70 Amendments of Massimiliano SALINI related to 2022/0347(COD)
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) In taking the relevant measures at Union and national level to achieve the zero pollution objective for air pollution, Member States, the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission should be guided by the ‘precautionary principle’ and the ‘polluter pays principle’ established in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and the ‘do no harm’ principle of the European Green Deal. They should, inter alia, take into account: the contribution of improved air quality to public health, the quality of the environment, the well-being of citizens, the prosperity of society, employment and the competitiveness of the economy; the energy transition, strengthened energy security and the tackling of energy poverty; food security and affordability; the development of sustainable and smart mobility and transport solutions; (in the case of heavy goods road transport vehicles and light vehicles for private use, providing economic support for companies and/or individuals to adapt their vehicles to engines considered less polluting), the impact of behavioural changes; fairness and solidarity across and within Member States, in light of their economic capability, national circumstances, such as the specificities of islands, and the need for convergence over time; the need to make the transition just and socially fair through appropriate education and training programmes; best available and most recent scientific evidence, in particular the findings reported by the WHO; the need to integrate air pollution related risks into investment and planning decisions; cost- effectiveness and technological neutrality in achieving air pollutant emission reductions; and progression over time in environmental integrity and level of ambition.
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. This Directive sets intermediate limit values, target values, average exposure reduction obligations, average exposure concentration objectives, critical levels, information thresholds, alert thresholds and long-term objectivelimit values and average exposure reduction obligations (‘air quality standards’) to be met by the year 20340, and regularly reviewed thereafter in accordance with Article 3.
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
3. This Directive also sets target values, average exposure concentration objectives, critical levels, information thresholds, alert thresholds and long-term objectives. Furthermore, this Directive contributes to achieving: the Union’s pollution-reduction, biodiversity and ecosystem objectives in accordance with the 8th Environment Action Programme, as set out in Decision (EU) 2022/591 of the European Parliament and of the Council55 . __________________ 55 Decision (EU) 2022/591 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 April 2022 on a General Union Environment Action Programme to 2030 (OJ L 114, 12.4.2022, p. 22).
Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Where, in a given zone , conformity with the limit values for particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) or nitrogen dioxide cannot be achieved by the deadline specified in Table 1 of Section 1 of Annex I, because of site-specific dispersion characteristics, orographic boundary conditions, adverse climatic conditions or transboundary contributions, due to the complex characteristics of its secondary formation in the atmosphere which complicate the task of assessing the feasibility of complying with strict limit values, a Member State may postpone - that deadline once by a maximum of 5 years for that particular zone , if the following conditions are met:
Amendment 160 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 189 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section 1 – table 1
Annex I – Section 1 – table 1
Amendment 205 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) In taking the relevant measures at Union and national level to achieve the zero pollution objective for air pollution, Member States, the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission should be guided by the ‘precautionary principle’ and the ‘polluter pays principle’ established in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and the ‘do no harm’ principle of the European Green Deal. They should, inter alia, take into account: the contribution of improved air quality to public health, the quality of the environment, the well-being of citizens, the prosperity of society, employment and the competitiveness of the economy; the energy transition, strengthened energy security and the tackling of energy poverty; food security and affordability; the development of sustainable and smart mobility and transport solutions; (in the case of heavy goods road transport vehicles and light vehicles for private use, providing forms of economic support for companies and/or individuals to adapt their vehicles to engines considered less polluting), the impact of behavioural changes; fairness and solidarity across and within Member States, in light of their economic capability, national circumstances, such as the specificities of islands, and the need for convergence over time; the need to make the transition just and socially fair through appropriate education and training programmes; best available and most recent scientific evidence, in particular the findings reported by the WHO; the need to integrate air pollution related risks into investment and planning decisions; cost- effectiveness and technological neutrality in achieving air pollutant emission reductions; and progression over time in environmental integrity and level of ambition.
Amendment 218 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The Commission should regularly review the scientific evidence related to pollutants, their effects on human health and the environment and technological development. To cost-effectively mitigate emissions of air pollutants, best available technologies should be included. Based on the review, the Commission should assess whether applicable air quality standards are still appropriate to achieve the objectives of this Directive. The first review should be carried out by 31/12/2028 to assess whether air quality standards need to be updated based on the latest scientific information.
