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undertake a qualitative assessment (as described in the Guidance Paper for Desktop Analysis and Investigation Procedures) based on the type of information outlined in subsections 3(iii) and 3(iv).
4. Identification of Stage 2 Sites
 Stage 2 site means a Stage 1 site prioritised for monitoring on the basis of its potential for significant population exposure, to one or more air toxics.
Note: In the context of Stage 2 sites "significant population exposure" refers to a possible outcome of a qualitative assessment made by jurisdictions of the potential extent and implications for health of exposure of people to one or more air toxics in areas near a stage 1 site.  It takes into account factors such as population size or density, sensitive subgroups and land uses (such as kindergartens, schools, age care facilities etc.) indicative of the presence of such groups in the area.  There is no threshold population size associated with the expression significant population exposure nor is it in any way related to the threshold population value of 25,000 established in the National Environment Protection (Ambient Air Quality) Measure in relation to Performance Monitoring Stations.
 This identification of Stage 2 sites must be undertaken within 12 months of the commencement of this Measure.
 (i) Jurisdictions must undertake the identification of Stage 2 sites from sites identified as Stage 1 sites.
 (ii) In identifying Stage 2 sites, jurisdictions must take into account the following factors:
• estimated exposure (long and short term) to the air toxic(s);
• size and susceptibility of the exposed population; and
• health effects of the air toxic(s).
 (iii) Information sources/tools that jurisdictions may wish to access/use to help with determining population include:
• population data available from Australian Bureau of Statistics;
• land use planning information; and
• local knowledge/observations from jurisdictional officers.
 (iv) Where practicable, jurisdictions should select Stage 2 sites for air toxic(s) monitoring that are representative of other Stage 1 sites.  This will allow an indicative evaluation of other Stage 1 sites where a monitored site is considered to be representative of those sites.
 (v) Jurisdictions must repeat the desktop assessment of sites identified as Stage 2 sites no later than the end of the fourth year after the commencement of this Measure.  In undertaking this repeat procedure, jurisdictions must reassess Stage 1 sites within their jurisdiction using the same methodology utilised for the initial identification of Stage 2 sites.
          (vi) While only one formal repeat assessment of Stage 2 sites is required prior to the review of this Measure, participating jurisdictions are encouraged to undertake more frequent reassessments as resources permit.
          (vii) Where a participating jurisdiction undertakes a reassessment in accordance with subsection (vi), if it is not reasonably practicable for