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reflect new conditions on the site. Composting of organic material does not increase greenhouse gas emissions; it is demonstrated to reduce these emissions. The reduction is accomplished by diverting green and food material from landfills, and adding organic material to the soil by the sale of organic compost thus increasing water holding capacity and carbon sequestration of the soil. 5.a. Noise This project will be conditioned to;meet the noise requirements of Development Title Section 9- 1025.9. No new structures or machinery are proposed for this project. The project will use the existing grinder, but it will be relocated toward the center of the property. Projects that meet the requirements of Development Title Section 9-1025.9 have noise impacts that are less than significant. 7.a. Hazards This project is the addition of urban green waste to the existing agricultural waste material stream for creating organic compost. A referral was sent to the Lathrop-Manteca Fire Department for comments regarding fire code requirements, including setbacks, fire lanes, and static water pressure. This project must meet all applicable fire code requirements and any other fire related requirements deemed necessary to ensure a safe operation. With the conditions of approval, the impact from fire hazard will be less than significant. 8.a. Public Utilities Approved projects in the AL-40 zone may use private septic systems, individual wells, and on-site storm drainage. Connection to public sewer, water, or drainage systems is not required. No public systems are proposed or recommended. The applicants will use the existing septic system, well, and on-site drainage. Any changes will require a permit from the Environmental Health Department and/or the Department of Public Works. 9.a. Transportation A maximum of five hundred tons of agricultural waste and urban green waste will be delivered to the site per day, with a yearly maximum of 182,500 tons. The arrival and departure times of the trucks will be controlled by the applicant so that the traffic is spread evenly throughout the day. The project was referred to the Department of Public Works on January 27, 2012. No traffic study is required. A traffic impact mitigation fee will be collected by the Department of Public Works that will reduce the traffic impact to a less than significant level. 9.d. Transportation The project will notify the FAA of the facility location just within five mile radius of the Stockton Metropolitan Airport. In addition, all commingled green and food material will be covered by green material immediately when it arrives at the site, and incorporated into the composting process within 36 hours. 10.Cultural Resources The project is proposed for the same 20 acres evaluated through the original Negative Declaration, Conditions of Approval and Use Permit for this site. Initial Study _ 10- Rev 5-00 71185450.1 0078479-00001