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Ambient Air – Appendix 4

Developing Ambient Air Quality Objectives For Canada

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 Process Element  Major Conclusions  Suggestions for Future  Processes

 Measurement, 
 Monitoring, and 
 Reporting on 
 Progress
  • A clear reference method for monitoringPM2., is unavailable.
  • Reporting requirements for ambient air levels in CMAs below 100,000 population are
    nonexistent.
  • Publicly available progress reports are nonexistent.
  • Linkages between CWS targets and effect of
    emission-reduction instruments are absent.
  • Require frequent mandatory
    progress reporting to ensure
    public accountability and transparency.
  • Establish measurement and
    monitoring protocols early in
    the management process.
  • Require a more extensive
    monitoring and reporting system
    that encompasses all Canadians,
    even those in small communities.
  • Establish objectives/targets that can be measured and linked to instruments.
 Continuous
 Improvement (CI)
  • 5- and 10-year reviews are considered appropriate for CWS targets.
  • Transparency during CWS review  process
     is lacking.
  • Formalize stakeholder
    involvement for review of  environmental management elements.
  • Set new objectives/targets  in CI process.