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Ms.Allen — December 5,2005 PA-0500725(UP) Page 2 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 which 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. The Use Permit Application indicates that there are almond trees on the property. In the event that trees will be removed. The following conditions apply to the removal: Open burning is prohibited at this project site, per Rule 4103. If shredding or chipping equipment is to be used for processing the orchard waste, the equipment shall be permitted by the District, or registered by the California Air Resources Board or the District as Portable Equipment. Visible emissions created from the shredding or chipping equipment shall not exceed 20 percent opacity or Ringlemann 1 and any standard specified on a Permit to Operate or Portable Equipment Registration Certificate. Rule 4601 (Architectural Coatings) limits volatile organic compounds from architectural coatings. This rule specifies 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 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: • Large canopy trees should be carefully selected and located to protect the buildings from energy consuming environmental conditions, and to shade paved areas. Trees should be selected to shade paved areas that will shade 50% of the area within 15 years. Structural soil should be used under paved areas to improve tree growth. For structural soil see http://www.hort.cornell.edu/uhi/outreach/csc/. For tree selection see http://www.ufei.org . For urban forestry see http://www.coolcommunities.org, http://wcufre.ucdavis.edu and http://www.lqc.org/bookstore/energy/downloads/s v treeguidelines 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). For more information see http://www.energy.ca.gov/title24/ - Energy efficient widows (double pane and/or Low-E), lighting, appliances, heating and cooling systems. For further information see http://www.energystar.gov/ - Use Low and No-VOC coatings and paints. See South Coast's site for No-VOC Coatings at http://www.aqmd.gov/prdas/brochures/paintguide.html - High-albedo (reflecting) roofing material. For more information see http://eetd.Ib1.gov/coolroof/ - Programmable thermostat(s)for all heating and cooling systems - Awnings or other shading mechanism for windows - Ceiling fans, whole house fans