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San Joaquin Valley <br /> Air Pollution Control District <br /> RECEIVED <br /> August 8, 2001 AUG 10 2001 <br /> Community Development Depi. <br /> Jeff Fisher <br /> San Joaquin County <br /> Community Development Department <br /> Development Services Division <br /> 1810 East Hazelton Avenue <br /> Stockton, CA 95205 <br /> SUBJECT: GP-01-2 & ZR-01-7 <br /> Dear Mr. Fisher: <br /> The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (District) has reviewed the <br /> proposed projects and offers the following comments: <br /> The San Joaquin Valley's air quality has been designated nonattainment by the EPA <br /> and by the Air Resources Board (ARB) for 03 (ozone) and PM-10 (fine particulate <br /> matter, dust). The Federal Clean Air Act (CAA) and the California Clean Air Act require <br /> areas that are designated nonattainment to reduce emissions until standards are met. <br /> Based on the information provided, it appears that this project will have a less-than- <br /> significant impact on the ambient air quality. However, the construction phase of this <br /> project can generate emissions from the movement of soil, use of heavy equipment, <br /> bulk materials handling, asphalt paving and other related activities. As a result, this <br /> project is subject to District Regulation VIII (Fugitive Dust Prohibitions). The purpose of <br /> Regulation VIII is to reduce the amount of fine particulate matter (PM-10) entrained into <br /> the ambient air from man-made sources. The attached Synopsis highlights many of the <br /> requirements contained within Regulation VIII. The Synopsis is not meant to be ail- <br /> inclusive, but it can be a useful compliance aid in the field and office alike. <br /> As a result of the Valley's nonattainment status, the District strongly recommends that <br /> the project applicant and San Joaquin County implement all feasible mitigation <br /> measures to reduce the amount of ozone precursors that will result from the buildout of <br /> this project. Please note that some of these measures may already exist as County <br /> development standards. <br /> ♦ If fireplaces are proposed, only natural gas fireplaces or EPA-certified wood burning <br /> fireplaces/stoves should be installed. Conventional open-hearth fireplaces should <br /> not be permitted. <br /> David L. Crow <br /> Executive Director/Air Pollution Control Officer <br /> Northern Region Office Central Region Office Southern Region Office <br /> 4230 Kiernan Avenue, Suite 130 1990 East Gettysburg Avenue 2700 M Street, Suite 275 <br /> Modesto, CA 95356-9322 Fresno, CA 93726-0244 Bakersfield, CA 93301-2373 <br /> (209) 557-6400 • FAX (209) 557-6475 1359) 230-6000 • FAX (559) 230-6061 (661) 326-6900 • FAX (661) 326-6985 <br /> www.vallevainorg <br />