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LAQM Annual Status Report 2016

2016 Air Quality Annual Status Report (ASR) In fulfilment of Part IV of the Environment Act 1995 Local Air Quality Management June 2016


LAQM Annual Status Report 2016

Local Authority Officer

Lisa Croft

Department Regeneration and Environment

Address Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster, DN1 3BU.

Telephone 01302 737579

E-mail [email protected]

Report Reference number

Donc/ASR/2016

Date 30th June 2016


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Executive Summary: Air Quality in Our Area

Air Quality in Doncaster

Air pollution is associated with a number of adverse health impacts. It is recognised

as a contributing factor in the onset of heart disease and cancer. Additionally, air

pollution particularly affects the most vulnerable in society: children and older people,

and those with heart and lung conditions. There is also often a strong correlation with

equalities issues, because areas with poor air quality are also often the less affluent

areas1,2.

The annual health cost to society of the impacts of particulate matter alone in the UK

is estimated to be around £16 billion3.

Air quality is good in many parts of the Borough, however we have a small number of

areas, mainly where people live close to busy roads, where this is not the case.

Road transport is the main cause of poor air quality, and in Doncaster the pollutant of

main concern is nitrogen dioxide (NO2). Nitrogen dioxide is above the legal limits in 7

areas, we call these locations Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs). The AQMAs

in Doncaster are;

Town centre along Trafford Way and Church Way

Balby and Warmsworth along the A630 from the A1(M) to Balby Flyover

Carr House Road

Bessacarr between the M18 and Warning Tongue Lane

Conisbrough Low Road and along the A630

Skellow near the A1

Hickleton.

Details about the AQMAs can be viewed at https://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/aqma/local-

authorities?la_id=80

1 Environmental equity, air quality, socioeconomic status and respiratory health, 2010

2 Air quality and social deprivation in the UK: an environmental inequalities analysis, 2006

3 Defra. Abatement cost guidance for valuing changes in air quality, May 2013

https://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/aqma/local-authorities?la_id=80

https://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/aqma/local-authorities?la_id=80


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There had been a technical issue with the data collection at the automatic sites in

2015 and a significant amount of data loss has occurred. Therefore any observations

made from the data over the last couple of years will need to be viewed with some

caution.

Care should be taken when assessing short-term trends because a number of factors

could result in higher or lower results in a particular year which does not necessarily

mean air quality has significantly altered over the longer-term.

In 2015 the data available does suggest a decline in levels and improved air quality

generally. Even so the data confirms that the AQMAs remain valid and there is no

indication that any AQMA could be revoked.

Monitoring does not indicate that any new areas will need to be investigated further

for AQMA designation.

Action on air quality continues in the Borough and an action plan for Conisbrough will

be published shortly.

Doncaster Council balances managing air quality along with its other statutory

functions and works towards improving air quality by implementing measures in the

air quality action plans.

To do this we work closely with other local Councils, transport groups and welcome

input from local communities.

Actions to Improve Air Quality

In 2015 a number of measures have been progressed to work towards improving air

quality. As the source of most pollution locally is road transport the greatest number

of measures focus on this sector.

Core actions on transport have included a measure to improve bus emissions from

the X78 service, continuation of the ECO stars fleet recognition scheme and

developing the electric vehicle charging across Doncaster.

The cycle network continues to grow in the Borough with connectivity improved

between Conisbrough, Mexborough and local employment centres and the Woodfield

Greenway is now complete.

Pollution Control have worked with Planning colleagues to develop policies to ensure

air quality is considered in the Local Plan and in major planning applications.


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Generally air quality over recent years has remained static with some indications of a

decline, which is expected to have resulted in part due to measures within the action

plan.

However balanced against any increases in traffic we acknowledge that further action

will be needed to increase the rate of decline beyond that which has been observed

over the long-term.

Local Priorities and Challenges

The main priority for Doncaster Council in the coming year is to carry out a source

apportionment exercise and form an Air Quality Action Plan Steering Group. This

group will be chaired by the Head of Service for Regulation and Enforcement and will

have representatives from all relevant departments. The purpose of this group will be

to select measures that will be included in a new Air Quality Action Plan covering all

of Doncaster’s AQMAs.

The steering group will also ensure that measures are progressed so that the action

plan continues as a working document.

A further priority for the coming year is to ensure all the monitoring stations are back

on-line.

How to Get Involved

Doncaster Council provides daily updates on the air quality levels across the

Borough, through both social media and traditional media outlets. The local radio

station and Yorkshire Post carry the daily air quality messages and we invite twitter

and website users at the following links;

Pollution Doncaster@airqualitydonc

http://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/environmental/air-quality-and-pollution-control

The local reports are published on Doncaster Councils website, and are also

available from the Civic Office on request.

Doncaster Council would also be interested in setting up a list of consultees on the

air quality action plan. Anyone interested should contact the officer named at the

beginning of this report.

http://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/environmental/air-quality-and-pollution-control


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Additionally, a number of Parish Councils have been involved in raising the profile of

air quality in their area, and may provide an opportunity to discuss any concerns.

There are also a number of positive measures individuals can take to do their bit to

improve air quality, this information is available on the website or can be made

available on request.

In summary individuals can make a difference and improve air quality with small

measures; using the car less or car sharing are good ways to reduce car journeys

locally and can have the added benefit of helping you achieve a more active lifestyle.

More information can also be found by visiting care4air.org for the South Yorkshire

wide advice on air pollution and what you can do.


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Table of Contents

Executive Summary: Air Quality in Our Area .......................................................... i

Air Quality in Doncaster ...................................................................................................... i

Actions to Improve Air Quality ............................................................................................ ii

Local Priorities and Challenges ......................................................................................... iii

How to Get Involved.......................................................................................................... iii

1 Local Air Quality Management ........................................................................ 1

2 Actions to Improve Air Quality ........................................................................ 2

2.1 Air Quality Management Areas .............................................................................. 2

2.2 Progress and Impact of Measures to address Air Quality in Doncaster ................. 3

2.3 PM2.5 – Local Authority Approach to Reducing Emissions and or

Concentrations.................................................................................................................17

3 Air Quality Monitoring Data and Comparison with Air Quality

Objectives and National Compliance .................................................................... 19

3.1 Summary of Monitoring Undertaken .....................................................................19

3.1.1 Automatic Monitoring Sites .......................................................................................... 19

3.1.2 Non-Automatic Monitoring Sites................................................................................... 20

3.2 Individual Pollutants .............................................................................................20

3.2.1 Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)................................................................................................. 20

3.2.2 Particulate Matter (PM10) .............................................................................................. 21

Appendix A: Monitoring Results ........................................................................... 22

Appendix B: Full Monthly Diffusion Tube Results for 2015 ................................ 44

Appendix C: Air Quality Monitoring Data QA/QC ................................................ 50

Appendix D: Map(s) of Monitoring Locations ...................................................... 53

Appendix E: Summary of Air Quality Objectives in England .............................. 71

Appendix F: Summary of completed actions and actions within public

health plan. .............................................................................................................. 72

Glossary of Terms .................................................................................................. 82

References .............................................................................................................. 83

List of Tables

Table 2.1 – Declared Air Quality Management Areas .................................................. 2 Table 2.2 – Progress on Measures to Improve Air Quality .......................................... 6

List of Figures

Figure 1 - LTP 2.06a LTP Indicator: Levels of NO2 and PM10 in AQMAs…………….5


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1 Local Air Quality Management

This report provides an overview of air quality in Doncaster during 2015. It fulfils the

requirements of Local Air Quality Management (LAQM) as set out in Part IV of the

Environment Act (1995) and the relevant Policy and Technical Guidance documents.

The LAQM process places an obligation on all local authorities to regularly review

and assess air quality in their areas, and to determine whether or not the air quality

objectives are likely to be achieved. Where an exceedance is considered likely the

local authority must declare an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) and prepare

an Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) setting out the measures it intends to put in place

in pursuit of the objectives. This Annual Status Report (ASR) is an annual

requirement showing the strategies employed by Doncaster Council to improve air

quality and any progress that has been made.

The statutory air quality objectives applicable to LAQM in England can be found in

Table E.1 in Appendix E.



2 Actions to Improve Air Quality

2.1 Air Quality Management Areas

Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) are declared when there is an exceedance

or likely exceedance of an air quality objective. After declaration, the authority must

prepare an Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) within 12-18 months setting out measures

it intends to put in place in pursuit of the objectives.

A summary of AQMAs declared by Doncaster Council can be found in Table 2.1.

Further information related to declared or revoked AQMAs, including maps of AQMA

boundaries are available online at https://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/aqma/maps.

Table 2.1 – Declared Air Quality Management Areas

AQMA Name

Pollutants and Air Quality

Objectives

City / Town

One Line Description Action Plan

AQMA 1 NO2 annual mean

Doncaster

An area encompassing Church Way in Doncaster Town centre.

Doncaster Action Plan


Donca

ster

Residential properties along the A630 from the A1(M) to Balby Flyover.



Donca

ster

Residential properties along the A18 from Balby Flyover to Racecourse Roundabout.



Bessa

carr

Residential properties along the M18 corridor in Bessacarr, from the A638 to Cantley Lane.



Conisb

rough

Residential properties along the A630 and Low Road in Conisbrough.

