SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY UNIFIED AIR POLLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT

RULE 8021 - CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLITION, EXCAVATION, EXTRACTION, AND

OTHER EARTHMOVING ACTIVITIES

(Adopted November 15, 2001; Amended August 19, 2004)

1.0 Purpose

The purpose of this rule is to limit fugitive dust emissions from construction, demolition,

excavation, extraction, and other earthmoving activities.

2.0 Applicability

This rule applies to any construction, demolition, excavation, extraction, and other

earthmoving activities, including, but not limited to, land clearing, grubbing, scraping,

travel on site, and travel on access roads to and from the site. This rule also applies to the

construction of new landfill disposal sites or modification to existing landfill disposal

sites prior to commencement of landfilling activities. The provisions of this rule adopted

on November 15, 2001 shall remain in effect until October 1, 2004 at which time the

amendments adopted on August 19, 2004 shall take effect.

3.0 Definitions

The definitions of terms in Rule 8011 (General Requirements) shall apply to this rule.

4.0 Exemptions

In addition to the exemptions established in Rule 8011, the activities listed in Sections 4.1

through 4.5 are exempt from this rule. However, carryout and trackout materials as a

result of activities exempted in Sections 4.1 through 4.5 of this rule must be removed

from any paved public roads pursuant to Rule 8041 (Carryout and Trackout):

4.1 Blasting activities that have been permitted by the California Division of

Industrial Safety. Other activities performed in conjunction with blasting are not

exempt from complying with the provisions of other applicable rules under

Regulation VIII (Fugitive PM10 Prohibitions).

4.2 Maintenance or remodeling of existing buildings and additions to existing

buildings where total building area is not increased by more than fifty percent, or

10,000 square feet, whichever is less; but not including ancillary construction

such as expanding parking lots.

4.3 All additions to existing single family residential buildings.

4.4 Diskingof weeds and dried vegetation related to fire prevention required by a

Federal, State or local agency on a site less than one-half (1⁄2) acre. Activities
performed in conjunction with disking are not exempt from complying with the

provisions of other applicable rules under Regulation VIII.

4.5 The spreading of landfill daily cover necessary to cover garbage/rubbish in order

to preserve public health and safety and to comply with the requirements of the

California Integrated Waste Management Board during wind conditions which

would generate fugitive dust.

5.0 Requirements

No person shall perform any construction, demolition, excavation, extraction, or

other earthmoving activities unless the appropriate requirements in sections 5.1

through 5.5 are sufficiently implemented to limit VDE to 20% opacity and

comply with the conditions for a stabilized surface area when applicable. In

addition to the requirements of this rule, a person shall comply with all other

applicable requirements of Regulation VIII.

5.1 A person shall implement the requirements specified below when using wrecking

balls or other wrecking equipment to raze or demolish buildings.

5.1.1 Apply sufficient water to building exterior surfaces, unpaved surface areas

where equipment will operate, and razed building materials to limit VDE

to 20% opacity throughout the duration of razing and demolition activities.

5.1.2 Apply sufficient dust suppressants to unpaved surface areas within 100

feet where materials from razing or demolition activities will fall in order

to limit VDE to 20% opacity.

5.1.3 Apply sufficient dust suppressants to unpaved surface areas where

wrecking or hauling equipment will be operated in order to limit VDE to

20% opacity

5.1.4 Handling, storage, and transport of bulk materials on-site or off-site

resulting from the demolition or razing of buildings shall comply with the

requirements specified in Rule 8031 (Bulk Materials)

5.1.5 Apply water within 1 hour of demolition to unpaved surfaces within 100

feet of the demolished structure.

5.1.6 Prevention and removal of carryout or trackout on paved public access

roads from demolition operations shall be performed in accordance with

Rule 8041 (Carryout and Trackout).

5.2 A person shall control the fugitive dust emissions to meet the requirements in

Table 8021-1.
Table 8021-1 – CONTROL MEASURE OPTIONS FOR

CONSTRUCTION, EXCAVATION, EXTRACTION, AND

OTHER EARTHMOVING ACTIVITIES

A. PRE-ACTIVITY:

A1 Pre-water site sufficient to limit VDE to 20% opacity, and

A2 Phase work to reduce the amount of disturbed surface area at any one time.

B. DURING ACTIVE OPERATIONS:

B1 Apply water or chemical/organic stabilizers/suppressants sufficient to limit VDE to

20% opacity; or

B2 Construct and maintain wind barriers sufficient to limit VDE to 20% opacity. If

utilizing wind barriers, control measure B1 above shall also be implemented.

B3 Apply water or chemical/organic stabilizers/suppressants to unpaved haul/access

roads and unpaved vehicle/equipment traffic areas sufficient to limit VDE to 20%

opacity and meet the conditions of a stabilized unpaved road surface.

C. TEMPORARY STABILIZATION DURING PERIODS OF INACTIVITY:

C1 Restrict vehicular access to the area; and

C2 Apply water or chemical/organic stabilizers/suppressants, sufficient to comply with

the conditions of a stabilized surface. If an area having 0.5 acres or more of

disturbed surface area remains unused for seven or more days, the area must

comply with the conditions for a stabilized surface area as defined in section 3.58 of

Rule 8011.

