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RECIEVED San Joaquin Valley AUG 2 2 2006 Air Pollution Control District Community Development Dept August 21, 2006 Reference No. C200601778 Kevin Swanson San Joaquin County Community Development Dept. 1810 East Hazelton Avenue Stockton, CA 95205 Subject: PA-0600380 (SA) Dear Mr. Swanson: The San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District(District) has reviewed the project referenced above and offers the following comments: The entire San Joaquin Valley Air Basin is designated non-attainment for ozone and particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5). This project would contribute to the overall decline in air quality due to construction activities in preparation of the site, and ongoing traffic and other operational emissions. Preliminary analysis indicates that this project alone would not generate significant air emissions. However, the increase in emissions from this project, and others like it, cumulatively reduce the air quality in the San Joaquin Valley. A concerted effort should be made to reduce project-related e"ssions as outlined below: Based on the information provided, it appears that this project will have a less-than-significant impact on the ambient air quality. However, 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 not enumerated below. 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(559) 230-5888 or(209) 557-6446. Current District rules can be found at http://www.valleyair.org/rules/1 ruleslist.htm. Regulation VIII (Fugitive PM10 Prohibitions) Rules 8011-8081 are designed to reduce PM10 emissions (predominantly dust/dirt) generated by human activity, including construction and demolition activities, road construction, bulk materials storage, paved and unpaved roads, carryout and track out, landfill operations, etc. The District's compliance assistance bulletin for construction sites can be found at htti)://www.vallevair.ora/busind/comply/PM10/Req VIII CAB.pdf. 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 as specified in Section 6.4.2 of Rule 8021. A template of the District's Construction Notification Form is available at http://www.vallevair.ora/busind/comply/PM10/forms/Notification Form Final 12.01.2005.doc. Rule 4002 (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants) In the event that any portion of an existing building will be renovated, partially demolished or removed, the project will be subject to District Rule 4002. Prior to any demolition activity, an asbestos survey of existing structures on the project site may be required to identify the presence of any asbestos containing building material (ACBM). In accordance with CAL-OSHA requirements, a certified asbestos contractor must remove any identified ACBM having the potential for disturbance. If you have any questions concerning asbestos related requirements, please contact Mr. Joe Avila of this office at (559) 230-5951, Ms. Jan Sudomier at(209) 557- Northern Region Office Central Region Office Southern Region Office 41100 Enterprise Way 1990 East Gettysburg Avenue 2700 M Street,Suite 275 Modesto,CA 95356-87111 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.valleyair.org