HomeMy WebLinkAboutOROVILLE GOLD LLC, OPHIR ROAD, OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA PROPOSED COMPOSTING FACILITY` Environmental Consultants ` , 3843 Bnckway Boulevard 707-546-9461'
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SCS ENGINEERS
March 17, 2009 • 1 '
File Number: 012033196.00
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,r s Ms.'StaceyJolliffe
' Butte County Planning
- _ 7 County Center Drive., ,
Oroville, CA 95965
t- Subject: Oroville Gold -LLC, Ophir Road, Oroville, California Proposed Composting Facility
Dear Ms. Jolliffe:
.' Thank you once again for taking the.time to meet with us last week. The purpose of this letter
is to provide additional information on the proposed siting of a compost facility (Oroville
Gold) off of Ophir Road in Oroville, on land owned by Oroville Landfill Properties,. LLC.
The subject project location is due east of Highway 70. The project area is triangular in shape
.' and is bordered by Ophir Road to the'south; the Uriion Pacific railway line to thew_est; and
' the abandoned Southern Pacific railway right of way to the east (Figure 1).
Oroville Gold LLC will be an organic composting facility located on property permitted -under
the current M=2 zoning for use as a Class III wood waste landfill. The landfill 'was•previously
'• - owned and operated by Louisiana Pacific Corp (LP). LP developed three active Waste
.Management Units (WMU) on the subject property: The proposed project facilities will
-occupy approximately 63.3 acres, most of which are currently included in the Class III wood,
' waste landfill waste discharge requirements (WDR).. The proposed composting facility
• operations (office, storage, processing and active composting) include Assessor's Parcel '
Numbers (APNs) 078-100-015, 078-100-046, 078-100-047, 078-090-014, and 035-470-012.
For the purposes of this letter we will'use the APN numbers to identify the property, since the z '
existing WDR was issued using those descriptions: 4
The existing WDRs include the property identified; as APNs 078-100=015 & -046, and 078-
090-014.(Figure 2). What are identified as APNs 078-100-047 & 035-470-12 -on Figure 2
(attached) were removed from the WDR by the Water Quality Control Board (WQCB) on
4 May 4th, 2007 when they issued their most recent Order (R5-2007.0042), which'permits the
clean closure operations for the landfill. The portions of the property where the new compost
facility will be located have never been used as WMUs.
In a letter dated November•19, 2008, the WQCB outlined the requirements for removal of
additional portions of the subject property from the WDR (Figure 2, APNs 078-100-015&-
046, and 078-090-014). A composting facility cannot be permitted on land permitted for.
r WMUs. In order to separate the area proposed for the composting facility, the WQCB. -
• required that Oroville Gold, "work with the local land use agencies regarding splitting.parcels '
to separate landfill area land from the area east of the landfill central access road." .The new
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Ms. Jolliffe
March 17, 2009
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compost facility will be sited on the land that either has already been, or will be, removed
from the WDR. As agreed at the recent meeting, the area to be removed from the WDR will
be surveyed so that a County -approved legal description can be developed and provided to the
WQCB• to accommodate the permitting requirements.
All of the subject parcels are currently zoned M-2 (Heavy Industrial). The activities and
operational processes undertaken by a compost facility have similar or less impact on the
surrounding neighborhood then the industrial operations provided for in an area zoned for
heavy industrial use. As the attached zoning map (Figure 3) shows, the boundary of the
compost facility will be at least 800 feet from commercially -zoned districts: The distance to
any existing residential areas is even greater. The responsible development of any industrial
project involves consideration of potential impacts to neighbors and the immediate
environment. Hence, in the case of a compost facility, the most crucial consideration is the
distance between the facility and residential areas. In the case of Oroville Gold, there is a
minimum distance of 2,000 feet from the proposed composting area to the closest residential
areas, and one mile to the nearest school. In other words, the immediate environs are entirely
industrial. The discretionary option of requiring a Use Permit (allowed for by section c(5) of
24-180 M-2 (Heavy Industrial) Zone, Butte County General Ordinance) is intended primarily
to address possible impacts where the proposed use will be located less than 100 feet from the
boundary of a zone that allows residential uses.
Through the use of Pathogen Reduction Windrows, Aerated Static Piles and other composting
techniques, organic waste material will be recycled into premium quality compost. The
existing permitted uses on the property clearly and adequately cover the proposed composting
activity. Operations at the site will be compatible with the heavy industrial zoning of the
surrounding property. Many of the enumerated permitted uses in a heavy industrial zone have
significant potential impacts on the surrounding environment; for example, breweries and
distilleries, concrete batch plants, metal fabrication, fuel yards and agricultural processing
plants are all allowed in the M-2 zone. Additionally, the composting of waste material is
clearly pertinent to the existing permitted use of landfilling waste on the property and
therefore may also be considered an Accessory Use under the County's Zoning Ordinance,
Article III, 24-180 (b)(3).
Commercial composting has many synergies with landfill operations; indeed, the two
processes are frequently carried out in tandem with many waste management companies also
operating as composters. The likely impacts of the operation are not significantly different
from the impacts of a landfill operation: odor mitigation and traffic volumes along with
leachate and stormwater collection will all continue to be the focus of the primary
management and operational controls and are discussed in more detail below.
Ms. Jolliffe
' March 1.7, 2009
Page 3 of 4
The process of recycling organic waste inevitably involves the generation of odor. An
important key to a successful composting operation is its ability to control and minimize odor
impacts for its local community. Though initially problematic in the early years of large-scale
composting, the industry has developed many successful odor controls over recent years. In
particular, the composter must manage moisture to prevent anaerobic conditions, and
appropriately cover odiferous materials. Additional measures such as biolfilters, aeration of
' leachate ponds and the use of misting systems are also reliable and proven methods of
preventing odor.
Individual facilities need unique solutions, which depend on the particular conditions
encountered. An essential element of success is the participation and guidance of both local
and state regulators through the use and development of such operational documents as the
' Odor Impact Minimization Plan and Report of Composting Site Information. Copies of the
draft operational documents are attached and we look forward to cooperating closely with the
Local Enforcement Agency to develop existing and new mitigations as necessary.
The potential of the facility to generate both traffic and noise is also a consideration. The
need to haul materials to and from the site will generate truck traffic, and there will be a small
number of car trips generated by employees arriving and leaving work. However, this will
not differ greatly from the traffic previously generated when the landfill was open or
anticipated when the environmental review was completed for the area allowing M-2 (Heavy.
Industrial) zoning. Likewise, the use of operational equipment will create some increase in
noise above the current ambient level. Again though, an area zoned for heavy industry
includes entitlements for precisely this purpose, i.e. to facilitate the operation of industrial
equipment. The relative low level of noise at the current time is not reflective of a fully -
utilized industrial area. In short, a composting operation does not present any special or
greater risk to the environment than the existing M-2 entitlements permit.
The addition of an organic compost facility will have enormous benefits for the local
community, both economically and environmentally. The quantity of waste that can be
recycled and, most importantly, diverted away from landfills is limited only by the facility's
operational capacity to process it. California's legislature has set high targets in.its drive to
reduce reliance on landfills. Local compost facilities in other California counties have been
highly successful in helping local government achieve the waste diversion standards
mandated by the State. Local businesses that are faced with increase regulations regarding
how to manage their waste appropriately will have a viable option to recycle via composting
available as early as this harvest and processing season. Oroville Gold will provide a quicker
and less expensive option that does not involve the capital expense of infrastructure
improvements at a time when many businesses are under considerable financial pressure.
The compost produced will be a high-quality soil amendment that repairs and replenishes
nutrient losses in the native soil. This will greatly assist the agricultural growers in this area.
Ms. Jolliffe
March 17, 2009
Page 4 of 4.
