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Challenges in Air Quality Monitoring: Addressing National & Provincial Mandates

This presentation by Robert Scotten on April 25, 2013, explores the complexities of air quality monitoring, including international interests, greenhouse gases, fossil fuel contaminants, national energy production issues, and the Alberta oil sands impact. The session also delves into provincial requirements, monitoring responsibilities, and analytical opportunities such as VOC detection improvements. New directions for Alberta's monitoring approach are discussed, emphasizing science-based standards, transparent data reporting, and sustainable funding models. Learn about the key initiatives and strategies in place to enhance air quality monitoring frameworks at the national and provincial levels.

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Challenges in Air Quality Monitoring: Addressing National & Provincial Mandates

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  1. WEALA PRESENTATION Challenges Associated with Air Quality Monitoring Robert Scotten April 25, 2013

  2. International Pressure • International Interest in Air Quality • Greenhouse gases • Fossil fuel contaminants

  3. National Issues • Energy Production • Fossil fuel related emissions • National standards • CCME initiatives • National Airsheds • Regional Air Zones

  4. Provincial and Territory Requirements • Air Quality Monitoring Responsibilities • Delineation of zones completed by end of 2013

  5. Alberta World Class Monitoring • Oil Sands Driven developments • Joint Provincial / Federal Monitoring Initaitive • Alberta WCM Agency

  6. New Directions for Alberta • Land Use Framework • Integrated Monitoring • Cumulative Effects • Zoning Approvals • Monitoring Standardization • Science based monitoring • Integrated data base • Transparent data and reporting

  7. New Directions (continued) • Centrally Located • Sustainable funding • Partnership Development

  8. Analytical opportunities • VOC • Lower detection limits • Improved passive sampling with transparent / approved methodologies. • Quicker lab results

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