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r i r ` RECIEVED San Joaquin Valley EP 1 5 zoos AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT Community Development Dept, September 14, 2006 Reference No. 0200601989 Rick Griffin San Joaquin County Community Development Dept. 1810 East Hazelton Avenue Stockton, CA 95205 Subject: PA-0600465 (UP) Dear Mr. Griffin: 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 construction activities in preparation of the site, and ongoing traffic and other operational emissions. Preliminary analysis indicates khat this project,alone.,would.not.generate significant air emissions. However, the increase in emissions'from.'thjs project,.and.others like lt;. cumulatively reduce the.air.quality,in.the San Joaquin Valley. A-concerted,.effort'should be made-tq reduceproject-related errs ssions as 66tlined.beiow: If a generator of 50-brake hp,be more is Installed, this project will be subject to the,permitting requirements of. the District. Any equipment subject to the District's Perniifto dperate requirements must obtain an Authority to Construct (ATC)from the District.,.Canstruction.of equipment that.requires an ATC, and intimately related appurtenances such foundations and utility. hookups for the equipment cannot begin until an ATC is obtained. Construction of equipment not requiring a District permit is not subject to this ATC requirement. Depending upon the nature and complexity of the application and staff workload, ATC approval can take several months. For further information, the applicant should contact the District's Small Business Assistance Office at (559) 230-5888, or our Permit Services Section at (559) 230-6000. To avoid unnecessary delays in the project, applications should be submitted to the District as soon as the project developer has determined the scope of the project. Based on the information provided, it appears that this project will have a less-than-significant impact on the ambient air quality. However, 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 not enumerated below. 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 (559) 230-5888 or(209) 557-6446. Current District rules can be found at http://www.valleyair.or.q/rules/lruieslist.htm. ReQulation.Vlll (1 ugi#ive.PM10 Prohibltlons).Rules .8011_-8081 .ere.designeid to reduce°PM10 emissions (predomin'an'tly dust/dirt) generated by human activity, including construct'iorn anid demolition activities, road construction,.bulk materials stQrage, .paved and unpaved roads, carryout end, track out, landfill operations, etc. The Djstrlcts ::.compliance assistance "'bulletin far .constructjori sites `can. be found at httpa/www.valleyair oraLt#usind/dom-oly PM'10/Ri§a Vili CAB pdfJ. ' Northern Re inn ' 9 - Central Region(Main Off ice) - Southern Region i 4800 Enterprise Way 1990 E.Gettysburg Avenue 2700 M Street,Suite 275 I Modesto,CR 953568718 Fresno,CA 93726-0244 Bakersfield,CA 93301.2373 Tel:1209)557-6400 FAX:(209)557-6475 - Tel:(559)230-6000 FAX:{559}230-6061 Tel:(661)326-6900 FAX:(661)3266885 www.valleyair.org IPrinted on recydl dpp,i