' Its local availabilitywill reduce transportation costs benefiting both rowers and the
P � 1? growers
environment. Furthermore, development of the facility will. create new job opportunities
' (facility employees, trucking and associated services). Finally, the recycling of landfill.wood
waste is both effective and environmentally productive as a means of assisting with the clean
closure of the closed LP site.
I trust this is the information you require at this time. Please do not hesitate"tocontact nme.if
you would like any more details or if.I can be of any further assistance.
Sincerely,
Linda Taverner
' Vice President
SCS. ENGINEERS
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cc. Mr. S. Seidenglanz
' Oroville Gold LLC,-
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LC 4801 Feather River Boulevard, Suite 29
Oroville; California_ 95965
' Mr. Mike Huerta
Butte County Department of Environmental Health .
202 Mira Loma Drive
Oroville, CA 95965
Enclosures (if applicable)
Figure. l — Site Location
' Figure 2 — Site:. Map
Figure 3 — Zoning Map
Letter from Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board, November 19, 2008
' Draft Odor Impact.Minimzation Plan;
Draft Report of Composting Site Information
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Central Valley Region
Karl E. Longley, ScD, P.E., Chale
Unda S. Adams 415 Knbllcrest Drive, Suite 100, Redding, California 96002 Amold Schwamenegger
Secretary for (530) 2244845 P Fax (530) 224.4857 Govemor
Environmental Protection hnp:/twww.waterboards.ca.gov/centraballey
' 19 November 2008
' Mr. Steven Seidenglanz
Oroville Landfill Properties, et al.
' 4801 Feather River Blvd., #3
Oroville, CA 95965
' REVIEW OF SCREENING HEALTH RISK EVALUATION, OROVILLE LANDFILL
PROPERTIES CLASS III WOOD WASTE LANDFILL, OROVILLE, BUTTE COUNTY
California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley Region (Regional Water
' Board) staff .has completed review of the 25 September -2008 Background Sample Results and'
the 6 October 2008 Screening Health Risk Evaluation for the Oroville Landfill Properties,
Oroville, Califomia, both prepared by your consultant SCS Engineers for the subject landfill.
These reports provide sample data and characterization of land east of the landfill central
access road.
Some of the samples exceeded residential Environmental Screening Levels for dioxins,
chromium, arsenic, and cobalt. However, the samples are comparable with background
sample results. The Health Risk Evaluation determined that all sample results Were below
other regulatory thresholds, including residential California Human Health Screening Levels
and United States Environmental Protection Agency Regional Screening Levels, or were
comparable with local. background concentrations.
This assessment of land east of the central landfill access road was performed in response to
the 22 February 2007 proposal entitled Request to Remove Parcels, Class M -Landfill Permit,
' Oroville Landrill Properties. This document requested removal of Assessor Parcel Number
(APN) 078-090-014, and portions of land on APNs 078-100-015 and 078-100-046, from Solid
Waste Facility Permit (SWFP) No.04-AA-009 and Waste Discharge Requirements
(WDR) Order No. R5-2007-0042.
In regards to SWFP No. 04 -AA -009, you will need to work with the.Califomia Integrated Waste
' Management Board and the Butte County Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency to remove
parcels or portions thereof from'their permit. In regards to the Regional Water Board's
WDR Order No. R5-2007-0042, you will need to demonstrate that all storm water from the
landfill area (all land west of the landfill central access road and south and west of Unit 4)
discharges away from the parcels and land you wish to remove from the WDR. Additionally,
you will need to work with'local land use agencies regarding splitting parcels to separate
landfill area land from the area east of the landfill central access road. Once these actions are
completed, Regional Water Board staff may consider removal of the referenced portions of
land from the current WDRs.
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LIMITATIONS AND DISC�LAI/V1ER. •' > ,
This Report has been prepared on behalf of Oroville Gold LLC with specific application to the
A proposed Oroville Gold LLC composting facility located in,Oroville, California Reports are
t' prepared in accordance with the care and skill generally exercised by reputable professionals,
- _ under similar circumstances, in this or similar localities. No other warranty, either expressed or +
implied, is made as to the professional advice presented herein.'
` Changes in Site use and conditions may occur due to variations in rainf ll temperature, water
usage, or other factors. Additional information that was not availablelto the consultant at the time ;
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of,this report or changes that may have occurred on the Site or in'thersurrounding area may result
in modification to the Site that would impact the summary presented herem. This report is not a
legal opinion.
' • We look forward to continuing to work with you on this project and trust this r port provides the ;
_ information you require at this time. If you have any" questions'Zor need .additio fi%i formation,
�. please call Jane Gaskell at SCS on (707) 546=9461. '
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' Linda Taverner, Project Director Date
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' Orville OIMP
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• , Contents
Table of ,
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Section , , t , , Page '
Limitations and Disclaimer........:................:............... ................. :...:.i •:
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List,of Attachments: `-
1 . Introduction ......................... `
• 2 Odor Monitoring Protocol) ....................................................: . .................. ... .. 1 X
Proximity of Odor Receptors..:................. ..1
Method for'Assessing Odor Impacts ........................ ?,,: a ::.......'
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Meteorological Conditions .... `
Wind Velocity and Wind,Direction ......................................................��2"
Precipitation...................... . ""
3 Complaint Response Protocol: ...... ............................ 3
4 •, Design Considerations and Operating,Procedures;• Minimizing.Odors�. ...
Facility Design ......... ..... . ........ ... ....4
Aeration........................................................ o .........V��� ........ 5
' Moisture Content of Materials............... ............................5
Material Processing, Handling and Storage .. ......... .............................5
Feedstocks................... ih.............................................................................:. :...:.... b
' Processed Material ..... .�.i �„ •.•..•••• � •.-
Handling ......................... ' ' .. 7
Personnel Training........:.............. "`'r : ..:... ....................... 8 '.
Contingency Plans: ....." +` .-:...:....:............ .:.................8 ,
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5 . Plan Revision. ........ .................. ................ ..
6 ' Distribution ........., . .. , ,.....:...:............. ....... .........
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LISTOF ATTACHMENTS `
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1 -General Site Location t
Appendices
AP California Cod'eKof*Regulations
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B Climatic Conditions for'Oroville, California
C Compost Odor-,Causes and Remedies }.
D Report of Composting Site Information'
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'1 INTRODUCTION '
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California Integra ed Waste Management Board CIWMB regulations (April 4'2003) Title 14 • .
CCR Section 17863.4'require that all c_ in"' table material handling operations and facilities • `' �• '
' prepare and maintain a site-specific Odor Impact Minimization Plan (OIMP). Oroville Gold
LLC,'a proposed composting facility located in Oroville, California, developed this OIMP to,,
provide best -management practices (BMPs) for odor reduction to on -sites personnel in regards to
the handling, storage'and processing of compostable materials. '
Facility,Location:, The site is located southeast of the City of Orovli le, Butte County, California.
t ; The facility is located in the NE'/4 of the Palermo 7.5' Qua drangleat the�juncture, of Sections 29,
30, 31, and 332, Township 19 North'and Range'4 East, MounttDiablo Base. acid Meridian (Figure
1). The site is bound by Union Pacific and Southern Pacific railroad rightvof way on the -west,.
north, and east, and by Ophir Road on the south. Access to the site is from the'south via Ophir
Road and north on the interior property 'road: "
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' An operational focal point of Oroville Gold LLC will be -the reclamation of various types of
wood waste including. sawdust, chips,•bark, cleanings frormthejog decks; ash and cover
materials from three waste management units (WMUs) located -�idjacent to the' p
roposed
composting facility: This carbon -rich wood Wd'ste will be composted through the addition and
regulation of moisture and nitrogen -rich feeds o ks "Wood ash will: _al o be recovered from the
WMUs. The stockpiling of feedstocks and the com ogtiri rocessicould possibly,be a source of
' • . odors detec_ table in the vicinity of the compost: facility: By-implmenting this OIMP, Oroville "
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Gold LLC will be able to minimize environmental conditions favorable to the production of
these odors: The OIMP is to be sed�as a training tool for Oroville Gold LLC personnel, and as
public relations document to'addr ss any concerns 6f community members.
