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Managing the problem

Issues and Options for the Management of Adverse Effects from Motor Vehicle Emissions, 2001

In the Canterbury region, relatively low vehicle numbers and concentrations are unlikely to give rise to local air pollution problems outside of Christchurch. This report therefore, primarily addresses issues and options associated with motor vehicle emissions in Christchurch.


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Options for Setting Particulate Emissions Criteria for Home Heating Appliances (Report 02/28)


A number of broad options are available to define emission criteria, including differentiation by fuel type (as was originally proposed for the Clean Heat Project), setting a uniform particulate emission standard for all burner types (regardless of fuel), or setting a suite of standards based on fuel type. This report discusses the implications of recent test results, options available for determining criteria and other associated issues.

Published October 2002

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