Amendment 249 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The Fitness Check of the Ambient Air Quality Directives (Directives 2004/107/EC and 2008/50/EC)45has shown that limit values are more effective in bringing down pollutant concentrations than target values. With the aim of minimising harmful effects on human health, paying particular attention to vulnerable groups and sensitive populations, and the environment limit values should be set for the concentration of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, lead, benzene, carbon monoxide, arsenic, cadmium, nickel and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and target values for cadmium, arsenic and nickelin ambient air . Benzo(a)pyrene should be used as a marker for the carcinogenic risk of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in ambient air. _________________ 45 Fitness check of the Ambient Air Quality Directives of 28 November 2019 (SWD(2019) 427 final).
Amendment 298 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Directive sets out a zerolow pollution objective for air quality, so that within the Union air quality is progressively improved to levels no longer considered harmful to human health and natural ecosystems, as defined by scientific evidence, thus contributing to a toxic-free environment at the latest by 2050.
Amendment 305 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. This Directive sets intermediate limit values, target values, average exposure reduction obligations, average exposure concentration objectives, critical levels, information thresholds, alert thresholds and long-term objectivelimit values and average exposure reduction obligations (‘air quality standards’) to be met by the year 20340, and regularly reviewed thereafter in accordance with Article 3.
Amendment 306 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. This Directive sets intermediate limit values, target values, average exposure reduction obligations, average exposure concentration objectives, critical levels, information thresholds, alert thresholds and long-term objectivelimit values and average exposure reduction obligations (‘air quality standards’) to be met by the year 20340, and regularly reviewed thereafter in accordance with Article 3.
Amendment 315 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. This Directive sets intermediate limit values, target values, average exposure reduction obligations, average exposure concentration objectives, critical levels, information thresholds, alert thresholds and long-term objectives (‘air quality standards’) to be met by the year 20305, and regularly reviewed thereafter in accordance with Article 3.
Amendment 319 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
3. This Directive also sets target values, average exposure concentration objectives, critical levels, information thresholds, alert thresholds and long-term objectives. Furthermore, this Directive contributes to achieving: the Union’s pollution-reduction, biodiversity and ecosystem objectives in accordance with the 8th Environment Action Programme, as set out in Decision (EU) 2022/591 of the European Parliament and of the Council55. _________________ 55 Decision (EU) 2022/591 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 April 2022 on a General Union Environment Action Programme to 2030 (OJ L 114, 12.4.2022, p. 22).
Amendment 320 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
3. This Directive also sets target values, average exposure concentration objectives, critical levels, information thresholds, alert thresholds and long-term objectives. Furthermore, this Directive contributes to achieving: the Union’s pollution-reduction, biodiversity and ecosystem objectives in accordance with the 8th Environment Action Programme, as set out in Decision (EU) 2022/591 of the European Parliament and of the Council55. _________________ 55 Decision (EU) 2022/591 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 April 2022 on a General Union Environment Action Programme to 2030 (OJ L 114, 12.4.2022, p. 22).
Amendment 334 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. By 31 December 202833, and every 510 years thereafter, and more often if substantial new scientific findings point to the need for it, the Commission shall review the scientific evidence related to air pollutants and their effects on human health and the environment relevant to achieving the objective set in Article 1 and present a report with the main findings to the European Parliament and to the Council.
Amendment 350 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
In order to achieve the objectives set in Article 1, the review shall assess whether this Directive needs to be revised with a view to ensuring alignment withpproximation towards the World Health Organization (WHO) Air Quality Guidelines and the latest scientific information.
Amendment 371 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point d a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point d a (new)
(d a) the proportionality of implementation measures,
Amendment 405 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 35
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 35
(35) ‘contributions from natural sources’ means emissions of pollutants not caused directly or indirectly by human activities, including natural events such as volcanic eruptions, seismic activities, geothermal activities, wild-land fires, high-wind events, sea sprays or the atmospheric re- suspension or transport of natural particles from dry regions; emissions caused by indirect human activities shall be counted as emissions from natural sources;
Amendment 414 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 39 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 39 a (new)
(39 a) 'Average exposure' means the environmental pollution to which the population in a definable area is exposed over the respective averaging period.
Amendment 432 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall review the classification referred to in paragraph 1 at least every 510 years in accordance with the procedure laid down in this paragraph . However, classifications shall be reviewed more frequently in the event of significant changes in activities emitting air pollutants and modifying the result to the ambient concentrations of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen, particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), lead, benzene, carbon monoxide , arsenic, cadmium, nickel, benzo(a)pyrene or ozone .
