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The Air Quality Standards Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010
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Regulation 28(2)
SCHEDULE 8N.I.Public information in relation to alert and information thresholds for nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide and ozone
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1. In cases where the information threshold or the alert threshold for nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide or ozone is exceeded the details set out in paragraphs 3 to 6, as a minimum, shall be made available to the public.N.I.
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I1Sch. 8 para. 1 in operation at 11.6.2010, see reg. 1
2. In cases where either the information or alert thresholds are predicted to be exceeded, the information set out in paragraphs 3 to 6 shall be provided where practicable.N.I.
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I2Sch. 8 para. 2 in operation at 11.6.2010, see reg. 1
3. Information on any incident where information or alert thresholds are exceeded—N.I.
(a)the location or area where thresholds are exceeded;
(b)the type of threshold exceeded (information or alert threshold);
(c)the time at which the threshold was exceeded and the duration of the incident; and
(d)in the case of ozone, the highest 1-hour and 8-hour mean concentration.
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 8 para. 3 in operation at 11.6.2010, see reg. 1
4. Forecast for the following afternoon, day or days—N.I.
(a)the geographical area in which it is expected that an information or alert threshold will be exceeded; and
(b)the expected change in pollution, that is, improvement, stabilisation or deterioration, and the reasons for those changes.
Commencement Information
I4Sch. 8 para. 4 in operation at 11.6.2010, see reg. 1
5. Information on the type of population concerned, possible health effects and recommended conduct in particular—N.I.
(a)information on the population groups at risk;
(b)description of likely symptoms;
(c)recommended precautions to be taken by the population concerned; and
(d)where to find further information.
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I5Sch. 8 para. 5 in operation at 11.6.2010, see reg. 1
6. Information provided under this Schedule shall also include—N.I.
(a)information on preventive action to reduce pollution or exposure to it;
(b)an indication of main source sectors; and
(c)recommendations for action to reduce emissions.
Commencement Information
I6Sch. 8 para. 6 in operation at 11.6.2010, see reg. 1
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