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The following provides specific information on-c6ihpIiance with §17863.4 (b) -(d). The text'
from Title 14-(Appendix•A) is presented in,da-lics followed by Oroville Gold LLC's proposed
method of compliance
' (b) Odor,impact.minimization•plans shall provide guidance to on-site operation personnel by _
describing,`at a,minimum, the following items. If the operator will not be implementing any of
- these procedresthe plan shall explain why it is not necessary. .,
2 ODOR MONITORING PROTOCOL -
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(1) An odor monitoring protocol which describes the proximity of possible odor receptors
• and a method for'' assessing odor impacts at the locations of the possible odor receptors;
Y ' Proximity of Odor Receptors .
' The former Louisiana Pacific Sawmill Class 3. landfill is located to the immediate north of the ' -
composting operation; Southern Pacific Railroad, then vacant and light industrial land to the east; ,
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Ophir Road and Norcal Metal Fabrication, a scrap yard, and other light industrial facilities to the
' south Union Pacific Railroad, light industrial and Marysville-Baggett Road are located to the
west. The closest residences are approximately a half mile to the south, directly upwind of the
prevailing SSE wind direction (Appendix B).
Method for Assessing Odor Impacts
' Odor impacts will be assessed qualitatively by facility personnel. Facility personnel will be the
first line of detection of nuisance odors, and will be the most heavily impacted. Through training
and experience, facility personnel should be able to identify the odor4 sources and remediate them
as needed. They will be familiar with the circumstances of the operation that potentially may
lead to the release of objectionable odors. If questionable or objectionable on-site odors are
detected by site personnel, the facility operator will implemeiit'the following protocol:
1. Investigate and determine the likely source of the odor.
2. Assess the effectiveness of available on-sit/e�ma agement practices to resolve the odor
event and immediately take steps to reduce the odor -generating capacity of on-site
' material. (Possible on-site odor sources. and BM-Ps'sfor,.thi"s site are shown in Appendix C.)
3. Determine if the odor traveled off-site by surveying the, site perimeter and noting existing
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' 4. Determine whether or not the odor: event (or potential o�.dor event) is significant enough to
warrant contacting the neighbors and%or tlhe-local enforcement; agency (LEA).
5. Record the event and any corrective actions taken -for further operational review.
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(2) A description `of meteorological conditions'effecting migration of odors and/or
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transport,,ofodor-cau ig/matria_ �offsite:-rS
easonal variations that effect wind velocity.
' and direc`tion=shall also=be'described
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Win`a'Velocity and•Wind Direction
The weather `station at the Oroville Airport, located approximately 3.5 miles from the Oroville
Gold LLC facility, -showed the average prevailing wind direction to be from the south southeast
for the period 1992;'tor2002:, This was the prevailing direction -for every month except September
and October, where the
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fia was predominantly from the east. The average wind speed was 6.4
mph for the period 199610 2006 (Appendix B). This wind direction limits the exposure of odors
to the closest residential area, approximately one half mile to the southeast (directly upwind). In
the downwind direction, there are no residential sites within two miles, with several other
industrial sites interspersed between them and the compost facility.
' Precipitation
' The Oroville area receives an average of 26.8 inches of precipitation annually, the majority
between November and April. January has the highest average monthly rainfall of 5.53 inches
(Appendix B). With the proper grading and drainage proposed for the site and compostable
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material management, this amount of rainfall should not lead to anaerobic,- odor-causing, �: y ` _
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3 COMPLAINT RES P,ONSE�P'ROTO-CO'L�
(3) A complaint response protocol; t;
•Should the. LEA receive a complaint, they ,will notify the facility operator as soon as
" possible:• During working hours, this will be the OrovilletGol'd-LLC operations office at '
;(530) 533-1221. After working hours, this will be the O oville-Gold LLC operations
r office at (530) 518=8842:
+� 2. Should the operator receive the complaint, they;will record in the Site Operations Log:
the nature of the'complaint, - M
b. the date.the complaint was received
'c. ,if available, the name, address, and telephone' umber of the person or persons,
• making the compliant, ands, ,U.�
d. any actions taken to respond4o the•complaint.
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`; , • e. ' if an incident requires the, implementation of emergenc>i"+y procedures, the LEA will;,
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J. be notified by the operator within 24 ho
3. Along with a re' ord of rec&,ed complaints; the Site Operations Logwill also recoid:'
a. any spec al, occurrences encountered�dur operation and methods used to
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resolve problems,arismg from these.events, including details of all incidents that _.
' requ>redr>mplementing emergency procedures.
"t b the uanti and e of feedstock received and, quantity of com post arid chi ed '
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and ground material produced. Agricultural compostable materials handling'
operations shall''-maintain records only for'compostable material accepted from .
off='.site. .• ,..
c. the nurr of load checks performed and loads rejected. -
' r 'd. -:all test results generated by compliance with Article 7 of Chapter 3.1; _Title 14
t - CCR, including' but not limited to, metal concentrations, fecal coliform and
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Salmonella so. densities, temperature measurements, and dates of windrow 4 -
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f. any serious injury to the public occurring on-site and any complaint of adverse
health effects to the public attributed to operations. Serious injury means any
injury that requires inpatient hospitalization for a period in excess of 24 hours or
in which a member of the public suffers a loss of any member of the body or
suffers any degree of permanent disfigurement.
g. training and instruction completed in accordance with section 17867.5, Article 7
of Chapter 3. 1, Title 14 CCR.
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4. In addition, all records required by Chapter 3.1 shall be kept'in one location and
accessible for five (5) years and shall be available for in'spedtion�by authorized
representatives of the board, EA, local health entity,, and other diily�authorized regulatory
and EAs during normal working hours.
4 DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS` A`N�D,O
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PROCEDURES FOR MINIMIZIN`GE;ODORS
(4) A description of design considerations,and/or projecied ranges of optimal operation
to be employed in minimizing odor, 'including method and degree of aeration, moisture
content of materials, feedstock characteristic's; airborne em'is'sion production, process
water distribution, pad and site drainage and pernieabiliry, equipment reliability,
personnel training,., ther event impacts; utility service interruptions, and site specific
concerns; and,
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(S) A description`of operating procedures for minimizing odor, including aeration,
moisture management`•.feedstock quality; ,drainage controls, pad maintenance,
wastewater pond controls,�storage practices (e.g., storage time and pile geometry),
contingency plan (e,g., equipment,,, water, power, and personnel), biofiltration, and
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Facility D�-esign
The Oroville Gold'LLC facility was designed as a combination of a traditional turned windrow
composting operat on utilizing natural aeration and aerated static piles. Under a full solid waste
permit, the 63 -acre facility will contain a 25 -acre concrete pad for composting and storage.
However, the initial pliase of the composting facility will consist of a 5.5 -acre composting site;
this will include a 3.0 acre concrete composting pad with 2.5 unpaved acres for finished compost
storage and sales. The concrete pad will be impermeable. Regarding the unpaved area, the
Thompson flat soils present at the site contain up to 50% clay a permeability of approximately
10"3 in its uncompacted state. The compacted value will need to be determined through a
geotechnical analysis. The pad will be designed by a licensed civil engineer and be sloped to
preclude ponding conditions. The sloped concrete pad will allow the windrows to be managed
for odor reduction even in the winter months and leachate collection. The entire composting and
will be constructed on a 3% grade and designed to capture all runoff. Excess leachate will be
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collected via a lined, engineered culvert and stored in a leachate pond for reuse in maintaining
pile moisture.
