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Air pollution
The Clean Air Act 1993, introduced a wide range of new regulations.
The Council regulates a range of commercial and industrial processes that could give rise to polluting emissions.
The Council is responsible for reviewing and assessing the quality of outdoor air in Craven to determine whether local air quality meets required government standards.
Smoke may be classed as a statutory nuisance under Section 79 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
Certain areas of Craven have been designated Smoke Control Areas since the 1970's. This is to prevent air pollution and the resulting ill health caused by the burning of coal and wood.