Doncaster Action Plan & AQMA 5 Action Plan


Skello

w

An area encompassing residential properties close to the A1.


AQMA 7 NO2 annual mean and 1-hour mean.

Hicklet

on

Residential properties along the A635 in the village of Hickleton.




2.2 Progress and Impact of Measures to address Air Quality in Doncaster

Doncaster has taken forward a number of measures during the current reporting year

of 2015 in pursuit of improving local air quality. Details of all measures completed, in

progress or planned are set out in Table 2.2. Appendix F contains a list of actions

already implemented in Doncaster and removed from the current plan as complete

and/or ongoing but with no further action to report. More detail on these measures

can be found in their respective Action Plans. Key completed measures are:

- The retrofitting of buses on the X78 route, which travels through 3 of Doncaster

AQMAs and across a number of other AQMAs in South Yorkshire has been

completed and the buses operating successfully.

- EV charging is now installed and is operational in two council run car parks as

part of the parking policy promoting sustainable transport.

- The cycling measure is progressing well with the Woodfield Greenway complete.

The area of Conisbrough (AQMA5) is now well served by a cycleway to

Doncaster and the main employment sites.

Progress on the following measures has been slower than expected due to:

- Planning policy is not yet in place as was expected due to the Sites and Policies

Document not being approved. Therefore Doncaster Council have taken the

necessary steps to develop a Local Plan in line with the NPPF and this will be

implemented, along with air quality policies. In the interim air quality is

considered using the previous policy.

- The countywide HGV strategy has not been forthcoming due to issues at the City

region level and therefore no progress with this measure has been possible at

the local level. A business plan was produced by the South Yorkshire Freight

Partnership in 2014, it is not clear what the next steps are from this group.

Over the coming year a new Air Quality Action Plan draft should be available and at

that time the priority measures to take forward will be identified. Many measures such

as ECO stars and Planning related measures will be progressed and any potential

funding for measures relating to emissions improvement from the fleet will be

explored.



Doncaster Council’s priorities for the coming year are to set up an Air Quality

Steering Group and progress with developing a new AQAP for Doncaster’s AQMAs.

Target emissions reduction can only be reasonably quantified where very local and

specific measures are implemented, for example when specific detail about vehicle

replacement is planned and operated on a fixed route.

Difficulties in quantifying measures is well documented in many national and local

plans across the UK, therefore in line with this it has not been possible to accurately

predict such values within the ASR, particularly as measures were devised prior to

current practice. In addition the plan contains many strategic and policy measures

covering a wide geographical area therefore an attempt has been made to estimate

the likely impact of the kind of reduction across the Borough that may be expected

with a low level of uptake.

It should be noted that the National Plans have assessed measures from Doncaster’s

AQAP and has concluded that these measures along with the predicted

improvements in vehicle emissions from new vehicles will mean that the EU

exceedence areas will meet the objectives by 2020. A number of these areas

coincide with the AQMAs therefore it is reasonable to conclude that the current

AQAP measures will allow Doncaster Council to meet the objectives in most areas of

the Borough by 2020.

The key performance indicator was previously linked to the LTP indicators however

due to the changes within this area many of these indicators are no longer available.

The only indicator available is indicator 2.06a: Levels of NO2 and PM10 in AQMAs,

this indicator is a South Yorkshire one and is used as a proxy measure to assess the

wider air quality at roadside sites in AQMAs. It is the average of a number of diffusion

tubes, all located where LTP measures have been implemented.

New proxy indicators have been applied within the ASR for the first time, indicator

2.06a, will still be used to assess the general effectiveness of measures across

Doncaster, Figure 1, shows the current performance against the indicator.



Figure 1: LTP 2.06a LTP Indicator: levels of NO2 and PM10 in AQMAs.

The indicator shows that overall air quality across the region appears to have

declined since 2005 however the rate of this decline has steadied over the last 5

years.

These results may suggest that a number of actions along these routes resulted in a

decline in concentrations. As most measures in the action plan have been completed

then further measures may be needed to sustain improvements in air quality.



Table 2.2 – Progress on Measures to Improve Air Quality

Measure No.

Measure EU Category EU

Classification Lead Authority

Planning Phase

Implementation Phase

Key Performance

Indicator

Target Pollution Reduction in the

AQMA

Progress to Date

Estimated Completion

Date Comments

1

Undertake feasibility study into

the introduction

of Low Emission Strategies

(LES) within the AQMAs and in other areas of the

Borough where vehicle

emissions have a major

impact on air quality.

Policy Guidance and

Development Control

Low Emissions Strategy

Doncaster Council –

Pollution Control and

Development Control

2013-2015

2015-2020 Planning Policy

Guidance in use.

Varies depending on measures implemented.

Guidance written to implement Development

Control procedure in line with best practice Guidance sign-off required following which will roll-out by end of 2016.

2017

Difficult to quantify

until specific

measures are

brought forward. Could

consider procureme

nt guidance as part of

developing this

measure.

2

The council will continue

to ensure that its own vehicle fleet

is progressively greened by carrying

out initiatives as detailed in

original action plan.

Vehicle Fleet Efficiency

Other Doncaster

Council – Fleet Management

Pre-2015 2015-2020

Number of hybrid/alternative fuelled vehicles in

fleet.

Start 2010 to start of 2011 tonnes per year = NOx – 0.7

PM10 – 0.06 CO2 – 25.

(Taken from table 4.2, ECOstars

evaluation report, ttr, 2010) Based on

vehicle replacement

targets.

Significant amount of fleet replaced with

Euro6. In 2015 operated 6 hybrid

vans. Joined ECOstars in

2009 and in 2014 were upgraded to

4* operator.

2020

Fleet manager

continues to look into the feasibility of alternative

fuels for the Council

fleet, including Hydrogen vehicles.



Measure No.



Planning Phase


Key Performance

Indicator


AQMA

Progress to Date


Date Comments

3

Implement specific policies

within the Council’s

Commuter Plan.

Promoting Travel

Alternatives

Workplace travel planning

Doncaster Council – Strategic Transport

Pre 2015 2015-2020 No. of

events/promotion each year.

<1µg/m3.

Bike promotions and facilities

implemented and promoted in the Council offices.

InMotion initiative promting public transport and

walking. Workplace car park charging

and adoption of Pool car system.

2020

EV point located in Council

Office public car park.

4

Improve the attractiveness of public transport use by a

process of continual upgrading

of passenger

pick up points and vehicles.

Alternative to private vehicle

use Other

South Yorkshire Passenger Transport

Pre-2015 2015 Number of bus

stops upgraded. <1µg/m

3.

Measures to make bus travel more attractive and encourage

modal shift. Hotspots scheme

to improve efficiency, LED lighting installed to save energy and real-time information on

shelters on main routes.

2015

Upgrading essentially complete

action to be removed in

the next ASR.



Measure No.



Planning Phase


Key Performance

Indicator


AQMA

Progress to Date


Date Comments

5

The council will

investigate the

feasibility of carrying out

vehicle emission testing on

the Boroughs

fleet of private hire vehicles as part of the licensing

procedure.

Promoting Low Emissions Transport

Taxi Emission Incentives

Doncaster Council

- - n/a 0µg/m3.

None made. Option to look at

applying minimum

standards to gain licence could be

considered.

2020



Measure No.



Planning Phase


Key Performance

Indicator


AQMA

Progress to Date


Date Comments

6

The council will continue to develop the Safe Routes to

School Programme, the object of which is to assess and

where applicable

improve the safety of the routes taken by children to and from school in order to

encourage more

walking and cycling and reduce the number of journeys made by

car.

Promoting Travel

Alternatives

School Travel Plans

Doncaster Council – Strategic Transport

Pre-2015 2010-2015

Travel plans for 113 schools

approved by end of project.

Approximately 93% of schools in

the Borough.

<1µg/m3.

Started as safe routes to school but expanded

into school travel plans. Once in

place management

handed over to individual schools.

2015

Travel planning

effectively done at

most schools in Borough.

Action to be removed in next ASR.



Measure No.



Planning Phase


Key Performance

Indicator


AQMA

Progress to Date


Date Comments

7

Promote the use of

parking polices,

alongside other

planning and

transport measures, to promote sustainable transport

choices and reduce the reliance on

the car.

Promoting Low Emission Transport

Priority Parking for LEVs

Doncaster Council

Pre-2015 2015 No. of charging points across Doncaster.

<1µg/m3.

Four EV charging points in place in Council car park.

Parking and electricity free to

incentivise vehicles. 648 charges took place from

August 2015 to December 2015 across 3 sites.

2016

Doncaster Council will continue to

access funding for

EV charging where

appropriate.

8

Implement the findings

of the countywide study into

the feasibility of producing a

HGV strategy

Freight and Delivery

Management Other

South Yorkshire Freight

Partnership

Pre-2015 Unknown - Could be significant

depending on outcome.

None. South Yorkshire Freight

Partnership formed and

business plan produced

however no further action has

been delivered this year.

Unknown

Doncaster Council to consider

Lorry parking and

routing strategy.



Measure No.



Planning Phase


Key Performance

Indicator


AQMA

Progress to Date


Date Comments

9

Ensure that new

development shall, where

appropriate, contribute to

the provision of

transport infrastructur

e for walking, cycling, public

transport and

highway improvements, secured

through Section 106 agreements

.