Aeration
Maintaining aerobic conditions in the windrows is essential to odor management. Aerobic
conditions will be promoted by grinding feedstocks to consistent particle size, turning the
windrows as the composting process dictates, and controlling windrow size to a height of 6 to 9
feet. Variant particle size and turning promote adequate pile porosity. Coupled with windrows
that have the correct surface to volume ratio, air is able to exchange,throughout the pile,
maintaining aerobic conditions (see Appendix C for specific parameters). Air will be forced
through the static piles to maintain aerobic conditions under a moisture=based control system.
The piles will be aerated continuously if the moisture conten6§bovet60%o, and intermittently
until the piles reach 40% moisture. Below 40% moisture; eration will cease'to avoid over -
drying the piles. J
Moisture Content of Materials "I '_'' >� 4
Water will be added to incoming feedstocks with available. wter spray equipment to achieve a
windrowed moisture content of 40 to 60%, and windrow moist}'ure will be maintained within. this
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range. This will minimize dust and other' airborne emissions, siknif cantly reducing the transport
of odor molecules. During the winter shouldvprecipitation raise the moisture content above 60%
the windrows will be turned to dry them to p tieclude ' anaerobic conditions. The table below
illustrates the mixture of feedstocks needed to.achieve'an ideal starting moisture content (60%)
and carbon to nitrogen ratio;(30.4), ". r
Table 1- Moisture arid,Carbon/Nitrogen Ratio'. Calculation Spreadsheet
The spreadsheet then calculates the mixture moistures content and C/N ratio.
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% C
% N
Mass (lbs.)
wood,waste ": `-^� `• ,
39.0
57.7
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4.18E+07
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cattle iriaiiure
81.0
45.6
2.4
3.00E+07
green waste.: 'r '. ;
80.0
57.8
3.4
3.00E+07
poultry manure 4, 1
37.0
37.8
2.7
3.79E+07
fruit waste
80.0
56.0
1.4
2.50E+07
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Calculated mixture moisture content:
59.9%
Calculated mixture C/N ratio:
30.3
http://www.cals.comell.edu/dept/compost/
Material Processing, Handling and Storage
The majority of the composting feedstock will be excavated wood waste from two WMUs and
one ash WMU located adjacent to the proposed composting facility. The carbon -rich wood
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waste is relatively stable and not a significant source of odors. The ash will not be a source of
' nuisance odors. Nitrogen -rich green materials such as poultry manure, dairy manure and
bedding, culled fruit, and green waste will be brought in to promote the composting process;
these materials are more susceptible to ammonia production and anaerobic conditions.
Therefore, the nitrogen -rich materials will be ground and incorporated into windrows with a final
carbon to nitrogen ratio of 30:1 within 48 hours or immediately if the incoming material is
particularly noxious. Overs will be ground with the incoming green waste to reduce odors'.
An explanation of the operation's detailed processing, handling and storage practices is given in
the Report of Composting Site Information, a complete copy of which is�iiicluded as Appendix
D. For ease of reference a summary of the main feedstocks is provided below.
Feedstocks
The timing of feedstock processing varies with the, material. Many afe incorporated into
the composting process immediately; others are tored on site for use over a prolonged
period. �� 1
Processed Material
Processed Feedstocks: The potential storage -,.time for different materials depends on their
function in the composting process and the time'of year when they arrive at the facility. As
stated above, see the attached table for' 'More details. -
PR Windrows: The average: windrow remains in place for approximately nine (9) to twelve
(12) days.
Aerated Static Piles` The ASPs are in a constant state of flux as material is both added and
removed on a daily basis. On average, material will remain in the ASP for approximately
90.d`ay's. _
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f Curing Static Piles: Tl e material .is removed from the ASP and remains in an unaerated
pile ,for?approximately3,0. days before it is moved into the Curing Windrows.
Curing Windrows: This final process takes an average of 10 days to 2 weeks until the
compost is finished` '
Finished Compost: The sale of finished compost is seasonal, with the bulk of sales
occurring in the fall. In practice, compost is removed from the ASP and screened within
days of shipping.
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Management Board, March 2007
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' Poultry and Agricultural Waste
Oroville Gold will receive a variety of Agricultural Wastes. Upon arrival, items
such as chicken carcasses have very little odor, but if left unprocessed for a couple
of days they can become quite putrid. In order to prevent that from occurring these
materials will be incorporated into windrows the day of arrival.
Culled Fruit Waste
Culled fruit waste will usually arrive at the site in, _a semi4iquid state. 'If that is the
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case, it is dumped on a diked bed of bulking agent in or, to contain the liquid,
and then incorporated into the windrows. Solid fruit will be incorporated directly
into the windrows. In either case the fruit will`be iucorporated�into the windrows
the day of arrival or covered with bulking material.
Other Liquid Wastes 19
Oroville Gold may receive\a-variety of liquid wasies-such as wine lees, brewery
sludge, yeast, beer, and glycerm,from the product on bof.biodiesel. These liquids
will not be stored on site. They are hauldd to the si.te\by.1ank truck and then, using
the windrow turner, turned into,,ihe windrows;thus reducing the potential of
objectionable, odors.
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Grape Pomace
Grape pomace will arrive at the facility with excessive moisture and an odor of
:wine: W Within hours'of arrival iUxNiill7 ba stacked and excess moisture will be
captured by,the leacliate containment system. Pomace is produced by the wineries
for several: months in;the fall, which is also the time of year when unusual weather
�\ conditions can potentially take the pomace odor to off-site receptors.
order to reduce the likelihood of pomace odors reaching off-site properties,
Oroville Gold will keep the pomace covered, and piled up as tightly as possible. It
will be kept tarped when it is not in use. Ponding of the juice from the pomace is
also a possible source of off site odors. Ponding will be eliminated by directing the
juice viaAhe shortest path possible to the nearest drain.
General Mitigations
Good housekeeping will be practiced; Unincorporated material between the
windrows, another possible odor source, will be collected and reincorporated into
newly formed windrows. Standing water will be absorbed with dry materials and
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incorporated into•windrows'.The concrete'pad will be' inspected and significant
cracks will berepairedas needed to prevent material build up.
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If windrowed compost becomes too moist due to rainfall, it will be turned
frequently until the moisture level drops to 60%. If the aerated static piles' '
- moisture level�becomes greater'than 60%, the aeratiori system will be operated
until the moisture level drops to 60% throughout the pile.
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"Oroville-Gold LLC will provide regular training to new arid'ekisting4employees; regarding .
com ostia BMP§ and odor.mana ement. Training will be conducied�'on a-monthl basis and
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' Co;ntingency Plans
The facility will operate using common diesel powered.materiahhandling equip m nf(primarily
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'front-end loaders), whic,
h are'easily replaced by rental,equipment4n case of equipment failure.'
' "• Initially, contract grinding'services will be used for grinding Once the facility purchases a full=
time grinder, contract -grinding services -will be used in the case of equipment failure. ' r
5 PLAN` REVISION
(c) The odor impact mma atao ,plan shall berevased to reflect any changes; and a copy shall
be provided to the EA, within 30`d6y of those changes.
(d)•The odor, impact minimization plans shall be review_ ed annually by the operator'to determine
' `ifany revisions are necessaiy�
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Gold LLC Adm inistration,office, as,,well at•the Butte County,Health Department office. The
OIMP w,illlbe revised within+3.0 days to reflect significant changes to operations that affect the
'GIMP. The plan will be rev ed at a minimum of once yearly on the anniversary of its approval '
and an nece sa changes and u dates will be made. -,
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Butte County Planning , , ' , . ' `'F '
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Oro'ville, CA_ 95965
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California Integrated Waste Management Board
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California Code of, Regulatioris,�
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Title• 1'4;}Natural Resources �; Divlsi+on'7,, CIWMB; ,
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1'5 i Artiche 3 SR,--,-ron 17863.4 ` '
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Appendix A
California Code of, Regulations,. -
.Title 14, Natural -Resources --Division 7, CIWMB,, +
Chapter 3. 1, Article 3,, Section 17863.4.
