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Options for wood smoke control in New South Wales

Options for local government wood smoke control in NSW is a public discussion document on current wood smoke issues and options for future controls for NSW. The discussion paper briefly summarises:

• the issues and health impacts of wood smoke pollution
• the way wood smoke pollution is currently controlled in NSW
• a set of potential new local government wood smoke control measures and a statutory implementation framework that would empower councils to target areas where additional controls would result in the greatest health benefits.

The EPA welcomes submissions on this discussion paper.

Download the discussion paper: Options for local government wood smoke control in NSW (PDF, 1MB) or request a hard copy from Environment Line 131 555.

Please review and comment on the discussion paper via the online consultation portal.

Or you can print and complete the PDF submission form available at the end of the discussion paper and:

• email it to woodsmoke.reduction@epa.nsw.gov.au, or
• fax it to (02) 9995 5938, or
• mail it to:

Principal Air Programs Officer
Air Policy and Programs Unit
Environment Protection Authority
PO Box A290
Sydney South NSW 1232

Consultation ends at 5.00 pm on 14 December 2012.