8Identification of Stage 1 and Stage 2 sites for monitoring of Air Toxics

8 Identification of Stage 1 and Stage 2 sites for monitoring of Air Toxics

(1) Each participating jurisdiction must undertake an assessment of locations within the jurisdiction to identify Stage 1 sites which may be used for the purpose of monitoring any of the air toxics specified in Schedule 1 to this Measure.

(2) An assessment of locations as required under sub-clause (1) must be undertaken in accordance with the requirements for identification of Stage 1 sites set out in Schedule 2 to this Measure.

(3) Following the assessment under sub-clause (1) each jurisdiction will determine which (if any) of its Stage 1 sites warrant designation as Stage 2 sites.

(4) A determination as required under sub-clause (3) must be undertaken in accordance with requirements for the identification of Stage 2 sites set out in Schedule 2 of this Measure.

(5) Where a participating jurisdiction identifies more than one Stage 2 site, the jurisdiction may establish the priority for monitoring each site in accordance with Schedule 2 to this Measure.

(6) Where a jurisdiction decides to undertake preliminary monitoring the results may be used to assist in the prioritisation of Stage 2 sites. Prioritisation must be carried out in accordance with Schedule 2.