Transport Planning and Infrastructure

Other Doncaster Council

2015 2016

Policy adopted in Local

Development Framework (LDF).

<1µg/m3

Implemented in previous planning

policy and now drafted in the

latest LDF

2016 -

10

Expand the existing

network of cycle lanes within the Borough,

with particular emphasis

on the AQMAs.

Transport Planning and Infrastructure

Cycle network

Doncaster Council and Integrated

Transport Group

Pre-2015 2015-2020 - <1µg/m3

Woodfield Greenway complete.

Mexbrough & Conisbrough connected to

Doncaster and main

employment sites.

Cycling Strategy in place.

South Yorkshire

Cycling Co-ordinator

post filled.



Measure No.



Planning Phase


Key Performance

Indicator


AQMA

Progress to Date


Date Comments

11

The ECOstars scheme

was devised under the

LTP. It is a free to sign

up to scheme for operators of

large vehicle

fleets. The scheme

awards a rating for

the environmental standards of the fleet

and provides a

roadmap for improvemen

ts.


Fleet efficiency and recognition

schemes.

ECO stars Steering Group

2008-2009 Current

1. No. new members:

15

2. No. vehicles receiving Star

rating: 551

3. No. enhanced

Road Map: 5

<1µg/m3

Started in 2009. Successful sign

up including several nationally

operational companies. Successful

European bid to broaden scheme.

National pilot scheme rolled out. Report on

scheme available with further

details. Rolled out to 20 other

Local Authorities. 4 Taxi schemes. In SY scheme a

total membership of 126 operators

with 8702 vehicles.

2020

Toolkit under test tp

produce some

indication of emissions reduction

from individual scheme

members.

12

Ensure that day-to-day facilities,

which need to be near their clients

in local centres, are located so that they

are accessible by walking

and cycling.

Policy Guidance and

Development Control

Other policy Doncaster Council

2015-2016 2016-2017 Relevant policies included in LDF.

<1µg/m3

Implemented in previous UDP

and Core Strategy. To be

retained in some form in LDF.

2017

Strategic plans

difficult to quantify but

will help contribute to minimising emissions

overall.



Measure No.



Planning Phase


Key Performance

Indicator


AQMA

Progress to Date


Date Comments

13

Place new housing

principally within

existing urban

areas, with emphasis

on locations which are

highly accessible by public transport,

walking and cycling.

Policy Guidance and

Development Control

Other policy Doncaster Council

2015-2016 2016-2017

Relevant policies included in LDF. Considered as part of the sites

allocation exercise.

<1µg/m3

Implemented in previous UDP

and Core Strategy. To be

retained in some form in LDF.

2017

Strategic plans

difficult to quantify but

will help contribute to minimising emissions

overall.

14

The council will have regard to

the guidelines

contained in the forth-coming

revision of Planning

Policy Statement

PPS23, Planning

and Pollution Control,

when determining

planning applications

.

Policy Guidance and

Development Control

Other policy Doncaster Council –

Pollution Control

2015-2016 2016-2017 Technical

guidance signed-off and in use.

<1µg/m3

Guidance was used when

current, however been

superceeded by a number of new

guidance documents.

Some Planning applications

being asked to consider best

practice.

2017

Can quantify certain

measures put forward

as mitigation to indicate potential

emissions reduction.



Measure No.



Planning Phase


Key Performance

Indicator


AQMA

Progress to Date


Date Comments

15

The council will continue to expand

its air quality

monitoring and

modelling capabilities in order to

identify and predict

areas of current or potential

elevated air pollution.

Policy Guidance and

Development Control

Other policy Doncaster MBC Pre-2015 2016-2020 Locate 2 new

monitors into new AQMAs.

n/a

Monitoring extended into areas close to

exceeding. Proactive

monitoring based on planning

allocations being implemented

where funding allows. AQMA 6 monitor installed.

April 2017

Still awaiting groundwork

before locating

monitoring station in AQMA7.



Measure No.



Planning Phase


Key Performance

Indicator


AQMA

Progress to Date


Date Comments

16

- The Council is working

towards an annual carbon

reduction target of 3%

as per its Carbon

Reduction Commitmen

t (CRC) obligation

-The

Council is rolling out a programme

of renewable

energy works to include Council owned

buildings, schools and

housing.

-Insulating hard to treat

housing stock

Policy Guidance and

Development Control

Other policy Doncaster

Council – Energy Team.

Pre-2015 2015-2020

-Carbon Reduction

Commitment energy efficiency

scheme

- Roll-out of solar PV across

housing and buildings

-To improve

thermal comfort and reduce

energy costs for social housing

tenants

- 2015-16 target was 19,000 t/c and 2016-17 target is

17,500 t/c

- 1,068 t/c are expected to be

saved as a result of generating green

electricity

- 1,760 t/c carbon saved as a result of insulating solid wall

properties

- The annual target for carbon

reduction has been met. 2008/9

levels were 56,010 t/c (tonnes of

carbon), with 2013/14 being

47,010 t/c. 2014/15 levels were 26,326 t/c

and 2015/16 outturn is likely to be 17,000. The

significant reduction partly

due to removal of sites managed by

Doncaster Culture Leisure Trust from our

reporting responsibility and a small reduction in the Council’s retained estate.

- The programme

started July 2015, with 10

buildings and 674 Council homes

(totalling 2.5MW capacity)

receiving solar PV by December

2015. - 1,600 homes

receiving external wall insulation between April

2015 and June 2016

Update 2016 .



Measure No.



Planning Phase


Key Performance

Indicator


AQMA

Progress to Date


Date Comments

17

The council will liaise

closely with the Public

Health Directorate in respect of identifying any linkage

between areas of the

Borough where

residents suffer

increased levels of

respiratory problems and air

pollution, particularly from traffic emissions.

Policy Guidance and

Development Control

Other policy

Doncaster Council –

Pollution Control and Public

Health.

Pre-2015 2016-2017 Attendance at

quarterly meetings.

<1µg/m3

Drawing up action plan (in

appendices) and worked on joint communications

during high episode in March

2014. Public Health implemented

escalation procedure to

GPs/Hospitals etc during high

pollution events. Information for

schools disseminated.

2017

Appendix F contains all

the measures within the

Public Health

action plan.

18

Bus emission reduction

technology. Thermo

Management

Technology fitted to

reduce NOx emissions.


Vehicle Retrofitting Programme

South Yorkshire Passenger Transport

Authority and First Bus

2014 2015 Buses operating

along route.

Exhaust NOx emission reduction

up to 40%.

Buses in operation on

route. Current decline in levels

observed however note

caveat in Chapter 3.

2016

Buses now replaced

with Euro6 vehicles.



2.3 PM2.5 – Local Authority Approach to Reducing Emissions and or Concentrations

As detailed in Policy Guidance LAQM.PG16 (Chapter 7), local authorities are

expected to work towards reducing emissions and/or concentrations of PM2.5

(particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of 2.5µm or less). There is clear

evidence that PM2.5 has a significant impact on human health, including premature

mortality, allergic reactions, and cardiovascular diseases.

The current situation in Doncaster is;

The Public Health Framework indicator for Doncaster stands at 5.7% which is higher

than the national average.

No monitoring data is available locally and no national monitoring is carried out within

the Borough.

PM10 data can be used to estimate PM2.5 following guidance in TG(16). A national

ratio can be used in the absence of a suitable local site; applying this ratio to PM10

monitoring in Doncaster produced the following results for PM2.5;

Carr House Road, Doncaster – 10.9µg/m3.

Low Road, Conisbrough – 13.1 µg/m3.

These concentrations appear to generally agree with national modelling.

National modelling suggests that concentrations are low across Doncaster. The

highest concentration is 13.79µg/m3 close to an A2 process and busy roads, in

Wheatley/Long Sandall.

A review of the existing AQAP has highlighted that many actions to improve NO2 in

the borough will also work towards reducing PM2.5. These are as follows;

- Smarter driving campaigns and training

- Encourage and facilitate home-working

- Promotion of walking and cycling

- Public transport improvements including park and ride

- Cycling network building

- Car clubs



- Bus retrofitting bid and bus partnerships

- Fleet efficiency and recognition scheme

- Priority parking and charging points for EVs.

In addition the Public Health Department and the Pollution Control team hold regular

meetings to discuss PM2.5 in the Borough. A plan has been devised from

recommendations put forward in the Kings Fund to work towards improving

emissions across the Borough and will be incorporated where appropriate into the

new AQAP.

The role of PM2.5 on public health has been highlighted to the appropriate Councillor

via a briefing note and meetings. The decision on how Doncaster Council will

develop its role will be informed by a thorough review of the local situation which the

Council will use to consider whether extra monitoring and further action is

appropriate.



3 Air Quality Monitoring Data and Comparison with Air Quality Objectives and National Compliance

3.1 Summary of Monitoring Undertaken

3.1.1 Automatic Monitoring Sites

This section sets out what monitoring has taken place and how it compares with

objectives.

Doncaster Council undertook automatic (continuous) monitoring at 5 sites during

2015. Table A.1 in Appendix A shows the details of the sites.

National monitoring results are available at https://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/networks/site-

info?site_id=DCST&view=View

Maps showing the location of the monitoring sites are provided in Appendix D.

