[{"command":"openDialog","selector":"#drupal-modal","settings":null,"data":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/laqm\/action-planning-resource\/8\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=\u0022430\u0022 role=\u0022article\u0022 about=\u0022\/laqm\/action-planning-resource\/8\u0022 class=\u0022node flowchart-parent flowchart-parent--modal\u0022\u003E\n  \n  \n\n      \n            \u003Cdiv class=\u0022flowchart-parent__body\u0022\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhilst the source apportionment work and AQAP steering group meetings are progressing, the draft air quality action plan can begin to be drafted. In terms of the requirements of the air quality action plan document itself, Section 6.2 of LAQM.PG(S)(16) provides the following guidance regarding what must be included within an AQAP:\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EQuantification of the source contributions to the predicted exceedences of the objectives; this will allow the action plan measures to be effectively targeted;\u003C\/li\u003E\n \u003Cli\u003EEvidence that all available options have been considered on the grounds of cost effectiveness and feasibility;\u003C\/li\u003E\n \u003Cli\u003EHow the local authority will use its powers and also work in conjunction with other organisations in pursuit of the air quality objectives;\u003C\/li\u003E\n \u003Cli\u003EClear timescales in which the authority and other organisations and agencies propose to implement the measures within its plan;\u003C\/li\u003E\n \u003Cli\u003EQuantification of the expected impacts of the proposed measures and, where possible, an indication as to whether the measures will be sufficient to meet the objectives; and\u003C\/li\u003E\n \u003Cli\u003EHow the local authority intends to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan. \u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost of these requirements are considered at earlier stages of this action planning resource flowchart and the findings of which should feed directly into the draft action plan.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EThe LAQM.PG(S)(16) also outlines that there is no requirement to provide detailed background on the local authority\u2019s duties under Part IV of the Environment Act 1995 in the introduction to the action plan, as much of this information will be readily available in the authority\u2019s earlier LAQM reports. However, as the draft Air Quality Action Plan must be subject to public consultation, most authorities include details on the drivers and requirements of the LAQM process and also some information regarding the need to develop an Air Quality Action Plan.\u003C\/p\u003E\n \n\u003Cp\u003EAs long as the authority\u2019s draft action plan fulfils the requirements outlined above, there is no set format for the structure and supporting content. However, one aspect which is useful to include within the plan are 1 or more summary tables which can be readily reviewed and updated for reporting progress on the implementation of the plan with future LAQM Progress Reports.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EBefore starting, the authority may wish to review existing action plans that have been prepared by authorities across Scotland to consider their structure and methodologies.  Some examples of air quality action plans produced by local authorities in Scotland can be found below:\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\n\n\nAuthority and AQAP\nDate\nExamples of Good Practice\n\n\n\n\nFife Council \u2013 Bonnygate\n2015 - update\nA good overall approach.  A good example of an authority taking a thorough approach in developing an action plan which includes detail on transport policy and sustainable travel.  The Council has also formally updated the original Action Plan produced in 2010 to maintain progress in improving air quality\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022..\/assets\/action-plans\/Fife_2013.pdf\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow\u0022\u003EFife 2013 Action Plan\u003C\/a\u003E (PDF)\n\n\nNorth Lanarkshire Council \u2013 Action Plan\n2013-2016\nA good example of an action plan developed to address air pollution in multiple air quality management areas within on document. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022..\/assets\/action-plans\/North_Lanarkshire_2013.pdf\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow\u0022\u003ENorth Lanarkshire Council Action Plan\u003C\/a\u003E (PDF)\n\n\nCity of Edinburgh Council \u2013 Action Plan Progress Report\n2015\nThe report provides a detailed update on progress achieved for measures contained in the AQAP and City of Edinburgh Council\u0027s Local Transport Strategy\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022..\/assets\/action-plans\/Edinburgh_2015.pdf\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow\u0022\u003EEdinburgh 2015 Action Plan\u003C\/a\u003E (PDF)\n\n\n\n\u003Cp\u003EA selection of other Action Plans and Action Plan Progress  Reports are also available in: \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.scottishairquality.co.uk\/laqm\/aqma\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.scottishairquality.co.uk\/laqm\/aqma\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n      \n  \u003C\/article\u003E\n","dialogOptions":{"dialogClass":"flowchart-modal-popup","width":"50%","modal":true,"title":"Prepare draft Air Quality Action Plan Document"}}]