Regulations: Title 14, Natural Resources --Division 7, CIWMB ' f
' Chapter 3.1. Compostable Materials Handling Operations and Facilities Regulatory • : '
Requirements , '
17863.4. Odor Impact Minimization -Plan.
(a) All compostable material -handling operations and facilities shall prepare; implement and
maintain a site-specific odor impact minimizationx61an:.A complete plan shall besubmitted to
the EA with the EA Notification or permii appli do
t (b)•Odor impact minimization plans shall provide guidance't'�n-site operation personnel by
describing, at a minimum, the following�iktems. If the operator will not be implementing any of
' these procedures, the plan shall explain WWit iis7•not necessary. ,
(1) An odor monitoring protocol which•descnbesythe"proximity of possible odor receptors
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and a method for assessing r�odor impacts?afithe locatiAs• of the possible odor receptors; +
(2) A description -.of meteorological conditions effecting migration of odors and/or
transport of-WrIcausmg material off. -site. Seasonal variations that effect wind velocity
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and direction shall also be decribed;
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1 (3);A c WMl intresponse protocol;
(4),A description of'&sign considerations and/or projected ranges of optimal operation to
'beyernployed in minimizing odor, including method and degree of aeration, moisture
con eht of materials, feedstock characteristics, airborne emission production, process
water, dis ribution, pad1nd site drainage,and permeability, equipment reliability, 1 .
personnel Y. nmg; weather event impacts, utility service interruptions, and site specific
concerns; and, F''
' • (5)-A description of operating'procedures for minimizing odor, including aeration, y
moisture management, feedstock quality, drainage controls; pad maintenance, wastewater' -
pond controls, storage•practices (e.g., storage'time and pile geometry), contingency plans
-(e.g., equipment, water, power, and personnel); biofiltration; and tarping,-if necessary.
(c) The odor impact minimization plan shall be revised -to reflect any changes, and a copy shall
be provided to the EA, within 30 days of those changes.
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(d) The odor impact minimization plans shall be_reviewed annually by the operator to'determine .
if any revisions are necessary.
(e),The odor impact minimization plan shall be used by the EA to determine whether or not the,
operation or facility is following the procedures established by the operator. If the EA determines.
• that the odor impact minimization plan is not being followed, the EA may issue'a Notice and
Order (pursuant to section 18304) to require the'operator to either comply witi the odor impact ` ,
- minimization plan or to revise it:
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(f) If the odor impact minimization plan is being followed, but the odor impacts are,still
` occurring,the EA ma issue a Notice and Order ursuant.to section 1#
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operator to take additional reasonable and feasible measures to, mmirnize�odors.
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Authority cited:
Sections 40502, 43020, 43021 and 43209.1 of the Public Resources Code.
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CIimatic•Co'nditions-for OroviIfe' California~
AVERAGE` AVERAGE WIND SPEED AVERAGE PRECIPITATION ,
' MONTH WIND DIRECTION IN•MPH ,IN'INCHES i
(1992-2002) ' ' (1996-2006) ' (1953-2007)'.
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JAN SSE ^� 5.9 5.53 _
• FEB SSE 4 7.0 4.77
MAR,SSE'., 7.2 4.10
.. APR 'SSE 7.7 2.21'«
MAY SSE 7.1' 1.02'-
JUN
.02' JUN SSE 7.0 &3,7 1
A JUL SSE 6.4 0.0
AUG SSE 5.9 0.16
SEP
E,' « ;. 5.6 0.•38
' OCT E5.5°•' ,
NOV SSE 5.5
DEC < SSE ' 6.6
ANN SSE 6.4 28.6,
Source: Western Regional Climate Center
Wind direction: http://www wrcc�dri.edu/htmlf les/westwindd r.html
Wind speed: httpl.// ,-:' wrcc.d-ri.edu/htmlfilesZwes-twind.final.htmI ,
Precipitation: http://www:wrcc:dri edu/cgi bin/chMAIN:pI . ca6521 c...
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Compost Odor Causes and Remedies a ,
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Compost Odor, Causes and Remedies r
Three main types,of problematic odors may be produced as a result of less than optimal
•' . composting process: ammonia, hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and volatile fatty acids (VFAs).,The type
of odor can give an "indicatirook on of the roof the problem. More oxygen is needed to remedy these',
conditions; this'is usually achieved by mixing or some other type'of aeration. Table 1 sets out
' t - some of the main,causes and potential remedies:
Table 1: Causes and'xemedies for odor problems g -
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` Situation, Possible reason Clues ^" "
�w'Remed
Ammonia odor fi I- . High nitrogen level `C NNtiless than Add high carbon ingredients
20:1
Carbon source not t Large woody Increase,•availablecarbon
o• particles, C5N ration • 0
biologically available w content via leaves, straw,
' ` • M less, than 31 1yr
or smaller particle woodchips
High pH _ pH greater. than 8 Lower pH with acidic
ingredients (leaves) or avoid
adding more alkaline material '
Hydrogen Sulfide (rotten eggs) Material too wet Low temperature _ Add dry bulking agent
or VFAs. Both odors indicate - Turn to remove moisture
anaerobic conditions. (also releases odors)
f Poor structure Add bulking agent
•�mp
' Pile compacted Remix pile and add bulking-
' ' agent if necessary'
Insufficient ae a Mori Decrease pile size
Pileettoo,large High temperatures Remix pile so that it's smaller,
4 change recipe
Airflow uneven or Falling temperatures .Shorten time between turnings.
r? �'ort circuiting
So rFce: The On-FarmComposting Handbook, Northeast Regional Agricultural Engineering Service, 1992. ,
Due to the carbon-richriature of the wood wastes to be composted at Oroville Gold LLC (e.g.. . • '
wood chips have a C:N of approximately, 600:1), excess ammonia production should riot be a+
factor in the compost.piles,.but may occur in,the piles of nitrogen -rich feedstocks if they are not
mixed in'due time.
The majority •of nuisance odors produced in a composting operation are due to the existence of `•
- anaerobic conditions. Four things that commonly lead to anaerobic conditions are: excess
moisture, inadequate porosity, excessive pile size, and a rapidly degrading, feedstock_(Cornell
Waste Management Institute; 2005). Addressing the, first three should resolve a majority of H2S . a ,
and VFA gas production; as these are a direct, result of anaerobic microbial metabolism. 'Rapidly ,,
degrading feedstock will be immediately mixed with bulking agent'in order maintain to,the '
' necessary porosity and nitrogen' levels.
It is generally accepted that the ideal moisture.is between_ 40% and 60%. Incoming material will. ,.
' be sampled and the moisture content will be determined. Water'may be added upon mixing if:.. - ^
the average moisture of the feedstocks does not fall in ihis range. Wetter ingredients may be -
mixed with drier ones to achieve the proper moisture content. Excessive moisture blocks pore
space in the pile and restricts the movement of oxygen.
Adequate, porosity, aids in the even distributioii of oxygen through�old the pile and discourages
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anaerobic conditions. Feedstocks should,be ground with a tub grinddr, to achieve'a appropriate
particle size, and .compost windrows will be thoroughly mixed1/by eit e�ril',�front loader or a
i specialized windrow turner. to promote adequate, porosity int ewindro s
Apart from feedstock composition which will'be discussed in the next section p" le size is an:
important factor in maintaining aerobic conditions Ifcthge'pile i'stoo deep or high °oxygen will "
' not reach the center of the'pile before it is consumed MRNhe center will become anaerobic
`VP
therefore forced air will be used on these piles.
