SFPUC 2001 Alameda Watershed Management Plan

XII. SUMMARY OF COMMMENTS AND RESPONSESB. SUMMARY OF COMMENTS AND RESPONSESused, the suppressant would be “Dust Off Anticorrosive Dust Suppressant,” a non-hazardous saltmetalbased (magnesium chloride and magnesium sulfate) product, or an equivalent product.Potential health effects of this product are associated with ingestion of large amounts(gastrointestinal upset and irritation of the stomach). The mist of this chemical may cause slightirritation of the nose, but inhalation is considered an unlikely entry route. Given that thissuppressant is not frequently used, the distance of the mining area from the Town of Sunol, andthe low level of potential health effects associated with this product, the potential health impacton the students at the Sunol Glen School and residents of the Town of Sunol would be less thansignificant.While Sunol residents’ concerns are understandable, the data and analysis indicated that theactual air quality effects will be less than significant and no new evidence or information has beenreceived that would warrant reanalysis of SMP-32 air quality issues.NOP 96.223E: Alameda Watershed Management Plan C&R.88 ESA / 930385