Thirty-ninth regulation on the implementation of the Federal Immission Protection Act Regulation on air quality standards and emission ceilings (39. BImSchV)

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39. BImSchV

Date of completion: 02.08.2010

Full quote:

" Thirty-ninth Ordinance on the Implementation of the Federal Immission Protection Act Regulation on air quality standards and emission ceilings of 2 August 2010 (BGBl. I p. 1065) "

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This Regulation aims at the implementation of 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 (OJ L 327, 30.4.2008, p. 1), Directive 2004 /107/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2004 on arsenic, cadmium, mercury, nickel and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in ambient air (OJ L 378, 27.12.2004, p. 3) and Directive 2001 /81/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 June 2005 on the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 June 2005 October 2001 on national emission ceilings for certain atmospheric pollutants (OJ L 327, 22.12.2001, p. OJ L 309, 27.11.2001, p. 22).

Footnote

(+ + + Text evidence from: 6.8.2010 + + +) 
(+ + + Official note from the norm-provider on EC law: 
 Implementation of the 
 ERL 50/2008 (CELEX Nr: 32008L0050) 
 EC Directive 107/2004 (CELEX Nr: 32004L0107) 
 ERL 81/2001 (CELEX Nr: 32001L0081) + + +) 

  

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Content Summary

Content Supervision Part 1General Rules

§ 1	Definitions

Part 2Immission values

§ 2	Emission limit values, alert threshold and critical value for sulphur dioxide
§ 3	Emission limit values and alert threshold for nitrogen dioxide (NO2); critical value for nitrogen oxides (NOx)
§ 4	Emission limit values for particulate matter (PM10)
§ 5	Target value, immission limit, obligation in relation to exposure concentration and national target for the reduction of exposure for particulates (PM2.5)
§ 6	Lead limit for lead
§ 7	Emission limit value for benzene
§ 8	Emission limit value for carbon monoxide
§ 9	Target values, long-term objectives, information threshold and alert threshold for ground-level ozone
§ 10	Target values for arsenic, cadmium, nickel and benzo [a] pyrene

Part 3 Assessment of air quality

§ 11	Definition of zones and agglomerations
§ 12	Classification of zones and agglomerations for sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen, particulate matter (PM10 and PM2, 5), lead, benzene and carbon monoxide
§ 13	Rules for the determination of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen, particulate matter (PM10 and PM2, 5), lead, benzene and carbon monoxide
§ 14	Sampling points for the measurement of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen, particulate matter (PM10 and PM2, 5), lead, benzene and carbon monoxide
§ 15	Indicator for the average PM2.5 exposure
§ 16	Reference measurement methods for the assessment of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen, particulate matter (PM10 and PM2, 5), lead, benzene and carbon monoxide
§ 17	Rules for the determination of ozone values
§ 18	Sampling points for the measurement of ozone values
§ 19	Reference measurement methods for the assessment of ozone values
§ 20	Rules for the determination of arsenic, cadmium, nickel and benzo [a] pyrene and mercury

Part 4Control of air quality

Section 21	Rules for compliance with the emission limit values for sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), lead, benzene and carbon monoxide
Section 22	Requirements for zones and agglomerations in which the target values for arsenic, cadmium, nickel and benzo [a] pyrene are exceeded
Section 23	Compliance with long-term goal, national target and target values
§ 24	Exceeding emission limit values by emission contributions from natural sources
Section 25	Exceeding of emission limit values for particles PM10 due to the spreading of streusand or salt on roads in winter service
Section 26	Get the best possible air quality

Part 5Plans

§ 27	Air content plans
§ 28	Plans for short-term measures
§ 29	Measures for transboundary air pollution

Part 6Information of the
Public and reporting obligations

§ 30	Information to the public
Section 31	Transmission of information and reports for sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate PM10, particulate PM2.5, lead, benzene, carbon monoxide, dust content and ozone
Section 32	Transmission of information and reports for arsenic, cadmium, nickel and benzo [a] pyrene

Part 7emission ceilings,
Programmes of the Federal Government

§ 33	Emission ceilings, emission inventories and forecasting
Section 34	Programme of the Federal Government to reduce the ozone levels and to comply with the emission ceilings
§ 35	Federal government programmes to comply with the obligation regarding PM2.5 exposure concentration as well as the national target for the reduction of PM2.5 exposure

Part 8Common rules

§ 36	Accessibility of standards

Appendix 1	Data quality objectives
Appendix 2	Definition of requirements for the assessment of the values of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen, particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), lead, benzene and carbon monoxide in ambient air within an area or agglomeration
Appendix 3	Assessment of air quality and location of sampling points for measurements of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen, particulate matter (PM10 and PM2, 5), lead, benzene and carbon monoxide in ambient air
Appendix 4	Measurements at measuring stations for the rural background (concentration-independent)
Appendix 5	Criteria for determining the minimum number of sampling points for fixed measurements of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen, particulate matter (PM10, PM2, 5), lead, benzene and carbon monoxide in ambient air
Appendix 6	Reference methods for the assessment of the values of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen, particulate matter (PM10 and PM2, 5), lead, benzene, carbon monoxide and ozone
Appendix 7	Target values and long-term objectives for ozone
Appendix 8	Criteria for the classification of sampling points for the assessment of ozone values and for the determination of their sites
Appendix 9	Criteria for the determination of the minimum number of sampling points for the fixed measurements of ozone values
Appendix 10	Measurement of ozone precursors
Appendix 11	Immission limits for the protection of human health
Appendix 12	National target on which exposure is to be reduced, target and immission limit values for PM2.5
Appendix 13	Required content of air content plans
Appendix 14	Information to the public
Appendix 15	Determination of the requirements for the assessment of the values of arsenic, cadmium, nickel and benzo [a]-pyrene within an area or agglomeration
Appendix 16	Location and minimum number of sampling points for the measurement of the values and the deposition rates of arsenic, cadmium, nickel and benzo [a] pyrene
Appendix 17	Data quality objectives and requirements for models for the determination of the values for arsenic, cadmium, nickel and benzo [a] pyrene
Appendix 18	Reference methods for the evaluation of the values and the deposition rates of arsenic, cadmium, nickel, mercury and benzo [a] pyrene

Part 1
General provisions

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§ 1 Definitions

The following definitions shall apply in this Regulation:

1.

'alert threshold' means a value which, when exceeded in the event of short-term exposure, poses a risk to the health of the total population and measures must be taken immediately;

2.

"AOT40", expressed in

Micrograms	x hours,
Cubic meter

is the difference between ozone values above 80 micrograms per cubic metre and 80 micrograms per cubic metre over a given period of time, with the exclusive use of daily average hourly averages between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Central European Time (CET);

3.

"arsenic", "cadmium", "nickel" and "benzo [a] pyrene" indicate the total content of the respective element or the compound in the PM10 fraction;

4.

"agglomeration" means an urban area of at least 250 000 inhabitants and inhabitants consisting of one or more municipalities, or an area consisting of one or more municipalities, each of which has a population density of 1 000 inhabitants or more per square kilometre in relation to the area of the concoction, and which together represent at least an area of 100 square kilometres;

5.

"assessment" means the determination and assessment of air quality by means of measurement, calculation, prediction or estimation using the methods and criteria set out in this Regulation;

6.

"emissions" means pollutants released by human activity from sources in the territory of the Federal Republic of Germany and its exclusive economic zone, with the exception of pollutants from international maritime transport and from aircraft outside the country and start cycle;

7.

"emission contributions from natural sources" means emissions of pollutants which are not caused directly or indirectly by human activity, including natural events such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, geothermal activities, Free-land fires, storms, marine gischt or atmospheric rise or atmospheric transport of natural particles from arid areas;

8.

"Volatile organic compounds" (NMVOC) are all organic compounds other than methane, which are of natural origin or are caused by human activity and are caused by reaction with nitrogen oxides in the case of sunlight can produce photochemical oxidants; § § 33 and 34, insofar as they relate to compliance with the national emission ceilings of NMVOC, include only NMVOCs caused by human activity;

9.

"territory" means a part of the land area of a country delimited by the competent authorities for the assessment and control of air quality;

10.

"planned measures" of the program according to § 34 are a compilation of the federal government's intended laws, regulations or administrative provisions as well as other measures within the competence of the Federal Government, with the help of which the values for ozone and emission ceilings are to be complied with;

11.

"total storage" means the total amount of pollutants which, over a given period of time, are emitted from the air on a given surface on surfaces (e.g. soil, vegetation, water, buildings and so on);

12.

"total gaseous mercury" is elemental mercury vapour (Hg) ⁰ ) and reactive gaseous mercury; reactive gaseous mercury is made up of water-soluble mercury compounds with sufficiently high vapour pressure to exist in the gas phase;

13.

"highest eight-hour average value of one day" is a value that is determined by forming the moving eight-hour average of hourly average values and updating hourly; any eight-hour average calculated in this way shall be considered for the day on which this period ends; that is, the first calculation period for each single day shall include the period from 5 p.m. of the previous day to 1 a.m. of the day in question, while for the last The calculation period is based on the hours from 4:00 p.m. to midnight of the day in question. laid down;

14.

"Indicator for the average exposure" is a value indicating the average exposure of the population to PM2.5 based on measurements at measuring stations for the urban background. This value shall be used to calculate the national objective of reducing exposure and calculating the obligation of exposure to exposure;

15.

"immission limit value" means a value which is determined on the basis of scientific knowledge with the aim of preventing, preventing or reducing harmful effects on human health or the environment as a whole, and within a specified period of time and shall not thereafter be allowed to be exceeded;

16.

'information threshold' shall be an ozone value in the air, when it is exceeded already in the event of short-term exposure, where there is a risk to the health of particularly sensitive groups of the population and shall be provided with appropriate information without delay. shall be required;

17.

"critical value" means a value determined by scientific knowledge, the exceeding of which has a direct adverse effect on some receptors such as trees, other plants or natural ecosystems, but not for human beings it can have;

18.

"plans for short-term measures" means plans with the measures to be taken in the short term in order to reduce or limit the duration of the risk of exceeding alert thresholds for sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide;

19.

"Long-term objective" is a value for the protection of human health and the environment, which is to be observed in the long term, taking into account § 23;

20.

'air' means ambient air in the troposphere, with the exception of workplaces within the meaning of Council Directive 89 /654/EEC of 30 November 1989 on the minimum safety and health requirements for workplaces (OJ L 327, 30.12.1989, p. 1), as amended by Directive 2007 /30/EC (OJ L 393, 30.12.2007, p. 21), the provisions on health and safety at work are to be applied at those places of work to which the public normally has no access;

21.

"air pollution control plans" means any plan setting out measures to achieve the immission limit values or the PM2.5 target value;

22.

"Measuring stations for the urban background" means measuring stations at locations in urban areas where the values are representative of the exposure of the urban population;

23.

"National target for the reduction of exposure" is a percentage reduction of the average exposure of the population of the Federal Republic of Germany, fixed for the reference year with the aim of adverse effects on the to reduce human health;

24.

"upper assessment threshold" means a value below which a combination of fixed measurements and model calculations or orienting measurements can be used to assess the air quality;

25.

"orienting measurements" are measurements that meet less stringent data quality objectives than fixed measurements;

26.

"fixed measurements" means measurements carried out on a continuous or random basis at fixed locations, in order to determine values in accordance with the respective data quality objectives;

27.

"ozone precursor substances" are substances which contribute to the formation of ground-level ozone;

28.

"PM10" are particles that pass through a size-selective air inlet, which has a 50 percent separation degree for an aerodynamic diameter of 10 micrometers;

29.

"PM2.5" means particles passing through a size-selecting air inlet, which has a separation degree of 50 percent for an aerodynamic diameter of 2.5 micrometers;

30.

"Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons" means organic compounds composed of at least two aromatic rings linked to each other, consisting exclusively of carbon and hydrogen;

31.

"Pollutant" means any substance present in the air which may have harmful effects on human health or the environment as a whole;

32.

"nitrogen oxides" means the sum of the volume mixing ratios of nitrogen monoxide and nitrogen dioxide expressed in the unit of mass concentration of nitrogen dioxide in micrograms per cubic metre;

33.

