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ti <br /> 1 <br /> g) Air Resources/Climatology <br /> Applicant / Operator are familiar with emission controls, primarily to manage <br /> fugitive dust emissions, PM10. Water is used as a dust suppressant on <br /> internal haul roads and excavation area. - Fugitive dust emissions within the <br /> project area will be controlled by limiting the speed of vehicles to 15 mph and <br /> using water / dust palliative materials for dust suppression. Water is spread <br /> by water truck as needed for dust suppression. Proper maintenance of <br /> equipment and trucks used in the excavation process and for transporting of <br /> materials to the plant site eliminates ozone precursor emissions. Any <br /> recommendations submitted by the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution <br /> Control District during the CEQA review process will be incorporated into the <br /> operation. <br /> Climate in the area is relatively mild. Rainfall averages 1.17 inches per year. <br /> The average low temperature for the winter ranges from 37 to 41 degrees <br /> Fahrenheit, while summer high temperatures can average between 88 to 94 <br /> degrees Fahrenheit. Snowfall is not relevant to this region. <br /> h) Land Use <br /> The current use of this property is entirely agricultural and upon completion of <br /> reclamation will return to agriculture. All slopes are in the 1 to 2 foot range <br /> including property lines. All slopes after excavation will conform to the <br /> surrounding topography. <br /> i) Aesthetics <br /> The surrounding area is a mixture of small and medium sized ranches and an <br /> existing chicken ranch to the west of the property. The area to be reclaimed <br /> will blend into the existing fields surrounding the project site. <br /> 2) DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED MINNING OPERATION <br /> a) Map of Operations <br /> Details of the proposed excavation operation are shown on map attached to <br /> the Reclamation Plan. (Attachment "A") <br /> b) Estimated Production Schedule <br /> The removal of the sand deposits and reclamation will take five years. The <br /> expected amount of sand to be removed annually is 19,900 cubic yards. <br /> The expected start date is May 1, 2014 with a completion date of December <br /> 31, 2019. <br /> 2 <br />