Construction Dust Rules

The Air Quality Management District Board of Directors adopted amended and new fugitive dust rules on July 19, 2005, and were further revised on October 18, 2005. The new rules apply to construction or construction activities. 

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EL DORADO COUNTY AQMD FUGITIVE DUST AND ASBESTOS RULES

   Rule Applicability Flow Chart

• Rule 223, Fugitive Dust -- General Requirements
• Rule 223-1, Fugitive Dust -- Construction Requirements
•  Rule 223-1 Summary Information Sheet
•  Fugitive Dust Plan Application
  
• Rule 223-2, Fugitive Dust -- Asbestos Hazard Mitigation 
•  Rule 223-2 Summary Information Sheet
•  Asbestos Dust Mitigation Plan Application
•  Asbestos Review Map - 1/22/15
•  Sample Asbestos Warning Sign
  
• Rule 610, Land Development Fees (Effective 7-01-17)
•  Asbestos Dust Mitigation Plan Fee - $422 + $28.45 per acre  
•  Fugitive Dust Plan Fee -$134  
•  Geologic Evaluation - $563 ($0 for Individual Single Family Project)  

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CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD ASBESTOS AIR TOXIC CONTROL MEASURES

• Asbestos Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM) for Construction, Grading, Quarrying and Surface Mining Operations (California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 93105)
• Asbestos Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM) for Surfacing Applications (California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 93106)
• Renovation/Demolition of Buildings containing Regulated Asbestos-Containing Material

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PROCESS TO DETERMINE APPLICABILITY AND COMPLIANCE FOR YOUR PROJECT

• To establish whether your project is located in the Asbestos Review Area, use the Surveyor's Office GOTNET surface asbestos layer.
  
• Construction Project Applicability Flow Chart to determine compliance process for your project.
• Swimming Pool Construction Compliance Flowchart
• Method 435: Determination of Asbestos Content in Serpentine Aggregate
  
• NOA Assessment and Evaluation Options
• NOA Sampling Workplan and Scheduling
  
• Geological Evaluation Requirements
• Excavated Soils Management Flow Chart for disposition of excavated soils.
  • Sample Receipt for Offsite Reuse of Restricted(*) Excavated Soils/Materials (<0.25% NOA)
  • Sample Receipt for Offsite Reuse of Restricted(*) Excavated Soils/Materials (>0.25% NOA)
• Post-Construction Mitigation Requirements in NOA Designated Areas
• Guidance on Import Soils
  

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LIST OF SERVICE PROVIDERS

• Professional Geologists
• Hazardous Waste Disposal Sites
• Hazardous Waste Haulers  

 

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