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Law No. 104 Of 15 June 2011 On Ambient Air Quality

Original Language Title:  LEGE nr. 104 din 15 iunie 2011 privind calitatea aerului înconjurător

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LEGE no. 104 104 of 15 June 2011 (* updated *) on ambient air quality ((updated on 22 May 2015 *)
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---------- The Romanian Parliament adopts this law + Chapter I General provisions + Article 1 This law aims to protect human health and the environment as a whole by regulating measures designed to maintain ambient air quality where it meets the objectives for ambient air quality established by this law and its improvement in the other cases. + Article 2 This Law provides for measures at national level concerning: a) defining and setting targets for ambient air quality intended to avoid and prevent the occurrence of harmful events and reduce their effects on human health and the environment as a whole; b) assessment of ambient air quality throughout the country on the basis of common methods and criteria, established at European level; c) obtaining information on ambient air quality to support the process of combating air pollution and discomfort caused by it, as well as to monitor long-term trends and improvements resulting from measures taken at national and European level; d) ensuring that information on ambient air quality is made available to the public; e) maintaining the ambient air quality where it is appropriate and/or improving it in the other cases; f) promoting increased cooperation with the other Member States of the European Union in order to reduce air pollution; g) fulfillment of the obligations assumed by the international agreements, conventions and treaties to which Romania is a party. + Article 3 For the purposes of this law the following terms and expressions have the following meanings: a) ambient air-the air in the troposphere, except in workplaces, as defined by Government Decision no. 1.091/2006 on the minimum safety and health requirements for the workplace, where the public has no access rule and for which health and safety provisions apply to the workplace; b) pollutant-any substance present in the ambient air and which may have harmful effects on human health and/or the environment as a whole; c) level-the concentration of a pollutant in the ambient air or its deposition on surfaces in a given time period; d) assessment-any method used to measure, calculate, predict or estimate levels; e) limit value-the level established on the basis of scientific knowledge, in order to avoid and prevent the occurrence of harmful events and reduce their effects on human health and the environment as a whole, which is achieved in a period the date and which must not be exceeded once it has been reached; f) critical level-the level established on the basis of scientific knowledge, which if exceeded can produce direct adverse effects on certain receptors, such as trees, plants or natural ecosystems, but not on humans; g) the margin of tolerance-the percentage of the limit value with which that value may be exceeded, according to the conditions established in this law; h) air quality plans-the plans setting out measures to meet limit values or target values; i) the target value-the level established, in order to avoid and prevent the occurrence of harmful events and to reduce their effects on human health and the environment as a whole, which must be reached as far as possible in a certain period; j) alert threshold-the level that, if exceeded, there is a risk to human health at a short exposure of the population, in general, and to which it must be acted immediately; k) information threshold-the level that, if exceeded, there is a risk to human health at a short term exposure for categories of the particularly sensitive population and for which immediate and adequate information is required; l) higher assessment threshold-the level below which, in order to assess the ambient air quality, a combination of fixed measurements and modelling techniques and/or indicative measurements may be used; m) lower threshold of assessment-the level below which, in order to assess the quality of the ambient air, is sufficient to use modelling techniques or objective estimation; n) long-term objective-the level to be achieved, in the long term, unless this is not achievable by proportionate measures, in order to ensure effective protection of human health and the environment; o) contributions from natural sources-pollutant emissions that do not result directly or indirectly from human activities, including natural events such as volcanic eruptions, seismic activities, geothermal activities, fires on land wild, storms, marine aerosols, resuspension or transport in the atmosphere of natural particles coming from dry regions; p) part of the territory of the country delimited for the purpose of assessment and management of ambient air quality q) agglomeration-the area that represents a conurbation with a population of over 250,000 inhabitants or, where the population is less than or equal to 250,000 inhabitants, having a population density per km² of more than 3,000 inhabitants; r) PM (10)-particulate matter passing through a size selection hole, as defined by the reference method for PM sampling and measurement (10), SR EN 12341, with a 50% separation yield for a diameter aerodynamic of 10 mm; s) PM (2, 5)-particulate matter passing through a size selection hole, as defined by the reference method for PM sampling and measurement (2.5); SR EN 14907, with a 50% separation yield for a diameter aerodynamic 2,5 mm; s) average indicator of exposure-the average level determined on the basis of measurements made in the urban background sites throughout the country and which provide clues as to the exposure of the population. It shall be used for the calculation of the national exposure reduction target and the exposure concentration obligation; t) the obligation relating to the exposure concentration-the level established on the basis of the average exposure indicator in order to reduce the harmful effects on human health, which must be attained in a given period; t) the national exposure reduction target-the percentage reduction of average exposure of the population, established for the reference year in order to reduce the harmful effects on human health, which must be achieved, where possible, in a given period; u) urban background sites-places in urban areas where the levels are representative of the overall exposure of the urban population; v) nitrogen oxides-sum of the volumic concentrations (ppbv) of nitrogen monoxide (nitric oxide) and nitrogen dioxide, expressed in units of mass concentration of nitrogen dioxide (мg/mc); w) fixed measurements-measurements made at fixed points, either continuously or by random sampling, to determine the levels, in accordance with the relevant data quality objectives; x) indicative measurements-measurements that meet data quality objectives less stringent than those required for fixed-point measurements; y) volatile organic compounds VOC-organic compounds derived from anthropogenic and biogenic sources other than methane, which may produce photochemical oxidants by reaction with nitrogen oxides in the presence of sunlight; z) precursor substances of ozone-substances that contribute to the formation of ozone at the ground level, some of them being provided in lit. B of Annex no. 9 9; aa) total or accumulated deposits-the total amount of pollutants that is transferred from the atmosphere to surfaces such as soil, vegetation, water, buildings, etc., with a certain area, within a certain time frame; bb) arsenic, cadmium, nickel and benzo (a) pyrene-the total quantity of these elements and their compounds contained in the PM fraction (10); cc) polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons-organic compounds formed entirely of carbon and hydrogen, consisting of at least two condensed aromatic cycles; d) total gaseous mercury-elemental mercury vapour and mercury-gaseous radicals, for example from water-soluble mercury compounds that have a vapour pressure high enough to exist in the gaseous phase; ee) protection zone-the area of land around the point where fixed measurements are carried out, delimited so that any activity carried out within it, after the installation of the measuring equipment, does not affect the representativeness the ambient air quality data for which it was located; ff) activity holder-any natural or legal person who exploits, controls or is delegated with decisive economic power regarding an activity with potential impact on the quality of the surrounding air; gg) fugitive emissions-undirected emissions, released into the surrounding air through windows, doors and other orifices, ventilation or opening systems, which do not normally fall into the category of pollution-directed sources; Emissions from fixed sources-emissions released into the ambient air of machinery, installations, including ventilation, of construction activities, of other fixed works which produce or through which polluting substances are discharged; ii) emissions from mobile sources of pollution-emissions released into the air by means of road, rail, ship and air transport, non-road mobile equipment equipped with internal combustion engines; jj) emissions from diffuse sources of pollution-emissions released into ambient air from sources of emissions not directed by air pollutants, such as fugitive emissions sources, natural sources of emissions and other sources that have not been specifically defined. + Article 4 (1) The implementation of the provisions of this Law is carried out through the National Integrated Air Quality Evaluation and Management System, hereinafter referred to as SNEGICA, which provides the organizational, institutional and legal framework for cooperation between public authorities and institutions, with competence in the field, in order to assess and manage the ambient air quality, unitary, throughout Romania, as well as to inform the population and European bodies and international ambient air quality. ((2) The SNEGICA comprises, as integral parts, the following two systems: a) The National Air Quality Monitoring System, hereinafter referred to as SNMCA, which provides the organizational, institutional and legal framework for carrying out the activities of monitoring the ambient air quality, unitary, on . b) The National Air Pollutant Emissions Inventory System, hereinafter referred to as SNIEPA, which provides the organizational, institutional and legal framework for the realization of the inventories on pollutant emissions in the atmosphere, unitary, on the whole country. ((. SNEGICA shall perform the following tasks: a) ensure the assessment of ambient air quality, unitary, in agglomerations and areas throughout the country; b) ensure the classification and delimitation of areas in areas and agglomerations in assessment regimes and in regimes for the management of ambient air quality; c) ensure the implementation of the national inventory on emissions of pollutants into the atmosphere; d) ensure the development and implementation of plans to maintain air quality, air quality plans and short-term action plans; e) provide the necessary information for the reports to European and international bodies; f) ensures that the public is informed of the ambient air quality. ((. The SNMCA shall perform the following tasks: a) ensure the monitoring of ambient air quality through the National Air Quality Monitoring Network, hereinafter referred to as the RNMCA, a national public interest objective, under the administration of the central public authority for protection environment. The RNMCA includes the sampling and measurement tools located at the fixed points and their related laboratory equipment, as well as the equipment necessary to collect, process, transmit data and inform the public of the quality ambient air; b) ensure the quality and control of data quality, their compatibility and comparability throughout the system; c) ensure real-time information on the quality of the surrounding air and inform the public about it; d) ensure the obtaining of air quality data in order to fulfill the reporting obligations in accordance with the provisions of European legislation and international conventions and agreements in the field to which Romania is a party. 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The SNIEPA shall perform the following tasks: a) ensure the collection of the necessary data for the development of local inventories and the national inventory on emissions of pollutants into the atmosphere; b) ensure the development and validation of local inventories and the national inventory on emissions of air pollutants; c) ensure the reporting of the national inventory in accordance with the provisions of European legislation and international conventions in the field to which Romania is a party. + Article 5 (1) Public authorities and institutions with competence in carrying out the tasks of SNEGICA are: a) the central public authority for the protection of the environment and the public authorities operating under the authority and in its coordination; b) the central public authority responsible for forestry and public authorities operating under and under its authority; c) the central public health authority and public authorities operating under and under its authority; d) the central public transport authority and the public authorities operating under and under its authority; e) the central public authority for industry; f) the central public authority for trade; g) the central public authority for agriculture and public authorities operating under and under its authority; h) central public authority for spatial planning and public works; i) the central public authority for public administration and the public authorities operating under its command; j) the central public authority for public policy and national security and public authorities operating under its command; k) the county councils and the General Council of Bucharest; l) town halls, city halls of Bucharest, local councils and local councils of the sectors of Bucharest; m) National Institute of Statistics and territorial directions under its command. (2) The authorities and institutions referred to in par. ((1) lit. a) comply with the provisions of lit. C of Annex no. 4. (3) The central public authority for environmental protection is the regulatory, decision and control authority in the field of assessment and management of ambient air quality throughout the country. (4) The duties and responsibilities of the public authorities and institutions referred to in par. (1) are provided in art. 7-23. (5) The provision of data and information necessary to carry out the tasks of each public authority and institutions within SNEGICA shall be made free of charge (6) In order to monitor the impact of air pollution on the health of the population and the environment, the measurement and assessment of ambient air quality at fixed measuring points held and operated by public institutions or authorities of the local public administration, by economic operators, non-governmental organizations or other private legal entities is carried out in compliance with the provisions of this law. + Article 6 (1) For the purpose of assessment and management of ambient air quality throughout the country, agglomerations, areas for the assessment of ambient air quality and areas for the management of ambient air quality shall be established. (2) Agglomerations and areas for the assessment of ambient air quality are set out in Annex no. 2. (3) The assessment of ambient air quality is carried out throughout the country by applying the provisions of section 1 of the head III. (4) In each area or agglomeration, the areas are delimited, depending on the evaluation regimes, according to the provisions of subsection 1.1 a cap. III. (5) The management of ambient air quality is carried out throughout the country by applying the provisions of section 2 of the head. III. (6) In each area and agglomeration the area is delimited, depending on the management regimes, according to the provisions of subsection 2.1 a cap. III and graphically highlight on the map of the area or agglomeration, for each pollutant in part. Following the delimitation, lists are drawn up, which include the administrative-territorial units of each area, which are approved by order of the head of the central public authority for environmental protection and shall be published in the Official Gazette of Romania, Part I. + Chapter II Duties and responsibilities + Article 7 The central public authority for environmental protection has the following duties and responsibilities: a) pursues the application of the provisions b) elaborates, endorses, promotes and, as the case may be, approves the normative acts, as well as the necessary measures for the unitary application throughout the country of the provisions on the evaluation and management of the ambient air quality European legislation and international conventions in the field to which Romania is a party; c) coordinate the development, updating and enforcement of rules and regulations on the control and measurement of pollutant emissions in ambient air; d) coordinate the SNEGICA and administer the RNMCA; e) coordinate the implementation of the national inventory on emissions of pollutants into the atmosphere and endorse it in order to transmit it to the European Commission and international bodies to which Romania is a party; f) organizes and coordinates at national level the assessment and management of ambient air quality, including by ensuring the elaboration of studies on the dispersion of pollutants in the atmosphere, in order to establish the evaluation regimes, the regimes management and contributions of natural sources when exceeding the limit values; g) determines the number, type and location of the fixed measuring points and the pollutants assessed, according to the provisions of section 1 of the head. III; h) it endorses the classification of areas in ambient air quality assessment regimes and the initiation of indicative measurement programmes; i) carry out the methodology of developing air quality plans, short-term action plans and air quality maintenance plans and submit it to the Government's approval; j) ensure the maintenance or improvement of ambient air quality by following the application by the competent authorities and bodies or specialized institutions of measures for the management of ambient air quality; k) report data and information, including those related to air quality plans, within the deadlines and formats established by the European Commission and in accordance with the provisions of international conventions in the field to which Romania is part; l) endorses the report on ambient air quality at