❓ WA Parliament QoN addresses Perth's smog/haze, solid fuel heater program, smoky vehicles, and air quality in Bunbury, Busselton & Collie, particularly re: new coal-fired power stations and 2001 election promises.
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(1) What action does the government plan to take to address Perth’s worsening smog and haze problems? (2) Does the government intend to extend and expand the solid fuel heater replacement program? (3) Does the government intend to reactivate the smoky-vehicle reporting system? (4) What action does the government plan to take to address the deteriorating air quality in the Bunbury, Busselton and Collie, which will worsen when the three new coal-fired power stations go ahead? (5) Does the government still plan to develop air quality management plans for regional hot spots such as Bunbury, Collie and Busselton, as promised in the 2001 state election? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for the Environment has provided the following response - (1) Monitoring of air quality in Perth indicates that average ozone concentrations - a marker for smog - and particle concentrations - a marker for haze - have remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations, in the past decade. Priority actions associated with addressing smog and haze continue to be implemented via the Perth air quality management plan. (2) The government is currently examining future options, including a replacement program to manage emissions from domestic solid fuel heaters. (3) The smoky-vehicle program continues to be operated by the Department of Environment. Between 50 and 100 reports are received each month. (4) Ongoing air quality monitoring occurs in Bunbury, Busselton and Collie to measure air quality in the region. The Department of Environment has commenced detailed planning for development of an air quality management plan for the Collie region over the next two years. (5) Yes. Air quality management strategies are being developed for regional areas, with priority being given to Port Hedland, Collie and Kalgoorlie. Industry and the community will be involved in the process.
(2) Does the government intend to extend and expand the solid fuel heater replacement program? (3) Does the government intend to reactivate the smoky-vehicle reporting system? (4) What action does the government plan to take to address the deteriorating air quality in the Bunbury, Busselton and Collie, which will worsen when the three new coal-fired power stations go ahead? (5) Does the government still plan to develop air quality management plans for regional hot spots such as Bunbury, Collie and Busselton, as promised in the 2001 state election? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for the Environment has provided the following response - (1) Monitoring of air quality in Perth indicates that average ozone concentrations - a marker for smog - and particle concentrations - a marker for haze - have remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations, in the past decade. Priority actions associated with addressing smog and haze continue to be implemented via the Perth air quality management plan. (2) The government is currently examining future options, including a replacement program to manage emissions from domestic solid fuel heaters. (3) The smoky-vehicle program continues to be operated by the Department of Environment. Between 50 and 100 reports are received each month. (4) Ongoing air quality monitoring occurs in Bunbury, Busselton and Collie to measure air quality in the region. The Department of Environment has commenced detailed planning for development of an air quality management plan for the Collie region over the next two years. (5) Yes. Air quality management strategies are being developed for regional areas, with priority being given to Port Hedland, Collie and Kalgoorlie. Industry and the community will be involved in the process.
(3) Does the government intend to reactivate the smoky-vehicle reporting system? (4) What action does the government plan to take to address the deteriorating air quality in the Bunbury, Busselton and Collie, which will worsen when the three new coal-fired power stations go ahead? (5) Does the government still plan to develop air quality management plans for regional hot spots such as Bunbury, Collie and Busselton, as promised in the 2001 state election? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for the Environment has provided the following response - (1) Monitoring of air quality in Perth indicates that average ozone concentrations - a marker for smog - and particle concentrations - a marker for haze - have remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations, in the past decade. Priority actions associated with addressing smog and haze continue to be implemented via the Perth air quality management plan. (2) The government is currently examining future options, including a replacement program to manage emissions from domestic solid fuel heaters. (3) The smoky-vehicle program continues to be operated by the Department of Environment. Between 50 and 100 reports are received each month. (4) Ongoing air quality monitoring occurs in Bunbury, Busselton and Collie to measure air quality in the region. The Department of Environment has commenced detailed planning for development of an air quality management plan for the Collie region over the next two years. (5) Yes. Air quality management strategies are being developed for regional areas, with priority being given to Port Hedland, Collie and Kalgoorlie. Industry and the community will be involved in the process.
(4) What action does the government plan to take to address the deteriorating air quality in the Bunbury, Busselton and Collie, which will worsen when the three new coal-fired power stations go ahead? (5) Does the government still plan to develop air quality management plans for regional hot spots such as Bunbury, Collie and Busselton, as promised in the 2001 state election? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for the Environment has provided the following response - (1) Monitoring of air quality in Perth indicates that average ozone concentrations - a marker for smog - and particle concentrations - a marker for haze - have remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations, in the past decade. Priority actions associated with addressing smog and haze continue to be implemented via the Perth air quality management plan. (2) The government is currently examining future options, including a replacement program to manage emissions from domestic solid fuel heaters. (3) The smoky-vehicle program continues to be operated by the Department of Environment. Between 50 and 100 reports are received each month. (4) Ongoing air quality monitoring occurs in Bunbury, Busselton and Collie to measure air quality in the region. The Department of Environment has commenced detailed planning for development of an air quality management plan for the Collie region over the next two years. (5) Yes. Air quality management strategies are being developed for regional areas, with priority being given to Port Hedland, Collie and Kalgoorlie. Industry and the community will be involved in the process.
