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Y San Joaquin Valley ��CFjVE� Air Pollution-Control DistrictAU - � G x-2 omm".4 p,L�/o 2005 pm�ntDept. August 11,.2005 .Reference No:C20050897 Rick Griffin San Joaquin County Community Development Dept. 1810 East Hazeltori Avenue Stockton, CA 95205 Subject: PA-0500481 (SA)--APN 247-180-03— Roche Bros. Almond Hulling Expansion Dear Mr. Griffin: The San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Cohtrol District (District) has reviewed the-project referenced above and offers the following comments: I The entire San Joaquin Valley Air..Basin is designated.non-attainment for ozone and particulate matter.:. (PM10 and PM2.5). This project would contribute to the overall decline in air quality;duejo increased traffic and ongoing operational emissions. Preliminary analysis indicates that this project,alone,would.not.., generate significant air emissions. However, the increase in emissions from this project, and others like it, cumulatively reduce the air quality in the San Joaquin Valley. A concerted effort should be made to reduce project-related emissions as outlined below: Based on the information provided, the proposed project will be subject to the following District rules. The following items are rules that have been adopted by the District to reduce emissions throughout the San Joaquin Valley, and are required. This project may be subject to additional District Rules. To identify additional rules or regulations that apply to this project, or for further information, the applicant is strongly encouraged to contact the District's Small Business Assistance Office at (559)230-5888. Current District r uies can be Tuund at i-iiip:iiwww.vaiieyair.ora/ruiesil ruieslist.htm. Regulation VIII (Fugitive PM10 Prohibitions)- Regulation VIII (Rules 8011-8081) is a series of rules designed to reduce PM10 emissions (predominantly dust/dirt) generated by human activity, including construction, road construction, bulk materials storage, landfill operations, etc. If a non-residential project is 5.0 or more acres in area, a Dust Control Plan must be submitted as specified in Section 6.3.1 of Rule 8021. The District's Dust Control Plan template is available at: http://www.valleyair.org/busind/comply/PM 10/forms/DCP-Form°/`20-``2010-14-2004.pdf Rule 4101 (Visible Emissions) This rule prohibits emissions of visible air contaminants to the atmosphere and applies to any source operation that emits or mayemit. air contaminants. The applicant is must contact the District's Small Business Assistance Office at (559)230-5888 to receive additional information/instructions. Rule 4102 (Nuisance) applies to any source operation that emits or may emit air contaminants or other materials. In the event that the project or construction of the project creates a public nuisance, it could be in violation and be subject to District enforcement action. Rule 4601 (Architectural Coatings) limits volatile organic compounds from architectural coatings. This rules specifies architectural coatings storage, clean up and labeling requirements.