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Mr.Hatef January 24,2006 Page 3 PA-0500851 (SA) - Cool Paving. "Heat islands" created by this and similar projects contribute to the reduced air quality in the valley by heating ozone precursors. See http://www harc edu/harc/Projects/CoolHouston/ and http://eande.ibl.gov/heatisland/ - Radiant heat barrier. See http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumerinfo/refbriefs/bc7.htmi - Install solar water-heating systems - Shading mechanism for windows, and porch, patio and walkway overhangs - Utilize daylighting (natural lighting) systems such as skylights, light shelves, interior transom windows etc. See http://www.advancedbuildings.org - Bicycle parking facilities for patrons and employees in a covered secure area (at least one space per 20 vehicle parking spaces). Construct paths to connect the development to nearby bikeways or sidewalks. See http://www.vtpi.orq/tdm/tdm85.htm , htto://www.bicyclinginfo.org/ Employee shower and locker areas for bicycle and pedestrian commuters On-site employee cafeterias or eating areas - Electrical outlets around the exterior of the unit(s) to encourage use of electric landscape maintenance equipment Pre-wire the unit(s)with high speed modem connections/DSL and extra phone lines Exits to adjoining streets should be designed to reduce time to re-enter traffic from the project site - More information can be found at http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/GreenBuildinq/, http://www.Igg.org, http://www.sustainable.doe.gov/and http://www.consumerenergycenter.org/index.htmi • Light Duty Cars and Trucks should be alternative fueled or hybrids. • Diesel equipment should use verified alternative diesel fuel blends or Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD). The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has verified specific alternative diesel fuel blends for NOx and PM emission reduction. Only fuels that have been certified by CARB should be used. For more information on alternative diesel blends, please call Mr. Chris Acree, Senior Air Quality Specialist, at (559) 230-5829. Information on biodiesel can also be found on the following CARB and EPA websites: http://www.arb.ca.gov/fuels/diesel/altdiesel/altdiesel.htm and http://www,epa.gov/oms/models/biodsi.htm. • The applicant should use diesel equipment fueled by alternative diesel fuel blends or Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD). The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has verified specific alternative diesel fuel blends for NOx and PM emission reduction. Only fuels that have been certified by CARB should be used. Information on biodiesel can be found on CARB's website at http://www.arb.ca.gov/fuels/diesel/altdiesel/altdiesel.htm and the EPA's website at http://www.epa.gov/oms/models/biodsl.htm. The applicant should also use CARB certified alternative fueled engines in construction equipment where practicable. Alternative fueled equipment may be powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquid Propane Gas (LPG), electric motors, or other CARB certified off-road technologies. To find engines certified by the CARB, see their certification website http://www.arb.ca.qov/msproq/offroad/cert/cert.php. For more information on any of the technologies listed above, please contact Mr. Chris Acree, Senior Air Quality Specialist, at(559) 230-5829. • Construction equipment should have engines that meet the current off-road engine emission standard (as certified by the CARB), or be re-powered with an engine that meets this standard. Tier I, Tier II and Tier III engines have significantly less NOx and PM emissions compared to uncontrolled engines. To find engines certified by the CARB, see http://www.arb.ca.gov/msproq/offroad/cert/cert.php. This site lists engines by type, then manufacturer. The "Executive Order" shows what Tier the engine is certified as. Rule 9510 requires construction exhaust emissions to be reduced by 20 percent for NOx and 45 percent for PM10 when compared to the statewide fleet average or to pay an in lieu mitigation fee. For more information on heavy-duty engines, please contact Mr. Thomas Astone, Air Quality Specialist, at (559) 230-5800. • Enhanced construction activity mitigation measures include: - Limit area subject to excavation, grading, and other construction activity at any one time - Limit the hours of operation of heavy duty equipment and/or the amount of equipment in use