(5) Does the government still plan to develop air quality management plans for regional hot spots such as Bunbury, Collie and Busselton, as promised in the 2001 state election? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for the Environment has provided the following response - (1) Monitoring of air quality in Perth indicates that average ozone concentrations - a marker for smog - and particle concentrations - a marker for haze - have remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations, in the past decade. Priority actions associated with addressing smog and haze continue to be implemented via the Perth air quality management plan. (2) The government is currently examining future options, including a replacement program to manage emissions from domestic solid fuel heaters. (3) The smoky-vehicle program continues to be operated by the Department of Environment. Between 50 and 100 reports are received each month. (4) Ongoing air quality monitoring occurs in Bunbury, Busselton and Collie to measure air quality in the region. The Department of Environment has commenced detailed planning for development of an air quality management plan for the Collie region over the next two years. (5) Yes. Air quality management strategies are being developed for regional areas, with priority being given to Port Hedland, Collie and Kalgoorlie. Industry and the community will be involved in the process.
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for the Environment has provided the following response - (1) Monitoring of air quality in Perth indicates that average ozone concentrations - a marker for smog - and particle concentrations - a marker for haze - have remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations, in the past decade. Priority actions associated with addressing smog and haze continue to be implemented via the Perth air quality management plan. (2) The government is currently examining future options, including a replacement program to manage emissions from domestic solid fuel heaters. (3) The smoky-vehicle program continues to be operated by the Department of Environment. Between 50 and 100 reports are received each month. (4) Ongoing air quality monitoring occurs in Bunbury, Busselton and Collie to measure air quality in the region. The Department of Environment has commenced detailed planning for development of an air quality management plan for the Collie region over the next two years. (5) Yes. Air quality management strategies are being developed for regional areas, with priority being given to Port Hedland, Collie and Kalgoorlie. Industry and the community will be involved in the process.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for the Environment has provided the following response - (1) Monitoring of air quality in Perth indicates that average ozone concentrations - a marker for smog - and particle concentrations - a marker for haze - have remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations, in the past decade. Priority actions associated with addressing smog and haze continue to be implemented via the Perth air quality management plan. (2) The government is currently examining future options, including a replacement program to manage emissions from domestic solid fuel heaters. (3) The smoky-vehicle program continues to be operated by the Department of Environment. Between 50 and 100 reports are received each month. (4) Ongoing air quality monitoring occurs in Bunbury, Busselton and Collie to measure air quality in the region. The Department of Environment has commenced detailed planning for development of an air quality management plan for the Collie region over the next two years. (5) Yes. Air quality management strategies are being developed for regional areas, with priority being given to Port Hedland, Collie and Kalgoorlie. Industry and the community will be involved in the process.
(1) Monitoring of air quality in Perth indicates that average ozone concentrations - a marker for smog - and particle concentrations - a marker for haze - have remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations, in the past decade. Priority actions associated with addressing smog and haze continue to be implemented via the Perth air quality management plan. (2) The government is currently examining future options, including a replacement program to manage emissions from domestic solid fuel heaters. (3) The smoky-vehicle program continues to be operated by the Department of Environment. Between 50 and 100 reports are received each month. (4) Ongoing air quality monitoring occurs in Bunbury, Busselton and Collie to measure air quality in the region. The Department of Environment has commenced detailed planning for development of an air quality management plan for the Collie region over the next two years. (5) Yes. Air quality management strategies are being developed for regional areas, with priority being given to Port Hedland, Collie and Kalgoorlie. Industry and the community will be involved in the process.
(2) The government is currently examining future options, including a replacement program to manage emissions from domestic solid fuel heaters. (3) The smoky-vehicle program continues to be operated by the Department of Environment. Between 50 and 100 reports are received each month. (4) Ongoing air quality monitoring occurs in Bunbury, Busselton and Collie to measure air quality in the region. The Department of Environment has commenced detailed planning for development of an air quality management plan for the Collie region over the next two years. (5) Yes. Air quality management strategies are being developed for regional areas, with priority being given to Port Hedland, Collie and Kalgoorlie. Industry and the community will be involved in the process.
