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San Joaquin Valley APR 1 2004 - <br /> Air Pollution Control District Commuulty Uovelupll1elnLlept <br /> March 30, 2004 Reference* 77DEV2004 <br /> Jennifer Jolley <br /> San Joaquin County <br /> Community Development Department <br /> Development Services Division <br /> 1810 East Hazelton Avenue <br /> Stockton, CA 95205 <br /> SUBJECT: PA-0400077 (GP) (PRE-APPLICATION) TO CHANGE FROM <br /> GENERAL AGRUCULTURE TO RURAL RESIDENTIAL <br /> Dear Ms Jolley: <br /> The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (District) has reviewed the <br /> proposed projects 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 /> Based on the information provided, it appears that this project will have a less-than- <br /> significant impact on the ambient air quality. However, as the site is developed into <br /> housing the following items will apply. <br /> The construction phase of this project can generate emissions from the movement of <br /> soil, use of heavy equipment, bulk materials handling, asphalt paving and other related <br /> activities. As a result, this project is subject to District Regulation VIII (Fugitive Dust <br /> Prohibitions). The purpose of Regulation VIII is to reduce the amount of fine particulate <br /> matter (PM-10) entrained into the ambient air from man-made sources. The attached <br /> Compliance Assistance Bulletin highlights many of the requirements contained within <br /> Regulation VIII. The Compliance Assistance Bulletin is not meant to be all-inclusive, but <br /> it can be a useful compliance aid in the field and office alike. <br /> David L.Crow <br /> Executive Director/Air Pollution Control Officer <br /> Northern Region Office Central Region Office Southern Region Office <br /> 4230 Kiernan Avenue,Suite 130 1990 East Gettysburg Avenue 2700 M Street,Suite 275 <br /> Modesto,CA 95356-9322 Fresno,CA 93726-0244 Bakersfield,CA 93301-2373 <br /> (209)557-6400• FAX(209)557-6475 (559)230-6000•FAX(559)230-6061 (661)326-6900•FAX(661)326-6985 <br /> www.valleyair.org <br />