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8.B. - Page 34 <br /> 4.3.1.4 Sensitive Receptors <br /> BAAQMD defines sensitive receptors as facilities where population groups that are particularly <br /> sensitive to the effects of air pollutants (i.e., children,the elderly, and people with illnesses) are likely <br /> to be located. Examples include schools,hospitals, and residential areas. The project site is <br /> completely surrounded by a residential neighborhood. <br /> 4.3.2 Environmental Checklist and Discussion of Impacts <br /> AIR QUALITY <br /> Less Than <br /> Potentially Significant Less Than <br /> Significant With Significant No Impact Beneficial Information <br /> Impact Mitigation Impact Impact Source(s) <br /> Incorporated <br /> Would the project: <br /> 1) Conflict with or obstruct � � � � � 1,2,4 <br /> implementation of the applicable air <br /> quality plan? <br /> 2) Violate any air quality standard or � � � � � 1,2,4,5,6 <br /> contribute substantially to an existing <br /> or projected air quality violation? <br /> 3) Result in a cumulatively � � � � � 1,2,4,5 <br /> considerable net increase of any <br /> criteria pollutant for which the <br /> project region is classified as non- <br /> attainment under an applicable <br /> federal or state ambient air quality <br /> standard including releasing <br /> emissions which exceed <br /> quantitative thresholds for ozone <br /> precursors? <br /> 4) Expose sensitive receptors to � � � � � 1,2,4,6 <br /> substantial pollutant concentrations? <br /> 5) Create objectionable odors affecting a � � � � � 1,2 <br /> substantial number of people? <br /> 4.3.2.1 Impacts from the Project <br /> As part of an effort to attain and maintain ambient air quality standards for ozone,PM2.5,and PMio, <br /> BAAQMD has established thresholds of significance for precursor air pollutants. BAAQMD <br /> thresholds of significance were adopted in June 2010 and updated in May 2011. These thresholds are <br /> for ozone precursor pollutants (ROG and NOX),PMio, and PM2.5. A project that generates more than <br /> 10 tons per year or 54 pounds per day of ROG,NOX, or PM2.5, or more than 15 tons per year or 82 <br /> pounds per day of PMio is considered to have a significant operational and/or construction-related air <br /> quality impact, according to the BAAQMD thresholds of significance. To determine the point at <br /> which a project would exceed these thresholds, BAAQMD developed a screening table that indicates <br /> the size at which a particular land use could be potentially significant. <br /> 1410 Valota Road Residential Project 22 Initial Study <br /> Redwood City January 2012 <br />