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SAN LEANDRO SHORELINE DEVELOPMENT DRAFT EIR <br />CITY OF SAN LEANDRO <br />AIR QUALITY <br />Both California and the federal government have established health -based AAQS for seven air pollutants, <br />which are shown in Table 4.2-1. These pollutants are ozone (03), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide <br />(CO), sulfur dioxide (SOA coarse inhalable particulate matter (PM10), fine inhalable particulate matter <br />(PM2.5), and lead (Pb). In addition, the State has set standards for sulfates, hydrogen sulfide, vinyl chloride, <br />and visibility -reducing particles. These standards are designed to protect the health and welfare of the <br />populace with a reasonable margin of safety. <br />Regional Regulations <br />Bay Area Air Quality Management District <br />BAAQMD is the agency responsible for assuring that the National and California AAQS are attained and <br />maintained in the Air Basin. BAAQMD is responsible for: <br />■ Adopting and enforcing rules and regulations concerning air pollutant sources. <br />■ Issuing permits for stationary sources of air pollutants. <br />■ Inspecting stationary sources of air pollutants. <br />■ Responding to citizen complaints. <br />■ Monitoring ambient air quality and meteorological conditions. <br />■ Awarding grants to reduce motor vehicle emissions. <br />■ Conducting public education campaigns. <br />■ Air Quality Management Planning. <br />Air quality conditions in the Air Basin have improved significantly since the BAAQMD was created in <br />1955.20 The BAAQMD prepares air quality management plans (AQMPs) to attain ambient air quality <br />standards in the Air Basin. The BAAQMD prepares ozone attainment plans for the National 03 standard <br />and clean air plans for the California 03 standard. The BAAQMD prepares these AQMPs in coordination <br />with Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission <br />(MTC). The most recently adopted comprehensive plan is the 2010 Bay Area Clean Air Plan, which was <br />adopted by BAAQMD on September 15, 2010, and incorporates significant new scientific data, primarily in <br />the form of updated emissions inventories, ambient measurements, new meteorological episodes, and <br />new air quality modeling tools. <br />BAAQMD 2010 Bay Area Clean Air Plan <br />The purpose of the 2010 Bay Area Clean Air Plan is to: 1) update the Bay Area 2005 Ozone Strategy in <br />accordance with the requirements of the California Clean Air Act to implement all feasible measures to <br />reduce 03; 2) consider the impacts of 03 control measures on PM, TAC, and greenhouse gases (GHGs) in a <br />single, integrated plan; 3) review progress in improving air quality in recent years; and 4) establish <br />emission control measures in the 2009 to 2012 timeframe. The 2010 Bay Area Clean Air Plan also provides <br />the framework for the Air Basin to achieve attainment of the California and National AAQS. <br />20 Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD), 2010 (Revised 2011). Appendix C: Sample Air Quality Setting, in <br />California Environmental Quality Act Air Quality Guidelines. <br />PLACEWORKS 4.2-9 <br />