ASBG has written to the Minister following the release of the EPA's Approved Methods 2016 version. At issue is the inclusion of the Ambient Air Quality NEPM criteria to be applied to individual sites at the closest receptor. The prior Minister Mr Speakman promised at an ASBG Breakfast in July 2015 that this would not occur. ASBG's letter is below.
A response from the Ministry has clarified the way in which Approved Methods 2016 and the prior Approved Methods 2005 will be applied , which can assist some sites and planning applications. The response is below.
 Ministry's Response - Approved Methods Application | 562 kB |
| ASBG's Issues with the Approved Methods 2016 | 481 kB |
