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Noy.19- 2004 3:2 1 PM No,9751 P. 21 <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH D•EPARTMENT <br /> puiN... <br /> SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY <br /> Unit Supervisors <br /> Donna K.tleran.PUA.S. Carl Borgman.R.E.H.S. <br /> Director <br /> 304 East Weber Avenue,Third Floor Mike Huggins,PLE.H..S,R.D,l <br /> Al Olsen.RX—H.S. Stockton.California 95202-2708 Douglas W.Wilson.R.E.H.S <br /> Program -3420 Margaret LagoHo,R.-F,-K,S <br /> Telephone,, (209) 468 <br /> Laurie A.Cotvll&,R.E.H.S. Fax: (209)464-0138 Robert McClellon.R.E.H.5 <br /> proggram managlr Mark Barcclios.R.E.H.S. <br /> July 13,2004 Sent Certified and U.S.Mail <br /> Judy McCambell FILE COPY <br /> Tandy Corporation <br /> 100 Throckm'orton St,Suite 811 <br /> Fortworth,TX 76102 <br /> RE; Methane gas release at Turnpike Rd.south or Downing'Rd-,Stockton,CA. <br /> (APNs: 17517018,17517019,17519001.) <br /> On July 8, 2004, the San Joaquin County tnvironnental Health Department (EHD) conducted a routine annual <br /> inspection of the closed disposal site located'ai:Turnpike Rd.south of Downing, Rd..The EHD sampled four newly <br /> constructed gas-monitoring probes positioned at the property boundaries. it was documented that gas probe four at <br /> the north,boundaryhad a methane gas cq.ricentration-of 19.7%. The following codes sections from Title 27. <br /> . <br /> California Code of Reoulafions.(27 CCR)Section 20919.5(x)and(c)states the following: <br /> 27 CCR 20919.5 Explosive Gas Control: ensure.that:(a) owners or operators of all MSWLF units must ens <br /> (1) The concentration of methane gas generated by the facility does not'exceed 25 <br /> percent of the lower explosive limit for methane in facility structures(excluding <br /> gas control or recovery system components);and <br /> (2) the concentration of methane gas does not exceed the lower explosive limit for <br /> methane at the facility property boundary.(5.00/6 methane) <br /> (c) if methane* gas levels exceeding the limits specified in (a) are detected, the owner or <br /> operator must; <br /> (1) immediately take all necessary steps to ensure protection of human health and <br /> notify the EA; <br /> (2) within seven days of detection, place In the operating record the methane gas <br /> level detected and a description of the steps taken to protect human health;and <br /> days(3) 4ithin 60 d of detection,implement a remedistion plan for the methane gas. <br /> leases,place a copy of the plan In the operating record,and notify the EA that <br /> * . <br /> releases, <br /> plan has been implemented.The plan shall describe the nature and extent of <br /> the problem and the proposed remedy. <br /> (4) The EA with concurrence by the CIWMB pursuant to 40 CFR 258.23(c)(4) may <br /> establish alternative schedules for demonstrating compliance with (c)(2) and <br /> (c)(3). <br /> The EHD is requiring the site owner to submit. a remediation plan within sixty(60)days receipt of this letter <br /> for the methane gas releases at the site- <br /> if you have any questions,please contact Ted Taslopoulos PLE.H.S.at(209)953-7699. <br /> Robert�McClellon,Supervisor kRE. S. <br /> Environmental Health Department <br /> CC-John Macanas,ClWM8.-\1S-20 <br />