(3) The smoky-vehicle program continues to be operated by the Department of Environment. Between 50 and 100 reports are received each month. (4) Ongoing air quality monitoring occurs in Bunbury, Busselton and Collie to measure air quality in the region. The Department of Environment has commenced detailed planning for development of an air quality management plan for the Collie region over the next two years. (5) Yes. Air quality management strategies are being developed for regional areas, with priority being given to Port Hedland, Collie and Kalgoorlie. Industry and the community will be involved in the process.
(4) Ongoing air quality monitoring occurs in Bunbury, Busselton and Collie to measure air quality in the region. The Department of Environment has commenced detailed planning for development of an air quality management plan for the Collie region over the next two years. (5) Yes. Air quality management strategies are being developed for regional areas, with priority being given to Port Hedland, Collie and Kalgoorlie. Industry and the community will be involved in the process.
(5) Yes. Air quality management strategies are being developed for regional areas, with priority being given to Port Hedland, Collie and Kalgoorlie. Industry and the community will be involved in the process.
(2) Does the government intend to extend and expand the solid fuel heater replacement program? (3) Does the government intend to reactivate the smoky-vehicle reporting system? (4) What action does the government plan to take to address the deteriorating air quality in the Bunbury, Busselton and Collie, which will worsen when the three new coal-fired power stations go ahead? (5) Does the government still plan to develop air quality management plans for regional hot spots such as Bunbury, Collie and Busselton, as promised in the 2001 state election? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for the Environment has provided the following response - (1) Monitoring of air quality in Perth indicates that average ozone concentrations - a marker for smog - and particle concentrations - a marker for haze - have remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations, in the past decade. Priority actions associated with addressing smog and haze continue to be implemented via the Perth air quality management plan. (2) The government is currently examining future options, including a replacement program to manage emissions from domestic solid fuel heaters. (3) The smoky-vehicle program continues to be operated by the Department of Environment. Between 50 and 100 reports are received each month. (4) Ongoing air quality monitoring occurs in Bunbury, Busselton and Collie to measure air quality in the region. The Department of Environment has commenced detailed planning for development of an air quality management plan for the Collie region over the next two years. (5) Yes. Air quality management strategies are being developed for regional areas, with priority being given to Port Hedland, Collie and Kalgoorlie. Industry and the community will be involved in the process.
(3) Does the government intend to reactivate the smoky-vehicle reporting system? (4) What action does the government plan to take to address the deteriorating air quality in the Bunbury, Busselton and Collie, which will worsen when the three new coal-fired power stations go ahead? (5) Does the government still plan to develop air quality management plans for regional hot spots such as Bunbury, Collie and Busselton, as promised in the 2001 state election? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for the Environment has provided the following response - (1) Monitoring of air quality in Perth indicates that average ozone concentrations - a marker for smog - and particle concentrations - a marker for haze - have remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations, in the past decade. Priority actions associated with addressing smog and haze continue to be implemented via the Perth air quality management plan. (2) The government is currently examining future options, including a replacement program to manage emissions from domestic solid fuel heaters. (3) The smoky-vehicle program continues to be operated by the Department of Environment. Between 50 and 100 reports are received each month. (4) Ongoing air quality monitoring occurs in Bunbury, Busselton and Collie to measure air quality in the region. The Department of Environment has commenced detailed planning for development of an air quality management plan for the Collie region over the next two years. (5) Yes. Air quality management strategies are being developed for regional areas, with priority being given to Port Hedland, Collie and Kalgoorlie. Industry and the community will be involved in the process.
(4) What action does the government plan to take to address the deteriorating air quality in the Bunbury, Busselton and Collie, which will worsen when the three new coal-fired power stations go ahead? (5) Does the government still plan to develop air quality management plans for regional hot spots such as Bunbury, Collie and Busselton, as promised in the 2001 state election? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for the Environment has provided the following response - (1) Monitoring of air quality in Perth indicates that average ozone concentrations - a marker for smog - and particle concentrations - a marker for haze - have remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations, in the past decade. Priority actions associated with addressing smog and haze continue to be implemented via the Perth air quality management plan. (2) The government is currently examining future options, including a replacement program to manage emissions from domestic solid fuel heaters. (3) The smoky-vehicle program continues to be operated by the Department of Environment. Between 50 and 100 reports are received each month. (4) Ongoing air quality monitoring occurs in Bunbury, Busselton and Collie to measure air quality in the region. The Department of Environment has commenced detailed planning for development of an air quality management plan for the Collie region over the next two years. (5) Yes. Air quality management strategies are being developed for regional areas, with priority being given to Port Hedland, Collie and Kalgoorlie. Industry and the community will be involved in the process.