Amendment 468 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. In zones where the levels of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter ( PM10 and PM2.5), lead, benzene, carbon monoxide , arsenic, cadmium, nickel and benzo(a)pyrene in ambient air are below the respective limit values specified in Section 1 of Annex I , Member States shall maintain the levels of those pollutants below the limit values . These limit values shall only apply from 2035 onwards and it has to be ensured that the costs are proportionate to the measures that are necessary.
Amendment 475 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. In zones in which ozone, arsenic, cadmium and nickel levels are below the ozone target value Member States shall take necessary measures to maintain those levels below the ozone target value and endeavour to attain the long-term objectives specified in Section 2 of Annex I , in so far as factors including the transboundary nature of ozone pollution and meteorological conditions so permit, and provided that any necessary measures do not entail a disproportionate cost.
Amendment 480 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 4
Article 12 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall endeavour to achieve and preserve the best ambient air quality and a high level of environmental and human health protection , in line with the air quality guidelines published by the WHO and below the assessment thresholds laid down in Annex II through proportionate measures and costs.
Amendment 487 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that, throughout their zones , levels of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter ( PM10 and PM2.5), lead, benzene, carbon monoxide , arsenic, cadmium, nickel and benzo(a)pyrene in ambient air, do not exceed the limit values laid down in Section 1 of Annex I. These limit values shall only apply from 2035 onwards and it has to be ensured that the costs are proportionate to the measures that are necessary.
Amendment 490 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2.. For ozone, arsenic, cadmium and nickel Member States shall ensure, by taking all necessary measures not entailing disproportionate costs, that throughout the zone levels do not exceed the ozone target values , as laid down in Section 2, Point B, of Annex I .
Amendment 495 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that the average exposure reduction obligations for PM2.5 and NO2 laid down in Section 5, Point B, of Annex I, are met throughout their territorial units at NUTS 1 level, where they exceed the average exposure concentration objectives set out in Section 5, Point C, of Annex I. taking into acount proportionality between measures and costs.
Amendment 507 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 4
Article 15 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall ensure that information about actual or predicted exceedances of any alert threshold or information threshold is provided to the public as soon as possible in accordance with, points 2 and 3 of Annex IX.
Amendment 509 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States may shall, for a given year, identify :
Amendment 510 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) zones where exceedances of limit values for a given pollutant are attributable to natural sources and to indirect human activities; and
Amendment 516 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall provide the Commission with lists of any such zones and NUTS 1 territorial units, as referred to in paragraph 1, together with information on concentrations and sources and the evidence demonstrating that the exceedances are attributable to natural sources and to indirect human activities.
Amendment 519 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 3
Article 16 – paragraph 3
3. Where the Commission has been informed of an exceedance attributable to natural sources and to indirect human activities in accordance with paragraph 2, that exceedance shall not be considered as an exceedance for the purposes of this Directive.
Amendment 528 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Where, in a given zone , conformity with the limit values for particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), sulphur dioxode (SO2) or nitrogen dioxide cannot be achieved by the deadline specified in Table 1 of Section 1 of Annex I, because of site-specific dispersion characteristics, orographic boundary conditions, adverse climatic conditions or transboundary contributions, a Member State may postpone - that deadline once by a maximum of 510 years for that particular zone , if the following conditions are met:
Amendment 530 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Where, in a given zone , conformity with the limit values for particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) or nitrogen dioxide cannot be achieved by the deadline specified in Table 1 of Section 1 of Annex I, because of site-specific dispersion characteristics, orographic boundary conditions, adverse climatic conditions or transboundary contributions, a Member State may postpone - that deadline once by a maximum of 5 years for that particular zone , if the following conditions are met:
Amendment 531 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Where, in a given zone , conformity with the limit values for particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) or nitrogen dioxide cannot be achieved by the deadline specified in Table 1 of Section 1 of Annex I, because of site-specific dispersion characteristics, orographic boundary conditions, adverse climatic conditions or transboundary contributions, a Member State may postpone - that deadline once by a maximum of 5 years for that particular zone , if the following conditions are met:
Amendment 540 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 544 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Where, in a given zone, conformity with the limit values for particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) cannot be achieved by the deadline specified in Table 1 of Section 1 of Annex I, because of site- specific dispersion characteristics, orographic boundary conditions, adverse climatic conditions or transboundary contributions, due to the complex characteristics of its secondary formation in the atmosphere which complicate the task of assessing the feasibility of complying with strict limit values, a Member State may postpone that deadline for that particular zone if the following conditions are met: a) an air quality plan is established in accordance with Article 19(4) and meeting the requirements listed in Article 19(5) to (7) for the zone to which the postponement would apply; b) the air quality plan referred in point (a) is supplemented by the information listed in Point B of Annex VIII related to the pollutants concerned and demonstrates how exceedance periods above the limit values will be kept as short as possible; c) the air quality plan referred to in point (a) outlines how additional funding, including via relevant national and Union funding programmes, will be mobilised to accelerate the improvement of air quality in the zone to which the postponement would apply.
