CASA's performance measures and corresponding indicators are:
Performance Measure
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Indicator(s)
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1a)
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Improved air quality indicators in areas of CASA action
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- Annual average ambient concentrations of: NO2, SO2, PM2.5, O3, benzene, wet acid deposition
- Annual peak concentrations of: NO2, SO2, PM2.5, O3, and benzene
- Percent hourly exceedances of: NO2, SO2 and H2S
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1b)
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Change in emissions of substances of concern in areas of CASA action
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- Annual total emissions from power generation for NOx, SOx, PM2.5, and mercury, and solution gas flaring and venting
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1c)
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Energy use as an indirect measure of air quality in areas of CASA action
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- Electrical power capacity based on renewable and alternative energy sources
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2)
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Capability to measure air quality effects on humans and the ecosystem
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- Ambient monitoring
- Ecological effects monitoring
- Human health monitoring
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3)
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Number of recommendations through Comprehensive Air Quality Management System implemented
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- Percentage of substantive recommendations from four years ago that have been implemented (thus, from 2003)
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4)
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Degree of CASA members, partners and clients’ satisfaction with the CASA approach
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Satisfaction with CASA’s:
- Overall approach
- Openness and transparency
- Implementation of recommendations
- Resources for teams
- Achievements
- Support to airshed zones
- Communication between teams
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5)
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Degree of recognition of CASA as a major vehicle for delivering improved air quality management for Alberta
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- Return visitors to website
- Number of news stories about CASA
- Quality of news stories about CASA
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