"margin of tolerance" means the percentage by which the emission limit value laid down in this Regulation may be exceeded, provided that the conditions laid down in this Regulation are met; in the case of future Limit values "tolerance margin" means a value decreasing in annual stages, in order to exceed the limit of the emission limit value up to the time limit fixed in each case, without subject to the drawing up of plans;

34.

"lower assessment threshold" means a value below which only model calculations or estimation procedures need to be used for the assessment of air quality;

35.

"obligation in relation to exposure concentration" means a level set on the basis of the average exposure indicator to reduce harmful effects on human health, and that in a is to be achieved for a certain period;

36.

"value" means the concentration of a pollutant in the air in the normal state in accordance with Appendix 6, Section C, or the deposition of a pollutant on certain areas during certain periods;

37.

"Target value" means a value which is determined with the aim of preventing, preventing or reducing harmful effects on human health or the environment as a whole, and, where possible, within a given period of time must be complied with.

Part 2
Immission values

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§ 2 Immission limit values, alert threshold and critical value for sulphur dioxide

(1) For the protection of human health, the emission limit value for sulphur dioxide averaged over a full hour shall be:

350 micrograms per cubic metre

(2) For the protection of human health, the emission limit value for sulphur dioxide averaged over the day shall be:

125 micrograms per cubic metre

in the case of three authorised exceedances in the calendar year. (3) The alert threshold for sulphur dioxide is averaged over a full hour.

500 micrograms per cubic meter,

as measured on three consecutive hours, on the sampling points set up by the competent authorities in accordance with Appendix 3, which shall be designed for air quality in a range of at least 100 square kilometres or throughout the area or agglomeration is the smallest of these areas. (4) For the protection of vegetation, the critical value for sulphur dioxide is for the calendar year and for the winter half-year (1. October of the current year until 31 March of the following year)

20 micrograms per cubic meter.

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§ 3 Immission limit values and alert threshold for nitrogen dioxide (NO2); critical value for nitrogen oxides (NOx)

(1) For the protection of human health, the emission limit value for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) averaged over a full hour is

200 micrograms per cubic meter

at 18 permitted exceedances in the calendar year. (2) For the protection of human health, the emission limit value for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) averaged over a calendar year

40 micrograms per cubic meter.

(3) The alert threshold for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is averaged over a full hour.

400 micrograms per cubic meter,

as measured on three consecutive hours, on the sampling points set up by the competent authorities in accordance with Appendix 3, which shall be designed for air quality in a range of at least 100 square kilometres or throughout the area or agglomeration (4) For the protection of vegetation, the critical value for nitrogen oxides (NOx) averaged over a calendar year shall be considered to be the minimum of these areas.

30 micrograms per cubic meter.

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§ 4 Immission limit values for particulates (PM10)

(1) For the protection of human health, the immission limit for particulate matter PM10 averaged over the day

50 micrograms per cubic meter

at 35 permitted exceedances in the calendar year. (2) For the protection of human health, the emission limit value for particulate matter averaged over a calendar year shall be PM10

40 micrograms per cubic meter.

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§ 5 Target value, limit of immission, obligation in relation to exposure concentration as well as national target for the reduction of exposure for particulates (PM2, 5)

(1) For the protection of human health, the target value for PM2.5 averaged over a calendar year shall be:

25 micrograms per cubic meter.

(2) For the protection of human health, the emission limit value for PM2.5, which is to be kept for a calendar year from 1 January 2015, shall be:

25 micrograms per cubic meter.

(3) For the limit value of paragraph 2, the tolerance margin shall be 5 micrograms per cubic metre. As from 1 January 2009, it shall be reduced annually by a sieve to a value of 0 to 1 January 2015. (4) In order to protect human health and to comply with the obligation to maintain exposure levels, the indicator may be used for: the average PM2.5 exposure in accordance with § 15 as from 1 January 2015 is the value of

20 micrograms per cubic meter

(5) As from 1 January 2020, a national target for the reduction of PM2.5 exposure is to be observed for the protection of human health. The level of this target is dependent on the value of the indicator for the average PM2.5 exposure in accordance with § 15 in the reference year 2010. The assessment shall be carried out in accordance with Annex 12, Section B, by the Federal Environment Agency. Unofficial table of contents

§ 6 Immission limit for lead

For the protection of human health, the immission limit for lead averaged over a calendar year shall be

0.5 micrograms per cubic meter.

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§ 7 Immission limit value for benzene

For the protection of human health, the emission limit value for benzene averaged over a calendar year shall be

5 micrograms per cubic meter.

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§ 8 Immission limit value for carbon monoxide

In order to protect human health, the emission limit value for carbon monoxide, which is to be determined as the highest eight-hour average per day, is
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§ 9 Target values, long-term objectives, information threshold and alert threshold for ground-level ozone

(1) The target value for the protection of human health from ozone is

120 micrograms per cubic meter

as the highest eight-hour average for one day at 25 permitted exceedances in the calendar year. In order to assess whether the target value has been reached by 1 January 2010, the number of exceedingly exceeded days per calendar year is averaged over three years. The year 2010 is the first year to be used to calculate the number of exceedings days per calendar year. (2) The target value for the protection of vegetation from ozone is

18 000	Micrograms	x hours
	Cubic meter

as AOT40 for the period from May to July. The AOT40 value for this period, averaged over five years, is the determining factor in determining whether the target value has been reached by 1 January 2010. The year 2010 is the first year to be used for the calculation of the AOT40 value for the period from May to July. (3) The long-term objective of protecting human health from ozone is to be found in the following year:

120 micrograms per cubic meter

as the highest eight-hour average for one day. (4) The long-term goal of protecting vegetation from ozone is

6 000	Micrograms	x hours
	Cubic meter

as AOT40 for the period from May to July. (5) The information threshold for ozone is:

180 micrograms per cubic meter

as an hourly average. (6) The alert threshold for ozone is

240 micrograms per cubic metre

(7) The criteria for the assessment of the values are set out in Annex 7, Section A. Unofficial table of contents

§ 10 Target values for arsenic, cadmium, nickel and benzo [a] pyrene

In order to avoid, prevent or reduce the harmful effects of arsenic, cadmium, nickel and benzo [a] pyrene as a marker for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons on human health and the environment as a whole, the following shall be: the target values to be observed on 1 January 2013 are determined as a total salary in the PM10 fraction over a calendar year:

Pollutant Target Value in nanograms per cubic metre

Arsenic	6
Cadmium	5
Nickel	20
Benzo [a] pyrene	1

Part 3
Assessment of air quality

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Section 11 Definition of zones and agglomerations

The competent authorities shall lay down areas and agglomerations for the entire area of their country. Unofficial table of contents

§ 12 Classification of the zones and agglomerations for sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen, particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), lead, benzene and carbon monoxide

(1) For sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen, particulate matter (PM10 and PM2, 5), lead, benzene and carbon monoxide, the upper and lower assessment thresholds laid down in Annex 2, Section A, shall apply. All zones and agglomerations shall be classified on the basis of these assessment thresholds. (2) The classification referred to in paragraph 1 shall be reviewed at the latest every five years in accordance with the procedure laid down in Annex 2 (B). In the event of significant changes to the activities relevant to the concentration of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide or, where appropriate, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), lead, benzene or carbon monoxide in the air, the Check classification at shorter intervals, depending on the significance. Unofficial table of contents

Section 13 Rules relating to the determination of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen, particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), lead, benzene and carbon monoxide

(1) Air quality shall be assessed in relation to the pollutants referred to in Article 12 (1) in all zones and agglomerations, on the basis of the criteria laid down in paragraphs 2 to 4 and in Annex 3. (2) In all areas and agglomerations, in where the value of the pollutants referred to in paragraph 1 exceeds the upper assessment threshold laid down for these pollutants, fixed measurements shall be carried out for the assessment of air quality. In addition to these fixed measurements, model calculations and orienting measurements can be carried out in order to obtain adequate information on the spatial distribution of air quality. (3) In all areas and agglomerations in which the value of the pollutants referred to in paragraph 1 below the upper assessment threshold established for these pollutants may be used to assess the quality of the air a combination of fixed measurements and model calculations or orientations (4) In all areas and agglomerations in which: the value of the pollutants referred to in paragraph 1 below the lower assessment threshold set for these pollutants shall be sufficient to assess the air quality of model calculations, objective estimation techniques or both. (5) In addition, the assessment criteria referred to in paragraphs 2 to 4 shall be carried out at measuring stations in the rural background, away from significant sources of air pollution, in accordance with Appendix 3, in order to provide at least information on the total mass concentration and the concentration of dust content of particles (PM2, 5) in the annual average. These measurements shall be carried out on the basis of the following criteria:

1.

a sampling point per 100 000 square kilometres shall be set up;

2.

Appendix 1 (A) and (C) shall apply to the data quality objectives for mass concentration measurements of particles; Appendix 4 shall be fully applicable.

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Section 14 sampling points for the measurement of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen, particulate matter (PM10 and PM2, 5), lead, benzene and carbon monoxide

(1) The location of sampling points at which the pollutants referred to in Article 12 (1) are measured in ambient air shall be determined by the criteria of Appendix 3. (2) In zones and agglomerations where fixed measurements are the only For the assessment of air quality, the number of sampling points for each relevant pollutant shall not be less than the minimum number laid down in Annex 5 (A). (3) For zones and agglomerations in which: the information obtained from sampling points for fixed measurements by such data Model calculations or indicative measurements shall be supplemented by a reduction of up to 50 per cent of the total number of sampling points laid down in Annex 5, Section A, provided that:

1.

the additional methods provide the necessary information for the assessment of air quality in relation to immission limits and alert thresholds, as well as adequate information to the public;

2.

the number of sampling points to be set up and the spatial representativeness of other techniques shall be sufficient to achieve the data quality objectives set out in Annex 1, Section A, in the determination of the value of the relevant pollutant; and Allow assessment results to be in accordance with the criteria laid down in Annex 1, Section B.

The results of model calculations or orienting measurements shall be taken into account when assessing whether the emission limit values have been complied with. (4) The Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety or the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety The competent authorities shall draw up sampling points representative of the protection of the vegetation in accordance with Annex 5, Section C, of at least three measuring stations in the Federal Republic of Germany. Paragraphs 2 and 3 shall apply mutatily. Unofficial table of contents

§ 15 Indicator for the average exposure of PM2.5

The indicator for the average PM2.5 exposure is calculated by the Federal Environment Agency. The countries shall determine the necessary PM2.5 values in accordance with Annex 12, Section A. The minimum number of sampling points shall not be less than the number provided for in Annex 5 (B). Unofficial table of contents

Section 16 Reference measurement methods for the assessment of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen, particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), lead, benzene and carbon monoxide

(1) The reference measurement methods and criteria laid down in Annex 6 (A) and (C) shall apply. (2) Other methods of measurement may be applied provided that the conditions laid down in Annex 6, Section B, are fulfilled. Unofficial table of contents

Section 17 Rules for the determination of ozone values

(1) In an area or agglomeration the ozone levels in one year of the preceding five-year measurement period above the long-term objectives set out in § 9 (3) and (4) shall be carried out. (2) The data shall be available for the purposes of the from the previous five-year period, the results of these shorter measuring periods may, during the time of the year and in those places where the highest levels of ozone are likely to be reached, and permit conclusions to be drawn over the entire period, with information from Emission inventors and models shall be connected in order to determine whether the ozone levels were above the long-term objectives referred to in paragraph 1 during those five years. Unofficial table of contents

§ 18 sampling points for the measurement of ozone values

(1) The establishment of the location of sampling points for the measurement of ozone shall be subject to the criteria laid down in Annex 8. (2) In zones and agglomerations where measurements are the only source of information for the assessment of air quality, the number of sampling points for fixed ozone measurements shall not be less than the minimum number laid down in Annex 9 (A). (3) For zones and agglomerations in which the information from sampling points for fixed measurements is carried out by: is supplemented by model calculations or orienting measurements, which can be used in Annex 9, Section A, shall be reduced to the total number of sampling points provided that:

1.

the additional methods provide the necessary information for the assessment of air quality in relation to the target values, the long-term objectives and the information and alert thresholds;

2.

the number of sampling points to be set up and the spatial representativeness of other techniques are sufficient to achieve the data quality objectives set out in Annex 1, Section A, in the determination of the ozone values, and assessment results , which meet the criteria laid down in Annex 1, Section B;

3.

in each area or agglomeration, at least one sampling point per two million inhabitants and one sampling point per 50 000 square kilometres, whichever is the greater number of sampling points; in each case, At least one sampling point shall be provided in each area or agglomeration, and

4.

