors and has agreed that if contacted by the neighbors; litter shall be picked up on surrounding properties, as needed. San Joaquin County PA-0800005\Tracy Material Recovery Community Development Page 6