The present Regulation lays down provisions relating to air pollution and the local air quality. The text contains at the outset a definition clause relating to various terms employed therein, such as “air pollution episode”, “air pollution index”, “equipment”, “emission rate”, “fuel burning equipment”, “incinerator”, etc. No person shall cause or permit to be caused the emission of any air contaminant to such extent or degree as may, a) cause discomfort to persons; b) cause loss of enjoyment of normal use of property; c) interfere with normal conduct of business; or d)cause damage to property. The text consists of 39 sections divided into 3 Parts as follows: Interpretation and application (I); Contaminant concentrations and dispersion modelling (II); Miscellaneous (III). Seven Schedules are enclosed.
Air pollution — Local Air Quality (O. Reg. 419/05).