(5) Does the government still plan to develop air quality management plans for regional hot spots such as Bunbury, Collie and Busselton, as promised in the 2001 state election? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for the Environment has provided the following response - (1) Monitoring of air quality in Perth indicates that average ozone concentrations - a marker for smog - and particle concentrations - a marker for haze - have remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations, in the past decade. Priority actions associated with addressing smog and haze continue to be implemented via the Perth air quality management plan. (2) The government is currently examining future options, including a replacement program to manage emissions from domestic solid fuel heaters. (3) The smoky-vehicle program continues to be operated by the Department of Environment. Between 50 and 100 reports are received each month. (4) Ongoing air quality monitoring occurs in Bunbury, Busselton and Collie to measure air quality in the region. The Department of Environment has commenced detailed planning for development of an air quality management plan for the Collie region over the next two years. (5) Yes. Air quality management strategies are being developed for regional areas, with priority being given to Port Hedland, Collie and Kalgoorlie. Industry and the community will be involved in the process.
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for the Environment has provided the following response - (1) Monitoring of air quality in Perth indicates that average ozone concentrations - a marker for smog - and particle concentrations - a marker for haze - have remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations, in the past decade. Priority actions associated with addressing smog and haze continue to be implemented via the Perth air quality management plan. (2) The government is currently examining future options, including a replacement program to manage emissions from domestic solid fuel heaters. (3) The smoky-vehicle program continues to be operated by the Department of Environment. Between 50 and 100 reports are received each month. (4) Ongoing air quality monitoring occurs in Bunbury, Busselton and Collie to measure air quality in the region. The Department of Environment has commenced detailed planning for development of an air quality management plan for the Collie region over the next two years. (5) Yes. Air quality management strategies are being developed for regional areas, with priority being given to Port Hedland, Collie and Kalgoorlie. Industry and the community will be involved in the process.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for the Environment has provided the following response - (1) Monitoring of air quality in Perth indicates that average ozone concentrations - a marker for smog - and particle concentrations - a marker for haze - have remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations, in the past decade. Priority actions associated with addressing smog and haze continue to be implemented via the Perth air quality management plan. (2) The government is currently examining future options, including a replacement program to manage emissions from domestic solid fuel heaters. (3) The smoky-vehicle program continues to be operated by the Department of Environment. Between 50 and 100 reports are received each month. (4) Ongoing air quality monitoring occurs in Bunbury, Busselton and Collie to measure air quality in the region. The Department of Environment has commenced detailed planning for development of an air quality management plan for the Collie region over the next two years. (5) Yes. Air quality management strategies are being developed for regional areas, with priority being given to Port Hedland, Collie and Kalgoorlie. Industry and the community will be involved in the process.
(1) Monitoring of air quality in Perth indicates that average ozone concentrations - a marker for smog - and particle concentrations - a marker for haze - have remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations, in the past decade. Priority actions associated with addressing smog and haze continue to be implemented via the Perth air quality management plan. (2) The government is currently examining future options, including a replacement program to manage emissions from domestic solid fuel heaters. (3) The smoky-vehicle program continues to be operated by the Department of Environment. Between 50 and 100 reports are received each month. (4) Ongoing air quality monitoring occurs in Bunbury, Busselton and Collie to measure air quality in the region. The Department of Environment has commenced detailed planning for development of an air quality management plan for the Collie region over the next two years. (5) Yes. Air quality management strategies are being developed for regional areas, with priority being given to Port Hedland, Collie and Kalgoorlie. Industry and the community will be involved in the process.
(2) The government is currently examining future options, including a replacement program to manage emissions from domestic solid fuel heaters. (3) The smoky-vehicle program continues to be operated by the Department of Environment. Between 50 and 100 reports are received each month. (4) Ongoing air quality monitoring occurs in Bunbury, Busselton and Collie to measure air quality in the region. The Department of Environment has commenced detailed planning for development of an air quality management plan for the Collie region over the next two years. (5) Yes. Air quality management strategies are being developed for regional areas, with priority being given to Port Hedland, Collie and Kalgoorlie. Industry and the community will be involved in the process.
(3) The smoky-vehicle program continues to be operated by the Department of Environment. Between 50 and 100 reports are received each month. (4) Ongoing air quality monitoring occurs in Bunbury, Busselton and Collie to measure air quality in the region. The Department of Environment has commenced detailed planning for development of an air quality management plan for the Collie region over the next two years. (5) Yes. Air quality management strategies are being developed for regional areas, with priority being given to Port Hedland, Collie and Kalgoorlie. Industry and the community will be involved in the process.
(4) Ongoing air quality monitoring occurs in Bunbury, Busselton and Collie to measure air quality in the region. The Department of Environment has commenced detailed planning for development of an air quality management plan for the Collie region over the next two years. (5) Yes. Air quality management strategies are being developed for regional areas, with priority being given to Port Hedland, Collie and Kalgoorlie. Industry and the community will be involved in the process.
(5) Yes. Air quality management strategies are being developed for regional areas, with priority being given to Port Hedland, Collie and Kalgoorlie. Industry and the community will be involved in the process.
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