Further details on how the monitors are calibrated and how the data has been

adjusted are included in Appendix C.



3.1.2 Non-Automatic Monitoring Sites

Doncaster Council undertook non- automatic (passive) monitoring of NO2 at 57 sites

during 2015. Table A.2 in Appendix A shows the details of the sites.

Maps showing the location of the monitoring sites are provided in Appendix D.

Further details on Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) and bias adjustment

for the diffusion tubes are included in Appendix C.

3.2 Individual Pollutants

The air quality monitoring results presented in this section are, where relevant,

adjusted for bias. It has not been possible to “annualise” data because of a significant

data capture issue across most of the local automatic monitoring network in 2014

and 2015. Further details on adjustments are provided in Appendix C.

The data loss experienced in 2014 and 2015 has meant that on this occasion graphs

showing trends have not been included as they would indicate an unrealistic picture

of the decline in concentrations in Doncaster. Graphs will be included in the next

ASR.

3.2.1 Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)

Table A.3 in Appendix A compares the ratified and adjusted monitored NO2 annual

mean concentrations for the past 5 years with the air quality objective of 40µg/m3.

For diffusion tubes, the full 2015 dataset of monthly mean values is provided in

Appendix B.

Results compared against the annual average objective in 2015 from all data are

lower than previous years, with the exception of the automatic data in AQMA3, the

Carr House Road area. The low bias adjustment and poor capture rates must be

consider before reaching any overall conclusions about the observed decline in

concentrations.

All exceedences in 2015 are within exisiting AQMAs, no further areas warrant

investigation at the current time. No exceedences of the annual mean have been

recorded in 2015 in AQMA1, AQMA3 and AQMA4, however limited data means that

at this time no plans to revoke the AQMAs are being made.



Table A.4 in Appendix A compares the ratified continuous monitored NO2 hourly

mean concentrations for the past 5 years with the air quality objective of 200µg/m3,

not to be exceeded more than 18 times per year.

There were no exceedences of the hourly objective from the automatic data

available.

Annual means above 60 µg/m3, signify a potential to exceed the hourly objective , 3

results exceed this level however all are within AQMA7 where a declaration for the

hourly objective has been made.

3.2.2 Particulate Matter (PM10)

Table A.5 in Appendix A compares the ratified and adjusted monitored PM10 annual

mean concentrations for the past 5 years with the air quality objective of 40µg/m3.

Table A.6 in Appendix A compares the ratified continuous monitored PM10 daily

mean concentrations for the past 5 years with the air quality objective of 50µg/m3, not

to be exceeded more than 35 times per year.

Data for PM10 has not been annualised due to the widespread data loss in 2014 and

2015.

Both hourly and daily PM10 concentrations recorded show a decline from the previous

measurement in 2013. The poor data capture means that caution should be used

when considering this decline and measurements should continue to be made to

confirm whether the decline is genuine.

The data available does indicate that PM10 objectives continue to be met within the

Borough. There are no AQMAs declared for PM10 in Doncaster and the data

gathered confirms that this remains the case.



Appendix A: Monitoring Results

Table A.1 – Details of Automatic Monitoring Sites

Site ID Site

Name Site Type

X OS Grid Ref

Y OS Grid Ref

Pollutants Monitored

In AQMA?

Monitoring Technique

Distance to Relevant Exposure

(m) (1)

Distance to kerb of nearest road (m)

(2)

Inlet Height

(m)

CM1

Unit 1

A18 Carr

House

Road

Roadside 458027 402475 NO2

PM10 Y

Chemiluminescent

Analyser

TEOM

4 1.7m 3

CM2

Unit 3

Market

Place

Urban

centre 457669 403611

NO2

PM10 Y

Chemiluminescent

Analyser

TEOM

30.7 20m 3

CM3

Unit 4

A1/A630

Grosven

or

Terrace

Roadside 454964 400745 NO2 Y Chemiluminescent

Analyser 15.7 7.3m 3

CM4 Unit 6

A638 Roadside 462278 400111 NO2 Y

Chemiluminescent

Analyser 20 2.2m 3



Site ID Site

Name Site Type

X OS Grid Ref

Y OS Grid Ref


In AQMA?

Monitoring Technique


(m) (1)

Distance to kerb of nearest road (m)

(2)

Inlet Height

(m)

Bawtry

Road

CM5

Unit 10

A6023

Low

Road,

Conisbro

ugh

Roadside 451438 398528 NO2

PM10 Y

Chemiluminescent

Analyser

TEOM

17 2.95m 2

CM6 A1,

Skellow Roadside 452185 410380 NO2 Y Chemiluminescent 11 2.5m 2

(1) 0m if the monitoring site is at a location of exposure (e.g. installed on the façade of a residential property).

(2) N/A if not applicable.



Table A.2 – Details of Non-Automatic Monitoring Sites

Site ID Site

Name Site Type

X OS Grid Ref

Y OS Grid Ref


In AQMA

?


(m) (1)

Distance to kerb of nearest

road (m) (2)

Tube collocated

with a Continuous Analyser?

DT1

North

Bridge

(North)

Kerbside 456946 403763 NO2 N 20+ 0.8 N

DT2

North

Bridge

(South)

Roadside 457308 403458 NO2 Y 20+ 9.2 N

DT3 Regent

Sq. Kerbside 457952 403123 NO2 N 1 0.5 N

DT4 South

Parade Roadside 457975 403134 NO2 N 20+ 2 N

DT5

Benneth

orpe

Road

Kerbside 459113 402842 NO2 Y 20+ 0.5 N



Site ID Site

Name Site Type

X OS Grid Ref

Y OS Grid Ref


In AQMA

?


(m) (1)


road (m) (2)

Tube collocated


DT6

Carr

House

Road

Roadside 459533 402768 NO2 N 20+ 6.8 N

DT7

Sheep

bridge

Lane

Kerbside 462899 399328 NO2 N 20+ 1 N

DT8 Hayfield

Lane Roadside 463023 399428 NO2 N 20+ 2.3 N

DT9 Hurst

Lane Kerbside 463888 398416 NO2 N 20+ 0.8 N

DT10

Hayfield

Lane/Hu

rst Lane

Kerbside 464879 399699 NO2 N 20+ 0.7 N

DT11 Gattison

Lane Roadside 461334 397977 NO2 N 13.3 2.3 N

DT12 West

End Roadside 461164 398459 NO2 N 23.8 2 N



Site ID Site

Name Site Type

X OS Grid Ref

Y OS Grid Ref


In AQMA

?


(m) (1)


road (m) (2)

Tube collocated


Lane

DT13 Bawtry

Road Roadside 462242 400134 NO2 Y 20+ 3.5 N

DT14 Stoops

Lane

Roadside 461362 400777 NO2 N 14 3.2 N

DT15

Dunniw

ood

Avenue

Roadside 461875 400396 NO2 N 9.5 1.5 N

DT16 Burnha

m Close

Roadside 460703 400559 NO2 N 10.8 1.2 N

DT17 Lindrick

Close

Roadside 459947 401538 NO2 N 7.5 3 N

DT18 Cantley

Lane

Roadside 460342 402108 NO2 N 12.5 1.2 N

DT19

Gliwice

Way

(Dome)

Roadside 459745 402638 NO2 N 20+ 3.3 N



Site ID Site

Name Site Type

X OS Grid Ref

Y OS Grid Ref


In AQMA

?


(m) (1)


road (m) (2)

Tube collocated


DT20

Gliwice

Way

(Town)

Roadside 459721 402650 NO2 N 20+ 2.3 N

DT21 Hall Flat

Junction

Roadside 456164 401227 NO2 Y 6 1.5 N

DT22 Warde

Avenue

Roadside 455679 401000 NO2 Y 10.7 2.5 N

DT23 Low

Road

Kerbside 451457 398659 NO2 N 1.2 1 N

DT24

Clifton

Hill

Junction

Roadside 451419 398540 NO2 N 2.7 2.2 N

DT25

Waverle

y

Avenue

Roadside 455635 401002 NO2 Y 20+ 1.5 N

DT26 High

Road

Roadside 456130 401258 NO2 Y 20+ 2.5 N



Site ID Site

Name Site Type

X OS Grid Ref

Y OS Grid Ref


In AQMA

?


(m) (1)


road (m) (2)

Tube collocated


DT27 Belmont

Avenue

Roadside 457010 402056 NO2 Y 1 1.5 N

DT28 Mansfiel

d Road

Roadside 457022 402141 NO2 Y 0.3 3.7 N

DT29

Airport –

Hayfield

Lane

Roadside 464986 399697 NO2 N 0 8.7 N

DT30

Airport –

Gate

House

Lane

Roadside 465719 400140 NO2 N 9.3 6 N

DT31

Airport –

Mosha

m Road

Roadside 466895 400405 NO2 N 0 11.3 N

DT32

Airport –

Rose

Cottage

Roadside 467174 400372 NO2 N 0 5.5 N



Site ID Site

Name Site Type

X OS Grid Ref

Y OS Grid Ref


In AQMA

?


