Mitigation Measure to reduce PM

 The application of water is typically the most common dust control method. A variety of
chemical dust suppressants are available to suppress fugitive dust emissions from
construction sites. While being more expensive that water, they are also more effective in
suppressing dust and have to be applied much less frequently.
 Surfaces of completed earthworks (including landscaping) should be re-vegetated (i.e.,
seeded and mulched) within 10 days after active operations have ceased.
 Disturbed soil may be compacted with rollers or other similar equipment in order to
reduce the erosion potential of the area.
 During times of windy conditions, where feasible, construction operations that generate
greater levels of dust may be avoided or reduced. Instead, these activities can be
conducted when more favorable weather conditions occur. Increased application of other
dust suppressant techniques may also be considered in times of very windy weather.
 Vegetation can be grown on and around storage piles in order to mitigate fugitive dust
emissions. Vegetative cover that can act as a windbreak may consist of perennial grass,
trees or shrubs in 1 to 10 rows.
 Paved haul roads or gravel strips should be created early in the project. These haul roads
are designed to limit mud and dirt deposits on public paved roads.