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monitor if air quality standards and objectives are being achieved in the South Coast Air Basin. The air quality objectives in the AQMP are based upon population and growth projections provided in regional plans and local general plans. A project could be in conflict with the AQMP if it results in population and growth impacts beyond those identified in regional plans and local general plans. The proposed project is consistent with the City's General Plan and would not effect the population and growth projections for the City. Therefore, it would not be in co~flict with the population and growth projections established in the South Coast Air Quality Management District AQMP. (B) Less Than Significant Impact As mentioned previously, the South Coast Air ~uality Management District (SCAQMD) regulates air quality in the South Coast Air Basin. The South Coast Air Basin is currently a non-attainment area for carbon monoxide, ozone, particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide. The SCAQMD considers an air quality impact to be significant if it exceeds the thresholds identified in the Table below. EMISSION THRESHOLDS OF SIGNIFICANCE Project Pollutant Construction Tons/ Operations Pounds/Day Quarter Pounds/Day Carbon Monoxide 550 24.75 550 Reactive Organic Compounds 75 2~ 55 Nitrogen Oxides 100 2.5 55 Particulate Matter 150 6.75. 150 Long-term Operational Air Quality Impacts The proposed project involves a zone change and establishment of a trade school within an existing building. The primary source of operational emissions would be generated by vehicle travel to and from the project site. A relatively minor amount of gaseous emissions would also occur from natural gas and electricity usage. The proposed project is consistent and would not increase the amount with the City's General Plan of development on the project 75.A. Page 146