Nitrogen dioxide shall be measured at all remaining sampling points other than those in the rural background referred to in Appendix 8 (A).

The results of model calculations or orienting measurements shall be taken into account in the assessment of the air quality with respect to the target values. (4) The nitrogen dioxide levels shall be at least 50 per cent of the nitrogen dioxide levels according to Annex 9, Section A to measure the necessary ozone sampling points. In addition to measuring stations in the rural background referred to in Annex 8 (A), where other methods of measurement may be used, these measurements shall be carried out continuously. (5) In areas and agglomerations where each year during the (6) The Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nature Conservation and Nuclear Energy, the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Energy, and the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Pollution, Reactor safety or the body assigned by it establishes and operates in the Federal Republic of Germany at least one sampling point for the detection of the values of the ozone precursor substances listed in Appendix 10. Insofar as the countries measure ozone precursors, they agree with the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety or the body responsible for the ozone deplete. Unofficial table of contents

Section 19 Reference measurement methods for the assessment of ozone values

(1) The reference method for the measurement of ozone, as set out in Annex 6, Section A, point 8, shall apply. (2) Other methods of measurement may be applied provided that the conditions laid down in Annex 6, Section B, are met. Unofficial table of contents

Section 20 Rules for the determination of arsenic, cadmium, nickel and benzo [a] pyrene and mercury

(1) The competent authorities shall draw up a list of zones and agglomerations for arsenic, cadmium, nickel and benzo [a] pyrene, in which:

1.

the value reaches or falls below the respective target value according to § 10, and

2.

the value exceeds the respective target value. For these areas and agglomerations, specify in which sub-areas the target values are exceeded and which sources contribute to this.

(2) The upper and lower assessment thresholds for arsenic, cadmium, nickel and benzo [a] pyrene are laid down in Appendix 15. (3) In zones and agglomerations where the values of arsenic, cadmium, nickel and benzo [a] pyrene are higher than the lower In accordance with the criteria set out in Annex 16 (A) and (B), a measurement shall be made. In zones and agglomerations in which fixed measurements are the only source of information for the assessment of air quality, the number of sampling points shall not be less than the minimum number of sampling points laid down in Annex 16, Section D (4) The measurements may be supplemented by model calculations in order to obtain an adequate level of information on air quality. A combination of measurements, including indicative measurements according to Appendix 17, Section A, and model calculations may be used to assess the air quality in areas and agglomerations in which the values are measured during a shall be between the upper and lower assessment thresholds. (5) In areas and agglomerations where the values are lower than the lower assessment threshold laid down in Annex 15, Section A, the assessment of the Values applied only to model calculations or to methods of objective estimation (6) The classification of zones and agglomerations shall be reviewed every five years at the latest. For this purpose, the procedure of Appendix 15, Section B, shall apply. The classification shall be reviewed in the event of significant changes in activities which have an impact on the values of arsenic, cadmium, nickel or benzo [a] pyrene, in the past. (7) Where the values of arsenic, cadmium, nickel and benzo [a] pyrene are measured , the measurements shall be carried out on a continuous or random basis in fixed locations. The measurements must be carried out so frequently that the values can be assessed accordingly. (8) In order to be able to assess the proportion of benzo [a] pyrene-immissions in the overall emission of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, the following shall be taken into account: of a limited number of sampling points of the Federal Environment Agency, which monitors other relevant polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. These connections shall include at least:

1.

Benzo [a] anthracene,

2.

Benzo [b] fluoranthene,

3.

Benzo [j] fluoranthene,

4.

Benzo [k] fluoranthene,

5.

Indeno [1,2,3-cd] pyrene and

6.

Dibenz [a, h] anthracene.

The monitoring points for these polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are combined with sampling points for benzo [a] pyrene and are selected in such a way that geographical differences and long-term trends can be determined. The provisions of Annex 16, Section A to C. If the countries measure these substances, they shall vote with the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety or the body responsible for the protection of the environment. (9) For an area of 100 000 square kilometres per square kilometre, a background sampling point shall be installed which shall be used for the purpose of measuring arsenic, cadmium, nickel, total gaseous mercury, benzo [a] pyrene and the rest in paragraph 8. polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the air. Furthermore, the deposition of arsenic, cadmium, mercury and its compounds, nickel, benzo [a] pyrene and the other polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons referred to in paragraph 8 is measured. The Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, or the body commissioned by it, establishes and operates at least three measuring stations in the federal territory in order to achieve the necessary spatial resolution. At one of the background sampling points, the measurement of particle-and gaseous divalent mercury is additionally carried out. Sampling points for these pollutants shall be chosen in such a way that geographical differences and long-term trends can be determined. The provisions of Annex 16, Section A, B and C. (10), the use of bioindicators may be considered where regional patterns of the effects of the pollutants referred to in paragraph 1 are to be assessed on ecosystems. (11) In areas and agglomerations in which information from fixed measuring stations is supplemented by information from other sources, such as emission inventories, measurement methods or air quality modelling, the number of agglomerations to be established must be: Fixed measuring stations and the spatial resolution of other techniques (12) The criteria for the quality of the data shall be set out in Annex 17, Section A. Where models are used to assess ambient air quality, Appendix 17, Section B. (13) The reference methods for the sampling and analysis of the values of arsenic, cadmium, mercury, nickel and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons shall be applied. in the air, sections A to C are defined in Appendix 18. Appendix 18 Section D contains reference methods for the measurement of the deposition of arsenic, cadmium, mercury, nickel and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Annex 18, Section E, relates to reference methods for the production of air quality models, insofar as such methods are available.

Part 4
Air quality control

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Section 21 Regulations for compliance with emission limit values for sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, particulates (PM10 and PM2.5), lead, benzene and carbon monoxide

(1) Compliance with the emission limit values for sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, particulate PM10, particulate PM2.5, lead, benzene and carbon monoxide shall be assessed in accordance with Annex 3. (2) Where the competent authorities in the countries have extended an extension of the time limit for the period of time Article 22 (1) of Directive 2008 /50/EC on substances of nitrogen dioxide and benzene, or an exception to the obligation to comply with the emission limit values for particulate matter PM10 in accordance with Article 22 (2) of Directive 2008 /50/EC , this must be done by the Commission in accordance with Article 22 (4) of the Directive 2008 /50/EC on the competent supreme state authority by the Federal Government. (3) An exception to the obligation to comply with the emission limit values for particulates PM10 referred to in paragraph 2 can be made up to and including 11 June 2011 if they are not complied with on the basis of site-specific propagation conditions, adverse climatic conditions or transboundary pollutant emissions. An extension of the period referred to in paragraph 2 with regard to nitrogen dioxide and benzene may be taken up to and including 31 December 2014. (4) The Commission has not raised any objection nine months after the date of receipt of the notification referred to in paragraph 2. the obligation to comply with the emission limit values shall not be compulsory up to the date specified in the notification for the substance concerned. In doing so, it must be ensured that the value for the respective pollutant exceeds the emission limit value by no more than the tolerance margin set in Appendix 11. Unofficial table of contents

Section 22 Requirements for zones and agglomerations in which the target values for arsenic, cadmium, nickel and benzo [a] pyrene are exceeded

Where the target values for arsenic, cadmium, nickel and benzo [a] pyrene are exceeded in sub-regions pursuant to Section 20 (1) (2), the competent authorities shall indicate to the Commission which measures have been taken in respect of those areas in order to: to achieve the target values. This applies above all to the predominant sources of emissions. For industrial installations covered by Directive 2008 /1/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 January 2008 concerning integrated pollution prevention and control (OJ L 327, 22.11.2008, p. 8), this means that the best available techniques within the meaning of Article 2 (12) of that Directive have been applied. Unofficial table of contents

§ 23 Compliance with long-term goal, national target and target values

Compliance

1.

of the long-term objective for ozone,

2.

of the national target for PM2, 5 and

3.

the target values for PM2.5, ozone, arsenic, cadmium, nickel and benzo [a] pyrene

shall be ensured in so far as this is possible with proportionate measures, in particular those which do not entail disproportionate costs. Unofficial table of contents

§ 24 Exceeding of emission limit values by emission contributions from natural sources

(1) The competent authorities shall forward to the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, a list of the designated authorities for the year in question, via the competent authority in accordance with the law of the country, for the forwarding to the Commission of the Areas and agglomerations in which the exceedances of the emission limit values for a given pollutant are to be attributed to emission contributions from natural sources. They provide information on the concentrations and sources as well as documents that the exceedances are due to natural sources. (2) Emission contributions from natural sources shall remain in the investigation of exceedances of Immission limits other than approach. Unofficial table of contents

§ 25 exceeding of immission limit values for particulate PM10 due to the spreading of streusand or salt on roads in winter service

(1) The competent authorities shall forward to the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, through the competent authority in accordance with national law, a list of the areas and agglomerations in which the Emission limit values for particulate PM10 in the air due to the whirling of particles after the discharge of blunt scattering on roads in the winter service are exceeded, as well as information on the values and sources of particulate matter in the air PM10-particles. (2) In the case of transmission, the competent authorities shall add the necessary (3) For areas and agglomerations referred to in paragraph 1, an air content plan in accordance with § 27 shall be subject to the following conditions: (4) emission contributions within the meaning of paragraph 1 shall remain in the context of the determination of the emissions of the particulate matter in the winter service. (4) Exceedance of immission limits other than approach. Unofficial table of contents

§ 26 Get the best possible air quality

In areas and agglomerations in which

1.

the values of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, particulate PM10, particulate PM2.5, lead, benzene and carbon monoxide in the air are below the relevant immission limits,

2.

the ozone values achieve the long-term objectives, or

3.

the values of arsenic, cadmium, nickel and benzo [a]-pyrene are below the respective target values,

the competent authorities shall endeavour to maintain the best possible air quality below those values, which shall be consistent with sustainable development, and shall take this into account in all relevant planning.

Part 5
Plans

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Section 27 Air pollution control plans

(1) In certain zones or agglomerations, the values for pollutants in ambient air shall be subject to an emission limit value plus a margin of tolerance applicable in each case or to the target value referred to in Annex 12, Section D, which shall: (2) An air pollution control plan shall contain appropriate measures to keep the period of non-compliance as short as possible, if:

1.

one of the immission limit values referred to in Annex 11, point B, is exceeded or if the limit is exceeded after a period of time extended in accordance with Article 21 (2) to (4) to comply with limit values for immission,

2.

the limit of immission referred to in Annex 12, Section E, has been exceeded after the expiry of the period of retention.

The above plans may also provide for targeted measures to protect vulnerable populations, including measures to protect children. (3) These air pollution control plans must include at least the information listed in Annex 13 and may contain measures in accordance with § § 22 and 28. (4) Must be drawn up or carried out for several pollutants air pollution control plans, the competent authorities shall, where appropriate, work in an integrated manner for all the pollutants concerned Remove the air content plan and run it. Unofficial table of contents

Section 28 Plans for short-term measures

(1) If there is a risk, in a given area or agglomeration, that the values for pollutants exceed the alert thresholds referred to in Article 2 (3) and (3) (3), the competent authorities shall draw up plans with the measures to be taken in the short term. , in order to reduce or limit the duration of the risk of overrun. Where this risk exists in one or more of the immission limit values referred to in Annex 11, or in the case of the PM2.5 target value referred to in Appendix 12, the competent authorities may, where appropriate, draw up plans for short-term measures. (2) In These plans may, on a case-by-case basis, provide for measures to be taken to limit and, where necessary, suspend activities which increase the risk of exceeding the corresponding limit values, target values or alert thresholds. These plans may include measures relating to motor vehicle traffic, construction activities, ships at berths, the operation of industrial installations, the use of products or the area of domestic heating. Exceptions for installations of the national defence according to § 60 of the Federal Immission Protection Act remain unaffected. In addition, these plans may provide for targeted measures to protect vulnerable populations, including measures to protect children. Unofficial table of contents

Section 29 Measures in the field of transboundary air pollution

(1) An alert threshold, an immission limit value or a target value plus the tolerance margin in force or a long-term target on the basis of significant transboundary transport of pollutants or their precursors , the competent authorities shall cooperate with the Member States concerned of the European Union and shall, where appropriate, provide for joint action, such as joint or coordinated air pollution control plans, such as (2) The competent authorities shall take appropriate measures to remedy the situation. (2) Authorities shall, where appropriate in accordance with section 28, draw up joint plans for short-term measures extending to neighbouring territories of other Member States of the European Union and shall implement them. The competent authorities shall ensure that the authorities of neighbouring areas in other Member States of the European Union which have developed short-term action plans are given all the relevant information. (3) The competent authorities of the neighbouring Member States of the European Union concerned shall be informed as soon as possible of the information threshold or alert thresholds in areas or agglomerations close to the national borders.

