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BENDER READY-MIX CONCRETE MANUFACTURING PROJECT 4 Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration I c) Would the project be consistent with the land use planning strategies set forth in the AQMP? The proposed project involves minor construction improvements at the project site as well as continued existing facility operations. The project would not conflict with City and SCAG policies. In conclusion, the determination of AQMP consistency is primarily concerned with the long-term influence of a project on air quality in the Basin. The proposed project would not result in a long-term impact on the region's ability to meet State and Federal air quality standards, as the project would only generate construction emissions. Also, the proposed project would be consistent with the goals and policies of the AQMP for control of fugitive dust. As discussed above, the proposed project would not conflict with the goals and policies of the AQMP and is, therefore, considered consistent with the SCAQMD's 2007 AQMP. Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required. b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? ' Less Than Si_onificant Impact. SHORT-TERM (CONSTRUCTION) EMISSIONS Construction Emissions The project involves site improvements with regards to aesthetics, drainage/water quality, and safety at and surrounding the project site. Construction activities would involve demolition, earthwork, trenching, paving, and building construction. Construction would occur over approximately three months in mid- 2011. Construction activities would require the export of approximately 1,576 cubic yards of soil, and the paving of approximately 0.33 acres. Table 4.3-1, Construction Air Emissions, depicts the construction emissions associated with the project. Emitted pollutants would include ROG, CO, NOx, PM,o, and PM2.5. The largest amount of ROG, CO, and NOx emissions would occur during the earthwork phase of construction from off-road diesel emissions. PM,o and PM2.5 emissions would occur from fugitive dust (due to earthwork and excavation) and from construction equipment exhaust. The majority of PM,o and PM2,5 emissions would be generated by fugitive dust from earthwork activities. Exhaust emissions from construction activities include emissions associated with the transport of machinery and supplies to and from the project site, emissions produced on-site as the equipment is used, and emissions from trucks transporting materials to and from the site. 1 As depicted in Table 4.3-1, construction-related emissions would not exceed the established SCAQMD thresholds for criteria pollutants. However, the proposed project would be required to adhere to standard SCAQMD regulations, such as implementing SCAQMD Rule 403 which would further reduce construction emissions. With adherence to SCAQMD standard regulations, impacts would be less than significant. JULY 2011 4.3-3 AIR QUALITY 31A-41