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Odor Impact Minimization Plan <br /> Linden, CA <br /> • 3. Complaint Response Protocol <br /> In the event that a complaint is received, the operator will: <br /> - Check the downwind property line for odor <br /> - Go to the location of the complaint to verify that the site is in indeed <br /> responsible for the odor. <br /> - If responsible, determine source of odor and implement corrective actions. <br /> - Document the complaint(s) in the Operators/Complaint log, including the <br /> nature of the complaint and actions taken to correct. <br /> 4. Operating Procedures for Minimizing Odors. <br /> The following Management Practices and Operating procedures are used <br /> to minimize odor generation during composting: <br /> - All Incoming raw materials are unloaded, mixed, ground and formed into <br /> windrows as soon as possible. We grind all incoming material within a <br /> week of its delivery to the site. <br /> - Aeration is done using a Scarab. This machine drives over the formed <br /> windrows and a long shaft with flites spins and flips the windrow as it's <br /> passing by. Int event that this machine breaks down, loaders are <br /> available to flip the material when required. <br /> - The schedule for turning windrows is based on our temperature <br /> monitoring. Temperature monitoring records are kept in the Operators <br /> office <br /> - Best results are achieved in composting when moisture is kept in the 40% <br /> —60% range. We add water to the windrows during turning and as <br /> necessary based on our temperature checks and visual observations. <br /> - Feed Stock is checked daily for contaminants, and if contaminants are <br /> found they are separated and sent back to the supplier. Truck loads will be <br /> rejected if found at any time with more than 3% by weight of foreign <br /> material on a single load. <br /> - Weekly inspections of the compost area are conducted for litter, standing <br /> water and fugitive dust. Litter is removed, the area regraded for drainage <br /> and watered if dusting is a problem. <br /> - All Storm water is diverted to the authorized discharged point by the <br /> natural slope of the land. Storm water sampling and reporting is conducted <br /> in accordance with the company's storm water general permit. <br /> - Feedstock will be processed within seven days of arrival. Since the <br /> feedstock is composed mostly of branches and leaves, odor problems <br /> have not been detected. Feedstock with grass clippings and excessive <br /> moisture is mixed with dry tailings for moisture control and proper C:N <br /> ratio. <br /> - We have adequate back-up equipment, personnel and utilities to maintain <br /> our composting operations. <br /> The Scotts company 7/23/2003 <br />