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Ms.Allen October 31, 2005 PA 0500699(GP) (Pre-application) Page 3 The General Plan Map Amendment pre-application does not indicate if either an orchard(s) or a vineyard(s)will be removed. The following conditions apply to a vineyard removal: - Open burning is prohibited at this project site, per Rule 4103. - All chemically treated wood (i.e. stakes and end posts)from the vineyard must be removed and disposed of properly. Treated wood shall not be shredded or chipped. - If shredding or chipping equipment is to be used for processing the vineyard waste, the equipment shall be permitted by the District, or registered by the California Air Resources Board or the District as Portable Equipment. - Visible emissions created from the shredding or chipping equipment shall not exceed 20 percent opacity or Ringlemann 1 and any standard specified on a Permit to Operate or Portable Equipment Registration Certificate. The following conditions apply to an orchard removal: - Open burning is prohibited at this project site, per Rule 4103. - If shredding or chipping equipment is to be used for processing the orchard waste, the equipment shall be permitted by the District, or registered by the California Air Resources Board or the District as Portable Equipment. - Visible emissions created from the shredding or chipping equipment shall not exceed 20 percent opacity or Ringlemann 1 and any standard specified on a Permit to Operate or Portable Equipment Registration Certificate. Rule 4601 (Architectural Coatings) limits volatile organic compounds from architectural coatings. This rule specifies architectural coatings storage, clean up and labeling requirements. 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. Rule 4901 (Wood Burning Fireplaces and Wood Burning Heaters) limits PM10 and PM2.5 emissions from residential development. Construction plans for residential developments may be affected by section 5.3, 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 II 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(559)230-5968. Rule 4902 (Residential Water Heaters)limits emissions of NOx from residential developments. This project may be subject to additional District Rules not enumerated above. To identify additional rules or regulations that apply to this project, the applicant is strongly encouraged to contact the District's Small Business Assistance Office at(209) 557-6446.