415 tal-2016

L.N. 415 of 2016

ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT

(CAP. 549)

Ambient Air Quality (Amendment) Regulations, 2016

BY VIRTUE of the powers conferred by articles 54 and 55 of

the Environment Protection Act, the Minister for Sustainable

Development, the Environment and Climate Change, after

consultation with the Environment and Resources Authority, has

made the following regulations:-

(1)

The title of these regulations is the Ambient Air Citation and

Quality (Amendment) Regulations, 2016, and these regulations shall scope.

be read and construed as one with the Ambient Air Quality

Regulations, hereinafter referred to as "the principal regulations".

(2) These regulations, jointly with the principal regulations,

transpose Directive 2004/107/EC of the European Parliament and of

the Council of 15 December 2004 relating to arsenic, cadmium,

mercury and nickel and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in ambient

air; Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the

Council of 21 May 2008 on ambient air quality and cleaner air for

Europe; and Commission Directive (EU) 2015/1480 of 28 August

2015 amending several annexes to Directives 2004/107/EC and 2008/

50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down the

rules concerning reference methods, data validation and location of

sampling points for the assessment of ambient air quality.

Schedules 1 to 13 to the principal regulations shall be Substitutes

Schedules 1 to

respectively substituted by the following new Schedules

13 to the

principal

regulations.

Schedule 1

Data quality objectives

A. Data quality objectives for group A pollutants and for ozone.

I.

Data quality objectives for ambient air quality assessment

Sulphur dioxide,

Particulate

nitrogen dioxide

Ozone and

matter

and oxides of

Benzene

related NO

(PM 10 /PM 2.5 )

nitrogen and

and NO 2

and lead

carbon monoxide

Fixed measurements (1)

15%

25%

25%

15%

Uncertainty

Minimum data capture

90%

90%

90%

90% during

summer, 75%

during winter

Minimum time coverage

35% (2)

Urban background and traffic

-

-

-

Industrial sites

-

90%

-

-

Indicative measurements

Uncertainty

25%

30%

50%

30%

Minimum data capture

90%

90%

90%

90%

14% (4)

14% (3)

14% (4)

Minimum time coverage

> 10% during

summer

Modelling uncertainty

Hourly

50%

-

-

50%

Eight-hour averages

50%

-

-

50%

Daily averages

50%

-

Not yet

-

defined

Annual averages

30%

50%

50%

-

Objective estimation

Uncertainty

75%

100%

100%

75%

(1). Random measurements instead of continuous measurements for benzene, lead and

particulate matter if it can be demonstrated that the uncertainty, including the uncertainty

due to random sampling, meets the quality objective of 25% and the time coverage is still

larger than the minimum time coverage for indicative measurements. Random sampling

must be evenly distributed over the year in order to avoid skewing of results. The

uncertainty due to random sampling may be determined by the procedure laid down in

ISO 11222 (2002) ‘Air Quality - Determination of the Uncertainty of the Time Average

of Air Quality Measurements’. If random measurements are used to assess the

requirements of the PM 10 limit value the 90.4 percentile (to be lower than or equal to 50

μg/m 3 ) should be evaluated instead of the number of exceedances, which is highly

influenced by data coverage.

(2). Distributed over the year to be representative of various conditions for climate and

traffic.

(3). One day’s measurement a week at random, evenly distributed over the year, or eight

weeks evenly distributed over the year.

(4). One measurement a week at random, evenly distributed over the year, or eight weeks

evenly distributed over the year.

The uncertainty (expressed at a 95% confidence level) of the assessment

methods will be evaluated in accordance with the principles of the CEN Guide to

the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement (ENV 13005-1999), the

methodology of ISO 5725:2004 and the guidance provided in the CEN report ‘Air

Quality - Approach to Uncertainty Estimation for Ambient Air Reference

Measurement Methods’ (CR 14377:2002E). The percentages for uncertainty in the

above table are given for individual measurements averaged over the period

considered by the limit value (or target value in the case of ozone), for a 95%

confidence interval. The uncertainty for the fixed measurements shall be

interpreted as being applicable in the region of the appropriate limit value (or

target value for ozone).

The uncertainty for modelling is defined as the maximum deviation of the

measured and calculated concentration levels for the 90% individual monitoring

points, over the period considered, by the limit value (or target value in the case of

ozone), without taking into account the timing of the events. The uncertainty for

modelling shall be interpreted as being applicable in the region of the appropriate

limit value (or target value in the case of ozone). The fixed measurements that

have to be selected for comparison with modelling results shall be representative

of the scale covered by the model.

The uncertainty for objective estimation is defined as the maximum deviation

of the measured and calculated concentration levels, over the period considered, by

the limit value (or target value in the case of ozone), without taking into account

the timing of the events.

The requirements for minimum data capture and time coverage do not

include losses of data due to the regular calibration or the normal maintenance of

the instrumentation.

II.

Results of air quality assessment

The following information shall be compiled for zones and agglomerations

within which sources other than measurement are employed to supplement

information from measurement or as the sole means of air quality assessment

-

a description of the assessment activities carried out,

-

the specific methods used, with reference to descriptions of the

method,

-

the sources of data and information,

-

a description of results, including uncertainties and, in particular,

the extent of any area or, if relevant, the length of road within the zone or

agglomeration over which concentrations exceed any limit value, target value

or long term objective plus margin of tolerance, if applicable, and of any area

within which concentrations exceed the upper assessment threshold or the

lower assessment threshold,

-

the population potentially exposed to levels in excess of any limit

value for protection of human health.

III. Quality assurance for ambient air quality assessment: data validation

1. To ensure accuracy of measurements and compliance with data quality

objectives laid down in Section I, the appropriate competent authorities and bodies

designated pursuant to regulation 3 shall ensure the following

-

that all measurements undertaken in relation to the assessment of

ambient air quality pursuant to regulations 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 and are

traceable in accordance with the requirements set out in harmonised standard

for testing and calibration laboratories,

-

those institutions operating networks and individual stations have

an established quality assurance and quality control system which provides

for regular maintenance to assure continued accuracy of measuring devices

The quality system shall be reviewed as necessary and at least every five

years by the relevant National Reference Laboratory,

-

that a quality assurance/quality control process is established for

the process of data collection and reporting and that institutions appointed for

this task actively participate in the related Union-wide quality assurance

programmes,

-

that the National Reference Laboratory, is appointed by the

competent authority or body designated pursuant to regulation 3 and is

accredited for the reference methods referred to in Schedule 10, at least for

those pollutants for which concentrations are above the lower assessment

threshold, according to the relevant harmonised standard for testing and

calibration laboratories, the reference to which has been published in the

Official Journal of the European Union pursuant to Article 2(9) of Regulation

(EC) No 765/2008 setting out requirements for accreditation and market

surveillance. This laboratory shall also be responsible for the coordination in

the Maltese territory of the Union-wide quality assurance programmes to be

organised by the Commission’s Joint Research Centre and shall also be

responsible for coordinating, on the national level, the appropriate use of

reference methods, and the demonstration of equivalence of non-reference

methods. The National Reference Laboratory nominated by the competent

authority pursuant to regulation 3 should also be accredited for inter-

comparisons according to the relevant harmonised standard for proficiency

testing,

-

that the National Reference Laboratory, takes part at least every

three years in Union-wide quality assurance programmes organised by the

Commission’s Joint Research Centre, If this participation produces

unsatisfactory results then the national laboratory should demonstrate at the

next participation in the intercomparision satisfactory remediation measures,

and provide a report to the Joint Research Centre on these,

-

that the National Reference Laboratory supports the work done

by the European network of National Reference Laboratories set up by the

Commission.

