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Ms. Anne Norris Page Three January 10, 1986 control measures may include: 1) requiring the construction of noise barriers, e.g., earth berms, wood or concrete walls; 2) adjusting the distance of the development from the roadway, and or 3) the planting of vegetation. This last option, however, is not a very effective noise control measure compared to options I or 2. The ElS should also contain a discussion concerning sources, impacts, and pro- posed mitigation measures for construction-related noise and fugitive dust emissions. For example, with regard to construction noise, mitigative measures should include requiring the use of properly muffled equipment, the routing of truck traffic to avoid an adverse effect on residents, as well as by requiring the implementation of a construction curfew. Moreover, Minnesota Rules 7005.0550 require that airborne particulate fugitive dust emissions be kept to a minimum, where possible. Fugitive dust emissions from construction activities can be minimized by measures such as watering of areas undergoing grading or earth moving, as is proposed, and planned selective grading and staged develop- ment, timely job site cleanup and haul road maintenance, covering or otherwise preventing the escape of materials from truck loads, and ceasing operations during periods of high winds. Thank you for the opportunity to review the EAW. Should you have any questions, please contact Marlene Volta in the Office of Planning and Review at 296-7796. Sincerely, Barbara Lindsey Sims Assistant Executive Director BLS/MV/BJ: jw CC: Mr. Gregg Downing, Environmental Quality Board Ms. Sharon Decker, North Fork, Inc. Ms. Susanne Pelly, Division of Air Quality Mr. Larry Zdon, Division of Water Quality, Technical Review Section