(m) (1)


road (m) (2)

Tube collocated


DT33

Airport –

Hatfield

Moors

Background 468629

404336

404336 NO2 N 20+ N/A N

DT34

Airport –

Hatfield

Woodho

use

Roadside 467755

408643

408643 NO2 N 20+ 2.3 N

DT35

Airport -

Hollinbri

dge

Lane

Background 469056

407623

407623 NO2 N 20+ N/A N

DT36 Market

Place

Roadside 457615 403630 NO2 Y 20+ 6.3 N

DT37 Church

Way

Roadside 457379 403460 NO2 Y 4 4 N

DT38 Stainfort

h

Urban

background

464046 411818 NO2 N 20+ 9.3 N



Site ID Site

Name Site Type

X OS Grid Ref

Y OS Grid Ref


In AQMA

?


(m) (1)


road (m) (2)

Tube collocated


DT39

Howden

Avenue,

Skellow

Roadside 452219 410224 NO2 N 0 7 N

DT40

Hill

Crest,

Skellow

Kerbside 452195 410302 NO2 N 0.3 7.6 N

DT41

Five

Lane

Ends,

A1,

Skellow

Roadside 452180 410377 NO2 N 6.65 9.35 N

DT42

Skellow

–

Crabgat

e Lane

Roadside 452180 410402 NO2 N 15 1 N

DT43 Skellow

–

Roadside 452192 410389 NO2 N 12 1.8 N



Site ID Site

Name Site Type

X OS Grid Ref

Y OS Grid Ref


In AQMA

?


(m) (1)


road (m) (2)

Tube collocated


Hampol

e Balk

DT44

Hickleto

n – Sue

Ryder

Care

Home

Kerbside 448221 405303 NO2 N 3 1 N

DT45

Hickleto

n –

Doncast

er Road

Roadside 447966 405303 NO2 N 0 14.4 N

DT46

Hickleto

n –

Barnsle

y Road

Roadside 448149 405296 NO2 N 0 3.6 N

DT47 Hickleto

n –

Kerbside 448054 405319 NO2 N 0.3 0.8 N



Site ID Site

Name Site Type

X OS Grid Ref

Y OS Grid Ref


In AQMA

?


(m) (1)


road (m) (2)

Tube collocated


Opp. Fir

Tree

Close

DT48

Hickleto

n –

John

O’Gaunt

s

Kerbside 448218 405320 NO2 N 0.3 0.8 N

DT49 Marr Kerbside 451331 405219 NO2 N 0 3.1 N

DT50

Thorne

– King

Street

Roadside 468749 413300 NO2 N 0.5 2 N

DT51

Willow

Street,

Conisbr

ough

Roadside 451446 398582 NO2 Y 20+ 2.1 N



Site ID Site

Name Site Type

X OS Grid Ref

Y OS Grid Ref


In AQMA

?


(m) (1)


road (m) (2)

Tube collocated


DT52

Doncast

er Road

(Junctio

n),

Conisbr

ough

Roadside 451485 398514 NO2 Y 2 2 N

DT53

27 Low

Road,

Conisbr

ough

Kerbside 451453 398632 NO2 Y 0 1.88 N

DT54

32/34

Low

Road,

Conisbr

ough

Roadside 451440 398652 NO2 Y 0.3 1.78 N

DT55 Doncast

er

Roadside 451624 398690 NO2 Y 0 6 N



Site ID Site

Name Site Type

X OS Grid Ref

Y OS Grid Ref


In AQMA

?


(m) (1)


road (m) (2)

Tube collocated


Road,

Conisbr

ough

DT56

Mason

Arms,

Mexbor

ough

Roadside 448047 399880 NO2 N 3 4 N

DT57

Doncast

er

Road,

Mexbro

ugh

Roadside 448004 399862 NO2 N 13 2 N

(1) 0m if the monitoring site is at a location of exposure (e.g. installed on/adjacent to the façade of a residential property).

(2) N/A if not applicable.



Table A.3 – Annual Mean NO2 Monitoring Results

Site ID Site Type Monitoring Type

Valid Data Capture for Monitoring

Period (%) (1)

Valid Data Capture 2015

(%) (2)

NO2 Annual Mean Concentration (µg/m3) (3)

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

CM1 Roadside Automatic 61.3 27.1 34 29.6 n/a 34.5 (5months)

CM2 Roadside Automatic n/a n/a 44 45.5 30.4 n/a n/a

CM3 Roadside Automatic n/a n/a 40.5 49.9 50.2 n/a n/a

CM4 Roadside Automatic n/a n/a 36.8 36.9 35.3 n/a n/a

CM5 Roadside Automatic 47.7 91.9 39.6 36.7 37.4 n/a

31.2 (6

months)

CM6 Roadside Automatic 91.8 91.8 35.9 43.2 39.6

DT1 Kerbside Diffusion Tube 83 83 32 31 30 36

32

DT2 Roadside Diffusion Tube 100 100 37 39 37 42

36





Period (%) (1)


(%) (2)


2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

DT3 Kerbside Diffusion Tube

100 100 29 30 29 32

27

DT4 Roadside Diffusion Tube

100 100 42 42 40 44

39


100 100 39 42 40 44

36


83 83 31 31 28 34

29


92 92 29 29 27 34

27


100 100 24 27 27 30

24


100 100 24 25 25 27

25


100 100 20 23 21 24

19


100 100 20 21 24 24

20


92 92 23 23 22 24

21


100 100 40 40 45 48

39





Period (%) (1)


(%) (2)


2011 2012 2013 2014 2015


100 100 39

41 40 44

38


92 92 21

23 23 25

20


100 100 21

23 23 25

20


83 83 21

22 23 21

21


92 92 26

27 23 29

22


100 100 40

43 44 46

39


100 100 38

42 42 44

35


100 100 46

50 48 48

42


100 100 45

49 49 53

43


100 100 37

40 36 42

35


100 100 36

38 36 43

34





Period (%) (1)


(%) (2)


2011 2012 2013 2014 2015


100 100 34

35 39 41

32


100 100 40

42 36 38

32


100 100 37

39 39 41

35


92 92 47

44 51 54

43


100 100 15

15 16 17

14


100 100 16

17 18 19

15


100 100 16

16 15 18

14


100 100 19

18 18 20

16

DT33 Background Diffusion Tube

100 100 12

12 13 13

9


100 100 21

22 21 24

19

DT35 Background Diffusion Tube

100 100 12

12 12 13

10





Period (%) (1)


(%) (2)


2011 2012 2013 2014 2015


100 100 33

36 36 41

32


92 92 38

40 39 46

34

DT38 Urban

background

Diffusion Tube

100 100 17

17 18 20

15


67 67 37

32 34 35 38


100 100 51

46 50 51

40


92 92 54

51 52 54

46


92 92 51

45 46 48

38


100 100 42

41 43 45

36


100 100 71 67 74 79 66


100 100 n/a 19 22 25 18


100 100 n/a 34 40 43 32





Period (%) (1)


(%) (2)


2011 2012 2013 2014 2015


100 100 78 86 95 95 87


100 100 82 78 95 94 80


92 92 n/a 38 41 40 34


100 100 42 38 38 41 33


100 100 40 33 34 36 29


100 100 47 40 45 50 37


100 100 44 42 46 46 34


92 92 51 49 48 53 40


100 100 47 32 34 34 27


92 92 37 36 39 41 32


92 92 48 44 45 43 33

Notes: Exeedances of the NO2 annual mean objective of 40µg/m3 are shown in bold.



NO2 annual means exceeding 60µg/m3, indicating a potential exceedance of the NO2 1-hour mean objective are shown in bold and underlined.

(1) data capture for the monitoring period, in cases where monitoring was only carried out for part of the year.

(2) data capture for the full calendar year (e.g. if monitoring was carried out for 6 months, the maximum data capture for the full calendar year is 50%).

(3) Means for diffusion tubes have been corrected for bias. All means have been “annualised” as per Technical Guidance LAQM.TG16 if valid data capture for the full calendar year is less than 75%. See Appendix C for details.

Table A.4 – 1-Hour Mean NO2 Monitoring Results

Site ID Site Type Monitoring

Type

Valid Data Capture for

Monitoring Period (%) (1)


(%) (2)

NO2 1-Hour Means > 200µg/m3 (3)

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

CM1 Roadside Automatic 61.3 27.1 1(104.2) 0 0(84.6) No data 0(184.5)

CM2 Roadside Automatic n/a n/a 0 0 0 No data n/a

CM3 Roadside Automatic n/a n/a 0 0 1 No data n/a

CM4 Roadside Automatic n/a n/a 0(102.2) 0(67.8) 1(136.2) No data n/a

CM5 Roadside Automatic 47.7 91.9 0(77.5) 0 1 No Data 0(101.0)

CM6 Roadside Automatic 91.8 91.8 15(221.9

3) 0

0

Notes: Exceedances of the NO2 1-hour mean objective (200µg/m3 not to be exceeded more than 18 times/year) are shown in bold.



(3) If the period of valid data is less than 90%, the 99.8th percentile of 1-hour means is provided in brackets.



Table A.5 – Annual Mean PM10 Monitoring Results

Site ID Site Type Valid Data Capture

for Monitoring Period (%) (1)


(%) (2)

PM10 Annual Mean Concentration (µg/m3) (3)

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

CM1 Roadside 92.2 40.7 24.7 No data 18.2 No data 15.5 (5

months)

CM2 Roadside n/a n/a 22.8 19.5 19.2 No data No data

CM5 Roadside 91.9 48.1 22.6 24.1 25.9 No data 18.7 (6

months)

Notes: Exceedances of the PM10 annual mean objective of 40µg/m3 are shown in bold.



