What should not be done to avoid violating the Clean Air Act regarding dust on a jobsite?

The Clean Air Act sets forth regulations to prevent air pollution, which includes controlling dust and particulate matter on construction sites. To comply with this law, certain practices can help minimize dust emissions effectively.

Choosing not to limit working hours can be advantageous, as it helps maintain productivity while still using dust control measures when necessary. Working on projects less than one acre might not be a sustainable or realistic strategy for most contractors, as many projects exceed this size and deal with dust management in other ways.

Implementing actions like watering down the construction area and using dust barriers are widely accepted techniques for controlling dust and preventing the violation of air quality standards. These measures help to settle dust and create barriers to contain the particulate matter generated.

In contrast, restricting work to projects under one acre fundamentally disregards the full scope of potential work and does not address compliance requirements for larger sites, which must also adhere to provisions established by the Clean Air Act.