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1 Ms. Mueller July 21,2004 PA-0400364 Page 2 move more than 2,500 cubic yards per day of material on at least three days of the project. A construction assistance bulletin has been enclosed for the applicant. Please be advised that the District is currently amending Regulation VIII and anticipates implementing revised requirements on or about October 1, 2004. If construction were to commence on or after October 1, 2004, the applicant should contact the District to determine where requirements may have changed and how rule changes may affect the project. District 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. District Rule 4103 (Open Burning) regulates the burning of agricultural material. Agricultural material shall not be burned when the land use is converting from agriculture to nonagricultural purposes. The application states that the site is currently in agricultural use as row crops. In the event that the project burned or burns agricultural material, it would be in violation of Rule 4103 and be subject to District enforcement action. District 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. The District encourages innovation in measures to reduce air quality impacts. There are a number of measures 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 measures listed below should not be considered all-inclusive and remain options that the project proponent should consider: • Trees should be carefully selected and located to protect the buildings from energy consuming environmental conditions, and to shade paved areas. A brochure has been included for the applicant. For Structural Soil see http://www.hort.cornell.edu/uhi/outreach/csc/ For Tree Selection see http://www.ufei.or-q For Urban Forestry see http://www.coolcommunities.org http://wcufre.ucdavis.edu http://www.lgc.org/bookstore/energv/downloads/siv tree_guidelines.pdt • Sidewalks and bikeways should be installed throughout as much of the project as possible and should be connected to any nearby existing and planned open space areas, parks, schools, residential areas, commercial areas, etc., to encourage walking and bicycling. • As many energy-conserving features as possible should be included 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) See http://www.energV.ca.gov/title24/. Increased wall and ceiling insulation (beyond building code requirements) Energy efficient widows (double pane and/or Low-E) High-albedo (reflecting) roofing material. See http://eetd.Ib1._qov/coolroof/ Cool Paving. "Heat islands" created by this and similar projects contribute to the reduced air quality in the valley by heating ozone precursors. See http://www.harc.edu/harc/Projects/CoolHouston/ , http://eande.Ibl.gov/heatisland/ Radiant heat barrier. See http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumerinfo/refbriefs/bc7.htmI - Energy efficient lighting, appliances, heating and cooling systems. See http://www.energystar.gov/ Install solar water-heating system(s) Install photovoltaic cells - Install geothermal heat pump system(s) Programmable thermostat(s) for all heating and cooling systems Awnings or other shading mechanism for windows