Part 6
Information to the public and reporting obligations

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Section 30 Information to the public

The competent authorities shall inform the public, in particular relevant organisations such as environmental protection organisations, consumer organisations, the interests of sensitive groups of the population, and others concerned with health protection. relevant bodies and the economic associations concerned on:

1.

air quality in accordance with Annex 14;

2.

Extension of time limits and exceptions pursuant to § 21 (2) to (4) and

3.

Air content plans.

This information shall be made available free of charge through easily accessible media, including the Internet, or any other appropriate form of telecommunications; it shall be subject to the provisions of Directive 2007 /2/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 14 March 2007 on the establishment of an infrastructure for spatial information in the European Community (INSPIRE) (OJ L 327, 22.3.2007, p. 1). (2) The competent authorities shall publish annual reports for the pollutants sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter PM10, particulate matter PM2.5, lead, benzene, ozone and carbon monoxide. (3) Are those referred to in § 2 or § 3 , the competent authorities shall inform the public by radio, television, newspapers or the Internet in accordance with the procedure laid down in Annex 14, or the alert threshold or the information threshold set out in § 9 above, shall be exceeded. Measures. (4) If the competent authority in the Federal Republic of Germany is the competent authority of a neighbouring Member State of the European Union shall be informed that an information threshold or an alert threshold in areas or agglomerations close to the national borders is exceeded in that Member State to inform the public as soon as possible. (5) If the competent authorities have drawn up a plan for short-term measures, they shall inform the public, in particular environmental protection organisations, of the Consumer associations, advocacy groups of sensitive populations, other relevant bodies and the business associations concerned, both the results of their investigations into the feasibility and content of specific short-term action plans, and information on the implementation of these plans. (6) The competent authorities shall ensure that the public, in particular environmental protection organisations, consumer organisations, the interests of sensitive groups of the population and other relevant bodies, Groups in the health sector adequately and in good time Immission values and deposition rates of arsenic, cadmium, mercury, nickel and benzo [a] pyrene and the other polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, for example, are taught via the Internet. The information referred to in the first sentence shall also contain the following:

1.

Information on each annual excess of the target values for arsenic, cadmium, nickel and benzo [a] pyrene, as set out in § 10,

2.

the reasons for the overrun and the area in which the excess has been detected,

3.

a short assessment on the basis of the target value and

4.

relevant information on effects on human health and environmental consequences.

In addition, all the above mentioned bodies will be informed about the measures taken to ensure compliance with the target values. (7) The Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety publishes the following articles, which are published in accordance with § § 34 and 35 Programmes. (8) The competent authorities shall inform the public, for example via the Internet, of their responsibilities in the assessment of air quality, the approval of measuring systems and quality assurance. Unofficial table of contents

Section 31 Transmission of information and reports for sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter PM10, particulate matter PM2.5, lead, benzene, carbon monoxide, dust content and ozone

The competent authorities shall forward to the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, or the body entrusted by it, the competent authority in accordance with national law for the purpose of forwarding to the Commission, pursuant to the Directive 2008 /50/EC. Unofficial table of contents

Section 32 Transmission of information and reports for arsenic, cadmium, nickel and benzo [a] pyrene

(1) The competent authorities shall forward to the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, or the body entrusted by it, the competent authority under national law for forwarding to the Commission in respect of areas and areas, Conurbations in which one of the target values set out in § 10 is exceeded, the following information:

1.

the lists of the zones and agglomerations in question;

2.

the sub-areas in which the values are exceeded,

3.

the values assessed,

4.

the reasons for exceeding the target values and, in particular, the sources which contribute to the exceeding of the target values,

5.

the parts of the population exposed to the inflated values.

2. The competent authorities shall also forward to the Commission all data assessed in accordance with Article 20, provided that they do not already exist pursuant to Council Decision 97 /101/EC of 27 January 1997 establishing an exchange of information between the Information and data from the networks and individual stations for measuring air pollution in the Member States (OJ C 327, 30.4.2004, p. 14), which was last amended by Directive 2008 /50/EC. This information shall be transmitted for each calendar year up to 31 July of the following year at the latest. (3) In addition to the information required in paragraph 1, the competent authorities shall report to the Commission all in accordance with Section 22. measures taken.

Part 7
Emission ceilings, programmes of the Federal Government

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§ 33 Emission ceilings, emission inventories and forecasts

(1) For the Federal Republic of Germany, for the substances sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), volatile organic compounds (NMVOC) and ammonia (NH3), the following emission ceilings shall be fixed in kilotonnes per calendar year:

1.

SO2520

2.

NOx1 051

3.

NMVOC 995

4.

NH3550.

(2) The emissions shall be limited to the maximum quantities referred to in paragraph 1 by means of measures of the programme described in § 34 at the latest from 2011 onwards and shall not be exceeded thereafter. (3) The Federal Environment Agency shall draw up for the (1), annual emission inventories and emission forecasts for the years 2015 and 2020. Unofficial table of contents

Section 34 Federal Government programme for the reduction of ozone levels and compliance with the emission ceilings

(1) The Federal Government shall, after consulting the Länder and the parties concerned, draw up a programme which shall establish lasting measures for the reduction of the ozone values in accordance with § 9 of the Federal Immission Protection Act and to comply with the provisions of Article 51 of the Federal Immission Protection Act. (2) This programme shall be reviewed annually and, where necessary, updated. (3) The measures contained in the programme shall be aimed at:

1.

reduce the emissions of the substances referred to in Article 33 (1) to such an extent that the emission ceilings laid down therein shall be complied with as from the date specified;

2.

to comply with the target values laid down in Article 9 (1) and (2);

3.

to achieve the long-term objectives laid down in Article 9 (3) and (4);

4.

in the territories of the Federal Republic of Germany, where the ozone values are below the long-term objectives, the best possible air quality in accordance with sustainable development and a high level of protection of the environment and to maintain human health, in particular as regards the cross-border nature of the ozone pollution and the meteorological conditions.

(4) The programme shall include information on imported and planned pollution reduction measures and quantified estimates of their impact on pollutant emissions from 2010 onwards. If significant changes in the geographical distribution of national emissions are expected, they shall be indicated. In so far as the programme is aimed at reducing the ozone values or their precursors, the information referred to in Annex 13 shall be provided. (5) The programme's actions shall be proportionate, taking into account the cost and benefit of the programme. be. Unofficial table of contents

Section 35 Programs of the Federal Government to comply with the obligation with regard to the PM2.5 exposure concentration and the national target for the reduction of PM2.5 exposure

(1) If there is a risk that the obligation under Annex 12, Section C, in relation to the PM2.5 exposure concentration in accordance with Section 5 (4) cannot be complied with until the specified date, the Federal Government shall, after consulting the Countries and stakeholders according to § 51 of the Federal Immission Protection Act, a programme with permanent measures to comply with this obligation. (2) There is a risk that the national target for the reduction of PM2.5 exposure according to § § § 51 of the German Federal Immission Protection Act (2). 5 (5) shall not be complied with until the specified date, the Federal Government after consulting the Länder and the parties involved in accordance with § 51 of the Federal Immission Protection Act a programme to achieve the national goal.

Part 8
Common rules

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Section 36 Accessibility of standards

DIN-, DIN EN-and DIN ISO standards, which are referred to in Appendix 1, 6, 17 and 18, have been published by Beuth Verlag GmbH Berlin. DIN-, DIN EN-and DIN ISO standards are well-established at the German Patent and Trade Mark Office in Munich. Unofficial table of contents

Appendix 1 (to § § 13, 14 and 18)
Data quality objectives

(Fundstelle: BGBl. I 2010, 1077-1078)

A.

Data quality objectives for air quality assessment








Sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, Nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide benzene particles (PM10/PM2.5) and lead ozone and thus together- hanging (s) NO and NO2

Fixed measurements 1)
Uncertainty	15%	25%	25%	15%
Minimum data collection	90%	90%	90%	90% in summer 75% in winter
Minimum duration:
-urban background and transport	-	35% 2)	-	-
-Industrial areas	-	90%	-	-
Orienting measurements
Uncertainty	25%	30%	50%	30%
Minimum data collection	90%	90%	90%	90%
Minimum Measurement Duration	14% 4 )	14% 3)	14% 4)	> 10% in summer
Uncertainty of model calculations
Hourly	50%	-	-	50%
8-hour averages	50%	-	-	50%
Daily averages	50%	-	not yet set	-
Annual averages	30%	50%	50%	-
Objective estimation Uncertainty	75%	100%	100%	75%

1)

In the case of benzene, lead and particulate matter, the competent authorities may carry out sample measurements instead of continuous measurements if they can demonstrate that the uncertainty, including the uncertainty due to the random samples, is Quality target of 25 percent is achieved and the measurement duration is above the minimum measurement duration for orienting measurements. Sample measurements shall be distributed evenly over the year in order to avoid distortion of the results. The uncertainty of sample measurements can be determined using the method laid down in the ISO standard "Air condition-Determination of uncertainty of temporal averages of air quality measurements" (ISO 11222:2002). If sample measurements are used to assess the compliance with the immission limit value for particulate PM10, the 90 ,4% value (which may not exceed 50 micrograms per cubic metre) should be used instead of the The number of exceedances affected by the data collection is highly assessed.

2)

Spread over the year in order to take into account the different climatic and traffic conditions.

3)

A daily measurement (sample) per week over the whole year, evenly distributed over the days of the week, or eight fully tested weeks evenly distributed over the year.

4)

One sample per week, evenly distributed over the year, or eight weeks evenly distributed over the year.

The uncertainty of the measurement methods (with 95 percent of trust) is assessed according to the following criteria:

1.

In accordance with the principles of the CEN guide for measurement uncertainty (ENV 13005:1999 of June 1999),

2.

Conformity with ISO 5725:1994 (DIN ISO Part 1 of November 1997)-Method and DIN Spec 1168, Air Quality-Approach to the estimation of measurement reliability in reference procedures for external air measurements from July 2010.

The uncertainty percentages given in the above table shall apply to individual measurements averaged over the period concerned with respect to the emission limit value (in the case of ozone relative to the target value), with a confidence level of 95 per cent. Uncertainty for fixed measurements shall apply to the area of the respective immission limit value (in the case of ozone of the target value). The uncertainty of model calculations is defined as the maximum deviation of the measured and calculated concentration values. for 90 per cent of the individual measuring stations in the respective period in relation to the limit value (or, in the case of ozone, the target value), without taking into account the timing of the deviations. The uncertainty of model calculations is valid for the area of the respective immission limit value (in the case of ozone of the target value). The fixed measurements, which are to be selected for the comparison with the results of the model calculations, must be representative of the spatial resolution recorded by the model. The uncertainty of objective estimates is defined as the maximum deviation of the measured and calculated values over a given period of time relative to the emission limit value (in the case of ozone with respect to the target value) without taking into account the timing of the deflectors. The requirements for the Minimum data collection and the minimum measurement period do not extend to data loss due to data loss the regular calibration or the usual maintenance of the measuring instruments.

B.