Amendment 550 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Where, in given zones the levels of pollutants in ambient air exceed any limit value , laid down in Section 1 of Annex I, , Member States shall establish air quality plans for those zones as soon as possible and no later than 2 years after the calendar year during which that exceedance of any limit value was recorded. Those air quality plans shall set out proportionate and appropriate measures to achieve the concerned limit value and to keep the exceedance period as short as possible, and in any case no longer than 3 years from the end of the calendar year in which the first exceedance was reported . These measures shall only be directed against emissions sources which significantly constribute to the exceedance of the limit values.
Amendment 585 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 4
Article 19 – paragraph 4
Amendment 605 #
Where air quality plans shall be established in respect of several pollutants or air quality standards , Member States shall, where appropriate, establish integrated air quality plans covering all pollutants and air quality standards concerned. Zones identified according to Article 16(3), shall be listed in the air quality plan and be exempted proportionately from reduction obligations. Individual reduction practices which are tested are to be identified for these zones.
Amendment 681 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
The Commission is empowered to adopt delegatedimplemening acts in accordance with Article 25 amending Annexes II to IX to take account of technical and scientific developments regarding assessment of ambient air quality, information to be included in air quality plans, and public information. Relevant stakeholders and technical experts shall be consulted by the Commission.
Amendment 687 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Amendment 688 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 693 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Amendment 696 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Amendment 700 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 705 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 710 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 27 – paragraph 2
Article 27 – paragraph 2
Amendment 714 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 27 – paragraph 3
Article 27 – paragraph 3
Amendment 718 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 27 – paragraph 4
Article 27 – paragraph 4
Amendment 719 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 27 – paragraph 5
Article 27 – paragraph 5
Amendment 722 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 28
Article 28
Amendment 726 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 1
Amendment 731 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 2
Article 28 – paragraph 2
Amendment 733 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 3
Article 28 – paragraph 3
Amendment 734 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 4
Article 28 – paragraph 4
Amendment 735 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 738 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 28 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 747 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 5
Article 28 – paragraph 5
Amendment 748 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 6
Article 28 – paragraph 6
Amendment 749 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 1
Article 29 – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to the obligations of Member States under Directive 2008/99/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council62,Member States shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to violations by natural and legal persons,infringements of the national provisions adopted pursuant to this Directive and shall ensure that those rules are implemented. The penalties provided for shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. Member States shall notify the Commission without undue delay of those rules and of any amendment thereof. _________________ 62 Directive 2008/99/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on the protection of the environment through criminal law (OJ L 328, 6.12.2008, p. 28).
