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Mo Hatef - August 16, 2006 PA-0600432(SU) Page 3 - 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/Projects/CoolHouston/ and http://eande.Ibl.gov/heatisland/ - Radiant heat barrier. See http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumerinfo/refbriefs/bc7.html - Features to promote energy self-sufficiency (solar water-heating systems, photovoltaic cells, solar thermal electricity systems, small wind turbines, etc.) Rebate and incentive programs are offered for alternative energy equipment. See http://www.dsireusa.org/, http://rredc.nrel.gov/ , and http://www.energy.ca.gov/renewables/ - Awnings or other shading mechanism for windows Porch, patio and walkway overhangs Ceiling fans, whole house fans Utilize passive solar cooling and heating designs. (e.g. natural convection, thermal flywheels). See http://www.eere.ener-gy.gov/RE/solar passive.html Utilize daylighting (natural lighting) systems such as skylights, light shelves, interior transom windows etc. See http://www.advancedbuildings.org Electrical outlets around the exterior of the unit(s) to encourage use of electric landscape maintenance equipment Natural gas fireplaces (instead of wood-burning fireplaces or heaters) Natural gas lines (if available to this area) in backyard or patio areas to encourage the use of gas barbecues Construct paths to connect the development to nearby bikeways or sidewalks. See http://www.vtpi.org/tdm/tdm85.htm and http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/ Pre-wire the unit(s)with high speed modem connections/DSL and extra phone lines Exits to adjoining streets should be designed to reduce time to re-enter traffic from the project site More information can be found at http://www.ciwmb.ca-gov/GreenBuildinq/, http://www.lgc.org/, http://www.sustainable.doe.gov/, and http://www.consumerenergycenter.org/index.html • The applicant should implement measures to reduce the amount of vehicle traffic to and from the residential area(s) that further reduce air pollution in the valley. This could include providing an information center for residents to coordinate carpooling. Check out the "Spare the Air" section of our website www.valleyair.org • Construction activity mitigation measures include: - Limit area subject to excavation, grading, and other construction activity at any one time - Limit the hours of operation of heavy duty equipment and/or the amount of equipment in use - Replace fossil-fueled equipment with electrically driven equivalents (provided they are not run via a portable generator set) Require that all diesel engines be shut off when not in use to reduce emissions from idling. Curtail construction during periods of high ambient pollutant concentrations; this may include ceasing of construction activity during the peak-hour of vehicular traffic on adjacent roadways, and "Spare the Air Days" declared by the District. Implement activity management (e.g. rescheduling activities to reduce short-term impacts) During the smog season (May through October), lengthen the construction period to minimize the number of vehicles and equipment operating at the same time. Off road trucks should be equipped with on-road engines when possible. Minimize obstruction of traffic on adjacent roadways. • Construction equipment may be powered by diesel engines fueled by alternative diesel fuel blends or Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD). The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has verified specific alternative diesel fuel blends for NOx and PM emission reduction. Only fuels that have been certified by CARB should be used. Information on biodiesel can be found on CARB's website at http://www.arb.ca.gov/fuels/diesel/altdiesel/altdiesel.htm and the EPA's website at http://www.epa.gov/oms/modeIs/biodsl.htm. The applicant should also use CARB certified alternative fueled engines in construction equipment where practicable. Alternative fueled equipment may be powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquid Propane Gas (LPG), electric motors, or other CARB certified off-road technologies. To find engines certified by the CARB, see their' certification