Air quality assessment results The following information shall be compiled for zones or agglomerations in which, instead of measurements, other data sources may be used as supplementary information on measurement data or as the sole means of: Air quality assessment is used:

1.

Description of the assessment carried out,

2.

specific methods used with references to descriptions of the method,

3.

sources of data and information,

4.

a description of the results, including uncertainties, in particular the extension of areas or, where appropriate, the length of the road section within the area or agglomeration in which the pollutant values are subject to an immission limit, exceed a target value or a long-term objective, plus any margin of tolerance, and any geographical area where the values exceed the upper or lower assessment thresholds,

5.

A population which is potentially exposed to a value above the immission limit set for the protection of human health.

C.

Quality assurance in the assessment of air quality-validation of data

1.

In order to ensure that the measurements are accurate and that the data quality objectives are complied with in accordance with Section A, the competent authorities must ensure:

a)

All measurements made in connection with the assessment of the air quality in accordance with § § 13 and 17 may be traced in accordance with the requirements in section 5.6.2.2 of the standard ISO/IEC 17025:2005.

b)

The facilities, which operate networks and individual stations, have a quality assurance and quality control system, which provides for regular maintenance of the measuring instruments in order to ensure their precision.

c)

A quality assurance and quality control procedure will be introduced for data collection and reporting. The bodies responsible for this task shall participate actively in the relevant Community-wide quality assurance programmes.

d)

The national laboratories authorised by the competent authorities and participating in Community-wide EQA tests for pollutants regulated by this Regulation shall be subject to the DIN/EN/ISO/IEC 17025:2005 to 2010 standard for the substances listed in Annex 6 shall be accredited. These laboratories must be involved in the coordination of the Community's quality assurance programmes for the territories of the Member States of the European Union, which have been carried out by the Commission. They also coordinate at national level the use of reference methods as well as evidence of equivalence of other methods as reference methods.

2.

All data transmitted in accordance with § 31 shall be valid, unless they are marked as provisional.

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Appendix 2 (to § 12)
Definition of requirements for the assessment of the values of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen, particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), lead, benzene and carbon monoxide in ambient air within an area or agglomeration

(Fundstelle: BGBl. I 2010, 1079-1080)

A.

Upper and lower assessment thresholds The following upper and lower assessment thresholds shall apply:

1.

Sulphur dioxide
Protection of Human health protection of vegetation

Top Assessment threshold	60% of the twenty-four-hour immission limit (75 µ g/m 3 may not be exceeded more than three times in the calendar year)	60% of critical value in winter (12 µ g/m 3 )
Lower Assessment threshold	40% of the twenty-four-hour immission limit (50 µ g/m 3 may not be exceeded more than three times in the calendar year)	40% of critical value in winter (8 µ g/m 3 )

2.

Nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen








One-hour Immission limit for the protection of human Health (NO2) Annual limit value for the protection of human health (NO2) The year critical value for the Protection of vegetation and the natural Ecosystems (NOx)

Top Assessment threshold	70% of the immission limit value (140 µ g/m 3 may not be exceeded more than eighteen times in the calendar year)	80% of the immission limit value (32 µ g/m 3 )	80% of the critical value (24 µ g/m 3 )
Lower Assessment threshold	50% of the immission limit value (100 µ g/m 3 may not be exceeded more than eighteen times in the calendar year)	65% of the immission limit (26 µ g/m 3 )	65% of the critical value (19.5 µ g/m 3 )

3.

Particles (PM10/PM2.5)





¹⁾ Twenty-four-hour medium value PM10 Annual average value PM10 Annual average value PM2.5

Top Assessment threshold	70% of the immission limit value (35 µ g/m 3 may not be exceeded more than seven times in the calendar year)	70% of the immission limit value (28 µ g/m 3 )	70% of the immission limit value (17 µ g/m 3 )
Lower Assessment threshold	50% of the immission limit value (25 µ g/m 3 may not be exceeded more than seven times in the calendar year)	50% of the immission limit value (20 µ g/m 3 )	50% of the immission limit value (12 µ g/m 3 )

1)

The upper assessment threshold and the lower assessment threshold for PM2, 5 shall not apply to the measurements used to assess whether the target value for the reduction of exposure to human health is assessed against PM2, 5 is observed.

4.

Lead Annual average value

Upper assessment threshold	70% of the immission limit value (0.35 µ g/m 3 )
Lower assessment threshold	50% of the immission limit value (0.25 µ g/m 3 )

5.

Benzene Annual average value

Upper assessment threshold	70% of the immission limit value (3.5 µ g/m 3 )
Lower assessment threshold	40% of the immission limit value (2 µ g/m 3 )

6.

Carbon monoxide Eight-hour average

Upper assessment threshold	70% of the immission limit value (7 mg/m 3 )
Lower assessment threshold	50% of the immission limit value (5 mg/m 3 )

B.

Overrun of the upper and lower assessment thresholds Exceeding the upper and lower assessment thresholds shall be determined on the basis of the values of the previous five years, provided that appropriate data are available. An assessment threshold shall be deemed to be exceeded if it has been exceeded in the preceding five years in at least three individual years. If data are not available for the whole of the five preceding years, the competent authorities may: link the results of short-term measurement campaigns during the time of the year and in those places which are likely to be typical of the highest levels of pollutants, with information from emission inventors and models, in order to ensure that exceedances are exceeded of the upper and lower assessment thresholds.

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Appendix 3 (to § § 2, 3, 13, 14 and 21)
Assessment of air quality and location of sampling points for measurements of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen, particulate matter (PM10 and PM2, 5), lead, benzene and carbon monoxide in ambient air

(Fundstelle: BGBl. I 2010, 1081-1082)

A.

General Air quality is assessed in all areas and agglomerations according to the following criteria:

1.

Air quality shall be assessed in all places, with the exception of the places referred to in point 2, in accordance with the criteria laid down in sections B and C for the location of sampling points for fixed measurements. The principles laid down in sections B and C shall also apply in so far as they are relevant for the determination of the specific places where the values of the relevant pollutants are determined when the air quality is determined by Measurements or model calculations shall be assessed.

2.

Compliance with the emission limit values laid down for the protection of human health shall not be assessed in the following places:

a)

in places where the public does not have access and in which there are no fixed housing;

b)

in accordance with Section 1, point 20, on the premises of workplaces for which all relevant provisions relating to health and safety at work apply;

c)

on the roads of the roads and, if pedestrians and pedestrians usually do not have access to it, on the middle strip of the roads.

B.

Large-scale location of the sampling points

1.

Protection of human health

a)

The location of sampling points where measurements are carried out for the protection of human health shall be chosen in such a way that the following data are obtained:

-

data on areas within areas and agglomerations where the highest levels are likely to be exposed to the population, directly or indirectly, over a period of time compared to the averaging period of the in the case of an immission limit;

-

Data on values in other areas within areas and agglomerations which are representative of the exposure of the population in general.

b)

The location of sampling points is generally to be chosen in such a way that the measurement of environmental conditions affecting a very small area in its immediate vicinity is avoided. This means that the location of the sampling point shall be so selected that the air samples shall, as far as possible, be for the air quality of a road section of not less than 100 metres in length at sampling points for transport and not less than 250 Metres x 250 metres in the case of sampling points for industrial areas.

c)

Measurement stations for the urban background must be so located that the measured pollution records the integrated contribution of all the sources in the Luv of the main wind direction of the station. For the measured pollution, a single source should not be predominant, unless this is typical of a larger urban area. The sampling points shall, in principle, be representative of a surface area of several square kilometres.

d)

If the values for the rural background are to be assessed, the sampling point must not be influenced by agglomerations or industrial areas which are close to, that is to say, more than 5 kilometres.

e)

If the contribution of industrial sources is to be assessed, at least one sampling point in the Lee of the main wind direction shall be drawn up from the source in the nearest residential area. If the background value is not known, a further sampling point in the Luv of the main wind direction shall be established.

f)

Sampling points should, as far as possible, be representative of similar places which are not located in their immediate vicinity.

g)

Where this is necessary for reasons of health protection, sampling points shall be set up on islands.

2.

Protection of vegetation and natural ecosystems

The sampling points where measurements are carried out for the protection of vegetation and natural ecosystems should be more than 20 kilometres from agglomerations or more than 5 kilometres from other cultivated areas, industrial installations or motorways or main roads, with a daily traffic volume of more than 50 000 vehicles. This means that the location of the sampling point is to be selected in such a way that the air samples are representative of the air quality of an area of at least 1 000 square kilometres. The competent authorities may, on the basis of the geographical circumstances or in the interests of the protection of particularly vulnerable areas, provide that a sampling point located at a lower distance or for the air quality of a smaller one It must be taken into account that the air quality on islands must be assessed.

C.

Small-scale location of the sampling point Where possible, the following shall be taken into account: the air flow around the measuring inlet shall not be affected within a radius of at least 270 ° and there shall be no obstacles to the flow of air to the Air flow in the vicinity of the sampling device, that is to say buildings, balconies, trees and other obstacles shall be a few metres away and the sampling points for the air quality at the Baufluchtlinie shall be at least 0,5 metres from the away from the next building. In general, the measurement intake has to be a height of between 1.5 meters (breathing zone) and 4 meters above the ground. A higher position of the inlet (up to 8 meters) may be indicated under certain circumstances. A higher level of intake may also be indicated if the measuring station is representative of a larger area. The measurement inlet must not be placed in the nearest vicinity of emission sources in order to direct the direct discharge of emissions, which shall be are not mixed with the ambient air. The exhaust duct of the sampling point must be placed in such a way as to avoid the re-entry of the exhaust air into the measuring inlet. For all pollutants, traffic-related sampling points must be at least 25 metres from the edge of traffic-rich crossroads and at most 10 metres from the The following factors can also be taken into account:

-

interference sources,

-

security,

-

accessibility,

-

power supply and telephone lines,

-

Visibility of the measurement station in the vicinity,

-

safety of the public and of the operating staff,

-

the advantages of putting together the sampling points for different pollutants,

-

Requirements of the construction management planning.

D.

Documentation and verification of the local election The procedures for the local election are to be fully documented in the classification phase, for example with photographs of the surrounding area in the main immolation directions and a detailed map. The local election shall be reviewed regularly and shall be documented again in order to ensure that the criteria for the election continue to be valid.

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Appendix 4 (to § 13)
Measurements at measuring stations for the rural background (concentration-independent)

(Fundstelle: BGBl. I 2010, 1083)

A.

The aim of these measurements is to ensure, above all, that the necessary information about values for the background is available. This information is essential to:

1.

to be able to assess the increased values in more polluted areas (urban background, industrial sites, transport-related sites) and the possible share of the long-distance transport of pollutants,

2.

to support the analysis for source mapping and

3.

for the understanding of individual pollutants such as B. Particles to be promoted.

In addition, the information is necessary due to the increased use of models-including urban areas.

B.

Substances The measurements of PM2.5 must include at least the total mass concentration and, for characterisation of the chemical composition, the concentrations of appropriate compounds. At least the following chemical species shall be taken into account:

SO4 2-	Na +	NH4 +	Ca 2+	elemental carbon (EC)
NO3 -	C +	Cl -	Mg 2+	organic carbon (OC)

C.

Site criteria The measurements should be carried out, in accordance with Appendix 3, Section A, B and C, above all in the rural context.

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Appendix 5 (to § § 14 and 15)
Criteria for determining the minimum number of sampling points for fixed measurements of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen, particulate matter (PM10, PM2, 5), lead, benzene and carbon monoxide in ambient air

(Fundstelle: BGBl. I 2010, 1084-1085)

A.

Minimum number of sampling points for fixed measurements for the assessment of compliance with limit values for the protection of human health and alert thresholds in areas and agglomerations where fixed measurements are the only Representing an information source

1.

