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Show specifications which would require the contractors to comply with all applicable air pollution standards. Industrial water users would be subject to city and county zoning and air pollution standards. It is the intent of the Bureau of Reclamation that the Bonneville Unit would be constructed and operated in full compliance with Utah and Federal air quality standards. ( 2) Specific Air Quality Control Measures ( a) In the clearing of areas for construction camps and Unit features and prior to inundation, land comprising reservoir basins would be cleared of trees, structures, and any other debris that would likely interfere with the intended functions of the reservoir. Cleared commercial timber would be salvaged and the brush and slash would be disposed of either by burning or by chipping. The chips could be used as mulch or be hauled away for burial or disposal elsewhere. All burning would be accomplished in accordance with prevailing pollution regulations. ( b) Dust from construction would be controlled by sprinkling of roads and embankments or other acceptable control measures. Bureau of Reclamation inspectors would be charged with the responsibility of seeing that this was done. ( c) Construction contractors would be required to maintain all equipment and vehicles in good repair to minimize objectionable exhaust emissions. ( d) Construction contractors would also be required to comply with all regulations and ordinances pertaining to noise pollution. Esthetics ( 1) General Because much of the interpretation of esthetics is intangible and depends to a large extent upon the personal tastes and judgment of observers, it is difficult to present an objective discussion concerning this subject. The Bureau of Reclamation recognizes that dams, pipelines, siphons, tunnels, and roads would not be constructed without having some major long- term adverse effects upon the esthetics. The objective of the Bureau would be to minimize adverse impacts through a process of planning, consultation, careful construction, and restoration, 456 |