[{"command":"add_css","data":"\u003Clink rel=\u0022stylesheet\u0022 media=\u0022all\u0022 href=\u0022\/sites\/default\/files\/css\/css_v52pnKvzGMwJsCsbQob1gLXKl-3n3S7iFQHISwvruAA.css\u0022 \/\u003E\n"},{"command":"openDialog","selector":"#drupal-modal","settings":null,"data":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/laqm\/action-planning-resource\/2\u0022 class=\u0022flowchart-modal-link\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EOpen this content in a new window \u00bb\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Carticle data-history-node-id=\u0022424\u0022 role=\u0022article\u0022 about=\u0022\/laqm\/action-planning-resource\/2\u0022 class=\u0022node flowchart-parent flowchart-parent--modal\u0022\u003E\n  \n  \n\n      \n      \u003Cdiv class=\u0022flowchart-parent__field-flowchart-children\u0022\u003E\n              \u003Cdiv class=\u0022field__item\u0022\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\u0022flowchart-content__section flowchart-content__section--colored paragraph paragraph--type--flowchart-children paragraph--view-mode--default\u0022\u003E\n          \n\n  \u003Ch3\u003EWhat do you need to do when declaring an Air Quality Management Area?\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\n            \u003Cdiv class=\u0022flowchart-children__field-flowchart-child-body\u0022\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EStatutory Guidance\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EAQMAs must be designated officially by means of an \u0027order\u0027. The extent of the AQMA may be limited to the area of exceedence or encompass a larger area.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n      \n      \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n              \u003Cdiv class=\u0022field__item\u0022\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\u0022flowchart-content__section flowchart-content__section--colored paragraph paragraph--type--flowchart-children paragraph--view-mode--default\u0022\u003E\n          \n\n  \u003Ch3\u003EWhat is an AQMA order and what should it include?\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\n            \u003Cdiv class=\u0022flowchart-children__field-flowchart-child-body\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Environment Act 1995, does not explicitly state what should be contained in an AQMA Order. However, the Policy Guidance \u003Ca href=\u0022..\/assets\/documents\/LAQM-PG(S)16-April-16.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E(LAQM.PG(S)(16))\u003C\/a\u003E recommends that the AQMA Order should include a map and a description of the AQMA. The description can vary depending upon the size of the AQMA declared and will typically make reference to relevant street names or prominent buildings\/roads. The Order should also include the date on which the AQMA comes into force and the objectives for which the AQMA has been designated. \u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003ELocal authorities are expected to notify the Scottish Government by submitting a copy of the Order and ensure that the information is widely accessible. \u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EExamples of Declaration Orders\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Cthead\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Cth\u003EAuthority and AQMA\u003C\/th\u003E\n\u003Cth\u003EDate\u003C\/th\u003E\n\u003Cth\u003EType of AQMA\u003C\/th\u003E\n\u003Cth\u003EMain Sources\u003C\/th\u003E\n\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/thead\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EAberdeen City Council \u2013 Anderson Drive\u003C\/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd\u003E2011\u003C\/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd\u003ERibbon type (restricted to individual road\/areas)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022..\/assets\/aqma-orders\/Aberdeen_Anderson_Dr_AQMA_2011.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAberdeen Andersen Drive AQMA 2011\u003C\/a\u003E (PDF)\u003C\/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd\u003ERoad Traffic\u003C\/td\u003E\n\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EDundee City Council \u2013 City AQMA\u003C\/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd\u003E2006\u003C\/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd\u003ECity Scale AQMA \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022..\/assets\/aqma-orders\/Dundee_AQMA_2006.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EDundee AQMA 2006\u003C\/a\u003E (PDF)\u003C\/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd\u003ERoad Traffic\u003C\/td\u003E\n\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EFalkirk Council \u2013 Grangemouth AQMA\u003C\/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd\u003E2005\u003C\/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd\u003EPartial town AQMA incorporating industrial process. Using Ward boundaries for definition.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022..\/assets\/aqma-orders\/Falkirk_Grangemouth AQMA_2005.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EFalkirk Grangemouth AQMA\u003C\/a\u003E (PDF)\u003C\/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd\u003EIndustrial\u003C\/td\u003E\n\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EThe Highland Council \u2013 Inverness City Centre AQMA\u003C\/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd\u003E2014\u003C\/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd\u003ELocalised \u0027junction\u0027 AQMA\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022..\/assets\/aqma-orders\/Highland_AQMA_2014.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EHighland AQMA\u003C\/a\u003E (PDF)\u003C\/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd\u003ERoad Traffic\u003C\/td\u003E\n\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EMotherwell AQMA\u003C\/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd\u003E2005\u003C\/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd\u003EBuffer around predicted exceedence area\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022..\/assets\/aqma-orders\/map_3_aqma_3_motherwell.jpg\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMotherwell AQMA\u003C\/a\u003E (JPG)\u003C\/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd\u003ERoad traffic, Rail and Industrial\u003C\/td\u003E\n\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EGlasgow City Council\u003C\/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd\u003E2012\u003C\/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd\u003EWhole Council area\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022..\/assets\/aqma-orders\/Glasgow_CC.jpg\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGlasgow City Council AQMA\u003C\/a\u003E (JPG)\u003C\/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd\u003ERoad traffic\u003C\/td\u003E\n\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n      \n      \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n              \u003Cdiv class=\u0022field__item\u0022\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\u0022flowchart-content__section flowchart-content__section--colored paragraph paragraph--type--flowchart-children paragraph--view-mode--default\u0022\u003E\n          \n\n  \u003Ch3\u003EEstablishing the boundary of an AQMA\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\n            \u003Cdiv class=\u0022flowchart-children__field-flowchart-child-body\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESetting the boundary of an AQMA involves an element of judgement and the scale of an AQMA can range from a small area including 1 or a few buildings, through to an entire local authority area. LAQM.PG(S)(16) outlines that it is up to the local authorities to determine the boundaries for an AQMA on the basis of all relevant considerations. The AQMA must include the area exceeding the relevant objective(s) and thus should be informed by the result of air quality monitoring and modelling (typically undertaken in the Detailed Assessment of Air Quality).\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen determining the boundaries of an AQMA, the authority may wish to consider the following:\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIt may be administratively simpler to designate a wider area, based on existing boundaries and natural features.\u003C\/li\u003E\n \u003Cli\u003EDesignating a number of smaller AQMAs, rather than one all-encompassing AQMA, can enable an authority to demonstrate progress by removing individual areas as air quality improves;\u003C\/li\u003E\n \u003Cli\u003EDeclaring smaller AQMAs may also provide a clear focus on the hot spot locations within a local authority and provide a better indication of where resources need to be allocated to improve the situation.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFollowing the declaration of an AQMA, the local authority is required to develop an air quality action plan. This plan must outline the actions the authority and other stakeholders will take to work towards compliance with the relevant air quality objectives. It is expected that the authority will develop and adopt this plan within 18 months following the declaration of the AQMA.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n      \n      \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n          \u003C\/div\u003E\n  \n  \u003C\/article\u003E\n","dialogOptions":{"dialogClass":"flowchart-modal-popup","width":"50%","modal":true,"title":"Declaring an Air Quality Management Area"}}]