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    ADEQ Consent Order

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    The dust issue caused by activities at David Turner's farm near milepost 376 on I-10 was unacceptable. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has worked with multiple state agencies and the farmer to address the problem, but Mr. Turner has been slow to comply with the terms of the consent order requiring him to stabilize the soil and plant vegetation. As a result, ADEQ is redeploying state resources to mitigate the dust and may pursue penalties against Mr. Turner.

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    ADEQ Consent Order

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    The dust issue caused by activities at David Turner's farm near milepost 376 on I-10 was unacceptable. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has worked with multiple state agencies and the farmer to address the problem, but Mr. Turner has been slow to comply with the terms of the consent order requiring him to stabilize the soil and plant vegetation. As a result, ADEQ is redeploying state resources to mitigate the dust and may pursue penalties against Mr. Turner.

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    Consent order from the state regarding David Tuner's land in southern Arizona.

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    The dust issue caused by activities at David Turner's farm near milepost 376 on I-10 was unacceptable. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has worked with multiple state agencies and the farmer to address the problem, but Mr. Turner has been slow to comply with the terms of the consent order requiring him to stabilize the soil and plant vegetation. As a result, ADEQ is redeploying state resources to mitigate the dust and may pursue penalties against Mr. Turner.

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    ADEQ Consent Order

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    Jimmy Jenkins
    The dust issue caused by activities at David Turner's farm near milepost 376 on I-10 was unacceptable. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has worked with multiple state agencies and the farmer to address the problem, but Mr. Turner has been slow to comply with the terms of the consent order requiring him to stabilize the soil and plant vegetation. As a result, ADEQ is redeploying state resources to mitigate the dust and may pursue penalties against Mr. Turner.

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    Statement
    I-10 Milepost 376 Farm Dust Issue
    DATE: May 17, 2016
    CONTACT: Caroline Oppleman, Public Information Officer, (602) 771-2215, [email protected]

    The dust issue caused by activities at David Turners farm, located near milepost 376 on I-10, is
    unacceptable.

    Since the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality became aware of this issue, we have
    worked proactively and diligently with the farmer, the Arizona Department of Transportation
    (ADOT), Arizona Department of Public Safety, and the Arizona Department of Agriculture
    (ADA) to take actions to solve this problem caused by this new owner to the area, who being
    from out-of-state, was unfamiliar with the nature of Arizona soils.

    During our work together, it appeared as if Mr. Turner understood the urgency and need for
    quick and thorough action.

    Therefore, in collaboration with ADOT and ADA, we deployed state resources to mitigate the
    dust issue and arranged for stepped up watering of the farm.

    Simultaneously, we worked on a consent order with Mr. Turner to remedy the situation, which
    we finalized yesterday and went into effect immediately. Key components include:
    o Cease tilling/cropland leveling activities on undisturbed soil
    o Apply a chemical stabilizer to create a crust and prevent blowing dust
    o Plant vegetative cover
    o Limit the amount of acreage disturbed in the future

    ADEQ inspectors are and have been onsite to ensure the terms of the consent order are being
    met.

    Mr. Turner has been slow to comply with the terms of the consent order.

    Therefore, ADEQ is redeploying State resources to mitigate the dust issue and can pursue
    escalated enforcement including penalties of up to $10,000 per day at its discretion.

    ADEQ
    Established by the Arizona Legislature under the Environmental Quality Act of 1986, the Arizona
    Department of Environmental Quality is the state agency for protecting and enhancing public health and
    the environment of Arizona.

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