2. All reported data under Article 27 of Directive 2008/50/EC shall be

deemed to be valid except data flagged as provisional.

B. Data quality objectives for group B pollutants.

I.

Data quality objectives

The following data quality objectives are provided as a guide to quality

assurance.

Polycyclic

aromatic

hydrocarbons

Arsenic,

other than

Total

Benzo(a)pyrene cadmium and

benzo(a)

deposition

Nickel

pyrene, total

gaseous

mercury

- Uncertainty

Fixed

and

indicative

50%

40%

50%

70%

measurements

Modelling

60%

60%

60%

60%

- Minimum data capture

90%

90%

90%

90%

- Minimum time coverage

Fixed measurements (1)

33%

50%

Indicative

14%

14%

14%

33%

measurements (1)(2)

(1) Distributed over the year to be representative of various conditions for climate and

anthropogenic activities.

(2) Indicative measurement being measurements which are performed at reduced regularity but

fulfil other data quality objectives.

The uncertainty (expressed at a 95% confidence interval) of the methods

used for the assessment of ambient air concentrations will be evaluated in

accordance with the principles of the CEN Guide to the expression of uncertainty

in measurement (ENV 13005-1999), the methodology of ISO 5725:1994, and the

guidance provided in the CEN Report, ‘Air Quality - Approach to Uncertainty

Estimation for Ambient Air Reference Measurement Methods’ (CR 14377:2002E).

The percentages for uncertainty are given for individual measurements should be

interpreted as being applicable in the region of the appropriate target value. Fixed

and indicative measurements must be evenly distributed over the year in order to

avoid skewing of results.

The requirements for minimum data capture and time coverage do not

include losses of data due to regular calibration or normal maintenance of the

instrumentation. Twenty-four-hour sampling is required for the measurement of

benzo(a)pyrene and other polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. With care, individual

samples taken over a period of up to one month can be combined and analysed as a

composite sample, provided the method ensures that the samples are stable for that

period. The three congeners benzo(b)fluoranthene, benzo(j)fluoranthene,

benzo(k)fluoranthene can be difficult to resolve analytically. In such cases they

can be reported as sum. Sampling must be spread evenly over the weekdays and

the year. For the measurement of deposition rates monthly or weekly, samples

throughout the year are recommended.

The provisions on individual samples in the previous paragraph apply also to

arsenic, cadmium, nickel and total gaseous mercury. Moreover, sub-sampling of

PM10 filters for metals and subsequent analysis is allowed, providing there is

evidence that the sub-sample is representative of the whole and that the detection

sensitivity is not compromised when compared with the relevant data quality

objectives. As an alternative to daily sampling, weekly sampling for metals in

PM10 is allowed provided that the collection characteristics are not compromised.

Wet-only sampling can be used instead of bulk sampling if it can be

demonstrated that the difference between them is within 10%. Deposition rates

should be given as μg.m-2.day-1.

A minimum time coverage lower than that indicated in the table above may

be applied as long as it is not lower than 14% for foxed measurements and 6% for

indicative measurements and provided that it can be demonstrated that the 95%

expanded uncertainty for the annual mean, calculated from the data quality

objectives in the table above according to ISO 11222:2002 - ‘Determination of

uncertainty of the time average of air quality measurements’ will be met.

II.

Requirements for air quality models

Where an air quality model is used for assessment, references to descriptions

of the model and information on the uncertainty shall be compiled. The uncertainty

for modelling is defined as the maximum deviation of the measured and calculated

concentration levels, over a full year, without taking into account the timing of

events.

III. Requirements for objective estimation techniques

Where objective estimation techniques are used, the uncertainty shall not

exceed 100%.

IV. Standardisation

For substances to be analysed in the PM10 fraction, the sampling refers to

ambient conditions.

Schedule 2

Determination of requirements for assessment of concentrations of group A and

group B pollutants in ambient air within a zone or agglomeration

A.

Upper and lower assessment thresholds

The following upper and lower assessment thresholds apply

1. Sulphur dioxide

Health protection

Vegetation protection

Upper assessment threshold

60% of 24-hour limit value 60% of winter critical level

(75 μg/m 3 , not to be exceeded (12 μg/m 3 )

more than 3 times in any

calendar year)

Lower assessment threshold

40% of 24-hour limit value 40% of winter critical level

(50 μg/m 3 , not to be exceeded (8 μg/m 3 )

more than 3 times in any

calendar year)

2. Nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen

Hourly limit value for Annual limit value for Annual limit value for

the protection of human

the protection of

the protection of

health (NO 2 )

human health (NO 2 ) vegetation and natural

ecosystems (NO X )

Upper assessment 70% of limit value (140 80% of limit value

80% of critical level

μ g / m 3 , n o t t o b e (32 μg/m 3 )

(24 μg/m 3 )

threshold

exceeded more than 18

times in any calendar

year)

Lower assessment 50% of limit value (100 65% of limit value

65% of critical level

μ g / m 3 , n o t t o b e (26 μg/m 3 )

(19.5 μg/m 3 )

threshold

exceeded more than 18

times in any calendar

year)

Particulate matter (PM 10 /PM 2.5 )

24-hour average PM 10

Annual average PM 10

Annual average

PM 2.5(1)

Upper assessment 70% of limit value (35 70% of limit value

70% of limit value

μ g / m 3 , n o t t o b e (28 μg/m 3 )

(17μg/m 3 )

threshold

exceeded more than 35

times in any calendar

year)

24-hour average PM 10

Annual average PM 10

Annual average

PM 2.5(1)

Lower assessment 50% of limit value (25 50% of limit value

50% of limit value

μ g / m 3 , n o t t o b e (20 μg/m 3 )

(12 μg/m 3 )

threshold

exceeded more than 35

times in any calendar

year)

(1) The upper assessment threshold and the lower assessment threshold for PM 2.5 , do not

apply to measurements to assess compliance with the PM 2.5 exposure reduction target for the

protection of human health.

Lead

Annual average

70% of limit value (0.35 μg/m 3 )

Upper assessment threshold

50% of limit value (0.25 μg/m 3 )

Lower assessment threshold

Benzene

Annual average

70% of limit value (3.5 μg/m 3 )

Upper assessment threshold

40% of limit value (2 μg/m 3 )

Lower assessment threshold

Carbon monoxide

Annual average

70% of limit value (7 mg/m 3 )

Upper assessment threshold

50% of limit value (5 mg/m 3 )

Lower assessment threshold

Group B pollutants

Arsenic

Cadmium

Nickel

B(a)P

Upper assessment threshold

60%

60%

70%

60%

(3.6 ng/m 3 )

(3 ng/m 3 )

(14 ng/m 3 )

(0.6 ng/m 3 )

in percent of the target value.

Lower assessment threshold

40%

40%

50%

40%

(2.4 ng/m 3 )

(2 ng/m 3 )

(10 ng/m 3 )

(0.4 ng/m 3 )

in percent of the target value.

