Derry City Council – Northern Ireland 2011 Air Quality Progress Report for Derry City Council In fulfillment of the Environment (Northern Ireland) Order 2002 - Local Air Quality Management Date (May, 2011) 2011 Progress Report i Derry City Council - Northern Ireland Local Mark McCrystal Authority Officer Department Environmental Health Officer Address Derry City Council 98 Strand Road Derry BT48 7NN Telephone 02871365151 e-mail
[email protected] Report Derry CC Progress Report Reference 2011_V2a number Date May 2011 ii 2011 Progress Report Derry City Council – Northern Ireland Executive Summary Environment (Northern Ireland) Order 2002 places a statutory duty on local authorities to review and assess the air quality within their area and take account of Government Guidance when undertaking such work. This Progress Report is a requirement of the Review and Assessment and is a requirement for all local authorities. The Report has been undertaken in accordance with the Technical Guidance LAQM.TG (09) and associated tools (as updated in 2011). This Progress Report considers all new monitoring data and assesses the data against the Air Quality Objectives. It also considers any development changes that may have an impact on air quality as well as updating on any relevant strategy and policy changes. Having considered the latest monitoring data and development updates, it is concluded that the air quality objectives for benzene, 1,3-butadiene, carbon monoxide, lead, PM10 and sulphur dioxide will be met. There is no requirement to undertake a detailed assessment for these pollutants. Derry City Council has declared one Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) at the junction between Creggan Road/Infirmary Road.