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7.1.A. - Page 26 <br /> contains both pulmonary irritants as well as hazardous compounds, which may affect sensitive <br /> receptors such as young children, senior citizens, or those susceptible to respiratory diseases. <br /> Because of the great variability in construction emissions (dependent on the level of activity, the <br /> specific operations taking place, the equipment being operated, local soils, weather conditions, <br /> and other factors), the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) emphasizes the <br /> implementation of effective and comprehensive control measures rather than the detailed <br /> quantification of construction emissions. BAAQMD considers any project's construction-related <br /> impacts to be less-than-significant if required dust control measures are implemented. BAAQMD <br /> has a three-tier approach to control measures: Basic Measures (implemented at all construction <br /> sites regardless of size), Enhanced Measures (construction sites greater than 4 acres), and <br /> Optional Measures (if further emission reductions are deemed necessary by the Lead Agency). <br /> For construction areas of less than four acres, BAAQMD would require implementation of Basic <br /> Control Measures, which are shown below. Implementation of these measures will minimize <br /> PM10 emissions and will reduce construction-related air quality impacts to a less than significant <br /> level. <br /> • Construction vehicles shall be properly maintained and tuned to minimize exhaust <br /> emissions <br /> • Vehicle idling time shall be minimized to the extent possible <br /> • Water trucks or sprinklers shall be used in sufficient quantities to keep exposed soil <br /> surfaces damp enough to prevent dust. Watering should increase frequency when the <br /> wind speed exceeds 15 mph <br /> • Pave, apply water three times daily, or apply non-toxic soil stabilizers on all unpaved <br /> access roads, parking areas, and staging areas at construction sites <br /> • Sweep daily(with water sweepers) all paved access roads, parking areas and staging <br /> areas at construction sites <br /> • Sweep streets daily if visible soil material is carried onto adjacent public streets <br /> • Any dust-producing material shall be covered while being hauled. When necessary, <br /> loads shall also be watered down to reduce dust <br /> • The contractor shall designate a person or persons to monitor the emission control <br /> program and to order increased watering, as necessary, to prevent transport of dust <br /> Operational Emissions—There would be no direct air emissions associated with proposed new <br /> pipelines or storage tank(s). If the pump station is powered by electricity rather than diesel fuel, <br /> there would also be no emission impacts from that facility. There would not be any vents along <br /> project pipelines where air emissions would be released. Because operational activities <br /> associated with proposed pipeline, tank, and pump station facilities would not result in direct air <br /> emissions, no permits would be required from the BAAQMD for the proposed project and no <br /> mitigation is necessary. <br /> Odor Potential — No odor problems would be expected with operation of the proposed <br /> pipelines, tank(s), and pump station due to the enclosed nature of the facilities. There is <br /> 12 <br />