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.� ._ RECEIVED AUG - 5 2005 Air Pollution San Control District uin Valley �n"'munity Development Dept. August 4, 2005 Reference No. C20050864 Karla Kuhl San Joaquin County Community Development Department 1810 East Hazelton Avenue Stockton, CA 95205 Subject: PA-0500484 (SA) : APN 191-260-23 Dear Ms. Kuhl, The San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District (District) has reviewed the project referenced above and offers the following comments. The entire San Joaquin Valley Air Basin is designated non-attainment for ozone and particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5). This project would contribute to the overall decline in air quality due to increased traffic and ongoing operational emissions. Preliminary analysis indicates that this project alone would not generate significant air emissions. However, 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: The proposed project may need to be analyzed to see if it is considered near a location of sensitive receptors and if odor is a concern. On page 43 of the GAMAQI, the District addresses and defines sensitive receptors with respect to CEQA. If the project is near a location of sensitive receptors and there is a potential odor impact, an Odor Impact Analysis should be conducted. The location of sensitive receptors should be explained in terms that demonstrate the relationship (e.g., proximity, topography, or upwind and downwind location) between the project site and potential air quality impacts. If the odor impact analysis is required, it should include the processes that the project will employ, and measures included to reduce odor impacts. For more information on odor impact analyses, please contact Mr. Glenn Reed, Senior Air Quality Specialist, at(559) 230-5923, or glenn.reed(&_valleyair.org. 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. This project may be subject to additional District Rules. To identify additional rules or regulations that apply to this project, or for further information, the applicant is strongly encouraged to contact the District's Small Business Assistance Office at (209) 557-6446. Current District rules can be found at http://www.valleyair.org/rules/1 ruleslist.htm. 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. If a non-residential project is 5.0 or more acres in area, a Dust Control Plan must be submitted as specified in Section 6.3.1 of Rule 8021. If a non-residential site is 1.0 to less than 5.0 acres, an owner/operator must provide written notification to the District at least 48 hours prior to his/her intent to begin any earthmoving activities (see section 6.4.2). A compliance assistance bulletin has been enclosed for the applicant.