Air Quality Management Areas

In May 1997 the Government produced the National Air Quality Strategy (NAQS). The strategy represents a comprehensive approach to maintaining and improving the quality of ambient air in the United Kingdom.

Under the Environment Act 1995 Local Authorities are required to assess and, if necessary, take action in matters relating to air quality. If, after monitoring we are of the opinion that levels have or are likely to exceed the Government standards there is a duty to initiate remedial action and to designate an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) and produce an action plan to improve air quality in the area.

This data set shows the existing Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) in Cornwall.

1997年5月，政府出台了《国家空气质量战略》（NAQS）。该战略代表了英国维护和提升环境空气质量的整体策略。根据1995年《环境法案》，地方政府有责任评估并采取必要行动，处理与空气质量相关的事项。在监测之后，若我们认为空气质量水平已达到或可能超过政府标准，则有责任启动补救措施，并指定空气质量管理区（AQMA），并制定行动计划以改善该区域的空气质量。本数据集展示了康沃尔郡现有的空气质量管理区（AQMAs）。