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Kathy Allen June 16, 2006 PA-0600320(SA), Real Development, LLC, (APN 131-080-13) Page 3 - High-albedo (reflecting) roofing material. See htto://eetd.lbi.gov/coolroof/ - 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.lbl.gov/heatisland/ - Radiant heat barrier. See http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumerinfo/refbriefs/bc7.html - Features to promote energy self-sufficiency (solar water-heating systems, photovoltaic cells, solar thermal electricity systems, small wind turbines, etc.) Rebate and incentive programs are offered for alternative energy equipment. See http://www.dsireusa.org/, htto:/Irredc.nrel.gov/, and http://www.ener_qy.ca.gov/renewables - Install geothermal heat pump system(s) - Awnings or other shading mechanism for windows - Utilize passive solar cooling and heating designs. (e.g. natural convection, thermal flywheels) See htto://www.eere.energy.gov/RE/solar passive.html - Utilize daylighting (natural lighting) systems such as skylights, light shelves, interior transom windows etc. See htto://www.advancedbuildings.org - On-site employee cafeterias or eating areas. - Reducing the amount of single occupancy vehicle visitor traffic to and from the project (bicycle parking facilities for patrons and employees in a covered secure area, reducing parking spot supply, implementing parking charges) More information can be found at htto://www,ciwmb.ca.gov/GreenBuildinq/, http://www.lgc.om, htto://www.sustainable.doe.gov/, and http://www.consumerenergycenter.org/index.html • The applicant/tenant(s) should implement measures to reduce the amount of single occupancy vehicle employee traffic to and from the project area that further reduce air pollution in the valley. This could include such provisions as encouraging employees to rideshare or carpool to the project site through preferential parking spaces for employees who participate in carpooling or vanpooling, incorporating a compressed workweek schedule, guaranteed ride home, carpool matching programs, shower/changing facilities, providing free transit passes, providing an alternative-transit information center, and having a dedicated employee transportation coordinator. Check out the "Spare the Air" section of our website www.vallevair.org • Light Duty Cars and Trucks should be alternative fueled or hybrids. • 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 Replace fossil-fueled equipment with electrically driven equivalents (provided they are not run via a portable generator set) Require that all diesel engines be shut off when not in use to reduce emissions from idling. Curtail construction during periods of high ambient pollutant concentrations; this may include ceasing of construction activity during the peak-hour of vehicular traffic on adjacent roadways, and "Spare the Air Days"declared by the District. Implement activity management(e.g. rescheduling activities to reduce short-term impacts) During the smog season (May through October), lengthen the construction period to minimize the number of vehicles and equipment operating at the same time. - Off road trucks should be equipped with on-road engines when possible. - Minimize obstruction of traffic on adjacent roadways. • Construction equipment may be powered by diesel engines 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 htto://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