national level for the previous year, with reference to all pollutants covered by this Law; m) approves proposals for measurement systems: methods, equipment, networks and laboratories, used to monitor air quality and methods, systems and equipment for emission control and measurement; n) approve the standard operating procedures and the framework procedures for ensuring and controlling the quality of data from the RNMCA; o) endorse in the system of data quality assurance the interlaboratory comparison programs at national level; p) approves the participation of the National Reference Laboratory for Air Quality in the European interlaboratory comparison programs, organized by the European Commission; q) establish on the basis of studies protection zones for all fixed measuring points and inform the competent authorities of their delimitation; r) approves the lists of administrative-territorial units drawn up as a result of the classification in areas of management of areas in areas and agglomerations; s) inform the competent public authorities of the results of the assessment of the ambient air quality and of the areas and agglomerations in the management regimes; s) ensures the public information according to the provisions V; t) meets the obligations assumed by the international agreements and treaties to which Romania is a party and ensures participation in international cooperation in the field; t) cooperate with the competent authorities in the field, the other Member States of the European Union and the European Commission. + Article 8 The Center for the Evaluation of Air Quality, hereinafter referred to as CECA, the structure within the public institution with competence in the implementation of environmental policies and legislation, has the following tasks and responsibilities: a) provide technical support for the elaboration of normative acts, as well as for the establishment of measures necessary for the unitary application throughout the country of the provisions on the evaluation and management of b) elaborates the report on ambient air quality at national level for the previous year, according to art. 63, with reference to all pollutants covered by this law, and subject it to the approval of the central public authority for environmental protection; c) annually elaborates the national inventory on pollutant emissions in the atmosphere and the related report, using the methodology recommended by the European Commission and the European Environment Agency, and subject them to the approval of the central public authority for environmental protection; d) participate in the activities of assessment and management of ambient air quality at national level; e) proposes the location of fixed monitoring points, which it submits to the approval of the central public authority for environmental protection; f) collects and validates the local emission inventories of pollutants into the atmosphere in order to carry out the assessment of ambient air quality; g) manage and certify the data from the RNMCA; h) develop procedures for the validation activity of ambient air quality data from the RNMCA; i) carry out the classification in assessment regimes and management regimes of areas in areas and agglomerations, based on the results of measurements and modeling studies, according to the provisions of art. 27, 34 and 42, and submit it for approval, respectively for approval to the central public authority for environmental protection; j) endorses the plans to maintain air quality and air quality plans developed according to the methodology provided in art. 54 54; k) elaborate the reports on the information provided in art. 70 70, 72 and 73 and subject them to the approval of the central public authority for environmental protection; l) develop indicative measurement programmes and submit them for approval to the central public authority for environmental protection; m) elaborates annually, until August 31, the report on the assessment of the ambient air quality, at national level, for the previous calendar year, provided in art. 68 and 69, in the formats established by the European Commission, and subject it to the approval of the central public authority for environmental protection; n) elaborates annually, until November 30, the report on information on air quality plans, provided in art. 71, in the formats established by the European Commission; o) provide the necessary data for informing the public about the quality of the surrounding air at national level, according to the head provisions V; p) correlates the measurements of pollutants at fixed points, as the case may be, with the measurement programme and the monitoring strategy of the European Monitoring and Evaluation Programme of Poluants, hereinafter referred to as EMEP; q) make available to the central public health authority the certified data of ambient air quality derived from the RNMCA for the purpose of identifying and assessing the risks to human health; r) make available to the central public authority responsible for forestry the certified data of ambient air quality derived from the RNMCA for the purpose of identifying and assessing the risks for the condition of vegetation and forests; s) collaborate with similar bodies in the Member States of the European Union and the European Commission on the basis of the mandate approved by the central public authority for environmental protection + Article 9 The National Laboratory of Reference for Air Quality, hereinafter referred to as the LNRCA, structure within the public institution with competence in the implementation of environmental policies and legislation, has the following tasks and responsibilities: a) provide technical support for the elaboration of normative acts, as well as for the establishment of measures necessary for the unitary application throughout the country of the provisions on the evaluation and management of b) provide technical and scientific support for the activity of monitoring the ambient air quality and emissions measurement; c) proposes to the central public authority for environmental protection measurement systems: methods, equipment, networks and laboratories, used to monitor air quality and methods, systems and equipment for emission control and measurement; d) establish and continuously improve the methods for determining the concentrations of pollutants in ambient air and demonstrate, where appropriate, their equivalence with reference methods; e) develop reports containing information on the methods for the sampling and measurement of the compounds referred to in art. 75 75 and submit them for approval to the central public authority for environmental protection; f) elaborates the standard operating procedures and procedures for ensuring and controlling the quality of data from the RNMCA and submits them for approval to the central public authority for environmental protection; g) ensure the accuracy of the ambient air quality measurements carried out within the RNMCA, according to the provisions of lit. C of Annex no. 4 4, including through the organisation of intercomparison exercises, at national level; h) ensure traceability of RNMCA measurements to national and international standards and reference materials; i) verify the quality of the analyses, tests and determination of specific indicators, assisting the institutions responsible for conducting emission measurement activities on aspects of quality assurance and accuracy of measurements including through the external audit of quality, in compliance with the specific legislation in force; j) organize and control the activity of the calibration units organized within the local public authorities for environmental protection; k) ensure traceability of the RNMCA measurements to the milestones and reference materials by calibrating the equipment to the national reference standards it holds; l) calibrate the national standards towards the international primary standards, in particular the photometer for ozone determination; m) preserves and manages the national primary ozone standard under the law; n) verify the quality assurance of fixed-point measurements held and operated by public institutions or local public administration authorities, by activity holders, non-governmental organizations or other legal entities private; o) participate in the European programmes of inter-laboratory comparisons organised by the European Commission; p) proposes and organizes the interlaboratory comparison programs on ambient air quality measurements and pollutant emissions at national level and subject them to the approval of the central public authority for environmental protection; q) conducts comparative studies at national and international level on the activities of measuring ambient air quality and pollutant emissions. + Article 10 The territorial public authorities for environmental protection organized at county level and at the level of Bucharest municipality have the following duties and responsibilities: a) ensure the application of the provisions of the present territorial law; b) perform and carry out activities to monitor the ambient air quality at territorial level, by operating the equipment, collecting and validating the data on ambient air quality; c) ensure the accuracy of ambient air quality measurements and data quality objectives by observing the standard operating procedures of equipment and quality assurance and control, established at national level; d) ensure the preservation of ambient air quality data and the results of fixed point measurements, by organizing and managing a database at the local level; e) collaborate with the local public services of the other central public authorities, local public administration authorities and holders of activity in order to collect the data necessary for the elaboration of local inventories emissions for the assessment of ambient air quality; f) verify the data and carry out the primary validation of the data necessary to develop local emission inventories g) develop, according to the specific methodologies, the inventory of pollutant emissions in the atmosphere at the local level and transmit it to the CECA; h) provide the CECA with information on the operating regime of economic units, the administrative map, the information necessary for the positioning of the sources of fixed, linear and surface pollution, as well as other information necessary to validate emission inventories at local level and national inventory development; i) respond to the requests of the ECCA in order to certify the data from the RNMCA and the compilation of reports j) develop, together with the activity holder and the authorities involved, the short-term action plans and monitor, together with the public inspection and control authority in the field of environmental protection, their application; k) inform the activity holder and the authorities involved in the event of the risk of exceeding the alert threshold and/or the information threshold and trigger the short-term action plan; l) inform the central public authority for the protection of the environment, other local authorities involved and the population, in case of the risk of exceeding the alert threshold and/or the information threshold; m) participate in the development of air quality maintenance plans and air quality plans and monitor, together with the public inspection and control authority in the field of environmental protection, their application; n) monitor, at territorial level, the effects of the application of the measures to reduce and/or maintain, as the case may be, the level of pollutants below the limit values, the target values, respectively below the long-term objective, to ensure good quality ambient air in the conditions of sustainable development; o) develop reports on the stage and effects of the implementation of measures from air quality plans, from plans to maintain air quality and from short-term action plans, according to the methodology provided in art. 54 54; p) aim to include in the environmental authorization/integrated environmental authorization of measures contained in air quality plans and measures from short-term action plans and, as the case may be, propose the revision of the authorization of environmental/integrated environmental permit; q) develop and transmit to the CECA, annually, until February 15, the report on the assessment of ambient air quality for the previous year, with reference at least to all pollutants covered by this law; r) transmit to the local public administration authorities the information on the location of the station and the related protection area, in order to include them in urban planning plans; s) allow the carrying out of temporary works or certain activities within the protection zone, in compliance with the provisions of art. 41 41; s) make available to public services at local level of central public authorities for health, agriculture and rural development, public works and local public administration authorities the available information required in work to develop and implement sectoral strategies that can affect the quality of the surrounding air; t) collaborate with the competent governmental bodies that endorse the import/export of products, goods and other materials with special marketing regime that may affect the quality of the surrounding air, in accordance with national legislation and with international conventions in the field to which Romania is a party; t) elaborate the report on ambient air quality at territorial level, for the previous year, according to the provisions of art. 63, with reference to all pollutants covered by this Law; u) ensure the public information on ambient air quality at territorial level, according to the provisions of the head. V; v) follow the territorial application of programs and measures for compliance with international conventions, agreements and treaties in the field to which Romania is a party. + Article 11 The central public authority and the territorial public inspection and control authorities in the field of environmental protection have the following duties and responsibilities: a) ensure control in order to comply with the provisions of the b) control the application of measures in air quality maintenance plans, air quality plans and short-term action plans; c) verify the transmission of data by economic operators in order to develop local emissions inventories, to the territorial public authorities for environmental protection; d) verify compliance with the use of equipment, provided in the regulatory acts issued by the territorial public authorities for environmental protection, by economic operators, in order to achieve the self-monitoring of pollutant emissions in atmosphere; e) verify compliance with the conditions established by this law within the protection zone; f) informs the territorial public authority for the protection of the environment regarding the results of the controls carried out, according to the provisions of this law, g) informs the institutions that have obligations according to the provisions of this law, in case of finding non-conformities. + Article 12 The national meteorology and climatology body has the following duties and responsibilities: a) transmit, upon request, to the territorial public authorities for environmental protection, information on the climatology of the area; b) make short-term weather forecasts and submit, upon request, to the territorial public authorities for environmental protection, for the purpose of applying short-term action plans and monitoring the effects of the measures taken. + Article 13 The central public authority responsible for forestry shall have the following tasks and responsibilities: a) ensure, at national level, compliance with the provisions of this law b) develop studies to determine the relationship between ambient air quality and the state of vegetation and forests, which it provides to the central public authority for environmental protection; c) assess the risks and develop annual reports on the state of vegetation and forests linked to ambient air quality data, which it provides to the central public authority for environmental protection; d) collaborates through the territorial public authorities in subordination with the territorial public authorities for the protection of the environment in order to develop the reports on ambient air quality at territorial level, according to the 63 63; e) participate in the subordinate territorial public authorities in the development and implementation of air quality plans, air quality maintenance plans and short-term action plans; f) may perform additional activities to monitor ambient air quality and indicative measurements, with passive or sequential sampling at fixed points, to assess the risks for the condition of vegetation and forests, according to the provisions this law. + Article 14 (1) The central public health authority shall have the following tasks and responsibilities: a) ensure, at national level, compliance with the provisions of this law b) develop strategies in the field of prevention of diseases caused by air pollution; c) elaborates the methodologies for assessing the risk on the health of the population, targeting and protection of sensitive groups of the population, including children, as a result of exposure to air pollutants; d) assesses the risks to the health of the population, also targeting the protection of sensitive population groups, including children, and develops annual reports on the health status of the population at national level correlated with the data of quality of the ambient air, which it provides to the central public authority for the environment; e) may perform additional activities to monitor ambient air quality and indicative measurements, with passive or sequential sampling at fixed points, to assess the risks to the health of the population, according to the provisions this law; f) participate in the development and updating of rules and regulations on ambient air quality; g) inform the population about the risks to the health of the population in relation to ambient air quality; h) report to specialized international bodies data on the health status of the population in relation to ambient air quality. 