This is a policy implementation project in compliance with the latest Amendment of Air Pollution Control Act since 1999, which has included provisions for total capacity control. In order to take action for the management of enhanced area and future total capacity control planning, EPA has made this project a two years planning program.The project goals included (1) regional total capacity control planning according to local air pollution characteristics for future implementation reference and assistance to each local bureau’s air pollution control programs planning to achieve its required target at different stage, (2) planning for pollution reduction strategy to effectively improve air quality, (3) planning for emission trade system and trade center operation mechanism as reference for future promotion for emission trade system.Therefore, the project scopes included (1) planning for air pollutant emission banking, exchange and trade regulation, (2) planning for Kao Ping Air Quality Region total capacity management program, (3) assistance to review and approval of local bureaus’ air pollution control programs, (4) planning for emission trade system and trade operation mechanism, (5) planning for public and private sectors’ emission reduction goals and control measures, and (6) the Air Pollution Control Bureau’s website information maintenance and update.Seminars and workshops have also been held to assist industries and local bureaus in their understanding and preparation for the new policy to lower any possible resistance to it.

total capacity control, banking, trade