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i' The first monthly inspection conducted on August 13, 2001, noted that the temperatures in the stockpile ranged between 120-160 degrees Fahrenheit, and were noted as a violation. The following monthly inspection conducted on September 24, 2001, revealed temperatures between 140-154 Fahrenheit, and was again noted as a violation. During the September 24th inspection, the EHD staff noticed a large population of adult flies and strong odors around the feedstock stockpile. In both cases the temperatures found in the stockpile exceeded the threshold temperature (122 degrees) for composting. This type of composting does not conform to any of the known accepted forms of composting and is in conflict with the facilities RCSI. During the October 4th meeting, it was revealed that the green waste at one time was found at/or above 180 degrees. It was also revealed that the incoming temperatures were at 128 degrees that same day. The feedstock stockpile poses several issues, including a potential fire hazard. Although the facility has a 24-hour fire watch, it appeared that the 180-degree temperature was over looked until EHD staff arrived onsite. The second issue is that the temperatures allow a warm place for the flies to breed(the large void spaces in the green waste prior to processing is an ideal breeding place for flies). The third issue is the temperature and moisture from the yard waste creates odors and attracts flies. During the meeting,the Scotts Company representatives asked if the stockpiles could be placed in windrows and turned as necessary to control the temperatures. This option was considered and would be allowed by EHD if the Scotts Company would provide in writing the process they intended to use and any contingencies that would be in place to control temperatures. The EHD indicated that the Scotts Company would need to be a good steward in maintaining the feedstock. The EHD also explained that if any issues should arise from this process (fire, odor complaints, or vector concerns)the next action by the EHD would be further enforcement action. The EHD has received a proposed amendment to the RSCI that indicates that the green waste will be processed on a seven-day average. In order to facilitate this change the facility will have to make application to amend the current Solid Waste Facilities Permit(SWFP) in accordance with Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 44004 (b). The SWFP application and plan review fees of$445.00 must be received by November 22,2001. 44004. (a) No operator of a solid waste facility shall make any significant change in the design or operation of the solid waste facility not authorized by the existing permit, unless the change is approved by the enforcement agency, and conforms with this division and all regulations adapted pursuant to this division, and the terms and conditions of the solid waste facilities permit are revised to reflect the change. (b) If the operator wishes to change the design or operation of the solid waste facility in a manner that is not authorized by the existing permit, the operator shall file an application for revision of the existing solid waste facilities permit with the enforcement agency. The application shall be filed at least 150 days in advance of the date when the proposed modification is to take place unless the 150-day time period is waived by the enforcement agency. The proposed amendment indicates that the incoming temperatures have become an issue/violation. The EHD is concerned with the temperatures that are generated by the storage of the green waste at the facility. The temperatures generated by the green waste may still pose a ' Page 2 of 3