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The territorial structures of the central public health authority shall have the following responsibilities: a) participate in the development and implementation of air quality plans and short-term action plans; b) if they are informed by the territorial public authority for the protection of the environment about the existence of the risk of exceeding the alert threshold and/or the information threshold, assess as a matter of urgency the risks to health population and propose immediate and preventive measures that must be taken to protect the health of the population, in general, and for the protection of sensitive groups, in particular, including children. + Article 15 The central public transport authority shall have the following tasks and responsibilities: a) ensure, at national level, compliance with the provisions of this law b) develop and implement transport development strategies, taking into account the need to reduce and limit the pollution of the atmosphere, developing policies to support less polluting modes and transport technologies; c) ensure, at the request of the central public authority for environmental protection, the development of programmes for the reduction of pollutant emissions in the atmosphere from the transport sector and transmit them for approval; d) develop specific regulations in the field of transport and establish the technical conditions for means of transport, in order to reduce the impact of emissions on ambient air quality; e) develop rules on the transport of dangerous goods which may affect ambient air quality; f) certifies by approval and by technical inspection the classification of means of transport in technical norms for the purpose of protection of the atmosphere; g) make available annually, until March 1, through the authorities under its subordination, coordination or under its authority, as the case may be, to the territorial public authorities for environmental protection and to the CECA all information necessary to elaborate emission inventories from traffic, in line with the methodologies recommended by the European Commission and the European Environment Agency. + Article 16 The central public authority for industry has the following duties and responsibilities: a) ensure, at national level, compliance with the provisions of this law b) develop sectoral strategies for industrial activities, taking into account the impact on ambient air quality and the environment as a whole; c) develop rules on the quality of fuels and rules on their handling, taking into account the need to reduce and limit the pollution of the atmosphere; d) ensure, at the request of the central public authority for environmental protection, the development of emission reduction programs in the atmosphere from the industrial activities in coordination and transmit them for approval; e) exercise regulatory and control functions regarding the design, construction and operation of facilities, equipment and machinery that may affect the ambient air quality. + Article 17 The central public authority for trade has the following duties and responsibilities: a) ensure, at national level, compliance with the provisions of this law b) develop, in collaboration with the central public authorities concerned, regulations on the quota of production and consumption and the ban on the placing on the market of certain types of substances with an impact on ambient air quality, regulated by treaties to which Romania is a party; c) elaborates, in collaboration with the central public authorities concerned, regulations on products which, by use, may affect the quality of the surrounding air, the conditions for placing them on the market, the restrictions on production and use for each type or class of products. + Article 18 The central public authority for agriculture has the following tasks and responsibilities: a) ensure, at national level, compliance with the provisions of this law b) develop and implement the agriculture development strategy, taking into account the impact on ambient air quality and the environment as a whole; c) develop, together with the central public authority for environmental protection, rules for carrying out specific activities with impact on ambient air quality, such as: phytosanitary treatments, soil fertilization, activities of the zootechnical sector, and pursues their application d) make available annually, by March 1, through the authorities under its subordination, coordination or under its authority, as the case may be, to the territorial public authorities for environmental protection and to the CECA all information necessary to elaborate emissions inventories from specific activities, in accordance with the methodologies recommended by the European Commission and the European Environment Agency. + Article 19 The central public authority for spatial planning and public works has the following duties and responsibilities: a) ensure, at national level, compliance with the provisions of this law b) ensure the elaboration of spatial planning and urban planning plans taking into account the provisions of this law and other normative acts in force in the field. + Article 20 (1) The central public authority for public administration and the field of public policy and national security shall have the following tasks and responsibilities: a) ensure, at national level, compliance with the provisions of this law b) provide methodological support and guidance to the local public administration authorities and their specialized apparatus, for the purpose of uniform application of the legal provisions on ambient air quality; c) develop strategies and programs for the development of infrastructure of administrative-territorial units and public services of general interest, taking into account the requirements of this law and other normative acts in force in the field; d) ensure, at the request of the central public authority for environmental protection, the development of emission reduction programs in the atmosphere from industrial activities in coordination and transmit them for its approval. (2) The Prefect's Institution has the following tasks and responsibilities: a) ensure, at the county level and of the city of Bucharest, the application and observance of the provisions of b) coordinate the development and application of air quality maintenance plans and air quality plans, drawn up for several neighbouring administrative-territorial units. (3) The Romanian police, through the subordinate structures, have the following duties and responsibilities: a) organize and ensure the measures of regulation, streamlining and routing of road traffic, according to the competences; b) collaborate with other public authorities to improve the organization, systematization, signage and traffic traffic lights. + Article 21 (1) The President of the County Council shall have the following duties a) ensure, at the county level, compliance with the provisions of this law in their sphere of responsibility; b) proposes for approval to the county council air quality plans containing measures and/or common actions for several neighbouring administrative-territorial units, within 30 days from the date of their approval by the authority the territorial public for environmental protection; c) transmit, annually, to the territorial public authority for environmental protection the report on the implementation of the measures contained in the air quality maintenance plan. (2) The county council, through its own specialized apparatus, or, as the case may be, the General Council of Bucharest Municipality, through the General City Hall of Bucharest, at the proposal of the mayoralties of the Bucharest duties and responsibilities: a) elaborates the plans for maintaining the air quality and approves them by decision of the county council, respectively decision of the General Council of the Municipality of Bucharest, after their approval by the territorial public authority for environmental protection; b) carry out measures from plans to maintain air quality and air quality plans and/or measures and actions in short-term action plans, which fall under their responsibility, and provide financial funds in this purpose. + Article 22 Mayors have the following duties and responsibilities: a) ensure, at local level, compliance with the provisions of this law in their sphere of responsibility; b) integrate the requirements of this law and other normative acts in force from the field into the sustainable development strategy at local level; c) ensure the development of air quality plans and submit them to the approval of the local council within 30 days after their approval by the territorial public authority for environmental protection; d) participate in the development of air quality maintenance plans and implement the measures provided for in the plan that fall under their responsibility; e) participate in the elaboration of the short-term action plan and apply the measures provided for in the plan, if the activities leading to the occurrence of a risk of exceeding the alert thresholds and/or the information threshold are in responsibility of the local public administration authority f) transmit, annually, to the territorial public authority for environmental protection the report on the implementation of the measures contained in the air quality plan; g) provide the territorial authorities for environmental protection information and documentation necessary for the assessment and management of ambient air quality; h) carry out measures in air quality maintenance plans and air quality plans and/or measures and actions in short-term action plans, which fall under their responsibility, and provide financial funds in this purpose; i) include the location of the fixed measuring point and the related protection zone in urban planning plans; j) mark by warning panels the limit of the protection zone of fixed measuring points; k) at the request of the central public authority for environmental protection, shall take all necessary measures for the location of the fixed measuring points and the indicative measuring points, so that their positioning and distribution corresponds the requirements and criteria laid down in this Law; l) ensure the public information on the quality of the surrounding air, locally, according to the provisions of the head. V. + Article 23 The National Institute of Statistics and Regional and County Departments in subordination have the following duties and responsibilities: a) provide, at the request of the ECCA, the data and information necessary for the development of air pollutant emission inventories, in accordance with the European methodology in force; b) provide, as the case may be, the CECA and the territorial public authorities for the protection of the data environment and results from the statistical research carried out according to the Annual Statistical Research Program, approved by c) establishes, as the case may be, under the law, together with the CECA the additional information necessary to elaborate the reports on the evaluation and management of ambient air quality and introduces them to the Annual Statistical Research Program. + Article 24 The activity holder has the following duties and responsibilities: a) apply and comply with the provisions of the b) announces, immediately, the territorial public authority for the protection of the environment in the production of damage, accidents, incidents, accidental oppressions/starts, etc.; c) participate in the development of air quality plans and short-term action plans; d) apply measures to reduce emissions of air pollutants, contained in air quality plans; e) at the onset by the territorial public authority for the environmental protection of the short-term action plan, it takes urgent and effective measures to reduce emissions of pollutants into the air in accordance with the plan, so that the concentration they in the surrounding air shall be reduced until the level of the limit value is reached, including by temporarily halting the activity, if applicable; f) monitor the emissions of pollutants into the surrounding air, using the methods and equipment established in accordance with the provisions of this law, and transmit the results of the territorial public authority for environmental protection g) transmit to the territorial public authority for environmental protection all the information requested in order to achieve the emission inventories, in accordance with the methodology recommended by the European Commission and the European Environment Agency; h) provide air pollutant emission and control points in accordance with the regulatory acts; i) informs the territorial public authorities for the protection of the environment in case of registration exceeding the emission limit values imposed by the regulatory acts. + Chapter III Assessment and management of ambient air quality + Section 1 Assessment of ambient air quality + Article 25 ((1) In order to assess the ambient air quality for sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter PM (10) and PM (2, 5), lead, benzene, carbon monoxide, arsenic, cadmium, nickel, benzo (a) pyrene, in each area or agglomeration be delimited to areas which are classified in assessment regimes according to the upper and lower valuation thresholds laid down in heading A. 1 of Annex no. 3 3, as follows: a) A valuation regime, where the level is higher than the higher valuation threshold; b) assessment regime B, in which the level is lower than the higher valuation threshold, but higher than the lower valuation threshold; c) C assessment regime, in which the level is lower than the lower valuation threshold. ((. Classification in assessment regimes shall be reviewed at least every 5 years in accordance with the procedures laid down in Annex no. 3. ((3) Classification in assessment regimes may be reviewed at shorter intervals in the event of significant changes in activities having effects on concentrations of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide or, where relevant, of oxides. of nitrogen, particulate matter, such as PM (10) and PM (2, 5), lead, benzene, carbon monoxide, arsenic, cadmium, nickel or benzo (a) pyrene. + Article 26 (1) The assessment of ambient air quality in agglomerations and areas throughout the country shall be carried out taking into account the classification under the assessment regime provided for in art. 25, based on the evaluation criteria provided for in art. 27 27, 34 and at lit. A of Annex no. 5 5, the reference methods for measuring and the quality objectives of the data established by this Law. ((2) The pollinators for which the assessment of ambient air quality is carried out are set out in Annex no. 1. ((3) The requirements for the assessment of concentrations of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter PM (10) and PM (2, 5), lead, benzene, carbon monoxide, ozone, arsenic, cadmium, nickel, benzo (a) pyrene are set out in Annex no. 3. (4) The data quality objectives are set out in Annex no. 4. ((5) Amplacement of the sampling points for the measurement of sulphur dioxide levels, nitrogen dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter PM (10) and PM (2, 5), lead, benzene, carbon monoxide, ozone, arsenic, cadmium, nickel, benzo (a) pyrene are achieved with compliance with Annex no. 5. ((6) The criteria for determining the minimum number of sampling points for fixed measurements are set out in Annex no. 6. (7) Reference methods for the assessment of concentrations of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter PM (10) and PM (2, 5), lead, benzene, carbon monoxide, ozone, arsenic, cadmium, nickel, benzo (a) pyrene, mercury in air For the purposes of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 218/2001, the following shall be added to the Annex to this Regulation. 7. + Article 27 (1) In all areas and agglomerations, in areas classified under assessment A for sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, lead, benzene and carbon monoxide, the assessment of ambient air quality shall be carried out. by fixed-point measurements. These fixed-point measurements may be supplemented with modelling techniques and/or indicative measurements to provide adequate information in relation to the spatial distribution of ambient air quality. (2) In all areas and agglomerations, in areas classified under assessment regime B for sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen, particulate matter, lead, benzene and carbon monoxide, the assessment of ambient air quality may be achieved by using a combination of fixed-point measurements and modelling techniques and/or indicative measurements. (3) In all areas and agglomerations, in areas classified under assessment regime C for sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, lead, benzene and carbon monoxide, modelling techniques or objective estimation techniques or both are sufficient to assess ambient air quality. + Article 28 (1) In addition to the requirements laid down in art. 27, in rural background stations, located away from important sources of pollution, measurements are carried out to obtain at least information on the total mass concentration and concentrations of the chemical species components of particulate matter- PM (2, 5) provided in lit. B of Annex no. 8, expressed as annual averages. (2) The measurements provided in par. (1) shall be based on the following criteria: a) the installation of a sampling point at every 100,000 km²; b) the location of at least one monitoring station or, by agreement with the neighbouring Member States of the European Union, of one or more common measuring stations covering the relevant neighbouring areas for the purposes of the resolution space required; c) correlation of measurements, where appropriate, with the monitoring strategy and the measurement programme of EMEP. (3) Measuring the mass concentration of particulate matter is carried out according to the provisions of Annex no. 8 and respecting the data quality objectives for the mass concentration measurements of particulate matter-PM (2, 5) provided for in positions A. 1 and A. 3 and in lit. C of Annex no. 4. + Article 29 (. The sampling points for the measurement of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen, particulate matter PM (10) and PM (2, 5), lead, benzene, carbon monoxide shall be placed according to the criteria laid down in point (a). A of Annex no. 5. (2) In each zone or agglomeration where fixed-point measurements are the only source of information for the assessment of ambient air quality, the number of sampling points for each relevant pollutant shall be greater than or equal to the minimum number. of sampling points as provided for in heading A. 1 of Annex no. 6. (3) In areas and agglomerations where information from the sampling points for fixed-point measurements is supplemented by information resulting from modelling techniques and/or indicative measurements, the total number of sampling points provided for in Position A. 1 of Annex no. 6 6 may be reduced by up to 50% if the following conditions are met: a) the additional methods shall provide sufficient information both for the assessment of the ambient air quality in relation to the limit values or the alert thresholds and for the adequate information of the public; b) the number of sampling points installed and the spatial resolution of other techniques shall be sufficient to determine the concentration of the pollutant in accordance with the data quality objectives