(3) All means have been “annualised” as per Technical Guidance LAQM.TG16, valid data capture for the full calendar year is less than 75%. See Appendix C for details.



Table A.6 – 24-Hour Mean PM10 Monitoring Results

Site ID Site Type Valid Data Capture for Monitoring Period (%)

(1)

Valid Data Capture 2015 (%)

(2)

PM10 24-Hour Means > 50µg/m3 (3)

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

CM1 Roadside 15 No data 3(29) No data

0

CM2 Roadside 15 12 6 No data No data

CM5 Roadside 2 17 11 No data 1 (28)

Notes: Exceedances of the PM10 24-hour mean objective (50µg/m3 not to be exceeded more than 35 times/year) are shown in bold.



(3) If the period of valid data is less than 90%, the 90.4th percentile of 24-hour means is provided in brackets.



Appendix B: Full Monthly Diffusion Tube Results for 2015

Table B.1 – NO2 Monthly Diffusion Tube Results -2015

Site ID

NO2 Mean Concentrations (µg/m3)

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Annual Mean

Raw Data

Bias Adjusted

(1)

Halfords 36 46 41 36 25 34 52 49 NR 46 NR 45 41 32

Frenchgate 46 59 48 42 32 34 46 41 46 53 51 58 46 36

Odeon 43 42 40 31 28 31 28 27 36 39 36 37 35 27

The Point 60 62 53 47 46 41 45 36 47 58 58 54 51 39

Grand St Leger 46 58 52 45 31 41 36 40 49 53 51 53 46 36

Rovers 41 47 40 32 30 30 NR 30 36 NR 43 43 37 29

Hare & Tortoise 34 44 40 31 NR 30 36 33 33 42 36 29 35 27

H&T Rossington 36 40 32 31 18 26 23 27 26 38 37 40 31 24

Hurst Lane 37 39 33 27 27 35 36 30 33 41 33 25 33 25

Finningley 30 34 21 27 18 20 19 21 26 35 23 22 25 19

Rossington 1 44 32 30 28 14 20 21 13 26 37 24 26 26 20

Rossington 2 38 33 13 26 NR 21 22 21 25 34 30 30 27 21

Doncaster Golf Club

56 56 52 46 29 45 44 50 53 66 57 57 51 39



Site ID



Annual Mean

Raw Data

Bias Adjusted

(1)

Stoops Junction 52 56 44 48 45 44 54 45 41 56 46 59 49 38

Dunniwood Junction

30 34 30 25 17 21 20 19 25 36 NR 30 26 20

Roxby Close 32 36 28 24 16 16 20 21 26 39 26 25 26 20

Ellers Road 31 31 26 20 NR NR 23 21 25 33 28 32 27 21

Cantley Lights 33 37 31 31 16 24 22 23 31 44 NR 29 29 22

Gliwice Way 58 57 56 51 42 46 46 46 54 62 46 44 51 39

Asda 47 52 48 46 30 40 39 39 47 64 39 47 45 35

Hall Flat Junction 54 64 59 47 45 55 48 51 58 69 46 55 54 42

Warde Avenue 60 64 62 62 47 50 51 43 60 61 51 55 56 43

Belmont Avenue 49 51 53 43 35 34 40 35 53 62 47 48 46 35

Low Road 44 54 43 41 32 41 42 41 44 52 44 45 44 34

Clifton Hill Junction

51 50 49 44 36 45 41 43 44 52 45 40 45 35

Mansfield Road 49 60 59 59 41 51 NR 55 57 76 48 60 56 43

Waverley Avenue 38 46 46 43 29 33 40 40 40 52 42 55 42 32

High Road 43 43 39 39 31 34 35 34 40 54 48 54 41 32



Site ID



Annual Mean

Raw Data

Bias Adjusted

(1)

Hayfield Lane 21 23 27 17 11 14 16 15 18 23 17 17 18 14

Gate House Lane 24 24 21 20 12 18 17 15 20 26 21 20 20 15

Mosham Road 18 27 19 17 12 16 15 14 18 20 18 19 18 14

Rose Cottage 24 25 22 20 14 16 19 18 22 29 17 16 20 16

Hatfield Moors 16 20 15 11 7 9 8 9 11 14 12 12 12 9

Hatfield Woodhouse

31 32 26 20 16 19 18 20 26 30 26 25 24 19

Hollinbridge Lane 20 21 13 12 9 7 10 10 11 17 14 14 13 10

Market 44 50 37 44 29 39 35 34 44 60 42 41 42 32

Church Way NR 42 44 37 34 43 39 40 47 63 41 50 44 34

Stainforth 22 26 21 18 12 13 15 14 23 26 20 23 19 15

Sandall Stones Rd - LA Fitness

29 29 22

Kirk Sandall - 113 Doncaster Road

36 29 26 NR 20 24 20 31 32 32 30 28 22

Sandall Stones Rd - Staples

33 33 25

Marr #2 NR NR 64 45 52 51 46 61 33 24 26 45 34



Site ID



Annual Mean

Raw Data

Bias Adjusted

(1)

Skellow 39 43 NR NR NR NR 53 48 53 55 53 48 49 38

Skellow Terraced Houses

50 54 56 45 44 41 57 51 52 73 53 55 53 40

Skellow Olma House

NR 67 61 53 59 57 58 62 56 69 66 54 60 46

Hickleton - 50920 Sue Ryder Care

Home 88 83 84 80 84 88 83 89 93 103 67 94 86 66

Hickleton - 9 Barnsley Road

33 36 44 47 33 42 37 36 53 64 31 39 41 32

Hickleton - 24298 Opp. Fir Tree

Close 100 111 109 106 95 124 105 108 115 135 107 140 113 87

Hickleton - 24305 John O'Gaunts

90 94 99 114 98 114 95 117 132 134 84 73 104 80

Hickleton - 76 Doncaster Road

24 27 23 24 15 19 20 20 26 34 25 26 24 18

Marr - Grove Court 33136

52 53 48 47 43 50 49 44 NR 63 38 41 48 37

Bawtry Swan Street

31 31 24



Site ID



Annual Mean

Raw Data

Bias Adjusted

(1)

Chequer Road 41 35 31 24 26 27 25 37 45 36 35 33 25

Skellow - Crabgate Lane

NR 60 53 44 51 45 49 52 49 46 43 52 49 38

Skellow - Hampole Balk

51 58 51 48 45 41 39 40 45 48 50 42 47 36

Stainforth - East lane

28 34 26 21 15 19 20 17 29 33 28 30 25 19

Thorne - King Street

46 50 44 40 34 36 37 36 50 50 42 48 43 33

Stainforth - Waggons Way

32 36 30 24 21 NR 21 25 31 32 31 28 28 22

Conisbrough 1 - Willow St

42 44 38 34 30 31 36 37 30 44 41 40 37 29

Conisbrough 2 - Doncaster Road

50 52 55 42 38 46 46 45 47 61 44 45 48 37

Conisbrough - 3 Low Road

33 33 25

Dunscroft - Station Rd

34 NR 27 16 19 23 19 30 37 29 31 27 20



Site ID



Annual Mean

Raw Data

Bias Adjusted

(1)

Conisbrough - 27 Low Road

46 50 41 47 33 37 44 49 45 57 40 43 44 34

Conisbrough - 32/34 Low Road

55 64 NR 50 43 44 57 52 51 64 49 45 52 40

Mexborough - Mason Arms

45 53 44 44 32 NR 39 33 41 56 39 35 42 32

Mexborough - Donc Road

47 50 47 48 34 39 40 35 37 51 NR 37 42 33

Conisbrough - 78 Doncaster Road

38 43 34 37 28 30 31 28 33 39 38 35 35 27

Conisbrough - Drake Head Lane

36 36 28

Dunscroft 41 NR 32 22 26 24 26 38 39 36 38 32 25

(1) See Appendix C for details on bias adjustment



Appendix C: Air Quality Monitoring Data QA/QC

Factor from Local Co-location Studies (if available)

A local bias adjustment factor was derived using the bias adjustment spreadsheet

provided.

The local factor was 0.77, with good precision.

Diffusion Tube Bias Adjustment Factors

The tubes are supplied and analysed by South Yorkshire Air Quality Samplers. The

tubes are prepared by spiking acetone:triethanolamine (50:50) onto the grids prior to

the tubes being assembled. The tubes are then desorbed with distilled water and the

extract analysed using a segmented flow auto analyser with ultraviolet detection.

The national factor for 2015 was 0.84 based on 2 studies.

The results were downloaded on the 16 June 2016 from;

http://laqm.defra.gov.uk/bias-adjustment-factors/national-bias.html



Discussion of Choice of Factor to Use

National factors had been used during review and assessment in Doncaster until

2014. The use of national bias had provided consistency, however on

recommendations from previous review and assessment a local co-location study

was implemented.

The data from 2014 was adjusted using the local factor and so for consistency this

will be used again, however it needs to be noted that the bias was very low this year

and this should be acknowledged when considering the results.

If the results are to be used in any other assessment please be advised that the more

conservative factor from the national bias should be applied to the raw data.

The local factor has been used to adjust 2015 tubes.