B. Determination of exceedances of upper and lower assessment

thresholds

Exceedances of upper and lower assessment thresholds must be determined

on the basis on concentrations during the previous five years where sufficient data

are available. An assessment threshold will be deemed to have been exceeded if it

has been exceeded during

(a)

at least three separate years (for group A pollutants); or

(b)

during at least three calendar years (for group B pollutants)

out of those previous five years.

Where fewer than five years’ data are available, measurement campaigns of

short duration during the period of the year and at locations likely to be typical of

the highest pollution levels may be combined with results obtained from

information from emission inventories and modelling to determine exceedances of

the upper and lower assessment thresholds.

Schedule 3

Location of sampling points for group A and group B pollutants and for ozone

A. General requirements for the assessment of ambient air quality for

group A pollutants.

Ambient air quality shall be assessed in all zones and agglomerations with

the following criteria

Ambient air quality shall be assessed at all locations except those listed in

paragraph 2, in accordance with the criteria established by Sections B and C for the

location of sampling points for fixed measurement. The principles established by

Sections B and C shall also apply in so far as they are relevant in identifying the

specific locations in which concentration of the relevant pollutants are established

where ambient air quality is assessed by indicative measurement and modelling.

Compliance with the limit values directed at the protection of human health

shall not be assessed at the following locations

(a)

any locations situated within areas where members of the public

do not have access and there is no fixed habitation;

(b) in accordance with the appropriate definition in regulation 2, on

factory premises or at industrial installations to which all relevant provisions

concerning health and safety at work apply;

(c)

on the carriageway of roads; and on the central reservations of

roads except where there is normally pedestrian access to the central

reservation.

B.

Macroscale siting.

Sampling points for the measurement of concentrations in ambient air of

group A pollutants

1. Protection of human health

(a)

Sampling points directed at the protection of human health shall

be sited in such a way as to provide data on the following

-

the areas within zones and agglomerations where the

highest concentrations occur to which the population is likely to be

directly or indirectly exposed for a period which is significant in

relation to the averaging period of the limit value(s),

-

levels in other areas within the zones and agglomeration

which are representative of the exposure of the general population.

(b) Sampling points shall in general be sited in such a way as to

avoid measuring very small micro-environments in their immediate vicinity,

which means that the sampling point must be sited in such a way that the air

sampled is representative of air quality for a street segment no less than

100m length at traffic-orientated sites and at least 250 m × 250 m at

industrial sites where feasible;

(c)

Urban background locations shall be located so that their

pollution level is influenced by the integrated contribution from all sources

upwind of the station. Their pollution level should not be dominated by a

single source unless such a situation is typical for a large urban area. Those

sampling points shall, as a general rule, be representative for several square

kilometres;

(d) Where the objective is to assess rural background levels, the

sampling point shall not be influenced by agglomerations or industrial sites

in its vicinity. i.e. sites closer than five kilometres;

(e) Where contributions from industrial sources are to be assessed, at

least one sampling point shall be installed down-wind of the source in the

nearest residential area. Where background concentration is not known, an

additional sampling point shall be situated within the main wind direction;

(f)

Sampling points shall, where possible, also be representative of

similar locations not in their immediate vicinity;

(g) Account shall be taken of the need to locate sampling points on

islands where it is necessary for the protection of human health.

2. Protection of vegetation and natural ecosystems

Sampling points targeted at the protection of vegetation and natural

ecosystems shall be sited more than 20 km away from agglomerations or more

than 5 km away from other built-up areas, industrial installations or motorways or

major roads with traffic counts of more than 50,000 vehicles per day, which means

that a sampling point must be sited in such a way that the air sampled must be

representative of air quality in a surrounding area of at least 1000 km 2 . A sampling

point may be sited at a lesser distance or be representative of air quality in a less

extended area, taking account of geographical conditions or of the opportunities to

protect particularly vulnerable areas.

Account shall be taken of the need to assess air quality on islands.

II. Sampling points for the measurements of concentrations in ambient air

and deposition rates of group B pollutants.

The sites of sampling points should be selected in such a way as to

-

Provide data on the areas within zones and agglomerations where

the population is likely to be directly or indirectly exposed to the highest

concentrations averaged over a calendar year;

-

Provide data on levels in other areas within zones and

agglomerations which are representative of the exposure or the general

population;

-

Provide data on deposition rates representing the indirect

exposure of the population through the food chain.

Sampling points shall in general be sited in such a way as to avoid measuring

very small micro-environments in their immediate vicinity. As a guideline, a

sampling point should be representative of air quality in surrounding areas of no

less than 200 m 2 at traffic-orientated sites and at least 250 m × 250 m at industrial

sites, where feasible and several square kilometres at urban background sites.

Where contributions from industrial sources are to be assessed, at least one

sampling point shall be installed downwind of the source in the nearest residential

area. Where the background concentration is not known an additional sampling

point shall be situated within the main wind direction. In particular where

regulation 21 applies, the sampling points should be sited such that the application

of BAT can be monitored.

Sampling points should also, where possible, be representative of similar

locations not in their immediate vicinity. Where appropriate they should be co-

located with sampling points for PM 10 .

III. Sampling points for the assessments of ozone concentrations

The following apply to fixed measurements

Objectives of measurement

Representa-

Macroscale siting criteria

tiveness

A few km 2

Protection of human health

Away from the influence of

local emissions such as traffic,

To a s s e s s t h e e x p o s u r e o f t h e

petrol stations, etc.;

urban population to ozone, i.e.

where population density and

Vented locations where well

ozone concentration are relatively

mixed levels can be measured;

high and representative of the

Locations such as residential

exposure of the general population

and commercial areas of

cities, parks (away from the

trees), big streets or squares

with very little or no traffic,

open areas characteristic of

educational, sports or

recreation facilities

Protection of human health and Some tens of At a certain distance from the

km 2

vegetation

area of maximum emissions,

downwind following the main

To a s s e s s t h e e x p o s u r e o f t h e

wind direction/directions

population and vegetation located

during conditions favourable

in the outskirts of the

to ozone formation;

agglomeration, where the highest

ozone levels to which the

Where population, sensitive

population and the vegetation are

crops or natural ecosystems

likely to be directly or indirectly

located in the outer fringe of

exposed occur

an agglomeration are exposed

to high ozone levels;

Where appropriate, some

suburban stations also upwind

of the area of maximum

emissions such as industrial

installations and roads;

At open area sites

Protection of human health and Sub-regional S t a t i o n s c a n b e l o c a t e d i n

vegetation

levels (some small settlements and/or areas

To a s s e s s t h e e x p o s u r e o f h u n 2 d r e d s o f w i t h n a t u r a l e c o s y s t e m s ,

p o p u l a t i o n , c r o p s a n d n a t u r a l km )

forests or crops;

ecosystems to sub-regional scale

representative for ozone away

ozone concentrations

from the influence of

immediate local emissions

such as industrial installations

and roads;

at open area sites

P r o t e c t i o n o f v e g e t a t i o n a n d R e g i o n a l / Station located in areas with

background human health

national/

lower population density, e.g.