set out in points A. 1 and A. 3 of Annex no. 4 4 and allow the results of the evaluation to comply with the criteria provided in B of Annex no. 4. Results from modelling and/or indicative measurements shall be taken into account when assessing the ambient air quality in relation to the limit values. (4) Where fixed-point measurements are the only source of information for assessing compliance with critical levels for the protection of vegetation in areas other than agglomerations, the number of sampling points shall not be less than the minimum number laid down in heading A. 3 of Annex no. 6. If the information is supplemented by indicative measurements or modelling, the minimum number of sampling points can be reduced by up to 50%, provided that the concentrations of the pollutant concentrations can be made in accordance with the with the data quality objectives set out in headings A. 1 and A. 3 of Annex no. 4. (. The procedures for selecting and reviewing the sites of the sampling points shall be laid down in heading A. 4 of Annex no. 5. + Article 30 (1) The reference methods and the criteria for the measurement of concentrations of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen, particulate matter PM (10) and PM (2, 5), lead, benzene and carbon monoxide in ambient air are provided in lett. A and C of Annex no. 7. (2) Other methods of measurement may be used, in compliance with the conditions laid down in lett. B of Annex no. 7. + Article 31 ((1) In all areas and agglomerations where ozone concentrations have exceeded the long-term objectives laid down in heading D. 4 of Annex no. 3, during any of the 5 previous years of measurement, the assessment of ambient air quality is carried out by fixed-point measurements. ((2) If no data are available for a period of 5 years, in order to determine whether the long-term objectives referred to in par. ((1) have been exceeded, the results of short-lived measurement campaigns, carried out in periods and places considered as having the highest levels, can be combined with the results obtained from emission inventories and modelling. + Article 32 (. The sampling points for ozone measurement shall be placed in accordance with the criteria laid down in point (a). B of Annex no. 5. (2) In zones or agglomerations where fixed-point measurements are the only source of information for the assessment of ambient air quality, the number of ozone sampling points is greater than or equal to the minimum number of sampling points provided for in item C. 1 of Annex no. 6. (3) In areas and agglomerations where information from fixed-point measurements is supplemented by information resulting from modelling techniques and/or indicative measurements, the number of ozone sampling points provided for in heading C. 1 of Annex No 6 6 may be reduced if the following conditions are met: a) the additional methods shall provide sufficient information to assess the quality of the ambient air in relation to the target values, the long-term objectives, the information and alert thresholds; b) the number of sampling points to be installed and the spatial resolution of other techniques shall be sufficient for the establishment of the ozone concentration in accordance with the data quality objectives set out in points A. 1 and A. 3 of Annex no. 4 4 and allow the evaluation results to comply with the criteria laid down in B of Annex no. 4 4; c) the number of sampling points in each area or agglomeration is either at least one sampling point to two million inhabitants, or one to 50,000 km², the number chosen being the highest number resulting, but not less than one point of sampling in each area or agglomeration; d) in all the remaining sampling points, with the exception of rural background stations as laid down in heading B. 1 of Annex no. 5, the nitrogen dioxide is measured. Results from modelling and/or indicative measurements shall be taken into account for the assessment of ambient air quality in relation to the target values. (. In a minimum of 50% of the ozone sampling points, nitrogen dioxide measurements shall be measured according to heading C. 1 of Annex no. 6. These measurements shall be continuous, with the exception of those in rural background stations, as laid down in heading B. 1 of Annex no. 5, where other measurement methods can be used. (5) In areas and agglomerations where, in the course of each of the 5 previous years of measurement, concentrations were below the long-term objectives, the number of sampling points for fixed-point measurements shall be determined according to position C. 2 of Annex no. 6. (6) At least one sampling point shall be provided at national level, providing data on the concentrations of ozone precursor substances set out in Annex no. 9. The number and location of the stations where the ozone precursor substances are measured shall be chosen taking into account the objectives set out in Annex no. 9 9 and the methods set out in point 2 2 and 6 of lit. A of Annex no. 7. ((7) The procedures for selecting and reviewing the sites of the sampling points shall be laid down in heading B. 3 of Annex no. 5. + Article 33 (1) The reference method for the measurement of ozone concentrations in ambient air is provided for in section 4.2. 8 8 of lit. A of Annex no. 7. ((2) Other measurement methods may be used in compliance with the conditions laid down in lett. B of Annex no. 7. + Article 34 (1) In all areas and agglomerations, in areas classified under assessment A and under assessment regime B for arsenic, cadmium, nickel and benzo (a) pyrene, the assessment of ambient air quality shall be carried out by fixed-point measurements, in compliance with the provisions of headings A. 2 and A. 3 of Annex no. 5 5 and lit. B of Annex no. 6. These fixed-point measurements can be supplemented with modelling techniques to provide an adequate level of ambient air quality information. ((2) In all areas and agglomerations, in areas classified under assessment B for arsenic, cadmium, nickel and benzo (a) pyrene and in which, for a representative period, the levels determined according to heading A. 2 of Annex no. 3 3 is between the lower threshold and the higher evaluation threshold, the ambient air quality assessment can be achieved using a combination of fixed-point measurements, including modelling techniques and indicative measurements, in compliance with the provisions of headings A. 2 and A. 3 of Annex no. 4. (3) In all areas and agglomerations, in areas classified under assessment C for arsenic, cadmium, nickel and benzo (a) pyrene and where the level determined according to heading A. 2 of Annex no. 3 3 is lower than the lower valuation threshold, the assessment of ambient air quality can be achieved using only modelling techniques or objective estimation techniques. (4) In areas and agglomerations where pollutants must be measured, measurements shall be carried out at fixed points, either continuously or by random sampling. The number of measurements shall be sufficient to enable the level of pollutant concentrations to be determined. + Article 35 The selection and review procedures of the sites of the sampling points shall be laid down in heading A. 4 of Annex no. 5. + Article 36 ((. In order to assess the contribution of benzo (a) pyrene in ambient air, other polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons shall be monitored in a limited number of sampling points, including at least: benzo (a) anthracene, benzo (b) fluoranten, benzo (j) fluoranten, benzo (k) fluoranten, indeno (1,2,3,-cd) pyrene and dibenz (a, h) anthracene. (. Monitoring points for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons referred to in paragraph 1. (1) are the same as the sampling points for benzo (a) piren; their selection is made so that variations induced by geographical conditions and long-term trends can be identified and the location is carried out according to lit. A of Annex no. 5. + Article 37 (1) Regardless of the levels of concentrations, at least every 100,000 km² shall be installed at least one background station for measuring arsenic, cadmium, nickel, total gaseous mercury, benzo (a) pyrene and other polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. provided in art. 36 36 para. ((1) and total deposits of arsenic, cadmium, mercury, nickel, benzo (a) pyrene and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons referred to in art. 36 36 para. ((1). (2) In order to obtain the desired spatial resolution and representative results, the neighbouring Member States of the European Union may agree the location of common measuring stations under the law. (3) In the substantive stations provided in par. (1) measurements of bivalent, gaseous and particulate mercury shall be carried out. ((4) The measurements shall be correlated, where appropriate, with the measurement programme and the monitoring strategy of EMEP. (5) The monitoring points for these pollutants shall be established in such a way that variations induced by geographical conditions and long-term trends can be identified and the location is carried out in accordance with point (a). A of Annex no. 5. + Article 38 In regions where it is necessary to assess the impact on ecosystems, the possibility of using bioindicators is considered. + Article 39 (1) In areas and agglomerations where information obtained from fixed-point measurements is completed with information from other sources such as emission inventories, indicative measurements or modelling of ambient air quality, the number of stations the measurement at fixed points to be installed and the spatial resolution for the other techniques shall be sufficient for the determination of the pollutant levels in accordance with the heading A. 2 of Annex no. 5 5 and positions A. 2 and A. 3 of Annex no. 4. (2) The data quality objectives are set out in positions A. 2 and A. 3 of Annex no. 4. If the assessment is carried out by modelling the ambient air quality, the provisions of position A. 3 of Annex no. 4. + Article 40 (1) The reference methods for the sampling and analysis of arsenic, cadmium, mercury, nickel, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in ambient air are provided for in section 6.6. 9 9, 10, 11 and 12 of lit. A of Annex no. 7. (2) The reference methods for determining the total deposits of arsenic, cadmium, mercury, nickel, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are set out in point (a). 13 13 of lit. A of Annex no. 7. + Article 41 (1) In order to ensure the representativeness of the air quality data, for each fixed point of measurement it is established, by specific studies assessing the ambient air quality, at the microscale, a protection zone, taking into account the one the following aspects: a) type of fixed measuring point; b) topography/orography of the land; c) the pollutant/pollutants taken into account; d) micrometeorological conditions; e) significant construction in that area; f) sources of emission of pollutants into the atmosphere. (2) The protection zone is highlighted in urban planning plans. (3) Warning panels shall be placed inside the protection zone on which the significance and limits of the area are marked. (4) In the protection zone it is forbidden to carry out any works or to carry out any activities that could influence the representativeness of the ambient air quality data, without prior information of the territorial public authorities for environmental protection. The information is accompanied by documents demonstrating by specific methods or techniques to assess the quality of the ambient air how the ambient air quality is affected. (5) The territorial public authority for environmental protection shall analyze as soon as possible from the date of information and transmit to the holder the conditions under which activities or works of a temporary nature may be carried out in the protection zone. ((6) The dismissal of temporary works or activities is allowed only after receiving the response from the territorial public authority for environmental protection. (7) The issuance of regulatory acts shall be made taking into account the provisions relating to the protection zone defined in this Law. + Section 2 Ambient air quality management + Article 42 For the management of ambient air quality, for sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, PM (10) and PM (2, 5), lead, benzene, carbon monoxide, arsenic, cadmium, nickel, benzo (a) pyrene, in each area, or agglomeration is delimited to areas that are classified in management regimes according to the result of the assessment of ambient air quality, carried out in compliance with the provisions of section 1 of the III, as follows: a) management regime I-the areas and agglomerations in which the levels for sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter PM (10) and PM (2, 5), lead, benzene, carbon monoxide are greater than or equal to the limit values plus the margin of tolerance, where applicable, referred to in point (a). B and position G. 5 of Annex no. 3, respectively for arsenic, cadmium, nickel, benzo (a) pyrene, particulate matter PM (2, 5) are higher than the target values provided in lit. C and position G. 4 of Annex no. 3 3; b) management regime II-the areas in the zones and agglomerations where the levels for sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter PM (10) and PM (2, 5), lead, benzene, carbon monoxide are less than the limit values, referred to in lett. B and position G. 5 of Annex no. 3, respectively for arsenic, cadmium, nickel, benzo (a) pyrene, particulate matter PM (2, 5) are lower than the target values provided in lit. C and position G. 4 of Annex no. 3. + Article 43 ((. In areas and agglomerations classified under management arrangements, air quality plans shall be drawn up to meet the corresponding limit values or target values, respectively. (. In areas and agglomerations classified under management arrangements, plans shall be drawn up to maintain air quality. + Article 44 In all areas and agglomerations classified under management regime I for arsenic, cadmium, nickel, benzo (a) pyrene, the competent authorities shall specify the areas in which the target values were exceeded and the sources contributing to it. For these areas measures are established that do not involve disproportionate costs, directed mainly to the prevailing sources of emissions, in order to achieve the target values. In the case of industrial installations covered by the provisions Government Emergency Ordinance no. 152/2005 on integrated pollution prevention and control, approved with amendments and additions by Law no. 84/2006 , with subsequent amendments and completions, the achievement of the target values is achieved by applying the best available techniques provided in art. 2 2 para. ((1) lit. c) of this emergency ordinance. + Article 45 ((. In areas and agglomerations classified under management regime I, where applicable, shall be distinctly and justifiably mentioned: a) whether the limit value for a particular air pollutant was due to natural events; b) if exceeding the limit value for PM (10) was due to the resuspension in the air of the particles following the treatment of the roadway with sand or salt in winter. (2) The deposits of the limit values that are demonstrated to be due to natural sources, provided in par. ((1) lit. a), transmitted to the European Commission, according to art. 72 72 para. ((1), are not considered exceedances for the purposes of this law. ((3) The demonstration of the contribution of natural sources or of resuspension in the air of particles following the treatment of the road with sand or salt in winter is made according to the guidelines developed by the European Commission. + Article 46 For the purpose of vegetation protection, compliance with critical levels, provided in lit. F of Annex no. 3 3, assessed in accordance with position A. 1 of Annex no. 5. + Article 47 ((. In order to reduce the exposure to PM (2, 5) throughout the country, the competent authorities shall take the necessary measures, which do not entail disproportionate costs, with a view to achieving the national exposure reduction target set out in heading G. 2 of the Annex No 3, until the year stated by it. ((. In the whole territory of the country, the competent authorities shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the average exposure indicator for PM (2, 5) for the year 2015 is determined in accordance with the heading G. 1 of Annex no. 3 3, shall not exceed the amount of the obligation relating to the exposure concentration set out in heading G. 3 of Annex no. 3. (. The average exposure indicator for PM (2, 5) shall be determined in accordance with the heading G. 1 of Annex no. 3. (4) The distribution and number of sampling points for the measurement of PM concentrations (2, 5), set according to lit. A of Annex no. 5, on the basis of which the average exposure indicator for PM is calculated (2.5), adequately reflects the general exposure of the population. The number of sampling points shall not be less than that obtained by applying the provisions of heading A. 2 of Annex no. 6. + Article 48 (1) In areas and agglomerations throughout the country, the competent authorities shall take the necessary measures, which do not entail disproportionate costs, so that the concentrations of PM (2.5) of the ambient air do not exceed the target value, starting from with the specified date, according to the provisions of heading G. 4 of Annex 3. (2) In the areas and agglomerations throughout the country, the competent authorities shall take the necessary measures so that the concentrations of PM (2.5) of the ambient air do not exceed the limit value, starting with the specified date, according to the provisions Position G. 5 of Annex no. 3. Compliance with this requirement is assessed in accordance with lit. A of Annex no. 5. (3) The tolerance margin provided for in heading G. 5 of Annex no. 3 3 shall apply in accordance with art. 43 43 para. ((1) and art. 52 52 para. ((1) and (2). + Article 49 (. In areas and agglomerations throughout the country, the competent authorities shall take all necessary measures, which do not entail disproportionate costs, so that ozone concentrations in the ambient air do not exceed the target values and the long-term objectives set out in positions D. 3 and D. 4 of Annex no. 3. ((2) For areas and agglomerations where the level of ozone concentration exceeds the target value, the competent authorities referred to in art. 7 7-23 must ensure that measures of the national programme drawn up in accordance with the art. 10 of Government Decision no. 1.856/2005 on national emission ceilings for certain air pollutants. (3) If the measures provided for in par. ((2) is not sufficient, an air quality plan shall be implemented to reach the target values from the date laid down in heading D. 3 of Annex no. 3, except where its application involves disproportionate costs. ((4) For areas and