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manager(s)who will be responsible for assessing where the odor is originating and what can be done to eliminate it. A complaint log will be generated stating the time, date, climate condition (hot, sunny, cold, raining, foggy, etc.), wind direction, and source of odor for review and resolution of the problem if it persists. OPERATING PROCEDURES TO MINIMIZE ODORS In order to minimize the development of conditions that could lead to odor problems, the compostable material handling areas of the site were chosen based on their design, location,climatological factors,adjacent land use,grading,and drainage controls. By composting the poultry manure already produced on-site, the odors should be reduced since, 1) the poultry manure will be processed into compost daily, and 2) rapid drying and mixing of the manure will greatly reduce odors. All poultry manure will then be processed directly into compost. The initial mixing of the poultry manure and the wood shavings, rice hulls, and/or grape pumice will have the highest odors mainly due to the freshness of the poultry manure. Once the composting process continues, odors will be reduced. Site personnel will assess all wood materials upon receipt, as well as the compost product for any potential odor problems. Site personnel have been trained to manage the compost material in a manner that will minimize the development of any conditions that could lead to objectionable odors. AERATION The method of aeration that is being utilized is the "turned /churned method". A pile of compost can be of almost any length. The height of pile will range from 3 to 4 feet for dense materials with poor structures like poultry manure. S.K.S. compost rows are approximately 3 feet in height, and 20 feet in width, and 250 feet in length. Composting consists of placing the compost materials in a long narrow pile or row which are than agitated or turned on a regular basis. Everyday when new manure and wood shavings, rice hulls, and/or grape pumice are added the pile is mixed and moved 7 feet. The windrow is aerated primarily by natural or passive air movement. The rate of air exchange depends on the porosity of the row. MOISTURE CONTENT OF MATERIALS AND MOISTURE MANAGEMENT Fresh poultry manure has a moisture content of approximately 75%. This manure is transported directly from the on-site Honen's to the on-site composting facility. The purchased wood shaving, rice hulls, and grape pumice are from an outside source and 8