Diffuse sources




<sup>1)


2)
2</sup> Population of Baling Room or territory (in thousand) If the maximum value is the upper assessment threshold exceeds If the maximum value is between the upper and the lower assessment threshold Pollutants except PMPM (Sum of PM10 and PM2, 5) pollutants except PMPM ) (Sum of PM10 and PM2, 5)

0-249	1	2	1	1
250-499	2	3	1	2
500-749	2	3	1	2
750-999	3	4	1	2
1 000-1 499	4	6	2	3
1 500-1 999	5	7	2	3
2 000-2 749	6	8	3	4
2 750-3 749	7	10	3	4
3 750-4 749	8	11	3	6
4 750-5 999	9	13	4	6
≥ 6 000	10	15	4	7

1)

For NO2, particulate matter, benzene and carbon monoxide, including at least one urban background measurement station and a traffic measuring station, provided that this does not increase the number of sampling points. In the case of these pollutants, the total number of measurement stations for urban background sources may not deviate from the number of measuring stations for traffic in each country by more than a factor of 2. The measuring stations at which the emission limit value for PM10 has been exceeded at least once during the last three years shall be maintained, unless, on the basis of special circumstances, in particular for reasons of spatial development, a Relocation of stations is required.

2)

If PM2.5 and PM10 are measured at the same measuring station in accordance with § 16, these shall be considered as two separate sampling points. The total number of sampling points for PM2.5 and PM10 in each country as required by section A, point 1 shall not differ by more than a factor of 2 and the number of measurement stations for PM2, 5 for urban background sources in agglomerations and Urban areas must meet the requirements of Section B.

2.

Point source To assess the air pollution in the vicinity of point sources, the number of sampling points for fixed measurements shall be calculated. The following shall be taken into account:

-

the emission density,

-

the probable distribution of air pollutants,

-

the possible exposure of the population.

B.

Minimum number of sampling points for fixed measurements in order to assess whether the requirements for the reduction of PM2.5 exposure to protect human health are complied with. For this purpose, one sampling point per million inhabitants and to provide residents for conurbations and other urban areas with more than 100 000 inhabitants and residents. These sampling points may be identical to the sampling points according to section A. The countries shall have at least the following number of sampling points:
CountryNumber of Sampling points

Baden-Württemberg	2
Bavaria	3
Berlin	3
Brandenburg	2
Bremen	1
Hamburg	2
Hesse	3
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern	2
Lower Saxony	2
North Rhine-Westphalia	9
Rhineland-Palatinate	1
Saarland	1
Saxony	1
Saxony-Anhalt	2
Schleswig-Holstein	1
Thuringia	1.

The Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety and the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety are sharing the concrete sites of the sampling points.

C.

Minimum number of sampling points for fixed measurements, in order to assess whether the critical values for the protection of vegetation in other areas are observed as agglomerations

If the maximum value is the upper assessment threshold exceeding the maximum value between the upper and lower assessment thresholds are

1 station per 20 000 km 2	1 station per 40 000 km 2

In the case of island regions, the number of sampling points for fixed measurements should be calculated in such a way as to take into account the probable distribution of air pollutants and the possible exposure of vegetation.

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Appendix 6 (to § § 1, 16 and 19)
Reference methods for the assessment of the values of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen, particulate matter (PM10 and PM2, 5), lead, benzene, carbon monoxide and ozone

(Fundstelle: BGBl. I 2010, 1086-1087)

A.

Reference measurement methods

1.

Reference method for the measurement of sulphur dioxide concentrationAs a reference method for the measurement of sulphur dioxide concentration, the method used in DIN EN 14212:2005 (June 2005) "Air quality-Measurement method for the determination of the concentration of sulphur dioxide concentrations in sulphur dioxide concentrations" Sulphur dioxide with ultraviolet fluorescence is described.

2.

Reference method for measuring the concentration of nitrogen dioxide and nitrogen oxides As a reference method for the measurement of nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen, the method is applicable in DIN EN 14211:2005 (June 2005) "Air Quality-Measurement Procedures for the Measurement of Nitrogen Dioxide and Nitrogen Oxides". Determination of the concentration of nitrogen dioxide and nitric oxide with chemiluminescence " is described.

3.

Reference method for the sampling and measurement of the concentration of lead as a reference method for the sampling of lead shall be the method described in point 4. The method used in DIN EN 14902:2005 (October 2005) "External air quality-Standardized method for the determination of Pb/Cd/As/Ni as part of the PM10 fraction of the Schwebstaubes" is considered as a reference method for measuring lead concentration. is described.

4.

Reference method for sampling and measurement of concentration of PM10As a reference method for sampling and measuring the concentration of PM10, the method used in DIN EN 12341:1999 (March 1999) "Air condition-Determination of the concentration of PM10 is applicable." PM10-Group of Schwebstaub-Reference method and field test method for the detection of equivalence of measurement methods and reference measurement method " is described.

5.

Reference method for sampling and measurement of concentration of PM2,5As reference method for sampling and measurement of concentration of PM2.5, the method used in DIN EN 14907:2005 (November 2005) " Air condition-Gravimetric Standard measuring method for the determination of the PM2.5 mass fraction of the particulate dust " is described.

6.

Reference method for the sampling and measurement of the concentration of benzene The method used in DIN EN 14662:2005 (August 2005) " Air condition-standard method for the determination of the benzene concentration in benzene as a reference method for the measurement of benzene concentration is applicable. Benzene concentrations (parts 1, 2 and 3) " are described.

7.

Reference method for the measurement of carbon monoxide concentrationAs reference method for the measurement of carbon monoxide concentration, the method used in DIN EN 14626:2005 (July 2005) "Air quality-Measurement method for the determination of the concentration of carbon monoxide concentration" Carbon monoxide with non-dispersive infrared photometry " is described.

8.

Reference methods for the measurement of the ozone concentration The method used in DIN EN 14625:2005 (July 2005) " Air quality-measurement methods for the determination of the concentration of ozone with ozone concentration in ozone concentrations is considered as the reference method for the measurement of ozone concentration. "ultraviolet photometry" is described.

B.

Proof of equivalence Should other methods be used, it must be documented that the results obtained are equivalent to those of the methods mentioned in Section A. In the case of particles, another method can be used if it is documented that it has a constant reference to the reference method. In this case, the results obtained by this method must be corrected in order to meet the results obtained in the application of the reference method.

C.

Standard condition In the case of the volume of gaseous pollutants, a temperature of 293 Kelvin and an atmospheric pressure of 101.3 kilopascals is to be used as the standard state. In the case of particles and substances to be analyzed in particles (for example lead), the ambient conditions air temperature and air pressure are used on the day of the measurements for the indication of the sample volume.

D.

New measuring equipment All new measuring equipment acquired for the implementation of this Directive shall be the reference method or equivalent method from 11 June 2010. All measuring equipment used in fixed measurements shall be equivalent to the reference method or an equivalent method as from 11 June 2013.

E.

Mutual recognition of data The competent authorities referred to in Article 30 shall accept the competent authority referred to in Section A of the competent authority referred to in Section A of the examination carried out during the aptitude test to determine whether the measuring equipment meets the performance requirements of the reference methods listed Authorities and bodies shall carry out the test reports drawn up in other Member States of the European Union by laboratories approved in accordance with the DIN/EN/ISO/IEC 17025:2005 standard for the conduct of the tests in question.

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Appendix 7 (to § 9)
Target values and long-term objectives for ozone

(Fundstelle: BGBl. I 2010, 1088-1089)

A.

Criteria For the aggregation of the data and the calculation of the statistical parameters, the following criteria shall be applied for the purpose of checking the validity of the data: Parameter Required Share of Valid Data

Hourly average values	75% (d. h. 45 minutes)
Eight-hour averages	75% of the values (d. h. six hours)
Highest eight-hour average per day of eight hourly averages of eight hours	75% of the hourly averages of eight-hour averages (d) h. 18 eight-hour averages per day)
AOT40	90% of the average hourly averages during the calculation of the AOT40 period 1)
Annual average value	each separately: 75% of the average amount of the average of the summer (April to September) and 75% during the winter (January to March, October to December)
Exceedance Count and maximum values per month	90% of the highest eight-hour averages of the days (27 available daily values per month) and 90% of the average hourly averages between 8.00 and 20.00 CET
Exceedance Count and maximum levels per year	Five out of six months during the summer months (April to September)

1)

If all possible measurement data are not available, the AOT40 values are calculated on the basis of the following factor:

AOT40Estimated value = AOT40Metric x

possible total number of hours *) ___________________ Number of measured hourly values

*)

Number of hours within the time span of the AOT40 definition (d. h. 8:00 to 20:00 CET from 1 May to 31 July each year (for the protection of vegetation) and from 1 April to 30 September each year (for the protection of forests)).

B.

Target Values

¹⁾ Target Averaging Period, to which the target value should be achieved

Protection of human Health	top eight- Hourly average value per day	120 µ g/m 3 may not exceed 25 days shall be exceeded in the calendar year, averaged over three years 1 )	1.1.2010
Protection of Vegetation	May to July	AOT40 (calculated on the basis of hourly average values) 18 000 µ g x h m3 , averaged over five years 2)	1.1.2010

1)

Compliance with the target values will be assessed at this time. This means that the year 2010 will be the first year to be used to calculate whether the target values in the three or three of the three or more target values are calculated. Five-year period has been observed.

2)

Can the three-or five-year averages shall not be determined on the basis of complete and consecutive annual data, at least the following annual data shall be required to check whether the target values have been complied with:

-

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

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Target value for protecting vegetation: valid data for three years.

C.

Long term objectives

Target date for the long-term target date, to which the target value should be achieved

Protection of human Health	top eight- Hourly average per day within of a calendar year	120 µ g/m 3	not set
Protection of Vegetation	May to July	AOT40 (calculated on the basis of one-hour period) average) 6 000 µ g x h m3	not set

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Appendix 8 (to § 18)
Criteria for the classification of sampling points for the assessment of ozone values and for the determination of their sites

(Fundstelle: BGBl. I 2010, 1090-1091)

The following criteria shall apply to fixed measuring stations:

A.

Large-scale location determination ¹⁾

Type of station objectives of the measurement representativity Criteria for the large-scale location determination (macro level)

Urban	Protection of human health: Assessment of ozone exposure the urban population (with a relatively high population density) and ozone values representative of for the exposure of the population in general)	Some km 2	Outside the sphere of influence of local emission sources such as transport, petrol stations, etc.; Locations with good mixing of the ambient air; Locations such as residential and commercial districts in cities, green spaces (not in the immediate vicinity of trees), large streets or squares with little or no traffic, for schools, sports facilities or leisure facilities, characteristic open areas.
Suburban	Protection of human health and vegetation: Assessment of the exposure of the population and vegetation in suburban areas of conurbations with the highest levels of ozone, which are likely to be directly or indirectly exposed to population and vegetation.	Some Dozen km 2	At a certain distance from the regions with the highest emissions and on their lees side, in relation to the main axes of the conditions favourable to ozone formation prevail; Places where the population, vulnerable crops or natural ecosystems are exposed to high levels of ozone in the fringe area of a conurbations area; where appropriate, some stations in suburban areas, on the side facing the main wind direction (outside the highest emission zones), in order to identify the regional background for ozone.
Rural	Protection of human health and vegetation: Assessment of the exposure of the population, crops and natural ecosystems to ozone levels of subregional expansion	Subregional Level (some One hundred miles 2 )	The stations may be located in small settlements or areas with natural ecosystems, forests or crops of useful plants; representative areas for ozone outside the sphere of influence of local issuers, such as industrial facilities and roads; in open terrain, but not on mountain peaks.
Rural Background	Protection of vegetation and human health: Assessment of the exposure of crop plants and natural ecosystems to ozone levels of regional extension and the exposure of the population	Regional/ national/ continental Level (1 000 to 10 000 km 2 )	Stations in areas with lower population density, , for example, with natural ecosystems (such as forests), at least 20 km away from urban and industrial areas, and away from local sources of emissions; to avoid peaks of higher mountains as well as locations with locally increased formation of ground-level temperature inversions;
			Coastal areas with pronounced daily wind cycles of local character are also not recommended.

1)

Sampling points should, if possible, be representative of similar locations which are not located in their immediate vicinity.

For rural stations and rural wards, the siting of the site is subject to the monitoring requirements laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1737/2006 of 7 November 2006 laying down detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EC) No 1737/2006. 2152/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council for the monitoring of forests and environmental interactions in the Community (OJ L 284, 31.7.2003, p. OJ L 334, 30.11.2006, p. 1).