PM Monitoring Adjustment

PM10 data for 2015, 2013, 2012, 2011 were corrected to gravimetric equivalent using

King’s College London Volatile Correction Method (VCM) for PM10 as in Section

A1.62 of TG(09). These results may therefore differ from previous years, which were

corrected using the factor as per the relevant procedure at that time (up until and

including 2007 date). Comparison against previous years should therefore be viewed

with caution.

Short-term to Long-term Data Adjustment

Annualisation has not been carried out because significant data loss during the

period occurred across all but one of the sites therefore enough data does not exist

for the procedure in Box 7.7 to be followed.

QA/QC of Automatic Monitoring

The QA/QC procedure consists of bi-monthly calibrations performed manually on-site

by the Local Site Operator (Doncaster Council). Daily data checks are carried out

remotely.



An outside contractor performs six-monthly services and all units are covered by a

service and maintenance agreement including call-out services.

The last independent audit was carried out in November 2007, the analysers were

found to be satisfactory with the exception of one TEOM which fell outside the

standard parameters. This has now been rectified.

Data is scaled, validated and ratified in house and includes removing erroneous data

and applying relevant calculations in line with the technical guidance LAQM TG(16)

to obtain the final data set.

QA/QC of Diffusion Tube Monitoring

The WASP scheme report covering 2015 lists South Yorkshire Air Quality Samplers

as having 100% of samples across the period as Satisfactory bar one, October-

November 2015 with only 75%. In 2009 procedures have been amended so that the

laboratory is in line with the harmonisation procedures.

Precision was good throughout 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.



Appendix D: Map(s) of Monitoring Locations



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Appendix E: Summary of Air Quality Objectives in England

Table E.1 – Air Quality Objectives in England

Pollutant Air Quality Objective4

Concentration Measured as

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)

200 µg/m3 not to be exceeded more than 18 times a year

1-hour mean

40 µg/m3 Annual mean

Particulate Matter (PM10)

50 µg/m3, not to be exceeded more than 35 times a year

24-hour mean

40 µg/m3 Annual mean

Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)


1-hour mean


24-hour mean


15-minute mean

4 The units are in microgrammes of pollutant per cubic metre of air (µg/m

3).



Appendix F: Summary of completed actions and actions within public health plan.

Table F.2 – Air Quality Action Plan Measures Completed/Removed from Current Plan

Action Original Timescale

Progress made Complete Y/N

Priority action & timescale

Investigate the feasibility of introducing High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes on the major arterial routes into town

Feasibility study by December 2004.

No progress. Resistance to action and no funding. Nature of road network an issue.

N Action removed 2007. Unlikely to be taken forward.

The council, together with the SYPTA will carry out a feasibility study into the use of guided bus lanes

Feasibility 2003.

No progress made, other bus projects going ahead such as QBC.

N Action removed 2007. No progress/funding.

The council will approach the Highways Authority in order to investigate the possibility of using the new electronic message signs located on the motorways traversing the Borough to provide air quality information and pollution episode warnings.

December 2003.

No progress was made. Not feasible given limited space on message boards.

N Action removed 2007.

The council will support and promote the new transport interchange in order to ensure a fully integrated road/rail public transportation system is provided for the residents of and visitors to the Borough.

December 2005

Interchange completed 2006 Y Action removed 2008.

The council will expand the Borough’s successful “Quality Streets” initiative to extend the amount of pedestrianised streets, both within the town centre and the retail centres of the satellite towns.

December 2005

Completed 2005. No further pedestrianisation planned.

Y Action removed 2008.

The council will continue to minimise No Reactive work now outside of Y Action removed 2009.



domestic emissions to the atmosphere by rigorous enforcement of the Clean Air Act.

deadline Pollution Control team remit. Procedure continues.

The council will continue to use all its powers to control industrial & commercial emissions to the atmosphere by liaison with the Environment Agency in respect of Part A processes and the institution of risk based process inspection in respect of Part B Processes.

No deadline – ongoing.

Transfer to PPC, risk based inspections completed. Enforcement carried out to non-compliance in 2007. Inspections completed on time.


The council will expand its existing air quality information provision service to include more use of strategically located electronic information message units.

No deadline.

Information updates 3 times a day – web, radio and answer phone. Public display units and screens. Website has won awards.

Y Action removed 2009. Twitter account set-up. Information on plasma screens in main Council public buildings.

The council will produce an air quality promotion and project pack for use in schools to encourage children to become aware of the importance of good air quality and the role that private car use and public transport can play in decreasing and improving air quality respectively

December 2003

Done in collaboration with wider departmental themes. All primary years presentations in place. Monitoring project first round now complete.


Acquire, produce if necessary and distribute relevant leaflets and promotional material relating to improving air quality and reducing (in particular vehicle) emissions. This material to be distributed in all council offices where the public may visit, major retails outlets, libraries, GP’s surgeries and hospitals and all public events.

December 2003

Motorists guide, developers guide and air matters leaflets produced and distributed. Walk the first mile booklets for council officers collaboration. Care4Air materials including eco-driving.


When considering a planning application the council shall: -

A. Ensure that air quality impacts are fully considered in all Environmental Impact

No deadline. Procedure set up to deal with

Pollution should be consulted on all major applications, sometimes failing. Attempting to screen weekly lists to close loophole however this doesn’t allow us to




Assessments B. Ensure that air quality

impacts are fully considered in all Traffic Impact Assessments

C. Fully consider air quality impacts where traffic volumes are anticipated to increase on roads within or near to AQMAs.

D. Ensure that new developments do not lead to the declaration of further AQMAs if they are planned to be located near to busy roads etc

applications.

catch pre-application discussions or EIA scoping reports.

The council will actively participate in ‘Walk to School Week’ in order to use this as a starting point for sustainable walking to school.

October 2002 then annual participation.

Completed. Continued support. First event 2002 then annually.


Ensure that all travel information leaflets, maps and information for the Borough contain information on the public transport, cycling and walking amenities.

December 2005

Included on materials where appropriate.


The council will actively support and take part in all national and local events targeted towards reducing private car use, increasing public transport and cycling use and reducing traffic pollution. Examples include “Walk to Work Day”, “Don’t Choke Britain Campaign” and “DMBC Car Sharing Promotion”.

No deadline

‘In town without my car day’ supported in conjunction with EMW. Staff initiatives. ‘Walk the first mile’ along with production of maps. Care4Air events. Funding committed via LTP.


Introduce a council car sharing scheme

April 2003 Scheme set-up 2002. Widened to Bassetlaw and Doncaster NHS Trusts.




160 staff registered at 2007.

The council will review its car allowance and car loan schemes in order to identify and implement reforms which encourage the use of the cleanest and most fuel efficient vehicles and minimise business mileage inline with Inland Revenue payment guidelines.

December 2003

Policy is set nationally and little impact can be made within one council alone. Consultation is only option.

N Action removed 2009. Mileage rates reduced and standardised across engine size. Pool cars being trialled.

Liase with the Vehicle Inspectorate to ensure all vehicles producing excessive and visible exhaust emissions “smoky vehicles” are inspected, tested and their emission reduced to acceptable levels.

December 2005

Procedure in place to forward all complaints.

Y Action removed 2009..

Carry out the Authority’s duties under Road Traffic (Vehicle Emissions)(Fixed Penalty)(England) Regulations 2002 in respect of carrying out roadside vehicle emission testing and issuing fixed penalty notice in partnership with the other South Yorkshire Local Authorities and the Police.

December 2003

Initial testing carried out in 2004. Successful as an awareness campaign. Second round in 2007 data used to inform fleet composition throughout South Yorkshire AQMAs.

Y .Action removed 2009.

Carry out the Authorities duties under Road Traffic (Vehicle Emissions)(Fixed Penalty)(England) Regulations 2002 in respect of stopping engines when vehicles are stationary and together with the SYPTE encourage bus drivers to switch off their engines when stationary.

December 2003

Initially completed 2003. Informal surveys undertaken on an ad-hoc basis, some warnings issued.


Ensure that all transport termini and bus stops are provided with prominent signs requiring drivers to switch off their engine when stationary.

December 2003

Compliant by 2003. New interchange replaced original bus stations in 2006 and is now compliant.


Ensure that all strategies in the LDF and LTP complement each other and

LDF in place with policies to complement action 13.

Y Action removed 2013



that development plan allocations and local transport and investment are closely linked.

Ensure that new developments are located, designed and managed so that the number of additional vehicle journey’s they are likely to generate are minimised.

LDF in place. Y Action removed 2013.

Ensure that new development provides a real choice of transport, including walking, cycling and public transport and that such development contributes to meeting the demand for the transport provision that it generates.


Active management of the pattern of urban growth to make the fullest use of public transport and focus major transport generators of travel demand in town and district centres and near to major public transport interchanges.


Ensure that new development comprising employment, shopping and leisure and services offers a realistic choice of access by public transport, walking and cycling.


The council will, together with the operators of the new transport interchange, ensure that air quality information, in particular the current level of air pollution within the Borough is made available to all users of the interchange and other stakeholders.

Approaches made however costs involved prohibitive. Interest shown in joining ‘Going Green Scheme’ which may provide opportunity to progress.

