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SJVAPCD are evaluated for TAC emissions (SJVAPCD 1998). The SJVAPCD limits emissions and public exposure to TACs through a number of programs. The SJVAPCD prioritizes TAC-emitting stationary sources, based on the quantity and toxicity of the TAC emissions and the proximity of the facilities to sensitive receptors. _ The SJVAPCD requires a comprehensive health risk assessment for facilities that are classified in the significant- risk category,pursuant to Assembly Bill(AB)2588 Program(Air Toxics"Hot Spot"Information and Assessment Act of 1987, discussed below). _ California has adopted several state bills to control toxic air contaminants.Implementation of state-adopted legislation pertaining to the control of TACs are the responsibility of the California ARB and local air pollution control districts. The most significant legislation applicable to the proposed project is summarized below: The Tanner Toxic Act The Tanner Toxics Act(AB 1807)established the California toxic air contaminant control program(AB 1807, Health and Safety Code[H&SC] Section 39666, et seq.)to identify and control toxic air contaminants. Under the Tanner Act,the California ARB is required to identify a substance as a TAC based on review of the scientific data and the recommendations by both the Office of Environmental and Health Hazard Assessment(OEHHA) and the Scientific Review Panel. After designation,the California ARB investigates appropriate measures to limit emissions of the TACs. These measures may include emission limitations,control technologies,operation and , maintenance requirements,closed-system engineering,cost,or substitution of compounds. The California ARB then prepares a report on the appropriate degree of regulation and adopts Air Toxics Control Measures. These control measures are the minimum regulations that must be imposed by each of the local air districts. Districts _ must adopt rules that are at least as stringent as the state's. Air Toxics "Hot Spots"Information and Assessment Act The Air Toxics"Hot Spots"Information and Assessment Act(AB 2588)is a state law enacted in 1987. The law requires certain facilities to submit information regarding emissions of more than 550 toxic air contaminants to their local air pollution control districts. The act addresses public concerns that emissions from individual facilities might cause local concentration of air toxics"Hot Spots"at a level where individuals may be exposed to an excess risk of adverse health effects. The program requires facilities to notify all exposed persons if it is determined that there is a significant health risk. AB 2588 was amended in 1993 by Senate Bill(SB) 1731,Facility Toxic Air Contaminant _ Risk Reduction Audit and Plan. In accordance with SB 1731,local air districts are required to establish a program to reduce risks from existing facilities that are deemed to pose a significant health risk Toxic Emissions Near Schools Program/Waters Bill(AB 3205 and SB 352) _ AB 3205 (H&SC Sections 42301.6-42301.9) addresses stationary sources of hazardous air pollutants near schools. It requires public notice to parents or guardians of children enrolled in any school located within 0.25 mile of the source,and to each address within a 1,000-foot radius of a TAC source. SB 352(Education Code 17213 and Public Resources Code 21151.8)expands previous requirements to review sources of TACs near school sites. SB 352 directs school districts to include in the school site analysis any emissions sources,including but not limited to,freeways and other busy traffic corridors, large agricultural operations, and rail yards within 0.25 mile of a school site. SB 352 requires that any school site located within 500 feet of the edge of the closest travel lane of a freeway or other busy traffic corridor be reviewed for potential heal risks. _ REGIONAL AND LOCAL REGULATIONS San Joaquin General Plan 2010 Objective 1. To protect public health, agricultural crops, scenic resources, and the built natural environments from air pollution. EDAW College Park at Mountain House Specific Plan III Draft EIR Air Quality 4.12-12 San Joaquin County