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x 17868.3.1(a)- Physical Contamination Limits Comments: Glass particles of various sizes observed in stockpiles of finished compost. Two compost samples examined by the LEA contained significant glass. Pursuant to 14 CCR§ 17868.3.1(c), the LEA is requiring that the next sampling of compost occur in the presence of LEA staff, and that the sample be done as prescribed in 14 CCR§ 17868.3.1(d). a) Compost shall not contain more than 0.5% by dry weight of physical contaminants greater than 4 millimeters; no more than 20% by dry weight of this 0.5% shall be film plastic greater than 4 millimeters. Compost that contains physical contaminants in excess of either one or both of these limits shall be designated for additional processing, disposal or other use as approved by local, state or federal agencies having appropriate jurisdiction. Verification of physical contamination limits shall occur prior to the point where compost is removed from the site or beneficially used on-site. Test results of samples must be received by the operator prior to removing compost from the composting operation or facility where it was produced. 14 CCR § 17868.3.1(a) b) If the EA has reason to believe, based on the EA's visual observation or otherwise, that a determination of percent physical contaminants made pursuant to section 17868.3.1(b) is not accurate, the EA may require an operator of a compostable material handling operation or facility to take a composite sample of compost in the presence of the EA and send the sample to a laboratory at which physical contaminants greater than 4 millimeters shall be collected and weighed to determine the percentage of physical contaminants by dry weight using the following protocol: (1) Determine the total dry weight of the composite sample as obtained in section 17868.3.1(d); (2) Separate the physical contaminants greater than 4 millimeters from the composite sample and determine the dry weight of the physical contaminants; (3) Determine the percentage of physical contaminants by dividing the dry weight of the physical contaminants by the total dry weight of the composite sample. 14 CCR§ 17868.3.1(c) c. Any sampling conducted to comply with this section shall require a composite sample. A composite sample shall be representative and random, and may be obtained by taking twelve (12) mixed samples as described below. (1)The twelve samples shall be of equal volume. (2)The twelve samples shall be extracted from within the compost pile as follows: (A) Four samples from one-half the width of the pile, each at a different cross-section; (B) Four samples from one-fourth the width of the pile, each at a different cross-section; and, (C) Four samples from one-eighth the width of the pile, each at a different cross-section. (e)Alternative methods of compliance to meet the requirements of this section may be approved by the EA if the EA determines that the alternative method will ensure the physical contamination limits requirements of this section are met. 14 CCR§ 17868.3.1(d) Inspection Report Comments: Conducted a monthly inspection on this date and noted the following: 1. Area of concern cited for PRC §44004 regarding the demolished equipment shed is cleared. The LEA confirmed with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD)that the required permit was obtained and that the SJCAPCD was satisfied with the removal process. Notes: 1. Foul smelling water observed ponded in between windrows and at the southeast end of the facility. An active sprinkler atop the windrows was the source of the ponded water. The foul odor was only noticeable at a distance of no more than a few yards. Grading, drainage control, and ponded leachate were subjects of a third Notice of Violation issued by the Central Valley Regional Water Control Board on June 18, 2020. 2. Records were not reviewed onsite as the facility is still restricting access to the office building to facility staff due to COVID-19 protocols. The operator is to provide records by email for review by the LEA 3. Several inches of compostable material observed in between some windrows. Maintain separation between windrows to reduce fire risk. 4. Vehicle track-out onto Freweert Road was light. CalRecycle Solid Waste Information System(SWIS) 2 of 2