Amendment 750 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 2
Article 29 – paragraph 2
Amendment 755 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 3
Article 29 – paragraph 3
Amendment 767 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Part 1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – Part 1 – paragraph 1
Table 1 – Limit and target values for the protection of human health to be attained byas of 1 January 20305
Amendment 772 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section 1 – table 1
Annex I – Section 1 – table 1
Averaging period Limit value PM2.5 1 day 237,5 μg/m3 not to be exceeded more than 18 times per calendar year Calendar year 105 μg/m³ PM10 PM10 1 day 450 μg/m3 not to be exceeded more than 18 times per calendar year Calendar year 20 μg/m3 Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) 1 hour 200 μg/m3 not to be exceeded more than once per calendar year 1 day 50 μg/m3 not to be exceeded more than 18 times per calendar year Calendar year 20 μg/m3 Sulphur dioxide (SO2) 1 hour 350 μg/m3 not to be exceeded more than once per calendar year 1 day 50 μg/m3 not to be exceeded more than 18 times per calendar year Calendar year 20 μg/m3 Benzene Calendar year 3,4 μg/m3 Carbon monoxide (CO) maximum daily 8 – hour mean 10 mg/m3 (1) (1) 1 day 4 mg/m3 not to be exceeded more than 18 times per calendar year Lead (Pb) Calendar year 0,5 μg/m3 Arsenic (As) Calendar year 6,0 ng/m³ Cadmium (Cd) Calendar year 5,0 ng/m³ Nickel (Ni) Calendar year 20 ng/m³ Benzo(a)pyrene Calendar year 1,0 ng/m³ (1) The maximum daily 8-hour mean concentration will be selected by examining 8-hour running averages, calculated from hourly data and updated each hour. Each 8-hour average so calculated will be assigned to the day on which it ends i.e. the first calculation period for any 1 day will be the period from 17.00 on the previous day to 1.00 on that day; the last calculation period for any 1 day will be the period from 16.00 to 24.00 on that day.
Amendment 773 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section 1 – table 1
Annex I – Section 1 – table 1
Averaging period Limit value PM2.5 1 day 237,5 μg/m3 not to be exceeded more than 18 times per calendar year Calendar year 105 μg/m³ PM10 1 day 450 μg/m3 not to be exceeded more than 18 times per calendar year Calendar year 20 μg/m3 Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) 1 hour 200 μg/m3 not to be exceeded more than once per calendar year 1 day 50 μg/m3 not to be exceeded more than 18 times per calendar year Calendar year 20 μg/m3 Sulphur dioxide (SO2) 1 hour 350 μg/m3 not to be exceeded more than once per calendar year 1 day 50 μg/m3 not to be exceeded more than 18 times per calendar year Calendar year 20 μg/m3 Benzene Calendar year 3,4 μg/m3 Carbon monoxide (CO) maximum daily 8 – hour mean 10 mg/m3 (1) (1) 1 day 4 mg/m3 not to be exceeded more than 18 times per calendar year Lead (Pb) Calendar year 0,5 μg/m3 Arsenic (As) Calendar year 6,0 ng/m³ Cadmium (Cd) Calendar year 5,0 ng/m³ Nickel (Ni) Calendar year 20 ng/m³ Benzo(a)pyrene Calendar year 1,0 ng/m³ (1) The maximum daily 8-hour mean concentration will be selected by examining 8-hour running averages, calculated from hourly data and updated each hour. Each 8-hour average so calculated will be assigned to the day on which it ends i.e. the first calculation period for any 1 day will be the period from 17.00 on the previous day to 1.00 on that day; the last calculation period for any 1 day will be the period from 16.00 to 24.00 on that day.
Amendment 852 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – Part C – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex IV – Part C – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the flow around the sampling point inlet shall be unrestricted (in general, where possible the air must flow freely in an arc of at least 270°, or, for sampling points at the building line, of at least 180°) without any obstructions affecting the airflow in the vicinity of the inlet (at least 1,5 m away from buildings, balconies, tree crowns and other obstacles, and at least 0,5shall, where possible, be 3 m from the nearest building in the case of sampling points representing air quality at the building line);
Amendment 854 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – Part C – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex IV – Part C – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) in general, the sampling point inlet shall be between 0,5 m (the breathing zone)3 m and 4 m above the ground. Higher siting (up to 8m) may be appropriate if the sampling point is representative of a large area (a background location) or if measurements are to be made in street canyons at a sufficient distance from concentration fluctuations of traffic or in other specific circumstances and any derogations shall be fully documented;
Amendment 856 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – Part C – paragraph 1 – point c
Annex IV – Part C – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the inlet probe shall not be positioned in the immediate vicinity of sources in order to avoid the direct intake of emissions including emissions from traffic, unmixed with ambient air to which members of the public are unlikely to be exposed; For all pollutants, sampling points shall be at between 3 and 5 m from the edge of the roadway. For the purposes of this subparagraph, the term "edge of the roadway" means the strip separating motorised traffic from other areas.
Amendment 857 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – Part C – paragraph 1 – point f
Annex IV – Part C – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) for the deposition measurements in rural background locations, the guidelines and criteria of EMEP shall apply as far as practicable;