agglomerations where the level of ozone concentrations exceeds the levels of long-term objectives, but is below the target values or equal to them, the competent authorities referred to in art. 7 7-23 shall develop and implement effective measures to achieve the long-term objective. (5) In areas and agglomerations where ozone levels meet the long-term objectives, the competent authorities referred to in art. 7-23 take measures that do not entail disproportionate costs to maintain these levels below long-term objectives and ensure the best ambient air quality compatible with the principles of sustainable development and a high level of protection of the environment and human health, insofar as factors such as the transboundary nature of ozone pollution and weather conditions allow it. (6) The measures provided in par. (4) must be in accordance with the national program and the air quality plans provided in par. ((2) and (3). + Article 50 In the areas and agglomerations throughout the country, the competent authorities provided for in art. 7-23 shall take all necessary measures which do not entail disproportionate costs so as from 31 December 2012, the concentrations of arsenic, cadmium, nickel, benzo (a) pyrene, used as a marker for the assessment of carcinogenic risk of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, from the surrounding air do not exceed the target value, according to the provisions of lit. C of Annex no. 3. + Article 51 The extension of the time limits for the limit values and the derogation from the obligation to apply certain limit values shall be carried out under the following conditions: a) where, in a given area or agglomeration, compliance with the limit values for nitrogen or benzene dioxide cannot be reached until the time limits specified in heading B. 2 of Annex no. 3 3, these deadlines may be extended for that area or agglomeration by no more than 5 years, provided that an air quality plan is drawn up, in accordance with art. 52, for the area or agglomeration for which the prorogation is applied. This air quality plan is completed with the information provided in lit. B of Annex no. 10 and demonstrate compliance with the limit values before the expiry of the new deadline; b) when, in a given area or agglomeration, compliance with the limit values for PM (10), laid down in heading B. 2 of Annex no. 3, cannot be attained due to specific dispersal characteristics of the area, adverse climatic conditions or transboundary contributions, the obligation to apply these limit values shall be observed as from 11 June 2011, under reserve compliance with the conditions laid down in a) and the demonstration that all necessary measures have been taken at national, regional and local level to meet the deadlines; c) in case of application of the conditions laid down in a) or b), the limit value for each pollutant shall not be exceeded by more than the margin of tolerance laid down in heading B. 2 of Annex no. 3 3 for each of those pollutants. + Article 52 ((1) In case of exceeding those limit values for which the deadlines for compliance, provided for in positions B. 2 and G. 5 of Annex no. 3, have been exceeded, air quality plans include suitable measures, so that the overtaking period is as short as possible. Air quality plans may also include specific measures to protect sensitive population groups, including children. (. Air quality plans shall contain at least the information referred to in point (a). A of Annex no. 10 and may include measures within the short-term action plans, drawn up according to the provisions of art. 53. (. In all areas and agglomerations, in areas classified under the management regime I for several pollutants shall be drawn up, where appropriate, integrated air quality plans. (4) In order to achieve the relevant environmental objectives, the development of air quality plans must ensure, as far as possible, the compliance with other plans/programs drawn up according to the provisions Government Decision no. 1.879/2006 for the approval of the National Programme for the progressive reduction of sulphur dioxide emissions, nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds and ammonia, of Government Decision no. 440/2010 on the establishment of measures to limit the air emissions of certain pollutants from large combustion plants and the Government Decision no. 321/2005 on the assessment and management of ambient noise, republished. (5) The air quality plans shall be drawn up for administrative-territorial units, respectively for sectors of the city of Bucharest or parts thereof and shall be approved by decision of the local council, respectively by decisions of the councils local of the sectors of Bucharest, under the law. (6) If the air quality plan is developed for two or more neighbouring administrative-territorial units belonging to the same county or for two or more sectors of Bucharest, it is approved by decision of the county council, respectively decision of the General Council of Bucharest Municipality. (7) If it is necessary to develop the air quality plan for neighbouring administrative-territorial units belonging to several counties or for the city of Bucharest with neighbouring counties, it is carried out jointly by the county councils involved, namely the county councils and the General Council of Bucharest Municipality and are approved by each of them by decisions. + Article 53 (1) The risk of exceeding the alert thresholds shall be defined as the situation in which the measured concentrations for 3 consecutive hours are equal to or greater than 90% of the corresponding alert thresholds referred to in point. It's from Annex no. 3. (2) If, in a certain area or agglomeration, there is a risk of exceeding the alert thresholds, provided in lett. It's from Annex no. 3 3, short-term action plans shall be drawn up containing the measures to be taken to reduce the risk or duration of the overrun. Where, in a given area or agglomeration, there is a risk that the levels of pollutants exceed one or more of the limit values and/or target values set out in positions B. 2, D. 3, G. 4 and G. 5 of Annex no. 3, can be drawn up, where appropriate, short-term action plans. ((. Where there is a risk of exceeding the ozone alert threshold laid down in Annex no. 3 3, action plans shall be drawn up in the short term only where there is a significant potential to reduce the risk, duration or severity of the overtaking, taking into account the national geographical, meteorological conditions and economic. When drawing up such a short-term action plan, the provisions shall be taken into account Commission Decision 2004 /279/EC of 19 March 2004 guidance for the implementation of Directive 2002 /3/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on ozone in ambient air, published in the Official Journal of the European Union no. L87 of 25 March 2004. (4) Short-term action plans may, on a case-by-case basis, contain effective control measures and, where necessary, suspend activities that contribute to the risk of exceeding limit values or target values or alert thresholds. appropriate, under the law. (5) Short-term action plans may include measures relating to road traffic, construction works, berth vessels, the use of industrial installations or industrial products and heating of homes. These plans may consider specific actions for the protection of sensitive population groups, including children. + Article 54 The methodology for developing air quality plans, short-term action plans and air quality maintenance plans are approved by Government decision. + Article 55 ((1) Where any of the alert thresholds, limit values or target values are exceeded, plus the corresponding margin of tolerance or the long-term objective referred to in point (a). It is also in positions B. 2, D. 3, D. 4, G. 4 and G. 5 of Annex no. 3, due to a transfrontier transport of air pollutants or their precursors, the central public authority for the protection of the environment shall cooperate directly with the homologous authority of the neighbouring Member States of the European Union or by the central public authority for the implementation of the foreign policy of the Romanian State with the counterpart authority of the non-EU Member States and, where appropriate, shall establish joint actions, such as drawing up plans common or correlated air quality for the purpose of eliminating these exceedances by applying appropriate measures, which do not entail disproportionate costs. (. The European Commission shall be invited to participate in any cooperation between those referred to in paragraph 1. ((1). ((. Where common short-term action plans are drawn up which relate to areas neighbouring other Member States of the European Union, the central public authority for environmental protection shall ensure that the competent authorities of Neighbouring European Union Member States shall receive all relevant information. ((4) Where the information threshold and/or alert threshold is exceeded in an area or agglomeration in the vicinity of the border, the central public authority for environmental protection shall inform as soon as possible the competent authorities of the the neighbouring Member States of the European Union. (5) When drawing up the plans provided in par. ((1) and (3) and to inform the public, provided in par. (4), the central public authority for the protection of the environment, through the central public authority for the implementation of the foreign policy of the Romanian state, as the case may be, shall endeavour to cooperate with third countries and in particular + Article 56 (1) The air quality maintenance plan shall be elaborated, as the case may be, by the county council, for administrative-territorial units belonging to the same county, or by the General Council of Bucharest, for the sectors of the municipality Bucharest and is approved by decision of the county council, respectively by decision of the General Council of Bucharest. (2) The air quality maintenance plan contains measures to preserve the level of pollutants below the limit values, namely below the target values and to ensure the best quality of the environment under the conditions of sustainable development. + Chapter IV Emissions to atmosphere + Article 57 (1) The carrying out of existing activities, as well as the start of new activities with a possible significant impact on ambient air quality, shall be carried out only on the basis of the integrated environmental authorization/authorization vigor. (2) Environmental authorization/Integrated environmental authorization establishes emission limit values for pollutants specific to the activity carried out, taking into account the best techniques applicable in the field, as well as the level of ambient air quality at local level. (3) In areas where the limit values on ambient air quality are exceeded for one or more pollutants, on the basis of environmental impact assessment studies, the territorial public authorities for environmental protection establish, as appropriate, for these pollutants more restrictive emission limit values than the values set by the legislation in force specific to the work carried out. ((. In the event of exceeding the emission limit values for one or more pollutants, the competent authority shall decide to take all necessary measures to eliminate the causes and consequences of the ambient air quality of these overruns, including temporary interruption of the work of the installation that generated this situation. (5) In case of exceeding the emission limit values for one or more pollutants, the holders of the activities are required to inform the competent authorities and comply with the measures imposed by them. + Article 58 (1) The holders of activity are required to monitor the level of pollutant emissions and to report, periodically, the information requested to the competent authority, according to the regulatory acts on the basis of which they operate. (. The results of the monitoring shall be recorded, processed and presented in an appropriate form, established by the competent authority for environmental protection. + Article 59 (1) The holders of activities are required to take all necessary measures in order to limit the emissions of pollutants into the atmosphere, including by collecting and directing the fugitive emissions and the use of pollutant containment equipment at Source. (2) The transfer of pollutants from the air to another environmental factor, as a result of measures to reduce ambient air pollution, is allowed under the conditions of maintaining the level of pollutants below the limit values for that environmental factor, with the agreement the territorial public authority for environmental protection. (3) It is permissible to use methods and systems to improve ambient air quality which do not lead to the overreach of the rules established by the legislation in force for the workplace + Article 60 (1) The emissions of pollutants into the atmosphere with an impact on human health and the environment are subject to taxation, and the related amounts are made income to the Environmental Fund, under the law. (2) The establishment of the taxes provided in par (1) shall be regulated by law, and the updating of the amount of these taxes shall be made by Government decision. + Article 61 (. The central public transport authority and the central public authority for industry, in collaboration with the central public authority for environmental protection, shall determine, where appropriate, the limit values for pollutants emitted by mobile sources, according to the provisions of European and international standards. (2) Users of mobile pollution sources have the obligation to ensure compliance within the emission limits established for each specific type of source, as well as to submit them to technical inspections, according to the provisions of the legislation in force. ((3) If it is technically and economically possible, diffuse sources shall be converted into directed emission sources. + Chapter V Public information + Article 62 (1) Public authorities for environmental protection shall provide information to the public, as well as interested organisations, such as: environmental protection organisations, consumer protection organisations, organisations representing the interests of sensitive population groups, other relevant health bodies and relevant industrial organisations, adequately and in a timely manner, concerning: a) ambient air quality in accordance with Annex no. 11 11; b) any prorogation decisions in accordance with art. 51 lit. a); c) any exemptions in accordance with art. 51 lit. b); d) the air quality plans provided for in art. 51 lit. a), the short-term action plans provided for in art. 53 53 para. ((2) and (3), as well as the programs provided for in art. 49 49 para. ((2) and (3), including the results of the investigation of feasibility and specific content and reports on the state of implementation of the measures. (2) Mayors, local councils, local councils of the sectors of Bucharest, county councils or General Council of Bucharest Municipality, as the case may be, ensure the information of the public, as well as of interested organizations, such as environmental protection organisations, consumer protection organisations, organisations representing the interests of sensitive population groups, other relevant health bodies and relevant industrial organisations, appropriate and timely, on air quality plans, provided for in art. 52, respectively the plans to maintain the air quality, provided in art. 56, and reports on the state of compliance with the measures, under the law. ((3) Information shall be made available to the public free of charge, by means of any easily accessible media, including the Internet or other appropriate means of telecommunications, and shall take into account the provisions Government Ordinance no. 4/2010 on the establishment of national infrastructure for spatial information in Romania, approved with amendments and additions Law no. 190/2010 . (4) The information provided in art. 55 55 para. ((4) are made available to the public. + Article 63 (1) The territorial public authority for the protection of the environment organized at the county level and at the level of the city of Bucharest provides the public, annually, until March 30, the report on ambient air quality for the year previously, with reference to all pollutants covered by this Law. ((. These reports shall include information on levels exceeding the limit values, target values, long-term objectives, information thresholds and alert thresholds for appropriate mediation periods. This information is accompanied by a summary assessment of the effects of the respective overruns on the environment as a whole and on human health, based on reports on the effects of ambient air quality on human health, developed and transmitted by public health authorities. (3) These reports may also include, where appropriate, additional information and assessment of forest and vegetation protection on the basis of reports drawn up and transmitted by the public authorities responsible for forestry as well as information on other pollutants for which this law contains monitoring provisions, such as, inter alia, certain precursor substances of unregulated ozone, referred to in lett. B of Annex no. 9. ((4) The CECA shall make available to the public, annually, by March 30, the report on ambient air quality at national level for the previous year, which includes information from the reports elaborated according to the provisions of par. (1), the trend of the evolution of ambient air quality compared to previous years, as well as a summary assessment of the effects of exceeding quality thresholds on human health and the environment as a whole. + Article 64 Where the information threshold or any of the alert thresholds referred to in point (a) It's from Annex no. 3 are exceeded, the territorial public authority for environmental protection organized at county level and at the level of Bucharest municipality informs the public through the media or the Internet. + Article 65 (1) The information on ambient air quality is public, if it does not fall under the provisions of other normative acts to protect information. (2) All public authorities are obliged to ensure access to information and public participation in decision-making in this field, under the conditions and deadlines provided by the legislation in force. (3) The central public authority for environmental protection shall inform the public of the authorities and bodies responsible for the assessment and management of ambient air quality. + Article 66 All information provided to the public must be clear, comprehensible and accessible. + Chapter VI Transmission of information and reporting + Article 67 The central public authority for environmental protection shall transmit to the European Commission