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SAN JOAQUIN VALL-EY UNIFIED AIR POLLUTION GUNTROL DISTRICT ,
<br /> Regulation VIII Fugitive Dust/PM-10 Synopsis
<br /> Rule 8010 Administrative Requirements
<br /> Section Applicability Requirements/Implementation
<br /> 2.0 Applicability:This regulation applies to specified outdoor man-made sources of fugitive dust for the purpose of attaining health-based standards
<br /> for fine particulate matter(PM-10). [For the purpose of this regulation,visible dust emissions(VDE)is defined as:visible dust of such opacity
<br /> as to obscure an observers view to a degree equal to or greater than an opacity of 40%,for a period or periods aggregating more than three
<br /> minutes in any one hour, except as set forth in Rule 8030, 5.1.1
<br /> 4.0 Exemptions:(All Regulation Vlll Rules)Actions required by law to protect the environment; current District permitted activities with PM-10
<br /> control measures greater than or equal to this regulation;public health&safety emergency operations lasting less than 30 days;vegetative
<br /> reduction required by a Federal, State or local agency for fire prevention; and activities conducted above the elevation of 3000 feet(but not
<br /> including reporting requirements specified in Rule 8060), or during freezing conditions.
<br /> 5.1 Chemical Stabilizing Agents. Must meet ARB/EPA acceptability and air/water quality standards.
<br /> 5.4 Dust Palliative and Asphalt Paving. Shall comply with other applicable District Rules(i.e. Rule 4641).
<br /> 5.5 Mud and Dirt Trackout. Requirements in this regulaticn do not exempt owners/operators from other agencies'required
<br /> permits for dirt and mud cleanup.
<br /> Rule 8010 Construction, Demolition, Excavation, Extraction
<br /> 2.0 Applicability:Any construction,demolition, excavation,extraction,water mining related disturbances of soil, and the initial construction of
<br /> landfills prior to commencement of landfill operations.
<br /> 4.0 Exemptions: Land preparation for agriculture, not including land preparation for construction of structures intended for agricultural use;;blasting
<br /> activities; maintenance or remodeling activities when total building area is not increased more than 50%or 10,000 sq. ft. (but not including
<br /> ancillary construction such as expanding parking lots); renovation of ground water recharge basins;activities approved prior to October 21,
<br /> 1993; and solar drying&harvesting of sedimentary calcium carbonate precipitates. Compliance with Section 5.1 of this rule is not required
<br /> where soil moisture or natural crusting is sufficient to limit VDE;.
<br /> 5.1 Land clearing, grubbing, scraping, Effective dust suppression utilizing water,presoaking,wetting agent, or other surfactant.
<br /> excavation, land leveling,grading, cut
<br /> &fill, and demolition activities.
<br /> Operation of wrecking balls or All exterior surfaces of a building up to six stories in height shall be wetted during demolition.
<br /> wrecking equipment. Materials resulting from razing or demolition shall be wetted during off-site removal.
<br /> 5.2 All disturbed areas of a construction Effective stabilization to limit VDE(40%)by utilizing water, a chemical stabilizer/suppressant, or
<br /> site, including storage piles, not used planting vegetative ground cover.
<br /> for seven or more days.
<br /> 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/
<br /> unpaved access roads. suppressant.
<br /> 5.4 Public paved roads, shoulders, and Limit or promptly remove any accumulation of mud or dirt at the end of work day or once every 24
<br /> access ways adjacent to the site. hours. Recommend use of paved aprons,gravel strips,or wheel washers. The use of blower
<br /> devices for the removal of accumulations is prohibited. The use of dry rotary brushes is prohibited,
<br /> except where preceded or accompanied by wetting to limit dust emissions.
<br /> Rule 80.20 Storage, Handling and Transport of Bulk Materials
<br /> 2.0 Applicability: Outdoor handling/storage of bulk material emitting visible dust. Additional requirements may apply if compliance with this Rule
<br /> requires the installation or modification of equipment under existing District permit.
<br /> 4.0 Exemptions: Conditions where moisture content of the material is sufficient to limit VDE; agricultural harvesting and open area drying of
<br /> agricultural crop materials; timber harvesting and storage of logs; dust free materials; materials less than 250 cubic yards at a single site; and
<br /> materials subject to damage by wetting.
<br /> 5.1 Transport of bulk materials in an Chute/conveyer must be fully enclosed, or spray equipment wets materials to limit VDE(20%
<br /> outdoor area for a distance of twelve opacity)as defined in District Rule 4101-Visible Emissions,or materials conveyed are washed,
<br /> feet or greater with the use of a chute separated, or screened to remove PM-10.
<br /> or conveyor device.
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<br /> 5.2 Materials transported by vehicle, Limit or promptly remove any accumulation of mud or dirt at the end of work day or once every 24
<br /> except equipment on site adding to or hours. 'Net material to limit VCE(40%)., or provide at least six inches of freeboard space from the
<br /> removing from storage piles. top of the transport container, or cover the container.
<br /> 5.3 Outdoor storage of materials greater Cover materials or stabilize to limit to VCE to 40416 utilizing water, a chemical stabilizer/suppressant,
<br /> :hon 250 cubic yards. or a vegetative cover within seven days after the addition or removal of materials.
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