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8.A. - Page 63 <br /> Section 4: Evaluation of Environmental Impacts <br /> pollutants. The Basin is currently in non - attainment for State and Federal criteria pollutants ozone, and fine <br /> particulate matter (PM25) and State criteria pollutant fine particulate matter (PM10). <br /> New development facilitated by the Housing Element update (pursuant to existing General Plan land use <br /> policy) will be required to comply with BAAQMD rules and regulations aimed at reducing construction - <br /> related pollutant emissions, including fugitive dust and other particulates, as well as reactive organic <br /> compounds and other ozone precursors found in paints and other coatings. Considering that the proposed <br /> Housing Element is consistent with General Plan land use policy and the breadth of existing standards and <br /> regulations, adoption and implementation of the proposed Housing Element update will not change or <br /> otherwise interfere with the regional pollutant control strategies of the CAP. The project's impact on <br /> cumulative levels of regional ozone or particulates is therefore less than significant. <br /> d) Less than Significant Impact. Common sensitive receptors include children under age 14, the elderly <br /> over age 65, athletes, and people with cardiovascular and chronic respiratory diseases. The project <br /> promotes development of housing that could likely accommodate children and the elderly; however, the <br /> proposed Housing Element update does not authorize construction or redevelopment of any housing units. <br /> Through its standard development review process that includes review pursuant to State CEQA statutes <br /> and guidelines, the City will ensure that any future development projects developed pursuant to the <br /> proposed Housing Element and General Plan Amendment provide adequate protection for residents from <br /> any local air pollution sources. Project impacts on sensitive receptors will be less than significant. <br /> e) No Impact. Residential land uses typically do not create objectionable odors. No new odor sources will <br /> result from adoption or implementation of the proposed Housing Element because it does not authorize <br /> construction of any new housing project, redevelopment of any existing property, or any particular <br /> infrastructure construction project. No impact will occur. <br /> 8 United States Environmental Protection Agency. The Green Book Nonattainment Areas for Criteria Pollutants. <br /> <www.epa.uov /oar /oacips/oreenbk/index.hl nl> [July 22, 2014] <br /> 24 Redwood City Housing Element Initial Study <br />