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DESCRIPTION(S):The following are practices that can be used to reduce PM10 emissions: Baling/Large Bales: use balers to harvest crop, reducing PM10 emissions from crops traditionally harvested by chopping, truck passes, and residue burning. Combined Operations: combine equipment to perform several operations during one pass. Continuous Tray/D.O.V./New Drying Techniques for Dried Fruit: any technology that reduces labor and tillage, and reduces the number of equipment passes. Equipment Changes/Technological Improvements: modify equipment such as combines or cotton pickers, and harvesting equipment; increase equipment size to reduce number of passes; other technological improvements. Fallowing Land: temporary or permanent removal from production (e.g., vineyard pull-out, wildlife wetlands conservation program) eliminates entire operation or substantially reduces activities. Green Chop: harvest a forage crop without allowing it to dry in the field; reduces multiple equipment passes. Hand Harvesting: harvest crop by hand thereby reducing soil disturbances by equipment. Night Harvesting: implement cultural practices at night or when the humidity is high. No Burning: switch to a crop system that would not require waste burning. Pre-Harvest Soil Preparation: apply a light amount of water or other stabilizing material to soil prior to harvest. Shed Packing: pack commodities in a covered or closed area. Shuttle System/Larger Carrier: haul multiple or larger trailers/bins per trip thereby reducing the number of trips. PLEASE REFER TO THE FOLLOWING FOR DETAILED RULES OR INFORMATION:
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