Will all the pollutants (such as sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides) be integrated into the network?
The proposed network is specifically designed to monitor PM10, wind speed and wind direction as the current NEPM standard and goal for particulates is based on PM10. PM2.5 will also be monitored at select sites (refer to question 19 for further information). Macquarie Generation currently monitoring ambient levels of nitrogen oxides and sulphur dioxide at five sites in the Upper Hunter including Singleton and Muswellbrook. DECCW is working with Macquarie Generation on a proposal to re-locate some of this current monitoring to the new network monitoring sites in Singleton and Muswellbrook. The relocation of this monitoring would allow the data to be reported real-time via the DECCW website. 22. Is the Memorandum of Understanding a public document? Where can it be viewed? Although the MoU is not a public document, individuals are welcome to contact the Hunter Region office of DECCW and request to view a copy of the MoU. 23. Will DECCW be “finger printing” dust sources? Fingerprinting dus
