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:! r <br /> i- <br /> San Joaquin Valley <br /> Unified Air Pollution Control District.. . <br /> July 28, 1997 <br /> Jim Van Buren JUL 3 p 1997 <br /> San Joaquin County <br /> Community Development Department Communjti Development Dept. <br /> Development Services Division <br /> 1810 East Hazelton Avenue <br /> Stockton, CA 95205 <br /> SUBJECT: SITE APPROVAL TO DRILL FOR GAS AND/OR OIL (SA-97-41) <br /> Dear Mr. Van Buren: <br /> The San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District has reviewed the proposed <br /> project and offers the following comments. <br /> The San Joaquin Valley's air quality has been designated nonattainment by the EPA <br /> and by the Air Resources Board (ARB) for 03 (ozone) and PM-10(fine particulate <br /> matter, dust). The Federal Clean Air Act (CAA) and the California Clean Air Act require <br /> areas that are designated nonattainment to reduce emissions until standards are met. <br /> I <br /> E Based on the information provided, it appears that this project will have a less-than- <br /> significant impact on the ambient air quality. Therefore, a negative declaration is <br /> appropriate from an air quality perspective. However, the construction phase of this <br /> project can generate emission from the movement of soil, use of heavy equipment, bulk <br /> materials handling, asphalt paving and other related activities. As a result, this project <br /> is subject to District Regulation Vlll (Fugitive Dust Prohibitions). The purpose of <br /> Regulation VIII is to reduce the amount of fine particulate matter(PM-10) entrained into <br /> the ambient air from man-made sources. The attached Synopsis highlights many of the <br /> requirements contained within Regulation Vlll. The Synopsis is not meant to be all <br /> inclusive, but it can be a useful compliance aid in the field and office alike. <br /> Additionally, Portable Equipment Registration or an Authority To Construct (ATC) and <br /> Permit To Operate (PTO) may be required for this project. The applicant is advised to <br /> contact the District's Permit Services Division to obtain appropriate approvals prior to <br /> construction of the exploratory well. <br /> David L. Crow <br /> aecruive Director/Air Pollution Control Officer <br /> :999 Tuatumne Street.Suae 290-Fresno.CA 93721 -(2091 197-7000-FAX(209)233-205% <br /> Northern Region Central Region Southern Region <br /> 230'Kiernan-venue.Su,te 730-Uoaestc.CA 95356 `999 Tualumne Strest.Suite 200-^resno.CA 93721 2700 M Street.Suite 275-Bakersftekd.CA 93301 <br /> 12C91 5a5.7CCO ^4x!209)545.2652 120191 a97.1000 a rax 12091 233.2Q47 18051 B62-5260•Fax 18051 862-52011 <br /> %.?aanreo on necvicea Paoec <br />