To assess the exposure of crops c o n t i n e n t a l w i t h n a t u r a l e c o s y s t e m s ,

a n d n a t u r a l e c o s y s t e m s t o levels (1000 forests, at a distance of at least

ozone to 2 10000 20 km from urban and

regional-scale

concentrations as well as exposure km )

industrial areas and away from

local emissions;

of the population

avoid locations which are

subject to locally enhanced

formation of ground-near

inversion conditions;

coastal sites with pronounced

diurnal wind cycles of local

character

are

not

recommended.

Type of

Objectives of measurement

Representa-

Macroscale siting criteria

station

tiveness

(1) Sampling points should, where possible, be representative of similar locations not in their

immediate vicinity.

For rural and rural background stations the location shall, where appropriate,

be coordinated with the monitoring requirements of Commission Regulation (EC)

No 1737/2006 of 7 November 2006 laying down detailed rules for the

implementation of Regulation (EC) No 2152/2003 of the European Parliament and

of the Council concerning monitoring of forests and environmental interactions in

the Community.

C.

Microscale siting.

I.

Sampling points for the measurement of concentrations in ambient air

of group A pollutants

In so far as is practicable, the following shall apply

-

the flow around the inlet sampling probe shall be unrestricted

(free in an arc of at least 270° or 180° for sampling points at the building

line) without any obstructions affecting the airflow in the vicinity of the inlet

(normally some metres away from buildings, balconies, trees and other

obstacles and at least 0,5 m from the nearest building in the case of sampling

points representing air quality at the building line),

-

in general, the inlet sampling point shall be between 1,5 m (the

breathing zone) and 4 m above the ground. Higher siting may also be

appropriate if the station is representative of a large area and any derogations

should be fully documented,

-

the inlet probe shall not be positioned in the immediate vicinity of

sources in order to avoid the direct intake of emissions unmixed with ambient

air,

-

the sampler’s exhaust outlet shall be positioned so that

recirculation of exhaust air to the sampler inlet is avoided,

-

for all pollutants, traffic-orientated sampling probes shall be at

least 25 m from the edge of major junctions and no more than 10 m from the

kerbside. A “major junction” to be considered here is a junction which

interrupts the traffic flow and causes different emissions (stop & go) from the

rest of the road.

Any deviation from the criteria listed in this Section shall be fully

documented through the procedure described in Section D.

D.

Documentation and review of site selection

The competent authorities responsible for air quality assessment shall for all

zones and agglomerations fully document the site-selection procedures and record

information to support the network design and choice of location for all monitoring

sites. The documentation shall include compass-point photographs of the area

surrounding monitoring sites and detailed maps. The documentation shall be

updated as necessary and reviewed at least every 5 years, to ensure that selection

criteria, network design and monitoring site locations remain valid and optimal

over time. The documentation shall be provided to the Commission within 3

months of being requested.

I.

Sampling points for the measurement of concentrations in ambient air

and deposition rates of group B pollutants

In so far as is practicable, the following shall apply

-

the flow around the inlet sampling probe should be unrestricted,

without any obstructions affecting the airflow in the vicinity of the sampler

(normally some metres away from buildings, balconies, trees and other

obstacles and at least 0,5 m from the nearest building in the case of sampling

points representing air quality at the building line);

-

in general, the inlet sampling point should be between 1,5 m (the

breathing zone) and 4 m above the ground. Higher positions (up to 8 m) may

be necessary in some circumstances. Higher siting may also be appropriate if

the station is representative of a large area;

-

the inlet probe should not be positioned in the immediate vicinity

of sources in order to avoid direct intake of emissions unmixed with ambient

air;

-

the sampler’s exhaust outlet should be positioned so that

recirculation of exhaust air to the sample inlet is avoided;

-

traffic-orientated sampling points should be at least 25 metres

from the edge of major junctions and at least 4 m from the centre of the

nearest traffic lane; inlets should be sited so as to be representative of air

quality near the building line;

-for the deposition measurements in rural background areas, the EMEP

guidelines and criteria should be applied as far as practicable and where not

provided for in the Annexes.

The following factors may also be taken into account in the microscale siting

of the sampling points for the measurement of the concentrations in ambient air of

group A and group B pollutants and deposition rates of group B pollutants

-

interfering sources

-

security

-

access

-

availability of electrical power and telephone communications

-

visibility of the site in relation to its surroundings

-

safety of the public and operators

-

the desirability of co-locating sampling points for different

pollutants

-

planning requirements.

II. Sampling points for the measurement of concentrations in ambient air

of ozone

In so far as is practicable the procedure on microscale siting in Section C of

Annex III shall be followed, ensuring also that the inlet probe is positioned well

away from such sources as furnaces and incineration flues and more than 10 m

from the nearest road, with distance increasing as a function of traffic intensity.

B.

Documentation and review of site selection.

I.

Group A and group B pollutants

The site-selection procedures shall be fully documented at the classification

stage by such means as compass-point photographs of the surrounding area and a

detailed map. Sites shall be reviewed at regular intervals with repeated

documentation to ensure that selection criteria remain valid over time.

II.

Ozone

The procedures in paragraph I above shall be followed, applying proper

screening and interpretation of the monitoring data in the context of the

meteorological and photochemical processes affecting the ozone concentrations

measured at the respective sites.

Schedule 4

Measurements at rural background locations irrespective of concentration

A.

Objectives

The main objectives of such measurements are to ensure that adequate

information is made available on levels in the background. This information is

essential to judge the enhanced levels in more polluted areas (such as urban

background, industry related locations, traffic related locations), assess the

possible contribution from long-range transport of air pollutants, support source

apportionment analysis and for the understanding of specific pollutants such as

particulate matter. It is also essential for the increased use of modelling also in

urban areas.

B.

Substances

Measurement of PM 2.5 must include at least the total mass concentration and

concentrations of appropriate compounds to characterise its chemical composition.

At least the list of chemical species given below shall be included.

SO 42-

Na +

NH 4+

Ca 2+

Elemental carbon (EC)

NO 3-

K +

Cl -

Mg 2+

Organic carbon (OC)

C.

Siting

Measurements should be taken in particular in rural background areas in

accordance with parts A, B and C of Schedule 3.

Schedule 5

A. Criteria for determining minimum numbers of sampling points for fixed

measurements of concentrations of group A pollutants in ambient air

I.

Minimum number of sampling points for fixed measurement to assess

compliance with limit values for the protection of human health and alert

thresholds in zones and agglomerations where fixed measurement is the sole

source of information.

1. Diffuse sources

Population

o f If maximum concentrations exceed I f m a x i m u m c o n c e n t r a t i o n s a r e

agglomeration or the upper assessment threshold (1)

between the upper and lower

zone

assessment thresholds

Pollutants except P M ( 2 ) ( s u m o f Pollutants except P M ( 2 ) ( s u m o f

(thousands)

PM

PM 10 and PM 2.5 ) PM

PM 10 and PM 2.5 )

0 - 249

250 - 499

500 - 749

(1) For nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, benzene and carbon monoxide: to include at least

one urban background monitoring station and one traffic-orientated station provided this

does not increase the number of sampling points. For these pollutants, the total number of

urban-background stations and the total number of traffic oriented stations required under

Section A(1) shall not differ by more than a factor of 2. Sampling points with exceedances

of the limit value for PM 10 within the last three years shall be maintained, unless

relocation is necessary owing to special circumstances, in particular spatial development.