N Action removed 2014

The council will continue its ongoing commitment to producing School Travel Plans by engaging schools in the process of researching all aspects

Completed 2005. School travel plan co-ordinator in place 2004 and funding until 2012. Bike-it scheme in place. By March

Y Action removed 2014



of travel to and from school, linking directly into the Safer Routes to School Programme. One aspect of this commitment is the implementation of a Walking Bus network.

2010 120 plans implemented which is 90% of all schools.

Expand the exisiting network of bus only lanes, targeting the AQMAs as a first priority.

April 2011 Feasibility. Start May 2012.

Bus lanes in place in AQMA1, 2 and 4. Woodfield way bus measures completed.

Y Action complete and removed 2015. No further bus only lanes planned.

Implement 2 park and ride sites by 2005 and complete a feasibility study into other sites, targeting as a priority those routes that traverse AQMAs.

Two sites opened Septemebr 2008.Additional sites for Hospital and a further Park and Ride off the M18 via section 106. Patronage grew steadingly over the monitoring period. Unofficial sites a local rail stations.

Y Action completed, removed 2015. No further sites planned.

Table F.2 – Public Health Air Quality Action Plan

Public Health and Air Quality colleagues have mapped existing work with guidance and recommendations from various sources.

Public Health & Air Quality Mapping – Doncaster Source Examples of action Doncaster Position Statement/Actions

Kings Fund: To reduce the negative impact of air pollution on health, local authorities can lead by example in their

implementing business engagement programmes to reduce air pollution Potential through the inMotion business engagement.

encouraging expansion of council-run income-generating car clubs

DMBC Transport Team currently promote South Yorkshire Car Share scheme on Council website.

promoting zero emission ‘last mile’ delivery of as many goods and services as possible

Potential through procurement policy – to be developed using West Yorkshire example.

organising ‘eco-driving’ training for taxi-drivers to encourage more fuel- List of licensed taxi drivers provided to Business Eco-driving project – LSTF.



local area by

(Kilbane-Dawe 2012):

efficient driving, and finding ways to reduce idling at taxi ranks

Invest in longer-term changes with potentially greater impacts, such as:

vertical roof exhausts for buses, and fitting diesel particle filters

CVTF – successful bid for emissions reduction measure on X78 bus route. On board trials showing a reduction of NOx emissions by 35%, roll out of equipment mid-July.

rolling replacement of boilers with the least polluting models

Warmfront scheme – previously done – ask RS/KG

ensuring that new buildings are air quality neutral

This could be developed through the new guidance being developed across Yorkshire. Pollution Control intends to adopt this approach.

encouraging people to make more journeys by bike, through integrated and harmonised cycling networks.

Doncaster Cycling Strategy adopted December 2014. Doncaster Cycling Festival 2015

Warning/informing the public and professionals

In the event of high levels of air pollution, PH and Air Quality will work together to provide appropriate messages for staff and the public.

Defra Website Local authorities can:-

•Encourage schemes like ECOSTARS that recognise excellent levels of environmental and energy saving performance for the vehicles that operate within their area.

•Introduce intelligent transport systems that maximise the efficiency of the highway network and also give real time information on traffic delays and journey times, car parking availability, and bus arrival times;

South Yorkshire developed the ECOstars scheme, LC sits on the steering group. There are 9 fleet operators based in Doncaster that are members of ECOstars including Doncaster Council.

Transportation may have more detail on this but these actions have been available in Doncaster for some time.http://www.doncaster.gov.uk/Images/Air%20Quality%20Planning%20Guidance%20Addendum%20v1201153



together, these allow people to make better informed travel choices and also reduce traffic emissions. See example (PDF, 54.3KB, 10 pages).

•Incorporate air quality into planning considerations for new developments and refurbishments. See example (PDF, 410KB, 37 pages)

•Promote energy efficiency and sustainable transport to residents and businesses in the borough and putting in the necessary infrastructure to enable people to reduce the emissions they produce. See example.

7-110386.pdf

InMotion LSTF scheme promotes sustainable travel to businesses in South Yorkshire. The LTP has funded energy efficiency measures and renewable energy on transport assets across South Yorkshire.

Public Health professionals can also help to:

explain to their local population the impact of air pollution

on health;

tailor messages to target those members of the public

particularly susceptible to air pollution and to raise

understanding that improving air quality would help to improve

healthy life expectancy and reduce early death from cardio-

respiratory diseases;

work with others to promote initiatives to facilitate active

travel (for example Healthy Schools Programmes, school travel

plans; cycle to work schemes etc

Information provided on the DMBC website and SY Care4Air.

Health advice provided is tailored to address some specific conditions.

Public Health sit on the cycling strategy working group and Doncaster Active Partnership. Actively promote cycling and walking via Get Doncaster Walking/ Cycling campaigns & Change4Life campaigns.

Doncaster Council currently manage a number of initiatives to encourage cycling including: Bike It Officer for schools, Cycle/Walk Boost, Bikeability training.

http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/pupilsupport/pastoralcare/a0075278/healthy-schools



raise awareness of the need to improve air quality through

linking to other public health issues such as obesity and through

working with Health and Wellbeing Boards to include air quality

in Joint Strategic Needs Assessments and Health and Wellbeing

Strategies.

Other actions/Areas of Work

Electric vehicles – This is a South Yorkshire Scheme, managed by Sheffield City Council it aims to deliver;

• a grant to lease hire an electric car or van for 1,2,3 or 4 years, and a standard charge point installation at their premises for circa 80 small and medium enterprises in South Yorkshire

• In each South Yorkshire Local Authority there will be 2 fast chargers sited in off street council operated car parks

• An Office for Low Emission Vehicles funded network of 20+ publicly accessible rapid chargers across South Yorkshire– these take recharge times down from 6/8 hours to 30 minutes to support these vehicles (and others) whilst out and about

• Each vehicle will be tracked to measure miles driven, carbon saved and fuel savings.

Compressed Natural Gas Feasibility

A considerable amount of work has been carried out in



South Yorkshire to establish the most suitable sites for compressed natural gas (CNG) refuelling stations. There are several excellent potential sites in South Yorkshire where the high pressure gas main is suitably close to the surface and close to the major road network. A full feasibility report is available and investor interest is increasing. The Council shall promote this work where appropriate.

Hydrogen Vehicle Trail

In partnership with ITM power a hydrogen re-fuelling site is to be brought back into use along with a Hyundai vehicle which will be available to Doncaster Council for trails over 3 years. The aim is to demonstrate the benefits and practicalities of hydrogen vehicles. The Council will feed into the trail and if suitable promote the vehicles in the local area.



Glossary of Terms

Abbreviation Description

AQAP Air Quality Action Plan - A detailed description of measures, outcomes, achievement dates and implementation methods, showing how the local authority intends to work towards achieving air quality limit values’

AQMA Air Quality Management Area – An area where air pollutant concentrations exceed / are likely to exceed the relevant air quality objectives. AQMAs are declared for specific pollutants and objectives

ASR Annual Status Report

Defra Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

DMRB Design Manual for Roads and Bridges – Air quality screening tool produced by Highways England

EU European Union

EV Electric Vehicle

FDMS Filter Dynamics Measurement System

LAQM Local Air Quality Management

LES Low Emissions Strategy

LEV Low Emissions Vehicle

LTP Local Transport Plan

NO2 Nitrogen Dioxide

NOx Nitrogen Oxides

PM10 Airborne particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of 10µm (micrometres or microns) or less

PM2.5 Airborne particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of 2.5µm or less

QA/QC Quality Assurance and Quality Control

SO2 Sulphur Dioxide



References

Air Quality Archive Internet website: www.airquality.co.uk

Defra website: http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/quality/air/air-quality/

Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council Public Access:

http://local.doncaster.gov.uk/PublicAccess/default.aspx

Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council, Pollution Control, Air Quality Review and

Assessment Reports, Various, 1998 – 2015

Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council, Strategic Transportation Unit

Local Air Quality Management Policy Guidance LAQM. PG(16), issued by DEFRA

Local Air Quality Management Technical Guidance LAQM. TG(16), issued by

DEFRA

Precision Results 2015:

http://laqm.defra.gov.uk/documents/Tube_Precision_2015_version_03_16-Final-

REDUCED.pdf

Downloaded June 16th 2015

Wasp Results: Summary of Laboratory Performance in WASP NO2 Proficiency

Testing Scheme. http://laqm.defra.gov.uk/documents/LAQM-WASP-Round-124-and-

AIR-PT-Rounds-1--10-(March-2014--November-2015)-NO2-report.pdf

Downloaded June 16th 2015.

West Yorkshire Air Quality and Emissions Technical Planning Guidance, West

Yorkshire Low Emissions Group, 2014.

http://www.airquality.co.uk/

http://local.doncaster.gov.uk/PublicAccess/default.aspx

http://laqm.defra.gov.uk/documents/Tube_Precision_2015_version_03_16-Final-REDUCED.pdf

http://laqm.defra.gov.uk/documents/Tube_Precision_2015_version_03_16-Final-REDUCED.pdf

http://laqm.defra.gov.uk/documents/LAQM-WASP-Round-124-and-AIR-PT-Rounds-1--10-(March-2014--November-2015)-NO2-report.pdf

http://laqm.defra.gov.uk/documents/LAQM-WASP-Round-124-and-AIR-PT-Rounds-1--10-(March-2014--November-2015)-NO2-report.pdf

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