B.

Small-scale location determination The small-scale location determination should be carried out in accordance with Annex 3, Part C. It is also necessary to ensure that the measurement is at a considerable distance from emission sources such as furnaces or chimneys of incinerators and in more than 10 metres from the nearest road, with the The distance to be maintained increases with the traffic density.

C.

Documentation and verification of site determination It is necessary to proceed in accordance with Appendix 3, Part D, in which a thorough preliminary examination and evaluation of the measurement data shall be carried out. The meteorological and photochemical processes that influence the ozone values measured at the individual sites are to be observed.

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Appendix 9 (to § 18)
Criteria for the determination of the minimum number of sampling points for the fixed measurements of ozone values

(Fundstelle: BGBl. I 2010, 1092)

A.

Minimum number of sampling points for continuous fixed measurements to assess compliance with the target values, information and alert thresholds and the achievement of long-term objectives, to the extent that such measurements are the only source of information representing


<sup>1)

1</sup> Population (× 1 000) Ballungsräume (urban and suburban areas) Other areas (suburban and rural areas) ) Rural background

< 250		1	1 station/50 000 km 2 (as mean density for all areas per country) 2)
< 500	1	2
< 1 000	2	2
< 1 500	3	3
< 2 000	3	4
< 2 750	4	5
< 3 750	5	6
> 3 750	1 additional station per population of € 2 million	1 additional station per population of € 2 million

1)

At least one station in suburban areas where the exposure of the population is likely to be strongest. In conurbations, at least 50% of the stations must be located in suburban areas.

2)

One station per 25 000 km ² in orographically heavily structured terrain is recommended.

B.

Minimum number of sampling points for fixed measurements in zones and agglomerations in which the long-term objectives are met. The number of ozone sampling points shall be in conjunction with the additional assessment methods, such as: Air quality modelling and nitrogen dioxide measurements carried out at the same site-are sufficient to examine the trend of ozone pollution and to examine whether the long-term objectives have been achieved. The number of stations in conurbations and in other areas may be reduced to one third of the number indicated in Section A. If the information from fixed stations is the only source of information, at least one measurement station must be maintained. If, in areas where additional assessment methods are used, the result is that there is no longer any station in an area, coordination with the stations of the neighbouring areas shall ensure that there is sufficient can be assessed as to whether the long-term objectives with regard to ozone levels are met. The number of stations in the rural background must be 1 station per 100 000 square kilometres.

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Appendix 10 (to § 18)
Measurement of ozone precursors

(Fundstelle: BGBl. I 2010, 1093)

A.

Objective The main objective of these measurements is to identify trends in ozone precursors, the effectiveness of emission reduction strategies and the uniformity of emission inventories and the allocation of emission sources to the emission sources. In addition, a better understanding of the mechanisms of ozone formation and the spread of ozone precursors, as well as the use of photochemical models, is to be supported.

B.

Materials The measurement of ozone precursors must include at least nitrogen oxides (nitrogen monoxide and nitrogen dioxide) and suitable volatile organic compounds (VOC). A list of the volatile organic compounds recommended for measurement is given below: 1-Butenisoprenethylbenzene

Ethan	trans-2-Buten	n-hexane	m + p-xylene
Ethylene	cis-2-Buten	i-hexane	o-xylene
Acetylene	1,3-butadiene	n-heptane	1,2,4-trimethylbenzene
Propane	n-pentane	n-octane	1,2,3-trimethylbenzene
Propene	i-pentane	i-octane	1,2,5-trimethylbenzene
n-Butan	1-Pents	Benzene	Formaldehyde
i-Butan	2-Pents	Toluene	Total of hydrocarbons without methane

C.

Location criteria The measurements shall be carried out, in particular in urban or suburban areas, in all measuring stations established in accordance with this Regulation, which are considered appropriate for the monitoring objectives referred to in Section A .

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Appendix 11 (to § § 21 and 28)
Immission limits for the protection of human health

(Fundstelle: BGBl. I 2010, 1094)

A.

Without prejudice to Appendix 1, the following criteria shall apply to the aggregation of the data and to the calculation of the statistical parameters for the purpose of checking the validity of the data: Parameter Required Share of Valid Data

One-hour values	75% (d. h. 45 minutes)
Eight-hour values	75% of the values (d. h. 6 hours)
Highest eight-hour average per day	75% of the hourly averages of eight-hour averages (d) h. 18 eight-hour averages per day)
Twenty-four-hour values	75% of the hourly averages (d. h. at least 18 one-hour values)
Annual average value	90% 1) the one-hour values, or (if not available), the Twenty-four-hour values during the year

1)

Data losses due to regular calibration or normal device maintenance are not taken into account in the requirement for the calculation of the annual average value.

B.

Immission limits ²⁾


Averaging period immission limit tolerance margin The deadline for the Compliance with Immissions limit value

Sulphur dioxide
Hour	350 µ g/m 3 may not be exceeded more than twenty-four times in the calendar year	150 µ g/m 3 (43%)	1)
Day	125 µ g/m 3 may not be exceeded more than three times in the calendar year	None	1 )
Nitrogen dioxide
Hour	200 µ g/m 3 may not be exceeded more than eighteen times in the calendar year	50%	1 January 2010
Calendar year	40 µ g/m 3	50%	1 January 2010
Benzene
Calendar year	5 µ g/m 3	100%	1 January 2010
Carbon monoxide
Maximum eight hours medium value per day	10 mg/m 3	60%	1 )
Lead
Calendar year	0.5 µ g/m 3	100%
PM10
Day	50 µ g/m 3 may not be exceeded more often than thirty-five times in the calendar year	50%	1 )
Calendar year	40 µ g/m 3	20%	1 )

1)

It has been in force since 1 January 2005.

2)

The margin of tolerance shall only apply in connection with an extension of time limits granted in accordance with Article 21 of this Regulation.

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Appendix 12 (to § § 5, 15, 27, 28 and 35)
National target on which exposure is to be reduced, target and immission limit values for PM2.5

(Fundstelle: BGBl. I 2010, 1095)

A.

Average exposure indicator (AEI-Average Exposure Indicator) is shown in micrograms per cubic metre (µ g/m) ³ ) , based on measurements at measurement stations for urban background in areas and agglomerations. It should be calculated as the annual average annual value for three calendar years by determining the average value of all sampling points set up in accordance with Annex 5, Section B. The AEI for the reference year 2010 is the average of the years 2008, 2009 and 2010.The AEI for the year 2020 is the moving annual mean value (average of all sampling points according to Appendix 5 Section B) for the years 2018, 2019 and 2020. The AEI is used to verify that the national target for the reduction of exposure has been met. The AEI for the year 2015 is the rolling annual average value (average of all sampling points according to Appendix 5 (B)) for the years 2013, 2014 and 2015. The AEI shall check whether the exposure concentration obligation has been met.

B.

National target on which exposure is to be reduced



Objective to reduce exposure to the AEI in 2010, from the the objective for the Reduction of the Exposure reached should be

Initial value in µ g/m 3	Reduction Target Percent	2020
< 8.5 = 8.5	0%
= 8,5-< 13	10%
= 13-< 18	15%
= 18-< 22	20%
> 22	All appropriate measures, in order to achieve the target of 18 µ g/m 3 to be reached

If the indicator for the average exposure expressed in micrograms per cubic metre in the reference year is 8.5 micrograms per cubic metre or less, the target for the reduction of exposure is to be set at zero. It shall also be applied in cases where the average exposure indicator reaches a value of 8.5 micrograms per cubic metre at any time between 2010 and 2020, and at that level or below it is less than or equal to 8.5 micrograms per cubic metre. is kept.

C.

Obligation with regard to exposure concentration Obligation with regard to the exposure concentration point at which the obligation to comply is to be fulfilled

20 µ g/m 3	1 January 2015

D.

Target Value
Averaging period target date, to which the target value should be reached

Calendar year	25 µ g/m 3	1 January 2010

E.

Immission limit

Notification period Immission limit tolerance margin for the Compliance with Immission limit

Calendar year	25 µ g/m 3	20% on 11 June 2008, reduction the following 1 January and thereafter every 12 months by a seven-year-old to 0% on 1 January 2015	1 January 2015

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Appendix 13 (to § § 27 and 34)
Required content of air content plans

(Fundstelle: BGBl. I 2010, 1096)

1.

Place of excess:

a)

Region

b)

Locality (Map)

c)

Measuring station (map, geographic coordinates)

2.

General information:

a)

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

b)

Estimation of the size of the polluted area in square kilometres and the population exposed to pollution

c)

Useful climate information

d)

Useful topographical data

e)

Nature of the objectives to be protected in the area concerned

3.

Competent authorities: names and addresses of the persons responsible for the preparation and implementation of the improvement plans

4.

Type and assessment of pollution

a)

in the preceding years (prior to the implementation of the improvement measures)

b)

values measured since the commencement of the project

c)

applied assessment techniques

5.

Origin of pollution:

a)

List of the main sources of emissions responsible for pollution (map)

b)

Total amount of emissions from these sources (tonnes/year)

c)

Information on pollution originating in other areas

6.

Analysis of the situation:

a)

Details of factors that have led to exceedances (for example, transport, including transboundary transport, origin of secondary pollutants in the atmosphere)

b)

Details of possible measures to improve air quality

7.

Information on the measures or existing improvement projects already carried out before 11 June 2008:

a)

local, regional, national and international measures

b)

Effects observed

8.

Information on the measures or projects adopted on 11 June 2008 following the entry into force of Directive 2008 /50/EC on the reduction of pollution, or which have been taken into account in accordance with Annex XV (B) (3) of Directive 2008 /50/EC

9.

Information on planned or long-term measures or projects

10.

List of publications, documents, works, etc., which supplement the information provided for in this Annex

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Annex 14 (to § 30)
Information to the public

(Fundstelle: BGBl. I 2010, 1097)

1.

The current information on the values of the pollutants in the air regulated by this Regulation shall be made available to the public routinely.

2.

The values shall be presented as average values corresponding to the respective averaging period. The information must contain at least the values above the air quality objectives (emission limit values, target values, alert thresholds, information thresholds and long-term targets for the regulated pollutants). In addition, a short assessment shall be made on the basis of the air quality objectives and relevant data on health effects and/or where appropriate, effects on the vegetation.

3.

The information on the values of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter (at least PM10), ozone and carbon monoxide in the air should be updated at least daily if an hourly update is not possible. The information on the values of lead and benzene in the air shall be provided in the form of an average value for the last twelve months and, if a monthly update is not possible, to be updated every three months.

4.

The population shall be informed in good time of any detected or predicted exceedances of alert thresholds and information thresholds. The information shall include at least the following:

a)

Information about one or more observed exceedances:

-

Place or territory of the exceedation

-

Type of threshold exceeded (information threshold or alarm threshold)

-

Start and duration of the exceedation

-

top hourly value and highest eight-hour average for ozone

b)

Forecast for the following afternoon/day (the following afternoons/days):

-

geographical area of expected exceedances of the information threshold or alert threshold

-

expected changes in air pollution (improvement, stabilization or deterioration) as well as the reasons for these changes

c)

Information about the affected population, possible health effects and recommended behavior:

-

Information on vulnerable populations

-

Description of possible symptoms

-

precautionary measures recommended by the population concerned

-

other sources of information

d)

Information on preventive measures to reduce air pollution or exposure (indication of the main polluter sectors); recommendations for measures to reduce emissions.

In the context of predicted exceedances, the competent authorities shall take the necessary measures to ensure the provision of such information, in so far as this does not require a disproportionate effort. Unofficial table of contents

Appendix 15 (to § 20)
Determination of the requirements for the assessment of the values of arsenic, cadmium, nickel and benzo [a] pyrene within an area or agglomeration

(Fundstelle: BGBl. I 2010, 1098)

A.

Upper and lower assessment thresholds The following upper and lower assessment thresholds shall apply: ArsenkadmiumNickel B (a) P

Upper assessment threshold as a percentage of the target value	60% (3.6 ng/m 3 )	60% (3 ng/m 3 )	70% (14 ng/m 3 )	60% (0.6 ng/m 3 )
Lower assessment threshold as a percentage of the target value	40% (2.4 ng/m 3 )	40% (2 ng/m 3 )	50% (10 ng/m 3 )	40% (0.4 ng/m 3 )

B.

