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Applications for conversions in private dwellings were
received in the Department almost immediately and achieved
reasonable impetus until the Winter months when applications
dwindled somewhat - probably to increase in the Spring of 1973
In the Autumn of 1972 the Council agreed to proceed with
the Havering (No 7) Smoke Control Area The necessary Order
was made on 1st January, 1973, and was confirmed by the
Secretary of State for the Environment on 26th March, 1973, to
come into operation on 1st November, 1973
Investigation of Atmospheric Pollution
The seven sites in the Borough containing instruments for
the daily measurement of smoke and sulphur dioxide in the
atmosphere were all continued during the year These instruments
operate in accordance with the national scheme controlled by
Warren Spring Laboratory, Department of Trade & Industry
The Council maintained representation on the National
Society forCleanAir and the Standing Conference of Co-operative
Bodies for the Investigation of Atmospheric Pollution
Chimney Heights — Clean Air Act, 1968, Section 6
Seven applications for approval to chimney heights were
received during theyear-a decrease of fouron the previousyear
In two cases alterations to height were required, the other
five being approved.
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