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3-12 Forward Composting Facility SWT Engineering Report of Composting Site Information - January 2022 maximum metal concentrations or ma ximum acceptable pathogen concentrations shall be designated by the appropriate State or F ederal jurisdict ion for another use, including disposal, additional processing, or other use. The maximum acceptable metal concentrations are presented in Table 3. All tests for metal concentrations are conducted at a certified lab. The density of fecal coliform in the stabilized compost is less than 1,000 Most Probable Number (MPN) per gram of total solids on a dry weight basis, or the density of Salmonella bacteria in the stabilized compost is less than 3 MPN per 4 grams of total solids on a dry weight basis. 3.5.7 Compliance Monitoring P rogram Forward follows a compliance monitoring program as required by 14 CCR, Section 17868.1 for composting facilities , as discussed in Section 2.2. 3.6 Compost Facility Controls Forward does not plan to locate the Compost Facility on a closed landfill. Forward operates a landfill on land north of the South Fork of South Littlejohn’s Creek . However, it should be noted that the Composting Facility is located on an area that is permitted for future WMUs. Composting operations in the current RRF/Compost area will cease once Forward begins refuse fill development in this area. 3.6.1 Vector and Bird Control Due to the innocuous nat ure of compost compared to refuse , vectors (i.e. rodents, birds) are not currently, and are not expected to be in the future, a problem at the Compost Facility. The operations management is responsible for maintaining effective vector c ontrol and has and will continue to implement a Vector Control Plan as discussed in this section and Appendix E. Forward Inc. also institutes measures for the overall site, including the landfill, to control or prevent the propagation, harborage and attra ction of flies, rodents or other vectors and animals, and to minimize bird attraction. The Site Manager at the facility performs a vector inspection on a daily basis for signs of any vectors. Housekeeping . The primary deterrent in eliminating the potentia l for vectors is through implementation of effective operating procedures. Materials brought to the facility are handled at the designated unloading areas. All wastes or residuals are removed within 24 hours of receipt. Good housekeeping practices are e mployed to avoid creating a food source. Housekeeping and cleaning activities for the facility are described in Sections 3.3.4 and 3.4.3, respectively. To discourage the potential for insect and bird hazard development, ponding water will not be allowed. In addition, nuisance birds will be controlled by reducing litter through the litter management program as discussed in Section 3.6.5 and Appendix E -2 of this RCSI. Vector Eradication. Traps and/or bait stations for rodents and insects/flies are serviced (or managed) on a weekly basis by Forward personnel and are maintained, as needed. If necessary, a program would be developed to identify and record any vector problems that arise. If these measures are not sufficient, a vector eradication program (including controlled spraying, exclusionary measures, etc.) will be developed and implemented using professional pest management services or a licensed exterminator, as necessary. In this case, routine inspection and monitoring of the site will be conducted b y the LEA.