5.3 Speed Limitations and Posting of Speed Limit Signs on Uncontrolled Unpaved

Access/Haul Roads on Construction Sites

5.3.1. An owner/operator shall limit the speed of vehicles traveling on

uncontrolled unpaved access/haul roads within construction sites to a

maximum of 15 miles per hour.

5.3.2. An owner/operator shall post speed limit signs that meet State and Federal

Department of Transportation standards at each construction site’s

uncontrolled unpaved access/haul road entrance. At a minimum, speed

limit signs shall also be posted at least every 500 feet and shall be readable

in both directions of travel along uncontrolled unpaved access/haul roads.

5.4 Wind Generated Fugitive Dust Requirements

5.4.1 Cease outdoor construction, excavation, extraction, and other earthmoving

activities that disturb the soil whenever VDE exceeds 20% opacity. Indoor

activities such as electrical, plumbing, dry wall installation, painting, and

any other activity that does not cause any disturbances to the soil are not

subject to this requirement.

5.4.2 Continue operation of water trucks/devices when outdoor construction

excavation, extraction, and other earthmoving activities cease, unless

unsafe to do so.
6.0 Administrative Requirements

6.1 Test Methods

The applicable test methods specified in Rule 8011 shall be used to determine

compliance with this rule.

6.2 Recordkeeping

An owner/operator shall comply with the recordkeeping requirements specified in

Rule 8011.

6.3 Dust Control Plan

6.3.1 An owner/operator shall submit a Dust Control Plan to the APCO prior to

the start of any construction activity on any site that will include 10 acres

or more of disturbed surface area for residential developments, or 5 acres

or more of disturbed surface area for non-residential development, or will

include moving, depositing, or relocating more than 2,500 cubic yards per

day of bulk materials on at least three days. Construction activities shall

not commence until the APCO has approved or conditionally approved the

Dust Control Plan. An owner/operator shall provide written notification to

the APCO within 10 days prior to the commencement of earthmoving

activities via fax or mail. The requirement to submit a dust control plan

shall apply to all such activities conducted for residential and nonresidential (e.g., commercial, industrial, or institutional) purposes or

conducted by any governmental entity.

6.3.2 An owner/operator may submit one Dust Control Plan covering multiple

projects at different sites where construction will commence within the

next 12 months provided the plan includes each project size and location,

types of activities to be performed. The Dust Control Plan shall specify the

expected start and completion date of each project.

6.3.3 The Dust Control Plan shall describe all fugitive dust control measures to

be implemented before, during, and after any dust generating activity.

6.3.4 A Dust Control Plan shall contain all the information described in Section

6.3.6 of this rule. The APCO shall approve, disapprove, or conditionally

approve the Dust Control Plan within 30 days of plan submittal. A Dust

Control Plan is deemed automatically approved if, after 30 days following

receipt by the District, the District does not provide any comments to the

owner/operator regarding the Dust Control Plan.
6.3.5 An owner/operator shall retain a copy of an approved Dust Control Plan at

the project site. The approved Dust Control Plan shall remain valid until

the termination of all dust generating activities. Failure to comply with

the provisions of an approved Dust Control Plan is deemed to be a

violation of this rule. Regardless of whether an approved Dust Control

Plan is in place or not, or even when the owner/operator responsible for

the plan is complying with an approved Dust Control Plan, the

owner/operator is still subject to comply with all requirements of the

applicable rules under Regulation VIII at all times.

6.3.6 A Dust Control Plan shall contain all of the following information:

6.3.6.1 Name(s), address(es), and phone number(s) of person(s) and

owner(s)/operator(s) responsible for the preparation, submittal,

and implementation of the Dust Control Plan and responsible

for the dust generating operation and the application of dust

control measures.

6.3.6.2 A plot plan which shows the type and location of each project.

6.3.6.3 The total area of land surface to be disturbed, daily throughput

volume of earthmoving in cubic yards, and total area in acres

of the entire project site.

6.3.6.4 The expected start and completion dates of dust generating and

soil disturbance activities to be performed on the site.

6.3.6.5 The actual and potential sources of fugitive dust emissions on

the site and the location of bulk material handling and storage

areas, paved and unpaved roads; entrances and exits where

carryout/trackout may occur; and traffic areas.

6.3.6.6 Dust suppressants to be applied, including: product

specifications; manufacturer’s usage instructions (method,

frequency, and intensity of application); type, number, and

capacity of application equipment; and information on

environmental impacts and approvals or certifications related

to appropriate and safe use for ground application.

6.3.6.7 Specific surface treatment(s) and/or control measures utilized

to control material carryout, trackout, and sedimentation where

unpaved and/or access points join paved public access roads.

6.3.6.8 At least one key individual representing the owner/operator or

any person who prepares a Dust Control Plan must complete a

Dust Control Training Class conducted by the District. The
District will conduct Dust Control Training Classes on an as

needed basis.

6.4 District Notification of Earthmoving Activities on Smaller Construction Sites

6.4.1 On residential development construction sites ranging from 1.0 to less

than 10.0 acres in area, an owner/operator shall provide written

notification to the District at least 48 hours prior to his/her intent to

commence any earthmoving activities.

6.4.2 On non-residential development construction sites ranging from 1.0 to less

than 5.0 acres in area, an owner/operator shall provide written notification

to the District at least 48 hours prior to his/her intent to commence any

earthmoving activities.