(2) Where PM 2,5 and PM 10 are measured in accordance with regulation 18 at the same

monitoring station, these shall count as two separate sampling points. The total number of

PM 2,5 and PM 10 sampling points in a Member State required under Section A(1), shall not

differ by more than a factor of 2, and the number of PM 2,5 sampling points in the urban

background of agglomerations and urban areas shall meet the requirements under

paragraph II of Schedule 5A.

2. Point sources

For the assessment of pollution in the vicinity of point sources, the number of

sampling points for fixed measurement shall be calculated taking into account

emission densities, the likely distribution patterns of ambient-air pollution and the

potential exposure of the population.

II. Minimum number of sampling points for fixed continuous

measurements to assess compliance with the PM 2.5 exposure reduction target for

the protection of human health.

One sampling point per million inhabitants summed over agglomerations and

additional urban areas in excess of 100,000 inhabitants shall be operated for this

purpose. Those sampling points may coincide with sampling points under section

A.

III. Minimum number of sampling points for fixed measurements to assess

compliance with critical levels for the protection of vegetation in zones other than

agglomerations.

If maximum concentrations exceed upper If maximum concentrations are between upper

assessment threshold

and lower assessment threshold

1 station every 20,000 km 2

1 station every 40,000 km 2

In island zones the number of sampling points for fixed measurement should

be calculated taking into account the likely distribution patterns of ambient-air

pollution and the potential exposure of vegetation.

B. Criteria for determining minimum numbers of sampling points for fixed

measurements of concentrations of group B pollutants in ambient air

Minimum number of sampling points for fixed measurement to assess

compliance with target values for the protection of human health in zones and

agglomerations where fixed measurement is the sole source of information.

1. Diffuse sources

P o p u l a t i o n o f If maximum concentrations exceed I f m a x i m u m c o n c e n t r a t i o n s a r e

agglomeration or the upper assessment threshold (1)

between the upper and lower

zone

assessment thresholds

(thousands)

As, Cd, Ni

B(a)P

As, Cd, Ni

B(a)P

0 - 749

(1) To include at least one urban-background station and for benzo(a)pyrene also one traffic-

orientated station provided this not increase the number of sampling points.

2. Point sources

For the assessment of pollution in the vicinity of point sources, the number of

sampling points for fixed measurement should be determined taking into account

emission densities, the likely distribution patterns of ambient air pollution and

potential exposure of the population. The sampling points should be sited such that

the application of BAT as defined by Article 2(11) of Directive 96/61/EC can be

monitored.

C. Criteria for determining minimum numbers of sampling points for fixed

measurements of ozone

1. Minimum number of sampling points for fixed continuous

measurements to assess compliance with target values, long-term objectives and

information and alert thresholds where such measurements are the sole source of

information.

Agglomeration (1)

Other zones (1)

Population ( 1000)

Rural background

< 250

1 station/ 50,000

km 2 as an average

< 500

density over all

zones (2)

< 1000

(1) At least 1 station in areas where exposure of the population to the highest concentrations

of ozone is likely to occur. In agglomerations at least 50% of the stations shall be located

in suburban areas.

(2) 1 station per 25,000 km2 for complex terrain is recommended.

II. Minimum number of sampling points for fixed measurements for zones

and agglomerations attaining the long term objectives

The number of sampling points for ozone shall, in combination with other

means of supplementary assessment such as air quality modelling and collocated

nitrogen dioxide measurements, be sufficient to examine the trend of ozone

pollution and check compliance with the long-term objectives. The number of

stations located in agglomerations and other zones may be reduced to one-third of

the number specified in Section A. Where information from fixed measurement

stations is the sole source of information, at least one monitoring station shall be

kept. If, in zones where there is supplementary assessment, the result of this is that

a zone has no remaining station, coordination with the number of stations in

neighbouring zones shall ensure adequate assessment of ozone concentrations

against long-term objectives. The number of rural background stations shall be one

per 100 000 km 2 .

Schedule 6

Measurement of ozone precursor substances

A.

Objectives

The main objectives of such measurements are to analyse any trend in ozone

precursors, to check the efficiency of emission reduction strategies, to check the

consistency of emission inventories and to help attribute emission sources to

observed pollution concentrations.

An additional aim is to support the understanding of ozone formation and

precursor dispersion processes, as well as the application of photochemical

models.

B.

Substances

Measurement of ozone precursor substances shall include at least nitrogen

oxides (NO and NO 2 ), and appropriate volatile organic compounds (VOC). A list

of volatile organic compounds recommended for measurement is given below

1-Butene

Isoprene

Ethyl benzene

Ethane

Trans-2-Butene

n-Hexane

m + p-xylene

Ethylene

cis-2-Butene

i-Hexane

o-Xylene

Acetylene

1,3-Butadiene

n-Heptane

1,3,4-Trimethylebenzene

Propane

n-Pentane

n-Octane

1,2,3-Trimethylebenzene

Propene

i-Pentane

i-Octane

1,3,5-Trimethylebenzene

n-Butane

1-Pentene

Benzene

Formaldehyde

i-Butane

2-Pentene

Toulene

Total non-methane hydrocarbons

C.

Siting

Measurements shall be taken in particular in urban or suburban areas at any

monitoring site set up in accordance with the requirements of this Directive and

considered appropriate with regard to the monitoring objectives referred to in

Section A.

Schedule 7

Limit values, target values and long-term objectives

A. Limit values, information and alert thresholds, critical levels for group

A pollutants excluding PM 2.5

1. Criteria

Without prejudice to Schedule 1, the following criteria shall be used for

checking validity when aggregating data and calculating statistical parameters

Parameter

Required proportion of valid data

One hour values

75% (i.e. 45 minutes)

Eight hour values

75% of values (i.e. 6 hours)

Maximum daily 8-hour mean

75% of the hourly running eight hour averages (i.e. 18 eight

hour averages per day)

24-hour values

75% of the hourly averages (i.e. at least 18 hour values)

90% (1) of the one hour values or (if not available) 24-hour

Annual mean

values over the year

(1) The requirements for the calculation of annual mean do not include losses of data due to

the regular calibration or the normal maintenance of the instrumentation.

II.

Limit values

Averaging

Limit Value

Margin of Tolerance Date by which limit value is

Period

to be met

Sulphur dioxide

3 5 0 μ g / m 3 , n o t t o b e 150 μg/m 3 (43%)

- (1)

One hour

exceeded more than 24

times a calendar year

1 2 5 μ g / m 3 , n o t t o b e None

- (1)

One day

exceeded more than 3

times a calendar year

Nitrogen dioxide

2 0 0 μ g / m 3 , n o t t o b e 50% on 19 July 1999, 1 January 2010

One hour

exceeded more than 18 d e c r e a s i n g o n 1

times a calendar year

January 2001 and

every 12 months

thereafter by equal

annual percentages to

reach 0% by 1 January

C a l e n d a r 40 μg/m

50% on 19 July 1999, 1 January 2010

year

decreasing on 1

January 2001 and

every 12 months

thereafter by equal

annual percentages to

reach 0% by 1 January

Benzene

Averaging

Limit Value

Margin of Tolerance

Date by which limit value is

Period

to be met

5 μg/m 3

5 μg/m 3 (100 %) on 13 1 January 2010

Calendar

year

December

2000,

decreasing on 1

January 2006 and

every 12 months

thereafter by 1 μg/m 3

to reach 0% by 1

January 2010

Carbon monoxide

M a x i m u m 10 μg/m 3

- (1)

60%

daily eight

hour mean

(2)

Lead

0.5 μg/m 3 (3)

- (3)

Calendar

100%

year

PM 10

5 0 μ g / m 3 , n o t t o b e 50%

- (1)

One day

exceeded more than 35

times a calendar year

40 μg/m 3

- (1)

Calendar

20%

year

(1) Already in force since January 2005

(2) The maximum daily eight hour mean concentration will be selected by examining eight

hour running averages, calculated from hourly data and updated each hour. Each eight

hour average so calculated will be assigned to the day on which it ends i.e. the first

calculation period for any one day will be the period from 17:00 on the previous day to

01:00 on that day; the last calculation period for any one day will be the period from 16:00

to 24:00 on that day.

