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Mr. Griffin `- June 13, 2006 PA-0600237(SA), Mike Smith Engineering, Inc.; 7087 E. Peltier Rd.,Acampo;(APN 005-260-41) Page 2 Rule 4102 (Nuisance) This rule 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 Fo District enforcement action. Rule 4103 (Open Burning) This rule 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. Rule 4550 (Conservation Management Practices) This rule limits fugitive dust emissions from agricultural operation sites. These sites include areas of crop production, animal feeding operations and unpaved roads/equipment areas The District's CMP handbook can be found online at the District's website at http://www.valleyair.org/farmpermits/up_dates/cmp handbook.pdf. For more information, please contact the District's Small Business Assistance office at (209) 557-6446 Rule 4601 (Architectural Coatings) This rule limits volatile organic compounds from architectural coatings by specifying architectural coatings storage, clean up and labeling requirements. Rule 4641 (Cutback, Slow Cure, and Emulsified Asphalt, Paving and Maintenance Operations) If asphalt paving will be used, then paving operations of this project will be subject to Rule 4641. This rule applies to the manufacture and use of cutback asphalt, slow cure asphalt and emulsified asphalt for paving and maintenance operations. The District encourages innovation in measures to reduce air quality impacts. There are a number of features that could be incorporated into the design/operation of this project to provide additional reductions of the overall level of emissions. (Note: Some of the measures may already exist as (City)(County) development standards. Any measure selected should be implemented to the fullest extent possible.) The suggestions listed below should not be considered all-inclusive and remain options that the agency with the land-use authority should consider for incorporation into the project. • Large canopy trees should be carefully selected and located to protect the building(s) from energy consuming environmental conditions, and to shade 50% of paved areas within 15 years. Also, trees should be planted adjacent to all sidewalks thirty foot on center and at a ratio of one tree for each five parking spaces. Structural soil should be used under paved areas to improve tree growth. For information on Structural Soil see http://www.hort.cornell.edu/uhi/outreach/csc/. For information on Tree Selection see http://www.ufei.org/. For Urban Forestry see http://www.coolcommunities.org, http://wcufre.ucdavis.edu and http://www.lgc.org/bookstore/energy/downloads/siv tree quidelines.pdf. • As many energy conserving and emission reducing features as possible should be included in the project. Energy conservation measures include both energy conservation through design and operational energy conservation. Examples include (but are not limited to): - Increased energy efficiency (above California Title 24 Requirements) See http://www.energy.cagov/titIe24/. - Energy efficient widows (double pane and/or Low-E), lighting, appliances, and heating and cooling systems. See http://www.enerqystar.gov/ - Programmable thermostats for all heating and cooling systems Use Low and No-VOC coatings and paints. See South Coast's site for No-VOC Coatings at http://www.agmd.gov/prdas/brochures/paintguide.html High-albedo (reflecting) roofing material. See http://eetd.lbi.gov/coolroof/ Cool Paving. "Heat islands" created by this and similar projects contribute to the reduced air quality in the valley by heating ozone precursors. See http://www.harc.edu/harc/Protects/Cool Houston/ and http://eande.lbi.gov/heatisland/ Radiant heat barrier. See http://wvwv.eere.energy.qov/consumerinfo/refbrief s/bc7 htmI