the information on ambient air quality within the time limits and formats established by it. + Article 68 ((. Until the implementation of the implementing measures drawn up by the European Commission, the central public authority for environmental protection shall transmit to it: a) information on concentrations of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide or, where appropriate, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter PM (10) and PM (2, 5), lead, benzene or carbon monoxide, arsenic, cadmium, nickel and benzo (a) pyrene; b) within 9 months from the end of each year information about the zones and agglomerations where the levels of one or more pollutants exceed the limit values plus the tolerance margins, or the limit value, in the case of pollutants for which it has not A margin of tolerance or by case of target values, data or periods when these exceedances have been recorded, the values recorded and the causes of each case of overtaking recorded. ((2) Until the implementation of implementing measures drawn up by the European Commission, the central public authority for the protection of the environment shall transmit information on the level of ozone concentrations for each month of April and until September, on a provisional basis, as follows: a) at the latest at the end of the following month, the date, the total number of hours of overtaking, the maximum ozone values per hour, for each day of exceeding the information threshold and/or alert; b) at the latest on October 31 of each year, the information for the entire period April to September and, in addition, for each day during which the long-term objective or the target value, the date and the maximum daily value of the average was exceeded hours. ((3) Until the implementation of the implementing measures drawn up by the European Commission, the central public authority for environmental protection shall, within 9 months of the end of each year, submit the information on the level ozone concentrations, as well as the information validated for the previous year relating to: a) the date, the total number of hours of overtaking, the maximum ozone values per hour, for each day of exceeding the information threshold and/or alert; b) the information provided in par. ((2) and, in addition, for each day in which the long-term objective or the target value, the date and the maximum daily value of the 8-hour average has been exceeded; c) the average annual concentrations for the precursor substances of ozone as set out in Annex no. 9 9; d) AOT40 values for the protection of vegetation and forest calculated according to heading D. 1 of Annex no. 3. + Article 69 (1) For the information collected from the second calendar year after the entry into force of the implementing measures drawn up by the European Commission, the central public authority for the protection of the environment shall, within 9 months of at the end of each year: a) information on changes to the delimitations of areas and agglomerations for the assessment and management of ambient air quality, defined according to art. 6 6; b) the list of areas and agglomerations in which the levels of one or more pollutants exceed the limit values, plus the tolerance margins, where appropriate, or exceeding the target values or critical levels, referred to in point (a). F and positions B. 2, D. 3, G. 4 and G. 5 of Annex no. 3. (2) For the areas and agglomerations provided in par. ((1) lit. b) the central public authority for environmental protection shall transmit to the European Commission, within 9 months from the end of each year, information about: a) the assessed levels and, if relevant, the data and periods when these levels have been observed; b) the evaluation of the contributions of natural sources and the resuspension in the air of particles following the treatment of the road with sand or salt in winter, if applicable, at the assessed levels, according to the provisions of art. 45. + Article 70 The central public authority for environmental protection shall submit to the European Commission, on a provisional basis, information on the exceedances of the alert or information thresholds: the recorded level, the place and the period during which the excess was recorded + Article 71 The central public authority for environmental protection shall submit to the European Commission information on air quality plans, namely integrated air quality plans, as soon as possible, but not later than 2 years after the end of the year in which overruns were recorded. + Article 72 (1) The central public authority for environmental protection shall transmit to the European Commission, for information, for a given year, the lists of zones and agglomerations where the exceedances of the limit values for a particular pollutant are attributed to natural sources. (2) The information provided relates to concentrations and sources of pollution, as well as to the demonstration that the exceedances of the limit values can be attributed to natural sources. + Article 73 (. The central public authority for environmental protection shall transmit to the European Commission, for a given year, where appropriate, the lists of zones and agglomerations where the exceedances of the limit values for PM (10) are due to the resuspension of particles as following the treatment of the roadway with sand or salt in winter. (2) The information provided relates to concentrations and sources of pollution, as well as to the demonstration that the exceedances of the limit values can be attributed to the particulate resuspension and that all reasonable steps have been taken to reduce concentrations. + Article 74 (1) The central public authority for environmental protection shall notify the European Commission of the areas or agglomerations where it considers that the conditions of art. 51 lit. a) or b) and transmit to it the air quality plan provided for in art. 51 lit. a), including all the information necessary for the European Commission, to assess whether or not all relevant conditions are met. (. The conditions relevant for the application of art. 51 lit. a) or b) where the European Commission does not raise objections within 9 months of receipt of the notification. ((. In the event of objections by the European Commission, at the request of the European Commission, air quality plans shall be amended or new plans shall be provided. + Article 75 The central public authority for environmental protection shall inform the European Commission of the methods used for the sampling and measurement: a) the volatile organic compounds of ozone, as set out in Annex no. 9 9; b) arsenic, cadmium, mercury, nickel and benzo (a) pyrene; c) chemical composition of particulate matter PM (2, 5). + Article 76 The methods used for the preliminary assessment of ambient air quality for arsenic, cadmium, mercury, nickel and benzo (a) pyrene pollutants are transmitted for information to the European Commission. + Article 77 The central public authority for environmental protection shall notify the European Commission of the extension of the time limits for the limit values provided for in art. 51 51 and transmit the air quality plans developed for this purpose. + Chapter VII Sanctions + Article 78 Violation of the provisions of this law attracts civil, contravention or criminal liability, as appropriate. + Section 1 Contraventions + Article 79 (1) It constitutes contraventions and is sanctioned with a fine of 3,000 lei to 10,000 lei, for legal entities, non-compliance with the following obligations: a) obligations incumbent on holders of activities with fixed sources of air pollution to participate in the development of emission reduction programmes, air quality plans and short-term action plans; b) the obligations of the holders of activities holding fixed sources of air pollution, according to the provisions contained in the emission reduction programs, in the plans to maintain air quality, in the air quality plans and in short-term action plans; c) the obligations of the holders of activities when the territorial public authority for environmental protection of the short-term action plan is launched, to take urgent and efficient measures to reduce the emissions of pollutants into the air, so that their concentration in the ambient air is reduced until the level of the limit value is reached, including by temporarily halting the activity, if applicable. (2) It constitutes contraventions and is sanctioned with a fine of 500 lei to 10,000 lei, for individuals, and from 5,000 lei to 15,000 lei, for legal entities, non-compliance with the following obligations: a) the obligation of mobile users to ensure compliance within the emission limits established for each specific type of source, as well as to submit them to technical inspections, according to the provisions of the legislation in force. This provision is not applicable to users of road vehicles for which the legislation in force on traffic on public roads applies; b) the obligation to comply with all the legal procedures and requirements that lead to the prevention, elimination or reduction of the impact on the environment and the environment as a whole; c) the obligation to transform diffuse sources into sources of directed emissions, where technically and economically feasible. (3) It constitutes contraventions and is sanctioned with a fine of 500 lei to 2,000 lei, for individuals, and from 5,000 lei to 10,000 lei, for legal entities, non-compliance with the following obligations: a) the obligation of the holder of activity to provide the competent authorities with the information required for the development of air pollutant emission inventories; b) the obligation of the holder of activity to inform the competent authorities in case of exceeding the emission limit values, imposed by the regulatory acts. (4) It constitutes contraventions and is sanctioned with a fine of 50,000 lei per 100,000 lei, for legal entities, non-compliance with the following obligations: a) the provisions related to the protection of the atmosphere in the agreement and/or environmental authorization/integrated environmental authorization; b) the obligations of the holders of activity who hold fixed sources of air pollution to control the competent authorities, according to the legislation in force; c) the obligations of the holders of activity to announce, immediately, the territorial public authority for environmental protection about the occurrence of damage, accidents, incidents, accidental shutdown/starts. (5) Failure to comply with art. 21 21 para. ((1) lit. b) and c) and art. 22 lit. c), d), f)-j) by mayors, the presidents of the county councils and the General Council of the Municipality of Bucharest constitute contravention and are sanctioned with a fine of 3,000 lei to 7,500 lei. + Article 80 (1) The finding of contraventions and the application of sanctions provided in art. 79 shall be made by the authorized personnel of the public inspection and control authorities for environmental protection, according to the duties established by law. ((2) Contraventions provided for in art. 79 the provisions of Government Ordinance no. 2/2001 on the legal regime of contraventions, approved with amendments and additions by Law no. 180/2002 , with subsequent amendments and completions. ((3) The offender may pay, on the spot or within no more than 48 hours from the date of conclusion of the minutes, or, as the case may be, from the date of its communication, half of the minimum fine provided in art. 79, the finding agent making mention of this possibility in the minutes. + Section 2 Offences + Article 81 They constitute crimes and are punishable as follows: a) with imprisonment from 3 months to one year or with a fine non-elaboration, by the holders of activities constituting important fixed sources of emissions, of contingency plans, which establish the measures applicable inside the site, as well as non-solicitation of approval from the competent authorities for the measures to be applied outside the site; b) with imprisonment from 1 to 5 years for failure to stop in case of imminent danger of the operation of installations constituting the source of danger with an impact on the quality of the surrounding air or failure to notify the competent authorities of danger. + Article 82 The offences provided in art. 81 is found by the authorized staff of the competent central public authorities and their territorial units, as well as within the local public authorities, according to the duties established by law. The acts of finding shall be transmitted to the competent prosecution body. + Chapter VIII Transitional and final provisions + Section 1 Transitional provisions + Article 83 (1) Provisions Order of the Minister of Environment and Households 35/2007 on the approval of the Methodology for the elaboration and implementation of air quality management plans and programs, published in the Official Gazette of Romania, Part I, no. 56 of January 24, 2007, remain in force until the date of publication in the Official Gazette of Romania, Part I, of the Government decision for the approval of the methodology provided in art. 54. (2) Provisions Order of Environment Minister and Sustainable Development no. 1.095/2007 for the approval of the Normative on the establishment of air quality indices in order to facilitate the information of the public, published in the Official Gazette of Romania, Part I, no. 513 of July 31, 2007, shall remain in force until the date of publication in the Official Gazette of Romania, Part I, of the order of the head of the central public authority for the protection of the environment approving the revised normative + Section 2 Final provisions + Article 84 Annexes no. 1-11 are an integral part of this law and shall be updated by Government decision according to the adaptations to technical progress in accordance with the procedure provided by the European legislation in the field, without leading, however, to the direct modification or indirect of the limit values, respectively of the target values, and shall be published in the Official Gazette of Romania, Part I. + Article 85 This law shall enter into force within 30 days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette of Romania, Part I. + Article 86 (1) On the date of the entry into force of the law, a) Government Emergency Ordinance no. 243/2000 on the protection of the atmosphere, published in the Official Gazette of Romania, Part I, no. 633 of 6 December 2000, approved with amendments and additions by Law no. 655/2001 , with subsequent amendments and completions; b) Order of the Minister of Water and Environmental Protection 745/2002 on the establishment of agglomerations and the classification of agglomerations and areas for the assessment of air quality in Romania, published in the Official Gazette of Romania, Part 739 of 9 October 2002, with subsequent additions; c) Order of the Minister of Water and Environmental Protection 592/2002 for the approval of the Normative on the establishment of limit values, threshold values and criteria and methods for the assessment of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and nitrogen oxides, particulate matter (PM (10) and PM (2, 5)), lead, benzene, carbon monoxide and ozone in ambient air, published in the Official Gazette of Romania, Part I, no. 765 of 21 October 2002, with subsequent additions; d) Government Decision no. 543/2004 on the development and implementation of air quality management plans and programmes, published in the Official Gazette of Romania, Part I, no. 393 of 4 May 2004, with subsequent additions; e) Government Decision no. 586/2004 on the establishment and organization of the National Integrated Air Quality Assessment and Management System, published in the Official Gazette of Romania, Part I, no. 389 389 of 3 May 2004; f) Government Decision no. 731/2004 for the approval of the National Strategy on the protection of the atmosphere, published in the Official Gazette of Romania, Part I, 496 496 of 2 June 2004; g) Government Decision no. 738/2004 for the approval of the National Action Plan in the field of atmospheric protection, published in the Official Gazette of Romania, Part I, no. 476 476 of 27 May 2004; h) Order of the Minister of Environment and Water Management no. 448/2007 for the approval of the Normative on the evaluation for arsenic, cadmium, mercury, nickel, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in ambient air, published in the Official Gazette of Romania, Part I, no. 226 226 of 3 April 2007. (2) On the date of entry into force of this Law, the contrary provisions contained in Order of the Minister of Water, Forestry and Environmental Protection No. 756/1997 for the approval of the Regulation on environmental pollution assessment, published in the Official Gazette of Romania, Part I, no. 303 bis of 6 November 1997, as amended and supplemented, in Order of the Minister of Water, Forestry and Environmental Protection No. 462/1993 for the approval of the Technical Conditions regarding the protection of the atmosphere and the Methodological Norms on the determination of emissions of air pollutants produced by stationary sources, published in the Official Gazette of Romania, Part I, no. 190 of 10 August 1993, as amended, in STAS 12574/1987 on air quality conditions in protected areas and in STAS 10331/1992 on general principles and rules for the surveillance of air quality, and any other the contrary provision ceases its applicability with regard to air pollutants regulated by this Law. + Article 87 (1) Within 90 days from the date of entry into force of this Law, the central public authority for environmental protection shall develop the methodology provided for in art. 54, which will be approved by Government decision. (2) Within 60 days from the date of entry into force of this Law, the central public authority for environmental protection shall develop and approve, by order of its leader, the normative on the establishment of air quality indices to facilitate the information of the public. * This law transposes the provisions into national law 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, published in the Official Journal of the European Union (JOUE) no. L 152 of 11 June 2008 and ale Directive 2004 /107/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2004 on arsenium, cadmium, mercury, nickel, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in ambient air, published in the Official Journal of the European Communities (JOCE) no. L 23 of 26 January 2005. This law was adopted by the Romanian Parliament, in compliance with the provisions of art. 75 75 and art. 76 76 para. (1) of the Romanian Constitution, republished. p. CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES PRESIDENT, IOAN OLTEAN SENATE PRESIDENT MIRCEA-DAN GEOANA Bucharest, June 15, 2011. No. 104. + Annex 1 LIST air pollutants taken in consideration in assessing ambient air quality 1. Sulphur dioxide [SO (2)] 2. Nitrogen dioxide [NO (2)] 3. Nitrogen oxide (NO (x)) 4. Suspension parts [PM (10) and PM (2, 5)] 5. Lead (Pb) 6 6. Benzen [C (6) H (6)] 7. Carbon monoxide (CO) 8 8. Ozon [O (3) 9. Arsen (As) 10. Cadmium (Cd) 11. Nickel (Ni) 12. