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San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Page 2 of 6 District Reference No:20251360 December 5,2025 1a) Construction Emissions The District recommends, to reduce impacts from construction-related diesel exhaust emissions, the Project should utilize the cleanest available off-road construction equipment. 2) Electric On-Site Off-Road and On-Road Equipment Since the development project consists of a cemetery expansion, the Project may have the potential to result in increased use of off-road equipment (e.g., forklifts) and on-road equipment (e.g., mobile yard trucks with the ability to move materials). The District recommends that the CUP include requirements for project proponents to utilize electric or zero emission off-road and on-road equipment. 3) Vegetative Barriers and Urban Greening There are residential units located west of the Project. The District suggests the County consider the feasibility of incorporating vegetative barriers and urban greening as a measure to further reduce air pollution exposure on sensitive receptors (e.g., residential units). While various emission control techniques and programs exist to reduce air quality emissions from mobile and stationary sources, vegetative barriers have been shown to be an additional measure to potentially reduce a population's exposure to air pollution through the interception of airborne particles and the update of gaseous pollutants. Examples of vegetative barriers include, but are not limited to the following: trees, bushes, shrubs, or a mix of these. Generally, a higher and thicker vegetative barrier with full coverage will result in greater reductions in downwind pollutant concentrations. In the same manner, urban greening is also a way to help improve air quality and public health in addition to enhancing the overall beautification.of a community with drought tolerant, low-maintenance greenery. 4) Clean Lawn and Garden Equipment in the Community Since the Project consists of a cemetery, gas-powered lawn and garden equipment have the potential to result in an increase of NOx and PM2.5 emissions. Utilizing electric lawn care equipment can provide residents with immediate economic, environmental, and health benefits. The District recommends the Project proponent consider the District's Clean Green Yard Machines (CGYM) program which provides incentive funding for replacement of existing gas powered lawn and garden equipment. More information on the District CGYM program and funding can be found at: https://ww2.valleyair.org/grants/clean-green-vard-machines-residential/ and https://ww2.vaIleyair.orq/-qrants/zero-emission-landscaping-equipment-voucher- program/.