(3) Already in force since 1 January 2005. Limit value to be met only by 1 January 2010 in the

immediate vicinity of the specific industrial sources situated on sites contaminated by

decades of industrial activities. In such cases, the limit value until 1 January 2010 will be

1.0 μg/m 3 . The area in which higher limit values apply must not extend further than 1000

m from such specific sources.

National exposure reduction target, target value and limit value for PM 2.5

I.

Average Exposure Indicator

The Average Exposure Indicator expressed in μg/m 3 (AEI) shall be based

upon measurements in urban background locations in the zones and in the

agglomerations. It should be assessed as a three-calendar year running annual

mean concentration averaged over all sampling points established pursuant to Part

II of Section A of Schedule 5. The AEI for the reference year 2010 shall be the

mean concentration of the years 2008, 2009 and 2010.

However, where data are not available for 2008, the mean concentration of

the years 2009 and 2010 or the mean concentration of the years 2009, 2010 and

2011 may be used.

The AEI for the year 2020 shall be the three-year running mean

concentration averaged over all those sampling points for the years 2018, 2019 and

2020. The AEI is used for the examination whether the national exposure reduction

target is met.

The AEI for the year 2015 shall be the three-year running mean

concentration averaged over all those sampling points for the years 2013, 2014 and

2015. The AEI is used for the examination whether the exposure concentration

obligation is met.

II.

National Exposure reduction target

Exposure reduction target relative to the AEI in 2010

Year by which the exposure

reduction target is to be met

Initial concentration in μg/m 3

Reduction target in percent

< 8.5 = 8.5

0%

> 8.5 - < 13

10%

= 13 - < 18

15%

= 18 - < 22

20%

> 22

All appropriate measures to

achieve 18 μg/m 3

Where the AEI in the reference year is 8.5 μg/m 3 or less the exposure

reduction target shall be zero. The reduction target shall be zero also in cases

where the AEI reaches the level of 8.5 μg/m 3 at any point of time during the period

from 2010 to 2020 and is maintained at or below that level.

III. National Exposure reduction target

Exposure concentration obligation

Year by which the obligation value is to be met

20 μg/m 3

IV. Target value

Averaging period

Target value

Date by which target value

should be met

25 μg/m 3

Calendar year

1 January 2010

V.

Limit value

Averaging Period

Limit value

Margin of tolerance

Date by which limit value is

to be met

Stage 1

25 μg/m 3

Calendar year

2 0 % o n 1 1 J u n e 2 0 0 8 , 1 January 2015

decreasing on the next 1

January and every 12

months thereafter by equal

annual percentages to

reach 0% by January 2015

Stage 2 (1)

20 μg/m 3

Calendar year

1 January 2020

(1) Stage 2 – indicative limit value to be reviewed in 2013.

Target values for group B pollutants

Target value (1)

Pollutant

6 ng/m 3

Arsenic

5 ng/m 3

Cadmium

20 ng/m 3

Nickel

1 ng/m 3

Benzo(a)pyrene

(1) For the total content in the PM 10 fraction averaged over a calendar year.

D.

Ozone target values and long term objectives

I.

Definitions and criteria

1. Definitions

AOT40 (expressed in (μg/m 3 ) hours) means the sum of the difference 80 μg/

m3 (= 40 parts per billion) and 80 μg/m3 over a given period using only the one-

hour values measured between 0800 hrs and 2000 hrs Central European Time

(CET) each day.

2. Criteria

The following criteria shall be used for checking validity when aggregating data

and calculating statistical parameters

Parameter

Required proportion of valid data

One hour values

75% (i.e. 45 minutes)

Eight hour values

75% of values (i.e. six hours)

M a x i m u m d a i l y 8 h o u r s m e a n f r o m 75% of the hourly running eight hours averages

hourly running 8 hours

(i.e. 18 eight-hourly averages per day)

AOT 40

90% of the one hour values over the time period

defined for calculating the AOT40 value (1)

Annual mean

75% of the one hour values over summer (April to

September) and 75% over winter (January to

March, October to December) seasons separately

Number of exceedances and maximum 90% of the daily maximum eight hours mean values

values per month

(27 available daily values per month)

90% of the one hour averages between 0800 hrs and

2000 hrs CET

Number of exceedances and maximum five out of six months over the summer season

values per year

(April to September)

(1) In cases where all possible measured data are not available, the following factor shall be

used to calculate AOT 40 values

total possible number of hours (*)



AOT 40 estimate = AOT 40 measured

number of measured hourly values

* being the number of hours within the time period of AOT40 definition, (i.e. 0800 hrs to

2000 hrs CET from 1 May to 31 July each year, for vegetation protection and from 1 April to

30 September each year for forest protection).

II.

Target values

Date by which

Objective

Averaging Period

Target Value

target value should

be met ( 1 )

120μg/m 3 not to be

Protection of human

Maximum daily

1.1.2010

eight-hour mean ( 2 )

health

exceeded on more than

25 days per calendar year

averaged over three years

( 3 )

Protection of

May to July

AOT40 (calculated from

1.1.2010

vegetation

1 h values). 18,000 μg/

m 3 .hr averaged over five

years( 3 )

(1) Compliance with target values will be assessed as of this date. That is, 2010 will be the

first year the data for which is used in calculating compliance over the following three

or five years, as appropriate.

(2) The maximum daily eight-hour mean concentration shall be selected by examining

eight-hour running averages, calculated from hourly data and updated each hour. Each

eight-hour average so calculated shall be assigned to the day on which it ends. i.e. the

first calculation period for any one day will be the period from 17:00 on the previous

day to 01:00 on that day; the last calculation period for any one day will be the period

from 16:00 to 24:00 on the day.

(3) If the three or five year averages cannot be determined on the basis of a full and consec-

utive set of annual data, the minimum annual data required for checking compliance

with the target values will be as follows

- for the target value for the protection of human health: valid data for one year,

- for the target value for the protection of vegetation: valid data for three years.

III. Longterm objectives

Objective

Averaging period

Longterm objective

Date by which the

longterm objective

should be met

Maximum daily eight- 120 μg/m 3

Protection of

not defined

human health

hour mean within a

calendar year

Protection of

May to July

AOT40 (calculated from 1 h not defined

vegetation

values)

6,000 μg/m 3 .hr

Schedule 8

Information and alert thresholds

A.

Alert thresholds for sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide

To be measured over three consecutive hours at locations representative of

air quality over at least 100 km 2 or an entire zone or agglomeration, whichever is

the smaller.

