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APR-22-97 TUE 12:30 2723 FAX NO, 209 545 8652 P. 05/06 <br /> SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY UNIFIED AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT <br /> Regulation Vill Fugitive Dust/PM1. Synopsis <br /> irptivf�,' qq 'q <br /> M.. <br /> 0:1 <br /> M <br /> *7 <br /> Section Applicability Requirements/implementation <br /> 2.0 Applicability: This regulation dppiies to specified Outdoor man-made sources of fugitive dust f6r the ouroose of attaining <br /> health-UaNcU standards for fine particulate matter(PM,,,). Effective Date of Regulation Vill Rules: December 10, 1993. <br /> (For the purpose of this regulation visible dust emissions ;.- defined as. visible dust of such opacity as to obscure an <br /> observer's view to a degree equal to or greater than an opacity of 40% (40%), for a period or periods aggregating more <br /> than three minutes in any one hour, except as set fourth In Rule 8030, SAJ <br /> 4.0 Exemptions: (All Reguladzin VW Rules/Actions required by law to protect the environment; current District permitted activ- <br /> ities with PM10 control Measures greater than or equal to this regulation; public health & safety emergency operations <br /> lasting less than 30 days; vegetative reduction required by a Federal. State or local agency for fire prevention-, and <br /> activities conducted above the elevation of 3000 feet, or during freezing conditions. <br /> 5.1 Chemical Stabilizing Agents. Must meet ARWEPA acceptability and air/water quality standards. <br /> 5.4 Dust Palliative and Asphalt Paving. Shall comply with other applicable District Rules (i.e. Rule 4641) <br /> a, <br /> 2.0 Applicabi9tv--Any construction, demolition, excavation, extraction, water mining related disturbances of soil. and the initial <br /> construction of landfills prior to commencement of landfill operations. <br /> 4.0 Exemptions: Land preparation for agriculture; activities approved prior to the effective date of this Rule; blasting activities; <br /> maintenance or remodeling activities of less than 10.000 square fent or 50% of building area; renovation of ground <br /> water recharge basins: and solar drving & harvesting of sedimentary calcium carbonate precipitates. Compliance with <br /> Section 5.1 of-This rule is not required where SOil Moisture or natural crusting is sufficient to limit visible dust emissions. <br /> 5.1 All disturbed areas of a construction site, including Effective stabilization of visible dust emissions(40%)utilizing water, <br /> storage piles, not used for severs or more d2ys, chemical stabilizer/suppressant, or vegetative ground cover. <br /> 6.2 On-site unpaved roads and off-site unpaved 2CCOCZ Effective stabilization of visible dust emissions(4.0%)utilizing water, <br /> roads. or a chemical Stabilizer/suppressant. <br /> 5.3. Land clearing, grubbing, scraping, excavation, land Effective control of fugitive dust emissions utilizing the application <br /> leveling, grading, out&fill,and demolition activities. of water, of by presoaking. <br /> Operation of wrecking bo113 or wrecking equipment. All exterior surfaces of a building up to six stories in height shall be <br /> wetted during demolition. <br /> 6.4 Public paved roads, shoulders, and access ways Limit or promptly remove any accumulation of mud or dirt. <br /> adjacent to the site. Recommended use of Daved aprons, gravel strips,or wheal washers. <br /> The use of blower devices for the rc4=ovaJ_ of accumulations is <br /> prohibited. The use of dry rotary brushes is prohibited, except <br /> .:where preceded or accompanied by wetting to limit dust emissions. <br /> -ran <br /> . .. ...... <br /> 2.0 Applicability.- Outdoor handling/etorago of bulk material emitting visible dust. Additional requirements may apply it com- <br /> pl;ancc with this Rule requiics the installation or modification of equipment under existing District permit. <br /> 4.0 &empdons: Conditions where moisture content of the material is sufficient To limit visible dust emissions; agricultural <br /> harvesting, open air drving, handling or storage of bated, cubed, pelletized, longstemmed or pre-cleaned material;timber <br /> harvesting; dust free materials; materialD IC33 than 250 cubic yards; and materials subject to damage by wetting. <br /> 5.1 Transport of bulk materials in an outside area for a Chute/conveyer must be fully enclosed, or spray equipment wets <br /> distance of twelve feet or greater with the use of a materials to limit visible dust emissions (20% opacity) as defined in <br /> chute or conveyor device. District Rule 41 01-Visible Emissions, or materials conveyed are <br /> washed, separated, or screened to remove P%4,,. <br /> 5.2 Materials transported by vehicle, eXC2pT on site. Requirements of Rule 8020. 5.4 apply, Wet M2t*f!21 to limit visible <br /> Aust emissions (40%1, or provide at least six inches of frtcboard <br /> space from the top of the transport container, or cover the container. <br /> 5.3 Outdoor storage of materials greater than 250 elihic Effective stabilization of visible dust emissions (40%)utilizing water, <br /> yards. or a chemical stabilizer/suppress ant within seven dayii after the <br /> addition or removal of materials. <br />