How will the ash and debris be removed and transported safely to the temporary debris storage (TDS) areas and proposed final containment areas?

Ash is collected by hand tools (rakes and shovels), mini-excavators and front-loaders into dump trucks lined with heavy plastic, which are sealed and tarped (aka ‘burrito wrapped’) prior to leaving the property to prevent any spillage or dust generation during transport. The trucks follow designated routes to the temporary debris storage (TDS) and/or proposed final containment areas. Sensitive dust monitors are placed at both the source and destination locations. Loads are slowly dumped out to avoid generating dust, as the plastic ‘burrito wrap’ commonly breaks open as the load is dumped out. Dust is controlled by water misters applying a gentle spray of water. The TDS areas are lined with a heavy (80 mil) HDPE plastic liner to prevent leaks and are covered daily to avoid drying and dust generation. USACE oversees all contractors involved in this process.

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