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San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District March 9, 1999Kai C Luoma San Joaquin Countyo�nm��i� Community Development Department &&k Development Development Services Division 1810 East Hazelton Avenue Stockton, CA 95205 SUBJECT: SITE APPROVAL FOR ANEW ALMOND SHELLER (SA-99-08) Dear Mr. Luoma: The San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District (District) has reviewed th above referenced project and offers the following comments, The San Joaquin Valley's air quality has been designated nonattainment by the EPA and by the Air Resources Board (ARB) for 03 (ozone) and PM-10 (fine particulate matter, dust). The Federal Clean Air Act (CAA) and the California Clean Air Act require areas that are designated nonattainment to reduce emissions until standards are met. Based on the information provided, it appears that this project will have a less-than- significant impact on the ambient air quality. Therefore, a negative declaration is appropriate from an air quality perspective. However, the construction phase of this project can generate emission from the movement of soil, use of heavy equipment, bulk materials handling, asphalt paving and other related activities. As a result, this project is subject to District Regulation Vill (Fugitive Dust Prohibitions). The purpose of Regulation VIII is to reduce the amount of fine particulate matter (PM-10) entrained into the ambient air from man-made sources. The attached Synopsis highlights many of the requirements contained within Regulation VIII. The Synopsis is not meant to be all- inclusive, but it can be a useful compliance aid in the field and office alike. In addition, certain equipment may be subject to the permitting requirements of the District. Any equipment subject to the District's Permit to Operate requirements must obtain an Authority to Construct (ATC) from the District. Construction of equipment that requires an ATC, such as foundations and utility hookups for the equipment, cannot begin until an ATC is obtained. This process can take up to 180 days. Construction of equipment not requiring a District permit is not subject to this ATC requirement. David L. Crow Executive Director/Air Pollution Control Officer 1990 Fast Gettysburg Avenue, Fresno. CA 93726 (559)230-6000 FAX(559)230-6061 Northern Region Central Region Southern Region 4230 Kiernan Avenue, Suite 130. Modesto, CA 95356 1990 East Gettysburg Avenue, Fresno, CA 93726 2700 M Street,Suite 275, Bakersfield, CA 93301 (209)557-6400 FAX (209)557-6475 (559)230-6000 FAX (559)230-6061 {661)326-6900 FAX (661)326-6985