Ammonia odors'can be formed aerobically,as well as anaerobically,, so the above control
strategies recommended for anaerobic odors may not apply. Ammonaa;is not pervasive diffuses ,
easily; and is less dense than air Therefore; it.should not,present an .odor impact at any disiance ;
from,the site, but could impact facility personnel. An rnoma•(NJEJ gas is produced as a response '
' of excess available nitrogen_Fin the feedstock More carbon Oneeded'to balance the feedstock; '
Y. with the ideal carbon to n'ttrogen�(O ) ratio being 30:1. Ammoniaproduction is only likely to
be a factor in the nitrogen-rich feedstocks brought;in to compost the wood waste. This
production will be milniln by rap dlyincorporatingthe`nitrogen.rich feedstocks into windrow
s piles with the correct C:N4ratio. P
' Source: Cornell Wasfe?M'anagem6 -1 Institute, http://compost.css.comell.edu/scidnce.html,,2005.
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Report of Composting Site
Information
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LButte County Public Health
Environmental Health Division
20"2 Mira Loma Drive
r -''• Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-7281
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Oroville,Gold LLC t
4801. Feather River B ulevard, Bldg. `• j ,••
Oroville;,CA 95965."
Mr.M Mileck 't .
c/o OrovilleGold LLC'
4801 Feather River Bo levard, Bldg: 29-
-O:roville, CA k95965
Presented by:
SCS. ENGINEERS{..
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File No. 01203196.00,
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LIMITATIONS AND DISCL`AIMEIR
This report has been prepared on behalf of Oroville Gold LLC (OG) with specific. application to
- the proposed OG composting facility,located in Oroville, California. This report is prepared in' `
accordance with the care and skill generally exercised by•reputable professionals, under.similar
` circumstances, in this or similar. localities. ;No other warranty, either expressed or implied,,is '
made as to the professional_ advice presented herein.`
Changes in Site use and conditions may occur due to variations inelififai'l, emperature, water,
r - usage, or other. factors. Additional information that was not available ,to the consultant at the
time of this report or changes that may have occurred on the Site or ntthe surrounding area may'
result in modification,to the Site that would impact the summa r resen d'herein. This report is '
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not a legal opinion. :° ^
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We look forward to continuing to work with you 0n-Ah;is,prcje6 and�trust this reportprovides the '
'information you require at this time. If you have any questions or4need additionahinformation, , ^
' please call Jane Gaskell at SCS Engineers (707) 546-944,•. -
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Jane Gaskell • Date _,
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Project Manager
' Linda Taverner, ProjectDirector Date
Vice President'
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California a
0roviIIe Gold "
Table. of Contents
Section',.
. - ,. Page,
ListList of Acron ms and Abbreviations ................:............ F I
of Attachments:...::........::....:......:...............................................................:......iii -
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1, Introduction ................. ...........................:........:............. ...:........... :........:..........:... : 1• +
' 2 Site Location...........................................................•..................... .... *. ......... ........ 2
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FacilityLocation Map ...................... ......:.........::.:.............................. ....................
... .............
2•
' Facility Layout Description.7....................................:............. '.'........................... 2'
SurroundingLand Use...... " ....:::::......... :.......................................................................f ..................... 2
3 Quantity and Types of Materials to be Accepted.. . �-,. ............................................ : . 3 ' y
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Average and maximum quantity of individual type of4feedstock.;; : .:..:.........:..............4' ,
Sources of individual types of waste received daily..... .............................. .. ..... ..4
Hours of Operation.....:...........:.....................:��`.............�........................................ 5
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4 Composting Facility Operations ..:..:......:.....:. .......... r..... ............... ................. 5
Project Description ....................... �...................................: ...... 5
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Curing/Screening ......................... .
............ 7
5 Contingency Plans.....................................................................................................: :7
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Equipment, Failure ........:...:.:............. .... ............... ............... ......::....^.........;.:..7, •
Unusual Peak Loading .............::......, `
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b.Materials Handling Activities.........:........:.....+:::.........:........:.................:...........:.......... 8
,Confined•Unloadin ^ �.: 1
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Material Prepara go`:•................................
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Housekeeping......... ............: .................................................... 8
Quench or Process Water.......... C' .............. ................................ 8
' 7 Composting'FacihtyCont ol.........................................d...,
................................ 9 '
VectotConT'rol:.:...:......K.'.`��.:...................................... 9
No ee Cion rol es` : : :........................... ... :......... 9
.Dust .Control ............................. :... 9
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•8 Health. and Safety P�rog m... .. ....: ............................ ................. 9
' Sanitary Facilities
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Wa e 'Supply ..� • 9
9 Certificatvion T
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10 Distribution .........................:..........:.......................................................................111
LIS_ T OF ATTACHMENTS
,Figure Na
' 1 Site Location Map
2 Site Layout and Operations Map '
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LIST OF ACRONYMS -AND ABB;REVIATION'S 4 '
ASPs 1 — aerated static piles
C:N = Carbon to Nitrogen Ratio
' OG Oroville Gold LLC
'., OSHA ' Occupational Safety and Health Administration-
PRWs = pathogen -reduction windrows .' .
RCSI = Report of Composting Site Information ♦ '
' SCS = SCS Engineers. -
WDRs = Waste Discharge Requirements '
' WMU =, Waste Management Unit w r
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INTRODUCTION
This Report of Composting Site Information (RCSI) describes the design and operation of the OG
facility. This report describes the facility operation and provides enforcement agency notification
information.
Facility Name
Facility Operator:
Oroville Gold LLC
Mr. Steven Seidenglanz, I
Oroville Gold LLC
4801 Feather River Blvd:`-:
Oroville, CA 95965. '
(530)533-1221
(530) 518-8842 tr,'Emergenc
(530) 520-8589 =Emerge c
(707) 489-4821 i' Emergeric
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Number (Steven Seidenglai
Number (Kirby, Ha mond)
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,umber (Martin'Mileck)
1 Land Owner: Oroville Landfill Prorperties, LP; Jack M. Steebles LLC,
Carol Ann Seidenglanz LLC- ,and Steven Conn Seidenglanz
4801 Feather River Blvd:; :Building 29
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Orov>lle, CA 95965 1 '"
Facility Location:, :``` The site is located southeast of the City of Oroville, Butte
? County, Calii4dia. The facility is located in the NE 1/4 of
the Palermo:7.5' Quadrangle at the juncture of Sections 29,
36, 3�1,�and 332, Township 19 North and Range 4 East,
Mount Diablo Base and Meridian (Figure 1). The site is
F \bound by Union Pacific and Southern Pacific railroad rights
of way on the west, north, and east, and by Ophir Road on
`the south. Access to the site is from the south via Ophir,
' Road and north on the interior property road (Figures 1 and
,. 2).
SWIS Number:; % j 04 -AA -0009
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California
Enforcement Agency: Michael Huerta
' Butte County Health Department
202 Mira Loma Drive
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 891-2727
Authorizing Eligibility: Title 14, Chapter 3. 1, Article 1, Section 17857.1. Green
' Material Composting Operations and'Facilities.
Wil' , ,
The OG facility's goal is to be a major factor in Butte and surround>ng.counties compliance with
the State diversion mandate and with the support of the respons ble County" -rand State agencies.
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2 SITE LOCATION
Facility Location Map�� �.
The general location of the composting facility is shown on Figure, 1. The entire property and
property operations are delineated on Figiue-2ti' �'�
Facility Layout Description �, �•
' The composting processirig=area',will be 5.5 acres.' The composting pad itself will be 3.0 acres and
constructed of concrete with the remaining 2.5 acres used for processing. The concrete pad will be
sloped to capture the leachate, which will be conveyed,to the leachate pond (Figure 2). This will be
' expanded to include appikimately%63,acres after rdceipt of a full solid waste facility permit. The
office, sanitary. -facilities, and employee,parkcmg will be located in the existing buildings located
south of W1VIU=2-and,east of t}ie composting activities on 6.7 acres. No composting or processing
will occur in this area..
