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Approved methods for the modelling and assessment of air pollutants in NSW 2016 lists the statutory methods to be used for modelling and assessing emissions of air pollutants in NSW. The EPA refers to these methods when assessing air quality impact assessments submitted as part of a planning application, and may also refer to them in licences and notices issued under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997.
Download Approved methods for the modelling and assessment of air pollutants in NSW
Find out more about air quality impact assessments
Find out more measuring air emissions
More guidance on modelling and assessment is provided on this page.
The CALPUFF modelling system can be used for regulatory applications in NSW where the AUSPLUME dispersion model is not approved or suitable for use. It includes the CALMET and CALPUFF models.
The system offers a
The CALPUFF Modelling System guidance document (PDF 980KB) prepared by TRC Environmental provides
To ensure assessment practices in NSW are consistent with best practice and contemporary science, the EPA commissioned reports which catalogue assessment methodologies in other jurisdictions. The EPA uses these reports to ensure assessment practices adopted in NSW are consistent with best practice approaches and contemporary scientific understanding. This ensures assessment is as accurate as possible.
When assessing the air quality impacts from emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from their premises, industry needs to consider the potential generation of ground-level ozone. EPA commissioned Environ to develop a tiered approach for assessing ozone impacts. The tiered approach has an initial screening to determine whether detailed analysis is needed. The approach includes
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This document, the Approved Methods for the Modelling and Assessment of Air Pollutants in New South Wales (Approved Methods), lists the statutory methods for modelling and assessing emissions of air pollutants from stationary sources in the state.