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons/Benzo (a) pyrene (BaP) 13. Mercury (Hg) + Annex 2 AGGLOMERATIONS AND ASSESSMENT AREAS Ambient air quality I. Clumps 1. Bacau municipality; 2. Baia Mare municipality; 3. Brasov municipality; 4. Braila municipality; 5. Bucharest Municipality; 6. municipality of Cluj-Napoca; 7. Constanta municipality; 8. Craiova municipality; 9. municipality of Galati; 10. Iasi municipality; 11. Pitesti municipality; 12. Ploiesti municipality; 13. Timisoara. II. Areas 1. Alba-represents the administrative delimitation of Alba County 2. Arad-represents the administrative delimitation of Arad County 3. Arges-represents the administrative delimitation of Arges County, except the Pitesti agglomeration 4. Bacau-represents the administrative delimitation of Bacau County, except for agglomeration Bacau 5. Bihor-represents the administrative delimitation of Bihor County 6. Bistrita- Nasaud-represents administrative delimitation of the county Bistrita-Nasaud 7. Botosani-represents the administrative delimitation of Botosani County 8. Brasov-represents the administrative delimitation of Brasov County, except for agglomeration Brasov 9. Braila-represents the administrative delimitation of Braila County, except Braila agglomeration 10. Buzau-represents the administrative delimitation of Buzau County 11. Caras- Severin-represents administrative delimitation of the county Caras-Severin 12. Calarasi-represents the administrative delimitation of Calarasi County 13. Cluj-represents the administrative delimitation of Cluj County, with Exception of Cluj-Napoca 14. Constanta-represents the administrative delimitation of the county Constanta, except Constanta agglomeration 15. Covasna-represents the administrative delimitation of Covasna County 16. Dambovita-represents the administrative delimitation of the county Dambovita 17. Dolj-represents the administrative delimitation of Dolj County, with the exception of Craiova 18. Galati-represents the administrative delimitation of Galati County, except agglomeration of Galati 19. Giurgiu-represents the administrative delimitation of Giurgiu County 20. Gorj-represents the administrative delimitation of Gorj County 21. Harghita-represents the administrative delimitation of Harghita County 22. Hunedoara-represents the administrative delimitation of the county Hunedoara 23. Ialomita-represents the administrative delimitation of Ialomita County 24. Iasi-represents the administrative delimitation of Iasi County, with the exception of Iasi 25. Ilfov-represents the administrative delimitation of Ilfov County 26. Maramures-represents the administrative delimitation of the county Maramures, except the crowded Baia Mare 27. Mehedinti-represents the administrative delimitation of the county Mehedinti 28. Mures-represents the administrative delimitation of Mures County 29. Neamt-represents the administrative delimitation of Neamt County 30. Olt-represents the administrative delimitation of Olt County 31. Prahova-represents the administrative delimitation of the county Prahova, except the crowded Ploiesti 32. Satu Mare-represents the administrative delimitation of the county Satu Mare 33. Salaj-represents the administrative delimitation of Salaj County 34. Sibiu-represents the administrative delimitation of Sibiu County 35. Suceava-represents the administrative delimitation of Suceava County 36. Teleorman-represents the administrative delimitation of the county Teleorman 37. Timis-represents the administrative delimitation of Timis County, with the exception of Timisoara 38. Tulcea-represents the administrative delimitation of Tulcea County 39. Vaslui-represents the administrative delimitation of Vaslui County 40. Valcea-represents the administrative delimitation of Valcea County 41. Vrancea-represents the administrative delimitation of Vrancea County + Annex 3 DETERMINING REQUIREMENTS for the assessment of sulphur dioxide concentrations, dioxide nitrogen and oxides of nitrogen, particulate matter PM (10) and PM (2.5), lead, benzene, carbon monoxide, ozone, arsenic, cadmium, nickel and benzo (a) pyrene in the surrounding air in a given or agglomeration A. Higher and lower valuation thresholds A. 1. The following upper and lower valuation thresholds shall apply: 1. Sulfur dioxide *Font 9 * ┌ --------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------- | | Health Protection | Plant Protection | ├ --------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- 留言 | 加入好友 | Higher valuation threshold | 60% of the limit value for | 60% of the critical level for | | | 24 hours (75 мg/mc, not to | winter period (12 мg/mc) | | | exceed more than 3 times | | | | | in a calendar year) | | ├ --------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- 留言 | 加入好友 | Lower valuation threshold | 40% of the limit value for | 40% of the critical level for | | | 24 hours (50 мg/mc, not to | winter period (8 мg/mc) | | | exceed more than 3 times | | | | | in a calendar year) | | └ --------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------- 2. Nitrogen dioxide and nitrogen oxides *Font 9 * ┌ ---------------- [...] [...] [...] [...] | | The hourly limit value for | Limit value | Annual critical level | | | protection of human health | annual for | for protection | | | [NO (2)] | health protection | vegetation and | | | | human | natural ecosystems | | | | | [NO (2)] | [NO (x)] | ├ ---------------- 留言 | 加入好友 ---- | Upper threshold | 70% of the limit value | 80% of the value-| 80% of the critical level | assessment | (140 мg/mc, not to exceed | limit | (24 мg/mc) | | | more than 18 times in a | (32 мg/mc) | | | | | calendar year) | | | | ├ ---------------- 留言 | 加入好友 ---- | Lower threshold | 50% of the limit value | 65% of the level | 65% of the critical level | | evaluation | (100 мg/mc, not to exceed | critical | (19.5 мg/mc) | | | more than 18 times in a | (26 мg/mc) | | | | | calendar year) | | | | └ ---------------- [...] [...] [...] [...] 3. Suspension parts [PM (10) *Font 9 * ┌ --------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------- | | 24-hour average | Annual average | ├ --------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- 留言 | 加入好友 | Higher valuation threshold | 70% of the limit value | 70% of the limit value | | | | (35 мg/mc, not to exceed May | (28 мg/mc) | | | much 35 times in a year | | | | | calendar) | | ├ --------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- 留言 | 加入好友 | Lower valuation threshold | 50% of the limit value | 50% of the limit value | | | | (25 мg/mc, not to exceed May | (20 мg/mc) | | | much 35 times in a year | | | | | calendar year) | | └ --------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------- 4. Lead *Font 9 * ┌ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | | Annual Media | ├ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | Higher assessment threshold | 70% of the limit value (0,35 мg/mc) | ├ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | Lower valuation threshold | 50% of the limit value (0,25 мg/mc) | └ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ 5. Benzen *Font 9 * ┌ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | | Annual Media | ├ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | Higher assessment threshold | 70% of the limit value (3,5 мg/mc) | ├ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | Lower valuation threshold | 40% of the limit value (2 мg/mc) | └ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ 6. Carbon monoxide *Font 9 * ┌ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | | Media on 8 hours | ├ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | Higher assessment threshold | 70% of the limit value (7 mg/mc) | ├ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | Lower threshold of assessment | 50% of the limit value (5 mg/mc) | └ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ 7. Arsen *Font 9 * ┌ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | | Media on 24 hours | ├ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | Higher assessment threshold | 60% of target value (3.6 ng/mc) | ├ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | Lower valuation threshold | 40% of target value (2.4 ng/mc) | └ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ 8. Cadmium *Font 9 * ┌ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | | Media on 24 hours | ├ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | Higher evaluation threshold | 60% of target value (3 ng/mc) | ├ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | Lower valuation threshold | 40% of target value (2 ng/mc) | └ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ 9. Nickel *Font 9 * ┌ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | | Media on 24 hours | ├ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | Higher assessment threshold | 70% of target value (14 ng/mc) | ├ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | Lower valuation threshold | 50% of target value (10 ng/mc) | └ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ 10 10. Benzo (a) pyrene *Font 9 * ┌ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | | Media on 24 hours | ├ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | Higher assessment threshold | 60% of target value (0.6 ng/mc) | ├ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | Lower valuation threshold | 40% of target value (0.4 ng/mc) | └ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ A. 2. Determination of exceedances of higher and lower valuation thresholds The overruns of the upper and lower valuation thresholds shall be determined on the basis of concentrations in the previous 5 years if sufficient data are available. An assessment threshold is considered to have been exceeded if exceeded in at least 3 of the previous 5 years. For the determination of exceeding the assessment thresholds, when the available data cover less than 5 years, information resulting from short-lived measurement campaigns, carried out over a year in points where it is, can be combined. likely to occur the highest levels of pollution, with information extracted from emissions inventories and from modeling. B. Value-limit for the protection of human health B. 1. Criteria Without prejudice to the provisions of Annex no. 4, for data aggregation and calculation of statistical parameters, the following criteria are used: *Font 9 * ┌ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | Parameter | The required proportion of valid data | ├ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | hourly values | 75% (i.e. 45 minutes) | ├ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | Average values for 8 hours | 75% of values (i.e. 6 hours) | ├ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | Maximum daily average value over 8 hours | 75% of mobile hourly averages over 8 hours (i.e. | | | 18 averages per 8 hours a day) | ├ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | 24-hour values | 75% of hourly averages (i.e. at least 18 | | | hourly values) | ├ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | Annual average | 90% * 1) of one-hour values or (if not | | | are available) from 24-hour values | | | | throughout the year | └ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ -------- * * 1) The requirements for the calculation of the annual average do not include data loss due to daily checks of calibration, periodic calibration or normal instrument maintenance work. B. 2. Limit values *Font 9 * ┌ --------------- ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ | Period | | | Date to which you must | | mediation | Limit value | Tolerance margin | respected | | | | | limit value | | ├ --------------- ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ | Sulphur Dioxide | ├ --------------- ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ hour | 350 мg/mc, not to exceed | (150 мg/mc) 43% | * 1) | | | more than 24 times | | | | | | | in a calendar year | | | ├ --------------- ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ | 24 hours | 125 мg/mc, not to exceed | No | * 1) | | | more than 3 times in a | | | | | | | calendar year | | | | ├ --------------- ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ | Nitrogen dioxide | ├ --------------- ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ hour | 200 мg/mc, not to exceed | (100 мg/mc) 50% in 2002, | 1 January 2010 | | | more than 18 times in-| reduced on January 1, 2005 | | | | | one calendar year | and then out of 12 in 12 months | | | | | | with equal annual percentages, | | | | | | | | | to achieve 0% to 1 | | | | | January 2010 | | | ├ --------------- ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ | Year | 40 мg/mc | (20 мg/mc) 50% in 2002, | 1 January 2010 | calendar | | reduced on January 1, 2005 | | | | | | and then out of 12 in 12 months | | | | | | with equal annual percentages, | | | | | | | | | to achieve 0% to 1 | | | | | January 2010 | | | ├ --------------- ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ | Benzen | ├ --------------- ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ | Year | 5 мg/mc | (5 мg/mc) 100% to 1 | 1 January 2010 | calendar | | January 2004, reduced to | | | | | | January 1, 2007 and then a | | | | | | | date to 12 months with 1мg/mc | | | | | | | | | to achieve 0% to 1 | | | | | January 2010 | | | ├ --------------- ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ | | Carbon monoxide | ├ --------------- ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ | Maximum value | 10 mg/mc | 60% | * 1) | | daily | | | | | | | averages on 8 | | | | | | | hours * 2) | | | | | ├ --------------- ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ | Lead | ├ --------------- ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ | Year | 0.5 мg/mc * 3) | 100% | * 3) | | calendar | | | | | ├ --------------- ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ | | PM (10) | ├ --------------- ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ one day | 50 мg/mc, not to exceed | 50% | * 1) | | | more than 35 times | | | | | | | in a calendar year | | | ├ --------------- ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ | Year | 40 мg/mc | 20% | * 1) | | calendar | | | | | └ --------------- ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ --------- * *. In force from 1 January 2007. * 2) The maximum daily value of the 8-hour averages is chosen after the examination of the 8-hour sliding environments, calculated on the basis of hourly and updated hourly data. Each average of 8 hours calculated thus is assigned to the day during which the mediation period ends; in other words, the first calculation period for any day will be the period between 17,00 of the previous day and 1.00 of that day; the last calculation period for any day will be the period between 16,00 and 24,00 on that day. * * 3) In force from 1 January 2007. The limit value must be observed only on 1 January 2010 in the immediate vicinity of industrial sources located in sites contaminated by decades of industrial activities. In such cases, the limit value until 1 January 2010 will be 1,0 мg/mc, which is applied to an area extended to no more than 1,000 m from sources. C. Target values for arsenic, cadmium, nickel and benzo (a) pyrene *Font 9 * ┌ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | Pollutant | Target value *) | ├ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | | Arsen | 6 ng/mc | ├ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cadmiu | 5 ng/mc | ├ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | | nickel | 20 ng/mc | ├ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | Benzo (a) piren | 1 ng/mc | └ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ --------- * *) For total content in PM fraction (10), mediated for a calendar year. D. Target values and long-term goals for ozone D. 1. Definitions AOT40 [expressed in (мg/mc) x hours] means the sum of the differences between the hourly concentrations higher than 80 mm/mc (= 40 parts per billion) and 80 mm/mc over a given period of time, using only the values per hour measured daily between 8,00 and 20,00, the hour Central Europe (CET). D. 2. Criteria The following criteria for data aggregation and calculation of statistical parameters are used: *Font 9 * ┌ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | Parameter | The required percentage of valid data | ├ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | hourly values | 75% (i.e. 45 minutes) | ├ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | Average values for 8 hours | 75% of values (i.e. 6 hours) | ├ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | Maximum daily average value over 8 hours | 75% of mobile hourly averages over 8 hours (i.e. | calculated based on mobile hourly averages on | 18 averages per 8 hours per day) | | | 8 hours | | ├ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | AOT40 | 90% of hourly values measured during | | | defined period for value calculation | | | | AOT40 * 1) | ├ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | Annual average | 75% of hourly values measured during | | | summer (April-September) and 75% of | | | values measured in winter (January | | | -March, October-December), measured | | | separately | ├ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | Number of exceedances and maximum monthly values | 90% of the daily maximum values of the environments | | | on 8 hours (27 daily values available | | | | per month) | | | 90% of hourly values measured between hours | | | 8,00 and 20,00 CET | ├ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | Number of exceedances and maximum annual values | 5 of 6 months in summer (April-| | | September) | └ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ---------- * *. In cases where all possible measured data are not available, the AOT40 values shall be calculated using the following factor: total possible number of hours *) AOT40 (estimate) = AOT40 (measured) x ----------------------------------- Number of hourly values measured ----------- * *) Equal to the number of hours of the time period provided for in the definition of AOT40 (between 8,00 and 20,00 CET, from 1 May to 31 July each year, for the protection of vegetation, and from 1 April to 30 September every year, for protection forests). D. 3. Target values *Font 9 * ┌ --------------- --------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------- | | | | | Date on which | | Objective | Mediation period | Target value | must be respected | | | | | | | target value * 1) | ├ --------------- --------------------------------------- 留言 | 加入好友 ... | Protection | Maximum daily value | 120 мg/mc, not to be exceeded in | January 1, 