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Ms. Claudia Gemberling July 21, 2006 Page 2 of 6 approximately 70% and extend the operational life of the existing landfill from 2032 to approximately 2048. The NCRC&SL, located at 17720 East Harney Lane in Lodi, encompasses approximately 320 acres with the landfill facility occupying 185 acres. The landfill property and surrounding area are designated as General Agriculture in the San Joaquin County General Plan and are zoned for General Agriculture (G/A) with 40 -acre minimum parcel size (AG -40). Sensitive receptors in the vicinity of the landfill facility comprise a residence located on the landfill property and five rural residences within 1.0 mile of the permitted landfill footprint. A Class III Waste Management Unit, NCRC&SL accepts non -hazardous solid waste including mixed municipal wastes (agricultural, residential, commercial, and industrial wastes); construction and demolition debris; yard waste; tires; household hazardous waste and wood waste. White goods and tires are received for recycling. Current and Proposed Allowances To assist Board staff's analysis and evaluation of this project, and aid in the determination of the adequacy of the Environmental Impact Report and related CEQA document(s), we request that the following comments and questions be addressed in the DEIR under preparation by the Lead Agency. As required by Title 14 California Code of Regulations (14 CCR) Sections 15126.2, 15126.4 and 15126.6, Board staff requests that the DEIR contain detailed considerations and discussions of the significant effects, mitigation measures and alternatives for the proposed project including the alternative of "no project." The DEIR must detail all provisions in order to indicate the ability of the facility to meet State Minimum Standards for environmental protection (see 27 CCR §§ 20005 et, seq. and 14 CCR §§ 17000 et. seq.). The following Internet links accesses checklists developed by Board staff as a guide to Lead Agencies in U:\Allstaff\CEQA\2006 DOCS\COUNTIES\San Joaquin-39\Comment Lettess\2006062113 North County Recycling & SLF NOP.doc Current Allowances Proposed Project Entitlements Total Permitted Area 320 acres 320 acres Total Disposal Area 185 acres 185 acres Maximum Depth 72 feet MSL 72 feet MSL Maximum Elevation 195 feet MSL 420 feet MSL Peak Daily Tonnage 825 t d 1,200 t d Peak Daily Vehicles 600 incoming vehicle trips per day 850 vehicles per day Days & Hours Daily 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Daily 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Other activities — 24 hrs/7 days Estimated Closure 2032 2048 Types of Material residential refuse, mixed municipal solid wastes, Accepted commercial/industrial waste, construction/demolition debris, garden refuse, wood waste, yard waste, tires, household metals, paper products, glass, hazardous waste, wood waste, tires, plastic, agricultural waste, white good, universal waste, construction/demolition, electronic waste household hazardous waste Total Site Capacity 17,300,000 cubic yards not stated To assist Board staff's analysis and evaluation of this project, and aid in the determination of the adequacy of the Environmental Impact Report and related CEQA document(s), we request that the following comments and questions be addressed in the DEIR under preparation by the Lead Agency. As required by Title 14 California Code of Regulations (14 CCR) Sections 15126.2, 15126.4 and 15126.6, Board staff requests that the DEIR contain detailed considerations and discussions of the significant effects, mitigation measures and alternatives for the proposed project including the alternative of "no project." The DEIR must detail all provisions in order to indicate the ability of the facility to meet State Minimum Standards for environmental protection (see 27 CCR §§ 20005 et, seq. and 14 CCR §§ 17000 et. seq.). The following Internet links accesses checklists developed by Board staff as a guide to Lead Agencies in U:\Allstaff\CEQA\2006 DOCS\COUNTIES\San Joaquin-39\Comment Lettess\2006062113 North County Recycling & SLF NOP.doc