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information. The mean annual wind speed is 8.2 mph. Material unloading areas have been designed so that the northwestern prevailing winds direct any windblown particles into the material stockpile or perimeter site fencing, rather than away from it. Site personnel monitor weather conditions regularly and can adjust operations accordingly (e.g., movement of unloading area) to minimize potential impacts. 1.2.3 Weather Event Impacts Typical weather conditions for this vicinity will not generally require adjustments. However, in the event of an extended rain event and/or strong winds, maintenance of windrows may be postponed until conditions improve. This delay between aeration could cause the windrows to attain an anaerobic condition increasing the possibility of odors. Careful consideration of material moisture and odor will be taken prior to turning the windrows. Sections 3.4 and 3.5 discuss methods (i.e., dust control measures) to address impacts of airborne emissions. 2.0 COMPLAINT RESPONSE PROTOCOL In the event that a complaint is received, an operator's representative will: 1. Go to the location of the complaint to verify that the site is indeed responsible for the odor, and attempt to characterize the odor so it can be traced back to the source. 2. Investigate the nature of the source of the odor complaint and implement operational changes to minimize odors if the odor is emanating from a specific operational phase of the Composting Facility. 3. Document the complaint(s) in the Operations/Special Occurrence Log, including the nature of the complaint. 4. If warranted, meet with the LEA and complainant (if known and choosing to participate) within a reasonable time frame to discuss the nature of the source of the odor and operational changes proposed and/or implemented. 5. Implement one or more of the OIMP management practices (depending upon the odor source and time of year). 6. Meet with the LEA and complainant (if known and choosing to participate) after action is taken to assess the success of the action(s) to minimize odors in the future. 7. Document the actions taken and results in the Site Operations Log and Special Occurrences Log. A sample Odor Complaint Form is provided in Appendix A. 3.0 OPERATING PROCEDURES AND DESIGN TO MINIMIZE ODORS In order to minimize the development of conditions that could lead to odor problems, the compostable material handling areas of the site were designed based on the nature and quantity of materials to be received and stored, climatological factors, adjacent land use, grading, and drainage controls. The Compost Facility uses the windrow composting method turned using a windrow machine. Odor generation at composting facilities tends to fluctuate, rising at the Forward Compost Facility -OIMP 4 SWT Engineering z:\projects\allied waste\forward\resource recovery facility\5 yr permit rvw 2013-14\rcsi 2014\appendices\app e-oimp\oimp text. doc; 7/18/2014