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3-13 Forward Resource Recovery Facility SWT Engineering Transfer/Processing Report - July 2014 z:\projects\allied waste\forward\resource recovery facility\5 yr permit rvw 2013-14\tpr 2014\text\sec3.doc a water truck, street sweeper, and/or the wheel washer (i.e., Tracinator) dirt removal system, as discussed in Section 3.2.2. In addition, the site is graded to provide all-weather access. In accordance with 14 CCR, Section 17409, all roads and driveways at the site are designed and constructed to withstand daily loading while minimizing dust generation. 3.3.2 Parking (14 CCR, Section 17409.6) In accordance with 14 CCR, Section 17409.6, adequate parking areas are provided for persons visiting the RRF, as shown on Figures 2 and 7. Parking for the facility is northeast of the transfer station building. Incoming and outgoing traffic may not be allowed to park or idle along Austin Road. 3.3.3 Signs (14 CCR, Section 17409.4) In accordance with 14 CCR, Section 17409.4(b), identification are posted at the entrances to both the landfill and RRF. The signage is clearly visible and states the name of the facility operator, facility hours of operation, that the RRF is not open to the public, list of acceptable and prohibited materials, and the site and company office telephone numbers. In addition, signs are posted at the office trailers stating the site hours, site and company telephone numbers, rules and regulations for all drivers, the site speed limit (10 miles per hour), and that all loads must be covered. Additional signage indicates the direction of traffic flow, as needed. 3.3.4 Site Security (14 CCR, Section 17418.1) In accordance with 14 CCR, Section 17418.1, site security at the facility is provided using a combination of fencing and lockable gates to secure the site at all entrance and exit points. In addition, the South Fork easement prevents unauthorized access to the facility. Signs prohibiting unauthorized access have been posted on the fence along the levee adjacent to the South Fork and Austin Road at approximately 300 foot intervals. Access through the landfill and RRF entrances is controlled by the gate house attendant. The eastern side of the site (Austin Road) is landscaped with trees and the RRF has a 5-foot high earthen berm on the southern and eastern sides to limit the site visibility from the road. The location of the fencing is shown on Figure 2. 3.3.5 Communications Equipment (14 CCR, Section 17415.1) In accordance with 14 CCR, Section 17415.1, adequate communications equipment is available to site personnel to allow response to emergencies. Telephone service is available at the RRF office. The site has five telephone lines for business and emergency use. In addition, each employee is assigned a cell phone with two way radio capability for emergency and work communications.