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., RECE/VED JAN p 4 2006 San Joaquin valley C0mmu17ifyDeVe%pmentDept Air Pollution Control District December 30, 2005 Reference No. 0200501834 Kevin Swanson San Joaquin County Community Development Dept. Development Services Division 1810 E. Hazelton Ave Stockton, CA 95205 Subject: PA=0500842 (SA)Omnipoint Communications APN: 084-020-01 Dear Mr. Swanson: The San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District (District) has reviewed the project referenced above and determined that the air quality impact is less than significant. Regarding the air quality resource, we believe a Negative Declaration would be appropriate. However, we have not analyzed the cumulative impacts to water, cultural, biological, or other resources, as the air quality resource is our area of expertise. We also offer the following comments: 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 (209) 557-6446. Current District rules can be found at http://www.valleyair.org/rules/1 ruleslist.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. 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 for construction sites can be found at: http://www.vallevair.org/busind/comply/PM 10/Req°/u20V[I In/o20CAB.1) 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 4103 (Open Burning) regulates the use of open burning and specifies the types of materials that may be open burned. Agricultural material shall not be burned when the land use is converting from agriculture to non- agricultural purposes (e.g., commercial, industrial, institutional, or residential uses). Section 5.1 of this rule prohibits the burning of trees and other vegetative (non-agricultural) material whenever the land is being developed for non-agricultural purposes. In the event that the project applicant burned or burns agricultural material, it would be in violation of Rule 4103 and be subject to District enforcement action. David L.Crow Executive Director/Air Pollution Control Officer Northern Region Office Central Region Office Southern Region Office 4800 Enterprise Way 1990 East Gettysburg Avenue 2700 M Street,Suite 275 Modesto,CA 95356-8718 Fresno,CA 93726-0244 Bakersfield,CA 93301-2373 (209)557-6400 • FAX(209)557-6475 (559)230-6000 • FAX(559)230-6061 (661)326-6900• FAX (661)326-6985 www.valleyairorg