1. Dust Permits – ‘Process and Common Issues’ Craig Grismore - PCAQCD
AESA Conference March 26, 2019
Dust Permits – ‘Process and Common Issues’
Craig Grismore - PCAQCD

2. Topics Dust Control & Permits Dust Generating Operations/Standards
When is a Permit Required
Permit Application Process
Approvals and Fees
Common Permitting Issues

3. Dust Control & Permits PM10 Non-Attainment Area Quality Standard
NAA classification means that air quality in a particular region does not meet federal health standards as defined by the Clean Air Act
PM10 is defined as a suspended particulate with an aerodynamic diameter of <10 microns
Control Goal – Limit the amount of particulate matter discharged to the atmosphere
Sources Include: Fires, Unpaved Roads, Road/Home Construction, Industry, Vehicle Emissions, Agricultural Activities, Demolition
Permitting ensures accountability and knowledge of mitigating control methods
We Permit 3 different Areas (West Pinal, Apache Junction, Remainder of the County)
West Pinal (Rule )
Applicant Info: Owner, POC, Project Scope/Size, Work Practice Standards, Site Inspections, Control Measures, Work Practices, Trackout, Limit Trespass, Signage, Opacity Limits, Record Keeping, Signature
Apache Junction (Rule , 226, 238)
Applicant Info: Owner, POC, Project Scope/Size, Obligatory Work Practice Standards (Access control, Inactive/Post Operations Roadways, Bulk Material Op’s, Trackout, Signage, Training, Control Measures, Load Stabilization, Emission Mitigation, Sub-Contractor Registration, Opacity Limits, Active Area Stabilization, Record Keeping Requirements
General Area/Rest of County
We attain a signature after reasonable inquiry, that Project statements and information are true and accurate.

4. Dust Generating Operations/Standards
Earthmoving Activities, Land Clean-up, Leveling, Back Filling
Drilling, Construction, Demolition, Bulk material handling, storage and/or transporting operations
Operation of motorized machinery used in construction, Establishing/Using unpaved parking lots, haul access roads in work site
Installing initial landscapes using motorized equipment
Standards
Opacity Limitations
West Pinal/General - Cannot exceed > 20% on the property
Apache Junction – 0%/30 sec property line, >20% continuous/intermittent plume/time aggregate average
Maintain Site Stabilization
Ensure work site attains disturbed surface stabilization compliance at all times, including post-operation
Drop Ball Tests utilized to measure stabilization
Apache Junction Specifics – Maintenance of Threshold Friction Velocity, Vegetative cover standard, Erodible element coverage, Silt loading standards
Track Out
West Pinal/General - < 50 linear feet
Apache Junction Specifics – < 25 linear feet, Limited daily bulk material movement, measured rumble strips/gravel pads/internal paving guideline, Remove all at end of day

5. When is a Permit Required
Any worksite that covers an area of 0.1 acres or larger
0.1 acres = 4356 sq ft
Calculation of land stripping/earthmoving surface areas:
Include surface are for all disturbance activities
Add 12.5’ to each side of structures, driveways, pads, etc.
Parcels must be contiguous if multiple parcels are on one permit
Calculation of disturbed area for trenching only projects:
726’ for trenches < 4 feet deep
363’ for trenches > 4 feet deep
Calculations in ‘linear feet’
Land stripping and/or earthmoving permits cover trenching and stockpiling – (you do not need to permit them separately)

6. Permit Application Process
Applicant Information: Applicant/Property Owner/Primary Project Contact
Project Information – Parcel #, GPS, Township/Range/Section
Project Scope – Type, Size, Road, Demo
ID Earthmoving Disturbance Activities
Work Practice Dust Control Measures – Dust Suppression
Limit Trespassing/High Risk Day Stabilization/Signage
Worksite Standards
Liability Signature – Obligations and Affirmation
Site Plot Map (Parcel/Work Location/Access/Neighbors)

7. Approval and Fees Approvals Fees
Only trained Compliance Personnel can approve
‘Real-Time’ approvals possible with front desk applicants
Target <24 Hour response to electronic submissions
Fees
Land Stripping - $75 (.1 to 5); $200 (5-10); add $200 for +10); $2000 (>100 acres)
Trenching – From $50 (500 lf) up to $2000 (> 4 miles)
Stockpiling – $50 for 10 cy; $100 for cy; $150 for >501 cy
Annual Block Registration - $2000 (installing utility lines)
Late Fees - $25 for <5 acres; $100 > 5 acres

8. Common Permitting Issues
‘In-person’ applicant typically only represents Owner/Project Coordinator
Site Plot Maps Missing
Incomplete Submittals (Electronic)
‘Wrong Area’ Applications
Name/Address/Phone/ information missing or wrong
Project Scope lacks pertinent detail
Parcel/Township/Range/Section missing
Missing documents/signatures
Dust Control Measure boxes not checked
Permit Expiration - Large construction projects personnel allow permits to expire

9. Questions?