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San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District July 19, 2000 ' `-ECEIVEQ Tina Wehrmeister JUL 21 2��Q San Joaquin County Community Development Department Communq Develuprnent uept. Development Services Division 1810 East Hazelton Avenue Stockton, CA 95205 SUBJECT: SA-00-40 PAREX, INC Dear Ms Whermeister: The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (District) has reviewed the proposed project and offers the following comments: The San Joaquin Valley's air quality has been designated nonattainment by the EPA and by the Air Resources Board (ARB) for 03 (ozone) and PM-10(fine particulate matter, dust). The Federal Clean Air Act (CAA) and the California Clean Air Act require areas that are designated nonattainment to reduce emissions until standards are met. The construction phase of this project can generate emissions from the movement of soil, use of heavy equipment, bulk materials handling, asphalt paving and other related activities. As a result, this project is subject to District Regulation VIII (Fugitive Dust Prohibitions). The purpose of Regulation VIII is to reduce the amount of fine particulate matter (PM-10) entrained into the ambient air from man-made sources. The attached Synopsis highlights many of the requirements contained within Regulation VIII. The Synopsis is not meant to be all-inclusive, but it can be a useful compliance aid in the field and office alike. In addition, this project may contain operations which are subject to the permitting requirement of the District. Any equipment subject to the District's Permit to Operate requirements must obtain an Authority to Construct (ATC) from the District. Construction of equipment that requires an ATC or construction of any intimately related appurtenance, such as foundations and utility hookups for equipment, cannot begin until an ATC is obtained. This process can take up to 180 days. Construction of equipment not requiring a District permit is not subject to this ATC requirement. To determine specific permit requirements, the applicant should contact the District's Small Business Assistance Office at (209) 557-6446, or our Permit Services Section at (209) 557- 6400. To avoid unnecessary delays in the project, this should be done as soon as the applicant has determined the scope of the project. David L.Crow Executive Director/Air Pollution Control Officer Northern Region Office Central Region Office Southern Region Office 4230 Kiernan Avenue, Suite 130 1990 East Gettysburg Avenue 2700 M Street,Suite 275 Modesto,CA 95356-9321 Fresno,CA 93726-0244 Bakersfield,CA 93301-2370 (209)557-6400•FAX(209)557-6475 (559)230-6000•FAX(559)230-6061 (661)326-6900•FAX(661)326-6985