(1) The ambient air quality standard for a contaminant applies at any place—
(a) that is in an airshed; and
(b) that is in the open air; and
(c) where people are likely to be exposed to the contaminant.
(2) However, if the discharge of a contaminant is permitted by a resource consent, the ambient air quality standard for the contaminant does not apply to the area that the resource consent applies to.
Regulation 14(1)(a): substituted, on 25 August 2005, by regulation 5(1) of the Resource Management (National Environmental Standards Relating to Certain Air Pollutants, Dioxins, and Other Toxics) Amendment Regulations 2005 (SR 2005/214).
Regulation 14(2): added, on 25 August 2005, by regulation 5(2) of the Resource Management (National Environmental Standards Relating to Certain Air Pollutants, Dioxins, and Other Toxics) Amendment Regulations 2005 (SR 2005/214).