The way air pollutants are assessed and modelled across NSW is under review, with the public now invited to provide feedback on proposed changes.
The NSW Environment Protection Authority has released draft updates to its Approved Methods for the Modelling and Assessment of Air Pollutants, following a major review of current practices. The EPA is consulting with industry, licensees, local councils, community members and subject matter experts before finalising the framework.
The EPA says the proposed changes reflect modern science and technologies and are designed to align with national regulation and international best practice.
Feedback is being sought on technical issues or challenges in implementing the updated requirements, as well as the clarity and practicality of the draft methodology. The EPA is also inviting submissions on any additional matters or emerging issues that should be considered.
The review is likely to be closely watched in regions such as the Upper Hunrer, where air quality monitoring and modelling plays a key role in planning, industry regulation and community health.
Public consultation on the draft Approved Methods is open until 4 May.
Feedback can be made by completing an online survey or providing written feedback with submissions emailed to: approved.methods@epa.nsw.gov.au
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