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<p>The Government believes that the Heathrow Northwest Runway scheme can be delivered
without undermining the UK’s compliance with air quality limits, given the measures
set out in the Government’s Air Quality Plan. The Government’s view has been informed
by the air quality analysis of the Northwest Runway scheme, which was published in
October 2017. It should be noted that this does not take into account scheme specific
mitigations that any applicant could take forward to address its air quality impact.</p><p>
</p><p>The proposed Airports National Policy Statement (NPS) requires the applicant
to consider an extensive range of air quality mitigation measures, potentially including
an emissions-based access charge. Development consent will only be granted if the
Secretary of State is satisfied that, with mitigations, the scheme would be compliant
with legal obligations on air quality.</p>
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