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SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY UNIFIED AIR.POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT
<br /> Regulation VIII Fugitive Dust/PM10 Synopsis
<br /> Rule 8Q46-Administratwe Requi ements>;
<br /> Section Applicability Requirements/Implementation
<br /> 2.0 Appticabi/ity: This regulation applies to specified outdoor man-made sources of fugitive dust for the purpose of attaining
<br /> health-based standards for fine particulate matter(PM,,). Effective Date of Regulation VIII Rules: December 10, 1993.
<br /> [For the purpose of this regulation visible dust emissions is 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, 5.1.]
<br /> 4.0 Exemptions: (Ail Regulation Viii Rules)Actions required by law to protect the environment; current District permitted activ-
<br /> ities with PM,,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 ARB/EPA 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 /> Rule8020 Construction, Demolition, Excavation, Extraction
<br /> 2.0 Applicability: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 feet or 50% of building area; renovation of ground
<br /> water recharge basins; and solar drying &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 seven or more days. chemical stabilizer/suppressant, or vegetative ground cover.
<br /> 5.2 On-site unpaved roads and off-site unpaved access Effective stabilization of visible dust emissions (40%)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, cut&fill, and demolition activities, of water, or by presoaking.
<br /> Operation of wrecking balls or wrecking equipment. All exterior surfaces of a building up to six stories in height shall be
<br /> wetted during demolition.
<br /> 5.4 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 paved aprons, gravel strips,or wheel washers.
<br /> The use of blower devices for the removal 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 /> Rule.8030 iStoragec.Handling and Transport,of Bulk,Materials...
<br /> 2.0 Appdcabi/iry: Outdoor handling/storage of bulk material emitting visible dust. Additional requirements may apply if com-
<br /> pliance with this Rule requires the installation or modification of equipment under existing District permit.
<br /> 4.0 Exemptions: Conditions where moisture content of the material is sufficient to limit visible dust emissions; agricultural
<br /> harvesting, open air drying, handling or storage of baled, cubed, pelletized,long-stemmed or pre-cleaned material;timber
<br /> harvesting; dust free materials; materials less 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 4101-Visible Emissions, or materials conveyed are
<br /> washed, separated, or screened to remove PM,
<br /> 5.2 Materials transported by vehicle, except on site. Requirements of Rule 8020, 5.4 apply. Wet material to limit visible
<br /> dust emissions (40%). or provide at least six inches of freeboard
<br /> space from the top of the transport container, or cover the container.
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<br /> 5.3 Outdoor storage of materials greater than 250 cubic Effective stabilization of visible dust emissions (40%) utilizing water,
<br /> yards. or a chemical stabilizer/suppressant within seven days after the
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