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0 • -DRAFT - 2. DRAFT- 2. Determine if on-site management practice could remedy the problem and immediately take steps to remedy the situation. An example of possible sources and likely management actions is shown in Table 1. Food scraps -specific BMPs are contained in Table 2. In the case of a severe odor situation that does not appear to be easily remedied by on-site management practices, the operator would look to the resources of the LEA and professional consultants to address the situation. 3. Determine whether or not the odor is travelling beyond the site by patrolling the site perimeter and noting existing wind conditions. In the future a flag or windsock may be installed to guide operations. 4. Determine whether or not the odor event is significant enough to warrant contacting the adjacent neighbors and/or the LEA. If the odor is significant enough that a new practice or management technique is employed, the LEA will be notified within 24 hours. The LEA must be notified anytime Harvest staff is investigating an odor or odor source. 5. Log the odor source/cause and any corrective actions taken in the Site Operations Log. In addition comments will be made on the effectiveness of any actions taken. Harvest (and its predecessor Valley Organics) has operated a composting facility at this site since 2008 and is familiar with those local conditions which may affect or be affected by their operation. In the future a windsock or flag may be installed in order to help operators judge wind direction and speed to help guide operational decisions. DESCRIPTION OF METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (2) a description of meteorological conditions effecting migration of odors and/or transport of odor causing material off-site. Seasonal variations affect wind velocity and direction shall also be described; and Historically, the predominant wind in the area of the facility is from the Northwest ranging from 10-20 mph. Maximum wind conditions could reach 30 mph during the month of July. Therefore, careful monitoring of wind conditions is important during the summer months. Windrow turning, moisture content, and odor will be evaluated when winds are over 25 mph and suspended if odor is identified at or near the property line. If it is too windy to operate safely, the facility will cease grinding and turning operations. Watering may continue to diminish the possibility of dust migrating off-site. If the wind prevents new material from being incorporated, it will be completely covered with a tarp to diminish odor and other air issues until it is able to be incorporated into the windrow operation. 3 Integrated Waste Management Consulting, LLC Odor Impact Minimization Plan November 2016 Harvest — Lathrop Composting Facility C