Determination of the overshoot of the upper and lower assessment thresholds Exceeding of the upper and lower assessment thresholds shall be determined on the basis of the values during the preceding five years, provided that such data are available exist. An assessment threshold shall be deemed to have been exceeded if it has been exceeded in the preceding five years in at least three individual calendar years. If there is less data than for the last five years, the competent authorities may: authorities shall determine the upper and lower assessment thresholds to be exceeded by, in the season and at the sites, during and/or where typically the strongest pollution occurs, measuring campaigns of short duration supplemented by findings derived from data from emission inventors and from models.

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Annex 16 (to § 20)
Location and minimum number of sampling points for the measurement of the values and the deposition rates of arsenic, cadmium, nickel and benzo [a] pyrene

(Fundstelle: BGBl. I 2010, 1099-1100)

A.

Large-scale locational criteria The sites of the sampling points should be chosen in such a way that:

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data on the parts of areas and agglomerations in which the population is likely to be exposed to the highest values on average over a calendar year on average, on average;

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be able to collect data on values in other parts of areas and agglomerations that enable representative statements on the exposure of the population;

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Data on the deposition rates which correspond to the indirect exposure of the population to the food chain.

The location of the sampling points should in general be chosen in such a way that the measurement of very small environmental conditions in the immediate vicinity is avoided. As a general rule, a sampling point for the air quality of the following areas should be representative:

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in areas close to traffic: for not less than 200 square meters,

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at industrial sites: for at least 250 meters x 250 meters, and

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in areas with typical values for the urban background: for several square kilometres.

If the objective is to assess the values for the background, agglomerations or industrial sites in the vicinity of the sampling point should not be affected by the measurement results. , at least one sampling point in the Lee of the main wind direction shall be established by the source in the nearest residential area. If the background concentration is not known, a further sampling point in the Luv of the main wind direction shall be established. If § 22 is applied in conjunction with Article 20 (1) and (3), the sampling points should be set up in such a way as to monitor the application of the best available techniques. be representative of those who are not located in their immediate vicinity. Where appropriate, they should be merged with sampling points for the PM10 fraction.

B.

Small-scale locational criteria The following guidelines should be complied with:

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The air flow around the measuring inlet should not be affected and there should be no obstructions affecting the air flow in the vicinity of the sample collector (the measuring probe should normally be sufficiently far from buildings, balconies, trees and other obstacles, as well as-in the case of sampling points for air quality at the Baufluchtlinie-at least 0,5 metres from the nearest building);

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in general, the measuring inlet should be located at a height of between 1.5 meters (breathing zone) and 4 meters above the ground. Under certain circumstances, a higher position of the inlet (up to 8 metres) may be necessary. A higher intake may also be indicated if the measuring station is representative of a larger area;

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the measurement inlet should not be placed in the immediate vicinity of emission sources in order to avoid the direct intake of emissions which are not mixed with the ambient air;

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the exhaust duct of the sample collector should be placed in such a way as to avoid the re-entry of the exhaust air into the measuring inlet;

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Sampling points at locations close to the traffic should be at least 25 metres from the edge of traffic-rich intersections and at least 4 metres from the centre of the nearest lane; the inlets should be located in such a way that they can be used for the Air quality in the vicinity of the Baufluchtlinie are representative.

The following factors can also be considered:

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interference sources;

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security;

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accessibility;

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power supply and telecommunications;

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Visibility of the measuring station in the vicinity;

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the safety of the public and the operating staff;

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the possible merging of the sampling points for various pollutants;

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planning requirements.

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Documentation and verification of site selection The procedures for site selection should be fully documented in the classification phase, for example, with photographs of the surroundings in the main immolation directions and a detailed map. The sites should be regularly reviewed and documented repeatedly to ensure that the criteria for site selection are still met.

D.

Criteria for determining the number of sampling points for fixed measurements of the values of arsenic, cadmium, nickel and benzo [a] pyrenMinimum number of sampling points for fixed measurements to assess whether target values for the protection of human beings are to be assessed. Health in areas and agglomerations where fixed measurements are the only source of information.

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Diffuse sources



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Population of Agglomeration or Area (thousand) If the maximum value is the upper assessment threshold exceeds When the maximum value is between the upper and lower Assessment threshold

	As, Cd, Ni	B (a) P	As, Cd, Ni, B (a) P
0-749	1	1	1
750-1 999	2	2	1
2 000-3 749	2	3	1
3 750-4 749	3	4	2
4 750-5 999	4	5	2
≥ 6 000	5	5	2

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At least one measuring station for typical values for the urban background and for benzo [a] pyrene is also to be included in a near-traffic measuring station, without thereby increasing the number of sampling points.

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Point source To assess air pollution in the vicinity of point sources, the number of sampling points for fixed measurements, taking into account the emission density, the probable distribution of air pollutants and the possible The sites of the sampling points should be chosen in such a way as to enable the application of the best available techniques to be checked in accordance with Article 2 (12) of Directive 2008 /1/EC.

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Appendix 17 (to § 20)
Data quality objectives and requirements for models for the determination of the values for arsenic, cadmium, nickel and benzo [a] pyrene

(Fundstelle: BGBl. I 2010, 1101-1102)

A.

Data quality objectives The following data quality objectives can be used as a guide for quality assurance:





Benzo [a] pyrenArsen, Cadmium and nickel polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons other than Benzo [a] pyrene, Total Total Gaseous Mercury Deposit

-uncertainty
Fixed and Orienting measurements	50%	40%	50%	70%
Model	60%	60%	60%	60%
-Minimum data collection	90%	90%	90%	90%
-Minimum time recording:
Fixed measurements	33%	50%	-
Orienting measurements *)	14%	14%	14%	33%

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Orienting measurements are measurements that are performed less frequently, but meet the other data quality objectives.

The uncertainty (expressed on the basis of a 95% confidence margin) of the methods used in the assessment of immission concentrations is calculated according to the following measures:

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the principles of the CEN guide for measurement uncertainty (ENV 13005:1999),

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ISO 5725 :1994-Procedure ¹⁾ and

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the guidance of the CEN report on air quality-approach to the assessment of the degree of uncertainty in reference methods for measuring air quality (CR 14377:2002 E).

The uncertainty percentages are given for individual measurements averaged over typical sampling times, for a 95% confidence range. The uncertainty of the measurements shall apply to the area of the corresponding target value. Fixed and orienting measurements must be distributed evenly over the year in order to avoid falsifying the results. The requirements for minimum data collection and minimum time recording do not take into account the loss of data. on the basis of a regular calibration or the normal maintenance of the instruments. A 24-hour sampling is required in the measurement of benzo [a] pyrene and other polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Individual samples taken during a period of up to one month may be combined and analysed with the necessary caution as a collection sample, provided that the method used ensures stable samples for the sample. Period. The three related substances benzo [b] fluoranthene, benzo [j] fluoranthene and benzo [k] fluoranthene can only be separated analytically with difficulty. In these cases, they can be reported as the sum. A 24-hour sampling is also recommended for the measurement of arsenic, cadmium and nickel concentrations. The samples must be evenly distributed over the days of the week and the year. For the measurement of deposition rates, monthly or weekly rehearsals are distributed over the year. The competent authorities may use a "wet-only sampling" instead of a "bulk-sampling" only if they are able to prove that they are "wet-only". that the difference between them is not more than 10 percent. The deposition rates should generally be in micrograms per square meter (µ g/m) ² ) The competent authorities may lower the minimum time recording of the values indicated in the table, but not less than 14 per cent for fixed measurements and 6 per cent for indicative measurements, provided that they: , the uncertainty of a 95% confidence level for the annual average, calculated on the basis of the data quality objectives in the table according to ISO 11222:2002-" Determination of the uncertainty of time Average values of air quality measurements " are complied with.

B.

Requirements for models to assess air quality are used models to assess the quality of the air, to compile information on descriptions of the model and information on the uncertainty. The uncertainty of models is defined as the maximum deviation of the measured and calculated values over a whole year, and the exact time of occurrence of these deviations is not taken into account.

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Objective estimation techniques shall be subject to objective estimation techniques, the uncertainty shall not exceed 100 per cent.

D.

Standard conditionsFor substances to be analysed in the PM10 fraction, the sampling volume refers to the environmental conditions.

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DIN ISO 5725-1: Precision (accuracy and precision) of measurement methods and measurement results-Part 1: General principles and terms; Date of issue: 11.1997
DIN ISO 5725-1: corrigendum 1 corrections to DIN ISO 5725-1: 1997-11 Issue date: 09.1998
DIN ISO 5725-2: Precision (accuracy and precision) of measurement methods and measurement results-Part 2: Basic method for determining the retrieval and comparison precision of a unified measuring method, issue date: 12.2002
DIN ISO 5725-3: Precision (accuracy and precision) of measurement methods and measurement results-Part 3: Precision measurements of a unified measurement procedure under intermediate conditions; Issue date: 02.2003
DIN ISO 5725-4: Precision (accuracy and precision) of measurement methods and measurement results-Part 4: Basic methods for the determination of the correctness of a unified measurement method; Date of issue: 01.2003
DIN ISO 5725-5: accuracy (accuracy and precision) of measurement methods and measurement results-Part 5: Alternative methods for the determination of the precision of a unified measuring method; Issue date: 11.2002
DIN ISO 5725-5 Correction 1: Precision (accuracy and precision) of measurement methods and measurement results-Part 5: Alternative methods for the determination of the precision of a unified measurement method (ISO 5725-5:1998), corrections to DIN EN ISO 5725-5:1998 ISO 5725-5: 2002-11 (ISO 5725-5:1998/Cor. 1:2005); Issue date: 04.2006
DIN ISO 5725-6: Precision (accuracy and precision) of measurement methods and measurement results-Part 6: Application of precision values in practice; Date of issue: 08.2002

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Appendix 18 (to § 20)
Reference methods for the evaluation of the values and the deposition rates of arsenic, cadmium, nickel, mercury and benzo [a] pyrene

(Fundstelle: BGBl. I 2010, 1103)

A.

Reference method for sampling and analysis of arsenic, cadmium and nickel in air As reference method for sampling and analysis of arsenic, cadmium and nickel in air, the method used in DIN EN 14902:2005, rectified in 2007 "Outdoor air quality-Standardized method for the determination of Pb/Cd/As/Ni as part of the PM10 fraction of particulate matter" is described. The competent authorities may also use any other method that can be proven to produce results which correspond to the method described above.

B.

Reference method for sampling and analysis of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in air As reference method for sampling and analysis Benzo [a] pyrene in the air is the method used in DIN EN 15549:2008 " Air condition- Measurement procedure for the determination of the concentration of benzo [a] pyrene in air " is described. As long as there is no standardised CEN method for the measurement of the other polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons referred to in Article 20 (8), the competent authorities standardised national methods or standardised ISO methods such as the ISO standard 12884:2000. The competent authorities may also apply any other method which has been shown to produce results which correspond to the method referred to above.

C.

Reference method for the sampling and analysis of mercury in the air The reference method for the measurement of ambient concentrations of the total gaseous mercury shall be an automated method on the basis of the Atomic absorption spectrometry or atomic fluorescence spectrometry. As long as there is no standardised CEN method, the competent authorities may apply standardised national methods or standardised ISO methods. The competent authorities may also apply any other method which has been demonstrated to produce results which are the above-mentioned method.

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Reference method for the sampling and analysis of the deposition of arsenic, cadmium, mercury, nickel and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons The reference method for sampling purposes for the determination of the deposition of arsenic, cadmium, nickel, Mercury and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are based on the use of cylinder-shaped deposition collectors with standard dimensions. The provisions of DIN EN 15841 (April 2010) Air condition-measurement method for the determination of arsenic, cadmium, lead and nickel in atmospheric deposition; German version EN 15841:2009 are to be observed. As long as there is no standardised CEN method available, the competent authorities may apply standardised national methods.

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Reference methods for the creation of air quality modelFor the creation of air quality models, no reference methods can be established at this time.