The composting processing area is bound on the south, northeast and east by eucalyptus trees, and
ti ..A
the internal road to the north�Ihe stormwater flow is southeast to an existing stormwater pond
(Figure 2).
' Surrounding Land Use'., -,.y-1
The former Louisiana`Pacific Sawmill Class 3 landfill is located to the immediate north of the
composting operation; Southern Pacific Railroad, with vacant and light industrial land, to the east;
' Ophir Road and Norcal metal fabrication, a scrap yard, and other light industrial facilities to the
south, and Union Pacific Railroad, light industrial and Marysville-Baggett. Road located to the west.
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3 QUANTITY AND TYPES OF MATERIALS TO BE
'. ACCEPTED
The daily operations at this facility will consist of receiving, processing and composting of compost
feedstocks, receiving and processing and stockpiling of other materials, material grinding, turning
active compost, materials screening, materials blending, and loading of materials for delivery.
General Field office operations, minor laboratory operations, and minor -equipment repair and
maintenance will also take place on site.
Incoming materials will include wood waste materials currentlylandfilled in the nearby two
' former Louisiana Pacific Sawmill Class 3 landfill Waste Management Units (WMUs) #1, and #2
(Figure 2). WMU #4 contains wood ash that will also be;i_corporated into --the composting
process. Other materials brought into the facility will,i'ncludemanure from poultry ranches and
' dairies; other agricultural material, including plant trimmings, culled fruit and green,materials
from residential, commercial and industrial sources�'These WMUs are being closed ;under Waste
Discharge Requirements/Monitoring & Reporting Program for clean -Closure, Order No. R5-
2007-0042, adopted on May 4, 2007.
In order to allow for flexibility in sourcing feedstocks and produce.the highest quality compost
' possible, Oroville Gold will accept all compostable' materials, except\for those specifically
prohibited by state and local enforcement agencies (e:g.;whole ma ,morals). By permitting a wide
breadth of feedstocks, the facility provides the mum
eomty- with-,aii effective means of diverting a
majority of organic wastes'and complying with�the waste diversion requirements mandated in
AB 939. The high quality produced from well -varied feedstocks provides an important
local source of organic amendment and fertilizer for, organic farms.
Examples of the other types of f6edstoeks to be accepted include but are not limited to: Food
materials from-e�erypossible source including, restaurants, food processing plants, grocery
' stores, and/ mi' stitutiofis, fisheries and aquaculture materials; animal materials, including materials
from .packing plants and 'slaughterhouses;,paper and cardboard, including magazines and waxed
cardboard;.Wood, including source -separated construction and demolition wastes; liquid
feedstockssuch,as lactose water, brewery water, wine lees; semi-liquid feedstocks such as pear
material, olive sludge, and diatomaceous earth; greenwaste from every possible source, including
fall street collections; .landscaping and tree trimming crews, and municipal collections; and,
every possible soureeof•agricultural wastes, including dairy and poultry manures, fruit culls,
prunings, and grape pomace.
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Average and maximum quantity of individualaypes of feedstock ;
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' 4 ' Assuming the maximum site utilization, of 25 acres, with half of the material placed it patliogen-� t '
' reduction windrows (PRWs) and the other half in aerated static piles (ASPS), the facility;will be
` able to process approximately 290,000 cubic yards of material at any one time. The volume of
' incoming feedstocks maybe reduced by a factor of five by the'end of the composting process.
The composting process takes approximately 90 days to complete. 'Assuming steady state '
operation (5 cubic yards of material in to 1 cubic yard of material out),fthe OG compost facility'_
' will be able to intake approximately 1,160,000 cubic yards of material a year in order to produce
'! 232;000 cubic yards of compost.
;Sample calculations based on a compost recipe using five of tle'most common feedstocks are
presented below. ;-
` All calculations are based on available on-site w ,a�ste and�a Carbon to Nitrogens, atio (C:N)
of 30:1 for composting. This basis provides a -mass ratio of 1.1 1; 1: 1: 1 of wood,waste: cattle .
manure:
poultry manure: green waste: fruit waste: This r t o:* a be adjusted depending on `
material availability. Estimated daily tonnage is calculate&by�;dividing the tonnage needed to.
create 232,000 cubic yards of finished co post by 365 days'
' r Wood waste (532 lbs/cubic yd): - 57.3 tonslday' �'•
Cattle manure (1458 lbs/cubic yd): 51.8 t ns/day
y Poultry manure (1400 lbs/cubicsyd): 51.8 tong/day
' Green waste (550 lbs/cubic 'Y) 51.8 tong/day
Fruit.waste (1200 lbs/cubic yd) 51.8 tons/day
This gives a total estimated;.daily tonnage of 264.5.
Sources ofind vidual'types of waste received daily
Probab sources for the fi M-1 most common feedstocks modeled in (1) are presented below:
• . . W od�waste: clea 16sure site adjacent to the compost facility • A - - "
• Cattle L. anure: local ranches and dairies-
• Poultry manure local poultry farms ' ;
` • Green waste�:tr'&-fruit pruning, landscape maintenance, curbside collections and b.
transfer stations .
• �. Fruit waste local orchard_ or fruit processing waste
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HOURS OF OPERATION
The compost facility will be operated from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., six days per week with the
exception of major holidays.
4 COMPOSTING FACILITY
PROJECT DESCRIPTON
A portion of the excavated materials from the
OPERATIONS
WMUs will be�delivered"to. the compost site where
they will be blended with the appropriate nitrogen sources ,(which may'in'
poultry ranches and dairies; other agricultural material including plant tri'
and green materials from residential, commercial and.industrial sources; r
commercial green material; and other material not�yet identified.from Oro
surrounding communities), and composted. The fimshed;compost will be
dude manure from
xnmings, culled fruit
esidential and
ville and the
sold into various
horticultural, landscaping, and erosion control markets ` }f' ~'' e�
OG is proposing to initiate green materiaUwood waste composting operations and will be a
turned windrow and aerated static pile comoogting,facility.
An overview of the Facility is provided in the £ollowi_ng-table:
Facility Overview
Perimeter
'Figure 2 • . ,- 1,'
Facility Operator
Or'ovifle GoldLLC;/r
,Landowner:'. `'
Orov+ille Landfill Properties, LP; Jack M. Steebles LLC; Carol
Al
Ann Setdenglanz LLC, and Steven Conn Seidenglanz LLC
hf ,Facility type ``,
Fully Permitted Composting Facility
Feedstock
"Green material and wood waste
Size of Compost
Approximately 5.5 acres during notification and expanding to
Facility'„_ ' ,- , •
%3 acres with receipt of a full solid waste permit..
Size of entire site;
Approximately 63 acres
Environmental Health
California Code of Regulations, Title 14
Controls
(Com ostable Material Handling Regulations)
Water Quality Controls
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
Waste Discharge Requirements for the Landfill
Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board (Order
#R5-2005-0027)
Air Quality Controls
Butte County Air Quality Management Board
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The following steps comprise the facility operations:
' Excavating and/or Receiving
' Compost feedstocks will include excavated wood waste materials from the three WMUs adjacent
to the site, and off-site green and agricultural material delivered to the site. The excavated wood
materials will be transported to the composting operation using trucks. Incoming vehicles
' carrying feedstocks will be received and the site attendant will direct haulers to the receiving
area.