Pollutant

Alert threshold

500 μg/m 3

Sulphur dioxide

400 μg/m 3

Nitrogen dioxide

B.

Information and Alert thresholds for ozone

Purpose

Averaging period

Threshold

180μg/m 3

Information

1 hour

1 hour ( 1 )

240μg/m 3

Alert

( 1 ) For the implementation of regulation 36, the exceedance of the threshold is to be measured or

predicted for three consecutive hours.

Schedule 9

Critical levels for the protection of vegetation

Averaging Period

Critical Level

Sulphur Dioxide

Calendar year and winter (1 October to 31 March)

20μg/m3

Nitrogen dioxide

30μg/m 3 .

Calendar year

Schedule 10

Reference methods for the assessment of concentrations of group A pollutants,

group B pollutants and ozone

A.

Reference measurement methods

1. Reference method for the sampling and analysis of arsenic, cadmium

and nickel in ambient air.

The reference method for the measurement of arsenic, cadmium and nickel

concentrations in ambient air is described in EN 12341:2014. The reference

method for the measurement of arsenic, cadmium and nickel in ambient air is that

described in EN 14902:2005 “Ambient air quality - Standard method for the

measurement of Pb, Cd, As, and Ni in the PM 10 fraction of suspended particulate

matter”.

2. Reference method for the sampling of benzene

The reference method for the measurement of benzene is that described in

EN 14662:2005, parts 1, 2 and 3 ‘Ambient air quality - Standard method for

measurement of benzene concentrations’.

3. Reference method for the measurement of carbon monoxide

The reference method for the measurement of carbon monoxide is that

described in EN 14626:2012 ‘Ambient Air - Standard method for the measurement

of the concentration of carbon monoxide by non-dispersive infrared spectroscopy’.

4. Reference method for the measurement of lead

The reference method for the sampling of lead is that described in section

A(8) of this schedule. The reference method for the measurement of lead is that

described in EN 14902:2005 ‘Standard method for measurement of Pb/Cd/As/Ni

in the PM 10 fraction of suspended matter’.

5. Reference method for the sampling and analysis of mercury

The reference method for the measurement of total gaseous mercury

concentrations is that described in EN 15852:2010 “Ambient air quality - Standard

method for the determination of total gaseous mercury”.

6. Reference method for the measurement of nitrogen dioxide and oxides of

nitrogen

The reference method for the measurement of nitrogen dioxide and oxides of

nitrogen is that described in EN 14211:2012 ‘Ambient Air - Standard method for

the measurement of the concentration of nitrogen dioxide and nitrogen monoxide

by chemiluminescence’.

7. Reference method for measurement of ozone

The reference method for the measurement of ozone is that described in EN

14625:2012 ‘Ambient Air - Standard method for the measurement of the

concentration of ozone by ultraviolet photometry’.

Reference method for the sampling and measurement of PM 10

The reference method for the sampling and measurement of PM 10 is that

described in EN 12341:2014 ‘Ambient Air - standard gravimetric measurement for

the determination of the PM 10 or PM 2,5 mass concentration of suspended

particulate matter’.

Reference method for the sampling and measurement of PM 2.5

The reference method for the sampling and measurement of PM 10 is that

described in EN 12341:2014 ‘Ambient Air – standard gravimetric measurement

for the determination of the PM 10 or PM 2,5 mass concentration of suspended

particulate matter’.

Reference method for the sampling and analysis of polycyclic aromatic

hydrocarbons

The reference method for the measurement of polycyclic aromatic

hydrocarbons in ambient air is described EN 12341:2014. The reference method

for the measurement of benzo(a)pyrene in ambient air is that described in EN

15549:2008 “Air quality - Standard method for the measurement of concentration

of benzo[a]pyrene in ambient air”. In the absence of a CEN standard method, for

the other polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (group C pollutants excluding

benzo[a]pyrene), an ISO standard method such as ISO 12884 or any national

standard method from any of the EU Member States can be used.

Reference method for the measurement of sulphur dioxide

The reference method for the measurement of sulphur dioxide is that

described in EN 14212:2012 ‘Ambient Air - Standard method for the measurement

of the concentration of sulphur dioxide by fluorescence’.

Reference method for the sampling and analysis of the deposition rates

of group B pollutants

The reference method for the determination of the deposition of arsenic,

cadmium and nickel is that described in EN 15841:2009 “Ambient air quality -

Standard method for the determination of arsenic, cadmium, lead and nickel in

atmospheric deposition”.

The reference method for the determination of the deposition of mercury is

that described in EN 15853:2010 “Ambient air quality - Standard method for

determination of mercury deposition”.

The reference method for the determination of the deposition of

benzo[a]pyrene and the other polycyclic hydrocarbons referred to in regulation 13

is that described in EN 15980:2011 “Air Quality. Determination of the deposition

of

benz[a]anthracene,

benzo[b]fluoranthene,

benzo[j]fluoranthene,

benzo[k]fluoranthene, benzo[a]pyrene, dibenzo[a,h]anthracene and indeno[1,2,3-

cd]pyrene”.

B.

Demonstration of equivalence

It is possible to use any other method which be shown to give results which

are equivalent to any of the methods referred to in Section A, or in the case of

particulate matter, any other method which displays a consistent relationship to the

reference method. In that event results achieved by that method must be corrected

to produce results equivalent to those that would have been achieved by using the

reference method.

2. Whenever possible the correction factor should also be applied

retroactively to past measurement data in order to achieve better data

comparability.

C.

Standardisation

For gaseous pollutants the volume must be standardised at a temperature of

293 K and an atmospheric pressure of 101.3 kPa. For particulate matter and

substances to be analysed in particulate matter (e.g. lead) the sampling volume

refers to ambient conditions in terms of temperature and atmospheric pressure at

the date of measurements.

D.

Mutual recognition of data

When demonstrating that the equipment meets the performance requirements

of the reference methods listed in Section A of this Schedule, the competent

authority pursuant to regulation 3 shall accept test reports issued in other European

Union Member States provided that the test laboratories are accredited to the

relevant harmonised standard for testing and calibration laboratories.

The detailed test reports and all the results of the tests shall be available to

other competent authorities or their designated bodies. Test reports shall

demonstrate that the equipment meets all the performance requirements including

where some environmental and site conditions are specific to a EU Member State

and are outside the conditions for which the equipment has been already tested and

type approved in another EU Member State.

Schedule 11

Information to be included in the national air quality plans for improvement in

ambient air quality

Information to be provided under regulation 29(2)

1. Localisation of excess pollution

(a)

City (map)

(b)

Measuring station (map, geographical coordinates).

2. General information

(a)

Type of zone (city, industrial or rural area);

(b) Estimate of the polluted area (km 2 ) and of the population exposed

to the pollution;

(c)

Useful climatic data;

(d)

Relevant data on topography;

(e)

Sufficient information on the type of targets requiring protection

in the zone.

3. Responsible authorities

Names and address of persons responsible for the development and

implementation of improvement plans.

4. Nature and assessment of pollution

(a)

concentrations observed over previous years (before the

implementation of the improvement measures);

(b)

concentrations measured since the beginning of the project;

(c)

techniques for the assessment

5. Origin of pollution

(a)

List the main emission sources responsible for pollution (map);

(b)

Total quantity of emissions from these sources (tonnes/year);

(c)

Information on pollution imported from other regions.

