An Air Quality Management Area came into force in Grangemouth on 1st November 2005.
The Environment Act 1995
Falkirk Council has made an order creating an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA), as from 1st November 2005, in exercise of the powers conferred upon it by section 83(1) of the Environment Act 1995.
The area covered by the AQMA is the vicinity of the Grangemouth Petrochemical complex. A map of the area can be viewed here|, and is also available along with details of the AQMA, at the reception areas of: Municipal Buildings, Falkirk; Abbotsford House, Bainsford; and the Public Library, Grangemouth.
Why have an AQMA?
The AQMA is necessary due to a likely breach of the sulphur dioxide 15 minute mean objective, as specified in the Air Quality (Scotland) Regulations 2000. An action plan, aimed at achieving a reduction in sulphur dioxide levels within the designated area, is currently being developed.
No responses were received to the public consultation. The Scottish Executive and Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) are in support of the AQMA.
Further information
Information about Air Quality Management Areas can be viewed on the UK Government air quality website| and the National Society for Clean Air (NSCA) website|.