Effects of NRCS Conservation Practices - National

Dust Control on Unpaved Roads and Surfaces Code: 373

Units: sq ft

C F R P Pr FS D O AL

Soil Erosion Effect Rationale

Soil Erosion - Sheet and Rill Erosion 2

Soil Erosion - Wind Erosion 5

Soil Erosion - Ephemeral Gully Erosion 0

Soil Erosion - Classic Gully Erosion 0

Soil Erosion - Streambank, Shoreline, Water Conveyance C 0

Soil Quality Degradation

 Organic Matter Depletion 0

 Compaction 0

 Subsidence 0

 Concentration of Salts or Other Chemicals -1

Excess Water

 Excess Water - Seeps 0

 Excess Water - Runoff, Flooding, or Ponding 0

 Excess Water - Seasonal High Water Table 0

 Excess Water - Drifted Snow 0

Insufficient Water

 Insufficient Water - Inefficient Use of Irrigation Water 0

 Insufficient Water - Inefficient Moisture Management 0

Water Quality Degradation

 Pesticides in Surface Water 0

 Pesticides in Groundwater 0

 Nutrients in Surface water -1

 Nutrients in Groundwater 0

 Salts in Surface Water -1

 Salts in Groundwater 0

 Excess Pathogens and Chemicals from Manure, Bio-solid 0 

 Excess Pathogens and Chemicals from Manure, Bio-solid 0 

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If organic palliatives (such as lignosulfonates or oils) are used, nearby surface water may be impacted.

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If salt-based hygroscopic palliatives (such as calcium chloride or magnesium chloride) are used, nearby surface water may be 

impacted.

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If salt-based hygroscopic palliatives (such as calcium chloride or magnesium chloride) are used, adjacent soil may be impacted.

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Controlling direct particulate matter emissions produced by vehicle and machinery traffic or wind action from unpaved roads and 

other surfaces by applying a palliative on the surface.

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Treatment of unpaved surfaces can help to bind particles, resulting in reduced erosion.

Treatment of unpaved surfaces can help to bind particles, resulting in reduced erosion.

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AL-Aso Land 

W-Water 

O-Other 

D-Developed 

FS-Farmstead 

Pr-Protected 

P-Pasture 

F-Forest 

R-Range 

C-Crop

Typical Landuse:
 Excessive Sediment in Surface Water 1

 Elevated Water Temperature 0

 Petroleum, Heavy Metals and Other Pollutants Transporte 0

 Petroleum, Heavy Metals and Other Pollutants Transporte 0

Air Quality Impacts

 Emissions of Particulate Matter (PM) and PM Precursors 4

 Emissions of Ozone Precursors 0

 Emissions of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) 0

 Objectionable Odors 0

Degraded Plant Condition

 Undesirable Plant Productivity and Health 0

 Inadequate Structure and Composition 0

 Excessive Plant Pest Pressure 0

 Wildfire Hazard, Excessive Biomass Accumulation 0

Fish and Wildlife - Inadequate Habitat

 Inadequate Habitat - Food 0

 Inadequate Habitat - Cover/Shelter 0

 Inadequate Habitat - Water 2

 Inadequate Habitat - Habitat Continuity (Space) 0

Livestock Production Limitation

 Inadequate Feed and Forage 0

 Inadequate Shelter 0

 Inadequate Water 0

Inefficient Energy Use

 Equipment and Facilities 0

 Farming/Ranching Practices and Field Operations 0

CPPE Practice Effects: 0 No Effect

5 Substantial Improvement -1 Slight Worsening

4 Moderate to Substantial Improvement -2 Slight to Moderate Worsening

3 Moderate Improvement -3 Moderate Worsening

2 Slight to Moderate Improvement -4 Moderate to Substantial Worsening

1 Slight Improvement -5 Substantial Worsening

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Use of dust suppressants will mitigate particulate matter emissions from vehicle traffic and wind erosion on unpaved roads and 

surfaces. The primary purpose of this standard is to mitigate particulate matter emissions.

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Treatment of unpaved surfaces can help to bind particles, resulting in reduced erosion and sediment load to nearby surface waters.

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