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RECEIVED San Joaquin Valley AUG - 5 2005Communi Air Pollution Control District tY Development Dept. August 3, 2005 Reference No. C20050863 San Joaquin County Attn: Kathy Allen 1810 East Hazelton Avenue Stockton, CA 95205 Subject: PA-0500468 (SA)—(APN 253-210-30) Dear Ms. Allen: The San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District(District)has reviewed the project referenced above and offers the following comments: 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 due to 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: This project may be subject to the permitting requirements of the District and require a Permit to Operate (PTO). Any equipment subject to the District's PTO requirements must obtain an Authority to Construct (ATC) from the District. Construction of equipment, which requires an ATC, and intimately related appurtenances such as foundations and utility hookups for the equipment, cannot begin until an ATC is obtained. Construction of equipment not requiring a District permit is not subject to this ATC requirement. Depending upon the nature and complexity of the application and staff workload, ATC approval can take several months. For further information, the applicant should contact the District's Small Business Assistance Office at (559) 230-5888 or our Permit Services Section at (209) 557-6400. To avoid unnecessary delays in the project, applications should be submitted to the District as soon as the project developer has determined the scope of the project. 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 as soon as the applicant has determined the scope of the project. Current District rules can be found at— http://www.valleyair.org/rules/1 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. If a non-residential site is 1.0 to less than 5.0 acres, an owner/operator must provide written notification to the District at least 48 hours prior to his/her intent to begin any earthmoving activities (see section 6.4.2). A compliance assistance bulletin has been enclosed for the applicant. A template of the District's Dust Control Plan is available at: http://www.valleyair.org/busind/comply/PM 10/forms/DCP-Form°/u20--%2010-14-2004.pdf