6. Analysis of situation

(a)

Details of those factors responsible for the exceedance (e.g.

transport, including cross-border transport, formation of secondary pollutants

in the atmosphere);

(b)

Details of possible measures for the improvement of air quality.

7. Details of those measures or projects for improvements which existed

prior to 11 June 2008, i.e.

(a)

National, international measures

(b)

Observed effects of these measures.

8. Details of those measure or projects adopted with a view to reducing

pollution following the entry into force of this regulation

(a)

Listing and description of all the measures set out in the project;

(b)

Timetable for implementation;

(c)

Estimate of the improvement of air quality planned and of the

expected time required to attain these objectives.

9. Details of the measures or projects planned or being researched for the

long term.

10. List of publications, documents, work, etc. used to supplement

information required under this Schedule.

Schedule 12

Public Information

1. Up-to-date information on ambient concentrations of the pollutants

covered by these regulations shall be routinely made available to the public.

2. Ambient concentrations provided shall be presented as average values

according to the appropriate averaging period as laid down in Schedule 7. The

information shall at least indicate any levels exceeding air quality objectives

including limit values, target values, alert thresholds, information thresholds or

long term objectives of the regulated pollutant. It shall also provide a short

assessment in relation to the air quality objectives of the regulated pollutant. It

shall also provide a short assessment in relation to the air quality objectives and

appropriate information regarding effects on health, or, where appropriate,

vegetation.

3. Information on ambient concentrations of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen

dioxide, particulate matter (at least PM 10 ), ozone and carbon monoxide shall be

updated on at least a daily basis, and, wherever practicable, information shall be

updated on an hourly basis. Information on ambient concentrations of lead and

benzene, presented as an average value for the last 12 months, shall be updated on

a three-monthly basis, and on a monthly basis, wherever practicable.

4. Timely information about actual or predicted exceedances of alert

thresholds and any information threshold is provided to the public. The details

supplied shall include at least the following information

(a)

Information on observed exceedance(s)

Location or area of the exceedance,

Type of threshold exceeded (information or alert),

Start time and duration of the exceedance,

Highest one hour concentration and in addition highest

eight hour mean concentration in the case of ozone

(b)

Forecast for the following afternoon/day(s)

Geographical area of expected exceedances of information

and/or alert threshold,

Expected changes in pollution (improvement, stabilisation

or deterioration), together with reasons for those changes;

(c)

Information on the type of population concerned, possible health

effects and recommended behaviour

Information on population groups at risk,

Description of likely symptoms,

Recommended precautions to be taken by the population

Where to find further information;

(d) Information on preventive action to reduce pollution and/or

exposure to it: indication of main source sectors; recommendations for action

to reduce emissions;

(e)

In case of predicted exceedances, steps shall be taken to ensure

that such details are supplied to the extent practicable.

B B 5534

Schedule 13

Air Quality

Management

Order

Schedule

Schedule 13

Air Quality

Quality Management

Regulations 2010

Air

Order

Air Quality Management Order

Regulation

32 2010

Air Quality

Regulations

Air Quality Regulations 2010

The Minister for the Environment

acting

32 on the advice of the Environment

Regulation

and Resources Authority, in exercise

of the 32

powers conferred upon him/her by

Regulation

The Minister

32 of the for Air

the Quality

Environment

acting 2010,

on the hereby

advice makes

of the the

Environment

regulation

Regulations,

following

and

Resources

Authority,

in

exercise

of

the

powers

conferred

upon

him/her

by

Order. The Minister for the Environment acting on the advice of the Environment

regulation

32 of Authority,

the Air Quality

Regulations,

2010, hereby

makes

the him/her

following

and Resources

in exercise

of the powers

conferred

upon

by

This

Order

may

be

cited/referred

to

as

the

[name

of

Local

Council]

Air

Order.

regulation 32 of the Air Quality Regulations, 2010, hereby makes the following

Quality

Order. Management Area [No.] and shall come into effect on [date].

This Order may be cited/referred to as the [name of Local Council] Air

The

shaded

Order area

shown

on the

and attached

map

within

the of

on confines

of the [name

Quality

Management

may Area

[No.]

shall to come

into

effect

[date].

This

be cited/referred

as

the

[name

Local Council]

Air

of

Local

Council]

Local

Council.

The

area

in

question

is

bound

by

the

following

Quality Management

Area [No.] and shall come into effect on [date].

* 4[xx,xxx],

The shaded

area shown

on the attached

map northernmost

within the confines

point, of 4[xx,xxx],

the [name

3,9[xx,xxx]

at its

coordinates

of

Local

Council]

Local

Council.

The

area

in

question

is

bound

by

the

following

3,9[xx,xxx]

at its area

southernmost

point,

4[xx,xxx],

3,9[xx,xxx]

at its of

westernmost

The shaded

shown on the

attached

map within

the confines

the

[name

* 4[xx,xxx], 3,9[xx,xxx] at its northernmost point, 4[xx,xxx],

coordinates

point

and

4[xx,xxx],

3,9[xx,xxx]

at

its

easternmost

point.

The

map

may

be

viewed

of Local Council] Local Council. The area in question is bound by the following

3,9[xx,xxx]

at 4[xx,xxx],

its southernmost

point, 4[xx,xxx],

3,9[xx,xxx]

published at

on its

the westernmost

the Local * Council’s

at

office

in [address]

at and its

shall

be

Gazette.

3,9[xx,xxx]

northernmost

point,

4[xx,xxx],

coordinates

point

and

4[xx,xxx],

3,9[xx,xxx]

at

its

easternmost

point.

The

map

may

be viewed

3,9[xx,xxx] at its southernmost point, 4[xx,xxx], 3,9[xx,xxx] at its westernmost

The

Area

is

designated

in

relation

to

a

likely

exceedance

of

the

[name

of

at

the

Local

Council’s

office

in

[address]

and

shall

be

published

on

the

Gazette.

point and 4[xx,xxx], 3,9[xx,xxx] at its easternmost point. The map may be

viewed

pollutant]

at the Local [limit

value/target

office in value/long-term

objective]

as specified

in the Air

Council’s

[address] and shall

be published

on the Gazette.

The Regulations

Area is designated

in relation to a likely exceedance of the [name of

Quality

2010. pollutant]

[limit is value/target

value/long-term

objective]

as specified

of the in [name

the Air

The Area

designated in

relation to a likely

exceedance

of

This

Order

shall

remain

in

force

until

it

is

revoked

by

a

subsequent

order.

Quality

Regulations

2010. pollutant] [limit value/target value/long-term objective] as specified in the Air

Quality Regulations 2010.

This Order shall remain in force until it is revoked by a subsequent order.

This Order shall remain in force until it is revoked by a subsequent order.

Signature

The

Onor. [Name of the Minister]

Signature

Signature

Minister

Onor. for

the Environment

The

[Name

of the Minister]

The Onor. [Name of the Minister]

Minister for the Environment

Minister for the Environment

* Zone 33s, datum ED 50, ellipsoid – Hayford International

* Zone

33s, datum ED 50, ellipsoid – Hayford International

* Zone 33s, datum ED 50, ellipsoid – Hayford International

€2.88