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SAN JOAQUIN _ .LLEY UNIFIED AIR POLLUTIC :ONTROL DISTRICT Regulation VIII Fugitive Dust/PM-10 Synopsis Rule 8010 Administrative Requirements Section Applicability RequlrementsAmplementatlon 2.0 Applicability:This regulation applies to specified outdoor man-made sources of fugdive dust for the purpose of attaining heaflh-tased standards for fine particulate matter(PM-10). (For the purpose o1 this regulation,visible dust emissions(VDE)is defined as:visible dust of such opacity as to obscure an observer's view to a degree equal to or greater Nan an opacity of 40%,for a period or periods aggregating more than three minutes in any one hour, except as set forth in Rule 8030,5.1.] 4.0 Exemptions:(All Regulation Vlll Rules)Actions required by law to protect the environment;current District permitted activities with PM-10 control measures greater than or equal to this regulation;public health&safety emergency operations lasting less than 30 days;vegetative reduction required by a Federal,State or local agency for fire prevention; and activities conducted above the elevation of 3000 feet(but not including reporting requirements is cified inRule 8060,or durin freezingconditions. 5.1 Chemical Stabilizing Agents. Must meet ARB/EPA acceptability and air/water quality standards. 5.4 Dust Palliative and Asphalt Paving. Shall comply with other applicable District Rules 0.e.Rule 4641). 5.5 Mud and Dirt Trackout. Requirements in this regulation do not exempt ownersloperators from other agencies'required permits for dirt and mud cleanup. Rule 8020 Construction, Demolition;Excavation, Extractlon 2.0 Applicability:Any construction,demolition,excavation,extraction,water mining related disturbances of soil, and the initial construction of landfills prior to commencement of landfill operations. 4.0 Exemptions: Land preparation for agriculture,not Including land preparation for construction of structures intended for agricultural use;;blasting activities;maintenance or remodeling activities when total building area is not increased more than 50%or 10,000 sq.R.(but not twludirg ancillary construction such as expanding parking lots);renovation of ground water recharge basins;activities approved prior to October 21, 1993; and solar drying&harvesting of sedimentary calcium carbonate precipitates. Compliance with Section 5.1 of this rule is not required where soil moisture of natural crusting is sufficient to limit VDE;. 5.1 Land cleanrg, grubbing, scraping, Effective dust suppression util'¢ing water,presoaking,wetting agent, or other surfactant excavation, land leveling,grading,cut &fill,and demolition activities. Operation of wrecking balls or All exterior surfaces of a building up to six stories in height shall be wetted during demolition_ wrecking equipment. Materials resulting from razing or demolition shall be wetted during off-site removal. 5.2 All disturbed areas of a construction Effective stabilization to limit VDE(40%)by utilizing water, a chemical stabilizer/suppressant,or site, including storage piles, not used planting vegetative ground cover. for seven or more days. 5.3 On-site unpaved roads and off-site Effective control of fugitive dust to limit VDE(40%)by utilizing water or a chemical stabilizer/ unpaved access roads. suppressant. 5.4 Public paved roads, shoulders, and Lima or promptly remove any accumulation of mud or dirt at the end of work day or once every 24 access ways adjacent to the site. hours. Recommend use of paved aprons,gravel strips,or wheel washers. The use of blower devices for the mmval of accumulations is prohibited. The use of dry rotary brushes is prohibited. except where preceded or accompanied by wetting to limit dust emissions. Rule 8030 Storage, Handling and Transport of Bulk Materials 2.0 Applicability. Outdoor handling/storage of bulk material emitting visible dust. Additional requirements may apply if compliance with this Rule requires the installation or modification of equipment under existing District perms. 4.0 Exemptions: Conditions where moisture content of the material is sufficient to lima VDE;agricultural harvesting and open area drying of agricultural crop materials;timber harvesting and storage of logs,dust free materials;materials less than 250 cubic yards at a single site;and materials subject to damage by wetting. 5.1 Transport of bulk materials in an Chute/conveyer must be fully enclosed,or spray equipment wets materials to lima WE(20% outdoor area for a distance of twelve opacity)as defined in District Rule 4101-Visible Emissions,or materials conveyed are washed, feet or greater with the use of a chute separated,or screened to remove PW10. or conveyor device. 5.2 Materials transported by vehicle, lima or promptly remove any accumulation of mud or dirt at the end of work day or once every 24 except equipment on site adding to or hours. Wet material to lurid WE(40%),or provide at least sib(inches of freeboard space from the removing from storage piles. top of the transport container,or cover the container. 5.3 Outdoor storage of materials greater Cover materials or stabilize to fmit to VDE to 40%utilizing water,a chemical stabilizer/suppressant, than 250 cubic yards. or a vegetative cover within seven days after the addition or removal of materials. gJplrVicegalcegacom/Mg8 2-22-99