Load Checking
The wood waste and wood ash recovery operation will, bee nduc'ted at the WMUs. Excavated
material from the WMUs will be separated and handle'under the existing WDR. ,The wood
' waste and wood ash transported to Oroville Gold from,the WMUs will be tested prior to being
1
accepted at Oroville Gold, in compliance with the WDI requirements. Loads of material
received at the scale will be visually checked based on volume: When off loaded,- it will be
checked again and any unacceptable material will be reloaded and removed from the facility.
Grinding
Where appropriate, incoming feedstocks will be processed'using a large grinder, either a
dedicated unit or a contract grinder. A front-end loader will,be'used to feed the material to the
' grinder. The front-end loader operator performs another visual load check prior to processing to
ensure that foreign material thai may, damage any equipment is not loaded into the grinder. It is
not known how much of,ihe excavated material will require grinding, if any. Some of the
excavated material may be processed using the grinder and sold directly as cogeneration fuel,
landscaping material, playground'cover;.mulch; and/or erosion control materials.
1 Composting
Processed and/or excavated �feedstockwill be formed into windrows for approximately 15 days
' and then placed -in aerated static piles. Water may be added at the beginning of the process and
will be added periodically to adjust moisture content. In addition, higher nitrogen feedstocks like
green material and/,of manure= -may be added to adjust the carbon to nitrogen ratio. Windrows
will be turned initially with/front-end loaders. The facility may ultimately purchase a specialized
windrow turner if volumes/throughputs dictate. Material will undergo a pathogen reduction
process [five turnings in 15 days during which temperatures are maintained at or above 131° F
(550 Q. Residence time of a typical windrow will vary based on management intensity, time of
year, weather, and other factors, but will be a minimum of 15 days. A composite sample will be
analyzed for heavy metals, (arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, mercury, nickel,
selenium, and zinc), salmonella, and fecal coliform for every 5,000 cubic yards of compost
produced.
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-Curing/Screening -
# J.
' Finished compost maybe cured in- a discrete curing.pile, or using other accepted techniques.'
Some compost may be screened according to market demand. Screened compost may be stored
" on-site. _ • ' _ _ . , :.
Load out ..
.' Finished compost will be loaded into trucks for delivery. Front end J, aders wiWbe used to load'' .'
r .transfer trailers or smaller trucks,.which deliver the material to the.:purchasers. '
Security Nre
The facility is -staffed at all times during operatinghours and the gateduring none, ,
' operating hours a �. y ,
Recordkeeping .r
Daily incoming volume records for all incoming externally -sourced materials and excavated
woodwaste will -be maintained by the staffJRecords of pathogen reduction and heavy metals:, y'
content will also be maintained at the'facihty, adm>mstration'office The site will keep log of
Special Occurrences, which_ will be used to log any unusual circumstances or activities at the
compost site.
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Equipment Failure
The facility.,will initiate operations using common material handling equipment (primarily front-
end lode s), which is easily repla ed by rental equipment in case of equipment failure. Initially,
grinding"will occur using contract grmdmg services.'. Once the facility purchases -a full-time ,
w grinder, contract -grinding services will be used in the case of equipment failure. .
rUnusual PeakeLoading - •' _
In an unusual peak ding, situation (of delivered green materials); the facility,- couldfutilizeyo
-additional'contract grin ing-services for processing capacity.
Oroville, 7. v ;R'CSI
' California
6 MATERIALS HANDLING ACTIVITIES
Confined Unloading
There are no confined unloading activities at the facility. Delivery vehicles are directed to
appropriate areas by facility personnel. Unloading activities of incoming materials takes place at or
near processing locations. Unloading of additive and other materials may occur at storage locations.
The high moisture content of most incoming material prevents windblown distribution. Water spray
equipment is available at or near unloading areas for dust and particulate suppression as needed
during dry material unloading. Such materials are covered as required.
Material Preparation
Some materials require grinding prior to incorporation into the windrows, while `some do not.
Material is ground as necessary. Other materials, specifically lime, require drying befote
stockpiling. This is accomplished by spreading the material out, in order to accelerate drying. Some
curbside green waste arrives in an anaerobic state. This`riaterial is ground as soon as possible with
more carbonaceous material in order to eliminate the anaerobic conditions.
Housekeeping
Materials necessary for the daily operations of the facility -are storedin a neat and orderly fashion.
Other materials and supplies are either covered'o/placed in, designated areas dedicated to storage or
stockpiling. Waste materials that'iieed to be removed from the site are stored until a sufficient
quantity is accumulated for economic hauling. Regularly scheduled employee training emphasizes
the importance of good housekeeping practices, particularly as it relates to health, safety and
environmental quality.
Quench o.r._Process Water
Water requirements vary`widely as a ffuriction of ambient conditions and the moisture content of
incoming: feedstocks. Maximum water, demand may be as much as 50,000 gallons per day when the
facility is operating at full capacity. This includes sufficient water to maintain adequate moisture
levels in the active compost and water for dust suppression. The facility will receive its water from:
a) The Feather River Water District.
b) Oroville Gold will -'drill a new supply for the composting facility in the future.
C) Liquids, if present during the landfill recovery operation of the Oroville Landfill
Properties, Inc. WMUs will be used on the compost after meeting the Oroville Landfill
Properties, LP WDR testing requirements.
Oroville 8 RCSI
California
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-'7 ; COMPOST,ING„FACILITY,CONTROLS' =
Vecto',Control, N
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Conditions at,the -facility are not attractive,to rats and mice, so they are not anticipated to be a y
' problem. -Receipt of fresh manure is not a source of flie's,unless if remains unprocessed for more: "
than a week`'the'gestation period for rflies :-Any manure received at the facility will be,processed as,
' quickly as possible on arrival at the site. The composting of the manure ensures.a total kill of the' "
eggs,
.y 'Noise Control ; ' t :, � , . -fix . ��� •k: ', 'i;' , . �' ' „s
• Equipment noise levels at the facility do not exceed commercially accepted practice! The site is
buffered by ihe'surrounding trees, railroad and roadway from the other comme cial and industrial
operations in the vicinity•of the facility. -Facility personnel are provided •with hearingp"rotection
. equipment pursuant to State -law and Occupational S et°y and Health Administrat on (OSHA) '
regulations..:::.-.;
Dust Control `
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Awater truck is used to wet unpaved portions oft a access road and gh traffic�areas at the site as
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needed. Water and equipment for dust suppression is:available at grmding, screening and dry
' material unloading operations area.''
•8 •HEALTH _A`ND SAFETY�-P'ROGR�AM•.
-Sanitary Facilities -
N•,i ate.
- Permanent` sanitary facilities are located in the ekisting building that will be used as the OG office
(Figure^2)VP
Leased portable toilets will be provided near work areas as needed.
!
Water Supply "`:1;• ' .
Portable water is.supphed by Feather River Water Corporation. A supply well will be drilled in the
future as an additional source of.water. ~
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J9 CERTIFICATION - r
OWNER: s r
I, Steven Seidenglanz of Oroville Gold LLC'do hereby certify on
(date) under penalty tof perjury that the'information provided in this applicat-ion and•in any
' attachments is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.
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Signature"
OPERATOR: ; , ���♦� ai w ti « r +
+ I Steven Seiden lanz of Oroville Gold LLMC-d'o ereb cern on' � ,-
(date) under penalty of perjury that the informationprovided in this application and in any
attachments is,"e and accurate to the best of my kno ledge andsl;elief. '` ' . , • }
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+ Mr. M. Huerta
' Butte County Public Health '
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' Environmental Health Department
202 Mira Loma Drive • i `
Oroville; CA 95965 = '
Mr. B. Walker - •` .
Butte County Planning
' 7 County Center Driver ti -
Oroville, CA' 95965.
' Mr. N. Yeates
California Integrated Waste Management Boardl�
Permittmg,and LEA Support Division 4,
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P.O. Box 4025 t, �, �';� + •
Sacramento, CA 95812-4025 b
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