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Air quality in Mount Isa - Mount Isa Mines

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AQC alert processUnpredictedchanges to air<strong>quality</strong>At times, weather conditions can changerapidly from our forecasts to createunanticipated impacts to air <strong>quality</strong> with<strong>in</strong>our community. We aim to react to thesesituations as quickly as possible and alertplant operators of a change to smelt<strong>in</strong>gproduction advice to m<strong>in</strong>imise immediateimpacts as much as we can.If you experience discomfort as aresult to exposure to SO 2 , reduceyour exposure by mov<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>doors.In general, an improvement shouldrespond to the situation.No restrictionsWeather conditions <strong>in</strong>dicate nochanges required to operationsStandbyPotential need to reduce operationsor shut down due to pend<strong>in</strong>gchange <strong>in</strong> weather conditionsReduce operationsPlants ordered to reduce operationsto lower emissions and prepare topotentially facilitate an immediateshutdownShutdownPlants ordered to cease immediatelyas weather conditions show smelteroperations may impact the town orare approach<strong>in</strong>g regulatory limits<strong>Air</strong> <strong>quality</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong> 7

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