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v � San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District C.L_; MAY 2 .5 2001 lloptrrlulloo r,ul,'WUPi,)r;nt May 23, 2001 Jeff Fisher San Joaquin County Community Development Department Development Services Division 1810 East Hazelton Avenue Stockton, CA 95205 SUBJECT: SA-01-39 Dear Mr. Fisher: The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (District) has reviewed the proposed projects and offers the following comments: The San Joaquin Valley's air quality has been designated nonattainment by the EPA and by the Air Resources Board (ARB) for 03 (ozone) and PM-10 (fine particulate matter, dust). The Federal Clean Air Act (CAA) and the California Clean Air Act require areas that are designated nonattainment to reduce emissions until standards are met. Based on the information provided, it appears that this project will have a less-than- significant impact on the ambient air quality. However, the construction phase of this project can generate emissions from the movement of soil, use of heavy equipment, bulk materials handling, asphalt paving and other related activities. As a result, this project is subject to District Regulation VIII (Fugitive Dust Prohibitions). The purpose of Regulation VIII is to reduce the amount of fine particulate matter (PM-10) entrained into the ambient air from man-made sources. The attached Synopsis highlights many of the requirements contained within Regulation VIII. The Synopsis is not meant to be all- inclusive, but it can be a useful compliance aid in the field and office alike. In addition, one of the issues that will arise in conjunction with any proposed demolition of existing buildings in the project area is compliance with the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air pollutants (NESHAPS). Specifically, the primary air pollutant of concern is asbestos. To ascertain whether this project is subject to NESHAPS, the project applicant is advised to review the enclosed Asbestos — Compliance Assistance Bulletin, dated December 1994. Leaf Sexton is the Northern Region's District contact for the program and is available should you need further assistance. David L. Crow Executive Director/Air Pollution Control Officer Northern Region Office Central Region Office Southern Region Office 4230 Kiernan Avenue, Suite 130 1990 E. Gettysburg Avenue 2700 M Street, Suite 275 ,Modesto, CA 95356-9322 Fresno, CA 93726-0244 Bakersfield, CA 93301-2370 (209) 337-6400 ♦ FAX (209) 557-6475 (559) 230-6000 ♦ FAX (559) 230-6061 (661) 326-6900 ♦ FAX (661) 326-6985