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f _ � �%EIVEp JUN 2 3 2004 �wwa San joaq_uin Valley Comm„o;y,n-. . _ Air Pollution Control District pment Dept Reference No. N20040345 July 21, 2004 Leanne Mueller Community Dev. Dept. Dev. Services Division 1810 E. Hazelton Ave Stockton CA 95205 Subject: PA-0400364 (Wildwood Ranch LLC) Dear Ms. Mueller: The Central office will be commenting for Mr. John Cadrett (of the North office) during his vacation. Mr. Cadrett will return from vacation on July 29, 2004. San Joaquin County should continue to send notices and requests for comments to the District's North Office. The entire San Joaquin Valley Air basin is classified non-attainment for ozone and fine particulate matter (PM10). This project would contribute to the overall decline in air quality due to increased traffic and ongoing operational emissions. Although this project alone would not generate significant air emissions, 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 emissions as outlined below: Based on the information provided, 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. Current District rules can be found at— http://www.valleyair.org/rules/1 ruleslist.htm. District Rules 4901 (Wood Burning Fireplaces and Wood Burning Heaters) and District Rule 4902 (Residential Water Heaters) to limit the emissions of PM10 and NOx in residential developments. Please note that on July 17, 2003, amendments to Rule 4901 were adopted by the District's Governing Board. Amendments to the rule may affect future construction plans for residential developments. Specifically: §5.3 Limitations on Wood Burning Fireplaces or Wood Burning Heaters in New Residential Developments. Beginning January 1,2004, 5.3.1 No person shall install a wood burning fireplace in a new residential development with a density greater than two(2)dwelling units per acre. 5.3.2 No person shall install more than two (2) EPA Phase 11 Certified wood burning heaters per acre in any new residential development with a density equal to or greater than three (3) dwelling units per acre. 5.3.3 No person shall install more than one (1) wood burning fireplace or wood burning heater per dwelling unit in any new residential development with a density equal to or less than two (2) dwelling units per acre. More information about Rule 4901 can be found at our website- www.valleVair.org. For compliance assistance, please contact Mr. Wayne Clarke, Air Quality Compliance Manager, at 230-5968. District Regulation VIII (Fugitive PM10 Prohibitions)- Regulation VIII (Rules 8011-8081) is a series of rules designed to reduce PM10 emissions (predominantly dust/dirt) generated by human activity, including construction, road construction, bulk materials storage, landfill operations, etc. A Dust Control Plan must be submitted for the District's approval at least 30 days before construction activities begin if the project cumulatively encompasses 40 acres or more or will