2010 | human health | averages on 8 hours * 2) | more than 25 days a year | | | | | | | calendar, mediated on | | | | | 3 years * 3) | | | ├ --------------- --------------------------------------- 留言 | 加入好友 ... | Protection | May-July | AOT40 (calculated on the basis | January 1, 2010 | | vegetation | | hourly values) | | | | | | 18 000 мg/mc x hour, average | | | | | | | 5 years old * 3) | | | └ --------------- --------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------- ------------ * * 1) The training at the target values shall be evaluated from this date, i.e. 2010 will be the first year of which data will be used to calculate compliance over the next 3 or 5 years, as the case may be. * 2) The maximum daily value of the 8-hour averages is chosen by examining 8-hour mobile environments, calculated on the basis of hourly and updated hourly data. Every 8-hour average calculated like this is attributed to the day when the mediation period ends. In other words, the first calculation period for any day will be the period between 17,00 from the previous day and 1.00 from that day; the last calculation period for any day will be the period between 16,00 and 24,00 from the day That. * 3) If the 3 or 5 year averages cannot be determined on the basis of a complete and consecutive series of annual data, the minimum annual data required to verify compliance with the target values will be as follows: -for the target value for human health protection: valid data for one year; -for the target value for vegetation protection: valid data for 3 years. D. 4. Long-term objectives *Font 9 * ┌ --------------- --------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------- | | | | | Date on which | | Objective | Mediation period | Long-term objective | | the objective must | | | | | to be touched | | ├ --------------- --------------------------------------- 留言 | 加入好友 ... | Protection | Maximum daily value | 120 мg/mc | unspecified | human health | 8-hour environments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | calendar | | | | ├ --------------- --------------------------------------- 留言 | 加入好友 ... | Protection | May-July | AOT40 (calculated from unspecified values | | | vegetation | | hourly) | | | | | | 6,000 мg/mc x ora | | | └ --------------- --------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------- E. Information and alert thresholds E. 1. Alert thresholds for other pollutants outside the ozone Exceeding the alert threshold must be recorded for 3 consecutive hours, in points representative of air quality for an area of at least 100 km² or for an entire area or agglomeration, whichever is lower. *Font 9 * ┌ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | Pollutant | Alert Threshold | ├ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | Sulphur dioxide | 500 мg/mc | ├ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | Nitrogen dioxide | 400 мg/mc | └ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ E. 2. Information and alert threshold for ozone *Font 9 * ┌ ------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------ | Purpose | Mediation period | Prag | ├ ------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------ | Information | one hour | 180 мg/mc | ├ ------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------ | Alert | one hour * 1) | 240 мg/mc | └ ------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------ ---------- * 1) For the implementation of art. 53 of this law, exceeding the alert threshold must be measured or forecast for 3 consecutive hours. F. Critical levels for the protection of vegetation *Font 9 * ┌ ------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------ | Mediation period | Critical level | Tolerance Margin | ├ ------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------ | Sulphur Dioxide | ├ ------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------ | Calendar year and winter (1 | 20 мg/mc | No | March-31 March) | | | | ├ ------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------ | Sulphur Dioxide | ├ ------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------ | Calendar year | 30 мg/mc NO (x) | No | └ ------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------ G. Average exposure indicator, national exposure reduction target, exposure concentration obligation, target value, limit values, tolerance margin, upper and lower assessment thresholds for particulate matter-PM (2.5) G. 1. Average exposure indicator The average exposure indicator, hereinafter referred to as IME, expressed in mg/ mc shall be determined on the basis of measurements made in urban background stations in areas and agglomerations throughout the country. It shall be assessed as an annual average concentration over 3 consecutive calendar years, mediated on all sampling points established under lit. A, position A. 2 of Annex no. 6. For Romania, the IME for the 2010 reference year is the average concentration of 2009, 2010 and 2011. IME for the year 2020 is the average concentration over 3 consecutive years, mediated on all sampling points for the years 2018, 2019 and 2020. IME is used to assess compliance with the national exposure reduction target. IME for the year 2015 is the average concentration for 3 consecutive years, mediated on all sampling points for the years 2013, 2014 and 2015. IME is used to assess compliance with exposure concentration. G. 2. National exposure reduction target *Font 9 * ┌ --------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- | | Year when to be reached | | Target to reduce exposure in relation to IME in 2010 | reduction target | | | | | Exposition | ├ ------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- | Initial concentration in мg/mc | Reduction target in percentages | 2020 | ├ ------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- | | | < 8.5 = 8.5 | 0% | | | ├ ------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- | | | = 8.5-< 13 | 10% | | | ├ ------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- | | | = 13-< 18 | 15% | | | ├ ------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- | | | | = 18-< 22 | 20% | | | ├ ------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- | | | ≥ 22 | All measures required for | | | | | reaching the target of 18 мg/mc | | | └ ------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- When the IME expressed in the mg/ mc for the reference year is equal to or less than 8.5 мg/mc, the target for reducing the exposure is zero. The reduction target is also zero in cases where the IME reaches the level of 8.5 мg/mc at any time between 2010 and 2020 and is maintained at this level or at a lower level. G. 3. Obligation to exposure concentration *Font 9 * ┌ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | Obligation at exposure concentration | Year when required to be reached | | | | | exposure concentration | ├ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | | 20 мg/mc | 2015 | └ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ G. 4. Target value *Font 9 * ┌ ------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------- | Mediation period | Target value | Date until which you must | | | | reached the target value | ├ ------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ 留言 | 加入好友 | Calendar year | 25 мg/mc | January 1, 2010 | └ ------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------- G. 5. Limit value *Font 9 * ┌ ---------------- [...] [...] [...] [...] | | | | Date until which | | Period | Limit value | Tolerance margin | must be reached | | mediation | | | limit value | | ├ ---------------- [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] | STAGE 1 | ├ ---------------- [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] | Calendar year | 25 мg/mc | 20% on the date of entry into force of | 1 January 2015 | | | | | present normative act, reduced to 1 | | | | | | January of the following year, then at | | | | | | every 12 months, with annual percentages | | | | | | | equal, to achieve 0% at | | | | | | January 1, 2015 | | ├ ---------------- [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] | 2nd STAGE * 1) | ├ ---------------- [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] | Calendar year | 20 мg/mc | | January 1, 2020 | └ ---------------- [...] [...] [...] [...] ---------- * * 1) Stage 2-indicative limit value; will be reviewed by the European Commission in 2013, taking into account new information on health and environmental effects, technical feasibility and experience of the Member States of the Union European in terms of the target value. G. 6. Upper and lower valuation thresholds *Font 9 * ┌ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | | Annual Media PM (2.5) * 1) | ├ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | Higher assessment threshold | 70% of the limit value (17 мg/mc) | ├ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ | Lower valuation threshold | 50% of the limit value (12 мg/mc) | └ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ --------- * 1) The upper assessment threshold and the lower assessment threshold for PM (2.5) shall not apply to measurements made for the assessment of compliance with the objective of reducing exposure to PM (2, 5) for the protection of human health. + Annex 4 Data quality objectives A. Data quality objectives for the assessment of ambient air quality A. 1. Data quality objectives for sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, benzene, particulate matter PM (10) and PM (2.5), lead, ozone, NO and NO (2) measured as precursors *Font 9 * ┌ ------------------------------ [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] | | Sulfur dioxide, | | Particles in | Ozon, NO and | | | nitrogen dioxide, | Benzen | suspension | NO (2) | | | nitrogen oxides | | PM (10) and | corresponding | | | and monoxide | | PM (2, 5) and | | | | | carbon | | lead | | | ├ ------------------------------ [...] [...] [...] [...] | Fixed masurers * 1) | | | | | | | Uncertainty | 15% | 25% | 25% | 15% | | Minimum data capture | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% in summer | | Minimum covered time: | | | | | 75% in winter | |-urban background and traffic |-| 35% * 2) |-| | | | |-industrial platforms |-| 90% |-|-| | | ├ ------------------------------ [...] [...] [...] [...] | Indicative measurements | | | | | | | | Uncertainty | 25% | 30% | 50% | 30% | | Minimum data capture | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | | Minimum covered time: | 14% * 4) | 14% * 3) | 14% * 4) | > 10% in summer | ├ ------------------------------ [...] [...] [...] [...] | Modeling uncertainty: | | | | | | | | | Hours | 50% |-|-| 50% | | 8-hour averages | 50% |-| | | 50% | | Daily averages | 50% |-| undefined |-| | | | | | | | | | | Annual averages | 30% | 50% | 50% |-| | ├ ------------------------------ [...] [...] [...] [...] | Objective estimate | | | | | | | | Uncertainty | 75% | 100% | 100% | 75% | └ ------------------------------ [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] ----------- * * 1) Random measurements may be performed instead of continuous measurements for benzene, lead and particulate matter where uncertainty, including uncertainty related to random sampling, is demonstrated to meet the objective of quality of 25% and that the minimum time covered is superior to the minimum time set for indicative measurements. Random sampling must be evenly distributed throughout the year to avoid incorrect results. The uncertainty related to random sampling can be determined by the procedure provided for in the standard SR ISO 11222-Air quality. Determination of uncertainty of air quality measurements during the mediation period. If random measurements are used to assess the PM's limit value requirements (10), the 90.4 percentile (which must be less than or equal to 50 mm/mc) should be assessed instead of the number of overruns, which is strong. influenced by the data coverage. * * 2) Distributed throughout the year to be representative of different conditions of climate and traffic. * 3) Random measurements one day per week, evenly distributed throughout the year, or 8 weeks, evenly distributed throughout the year. * 4) Random measurements once a week, evenly distributed throughout the year, or 8 weeks, evenly distributed throughout the year. A. 2. Data quality objectives for BaP, As, Cd, Ni, HAP, other than BaP and Hg total gaseous and total deposits *Font 9 * ┌ ------------------------------ [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] | | BaP | As, Cd, | HAP, others | | | | | | Ni | than BaP and | Total deposits | | | | | Hg total | | | | | | | gazos | | | ├ ------------------------------ [...] [...] [...] [...] | Fixed masurers * 5) | | | | | | | Uncertainty | 50% | 40% | 50% | 70% | | Minimum data capture | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | | Minimum time covered * 6) | 33% | 50% |-|-| | ├ ------------------------------ [...] [...] [...] [...] | Indicative measurements | | | | | | | | Uncertainty | 50% | 40% | 50% | 70% | | Minimum data capture | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | | Minimum time covered * 6) | 14% | 14% | 14% | 33% | ├ ------------------------------ [...] [...] [...] [...] | Modeling | | | | | | | Uncertainty | 60% | 60% | 60% | 60% | ├ ------------------------------ [...] [...] [...] [...] | Objective estimate | | | | | | | | Uncertainty | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | └ ------------------------------ [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] --------- * * 5) The requirements for minimum data collection and the minimum period considered shall not include data loss due to regular calibration or normal maintenance of the instruments. Samples of benzo (a) pyrene and other polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons shall be taken at 24 hours. The individual samples taken over a period of up to one month can be combined and analyzed as a composite sample, taking measures to ensure the stability of the samples during that period. The 3 benzo isomers (b) fluoranthene, benzo (j) fluoranthene, benzo (k) fluoranthene are determined analytically with difficulty, therefore they can be reported as the sum. To measure the concentrations of arsenic, cadmium and nickel it is recommended to take at 24 hours. Sampling should be evenly distributed over the days of the week and throughout the year. Monthly or weekly sampling carried out during a whole year is recommended for the determination of the submission rates. Wet sampling may be used instead of dry sampling only if it can be demonstrated that the difference between the results obtained by the two methods is less than 10%. The deposit rate is expressed in micrograms/m2/day. * 6) A minimum coverage time lower than that indicated in the table may be used, but not less than 14% for fixed measurements and 6% for indicative measurements, only if it can be demonstrated that the uncertainty interval of 95% is respected for annual average, calculated according to the data quality objectives set out in the SR ISO 11222 standard-Air quality. Determination of uncertainty of air quality measurements during the mediation period. A. 3. Uncertainty of assessment methods The uncertainty of the assessment methods (expressed with a confidence level of 95%) is established in accordance with the principles of the CEN guide (SR ENV 13005-Guide for the expression of measurement uncertainty), ISO 5725 Methodology-Exactness (justness and fidelity) measurement methods and measurement results and guide provided in the CEN report (SR CR 14377-Air quality. Approach for estimating uncertainty for reference measurement methods for ambient air). The percentages of the uncertainties in the table are given as benchmarks in relation to the values of individual concentrations calculated as averages over the time-limit associated time-limit or target value, as the case may be, with a 95% confidence interval. The uncertainty in the case of fixed measurements shall be applicable to the range of concentrations applicable to the limit value or the target value, as appropriate. The uncertainty for modelling is defined as the maximum deviation of the measured concentration levels and calculated over the corresponding period of the corresponding limit value or the target value, in the case of ozone, for 90% of the individual points of monitoring, without taking into account the order of events. ---------- Second subparagraph of point A. 3, lit. A, Annex 4 has been amended by section 4.2. 1 1 of art. unique of JUDGMENT no. 336 336 of 13 May 2015 , published in MONITORUL OFFICIAL no. 343 343 of 19 May 2015. The uncertainty for modelling is applicable to the range of concentrations appropriate to the limit value or the target value. Fixed measurements which are selected for comparison with modelling results shall be representative of the scale of the model. The uncertainty for objective estimation is defined as the maximum deviation of the measured and calculated concentration levels over the corresponding period of the corresponding limit value or the target value for ozone, without regard to the time when they were place events. The minimum data capture requirements and the minimum covered time shall not include data loss due to daily checks of calibration, periodic calibration or normal instrument maintenance work. B. Results of ambient air quality assessment For areas and agglomerations where, for the assessment of ambient air quality, other means of assessment are used than measuring concentrations to supplement the information from measurements or as single means of assessment of air quality, the following information is provided: -a description of the assessment activities carried out; -the specific methods used and their descriptions; -sources of data and information; --a description of the results, including uncertainties and, in particular, information on surfaces, or, where appropriate, the length of roads within the area or agglomeration where concentrations exceed any limit value, target or target value in the long term plus the margin of tolerance where applicable, and the areas where the concentrations exceed the upper or lower threshold of assessment; -the population potentially exposed to levels exceeding any of the limit values set for the protection of human health. C. Quality assurance for ambient air quality assessment: data validation In order to ensure the accuracy of the measurements and compliance with the data quality objectives referred to in lett. A, the competent authorities and bodies designated in accordance with art. 7-10 of the law, have the following obligations: -ensure traceability of measurements carried out for the purpose of assessing ambient air quality, in accordance with the requirements set out in standard SR EN ISO/CEI 17025 "General requirements for the competence of test and calibration laboratories", in section 5.6.2.2 5.6.2.2.; --establish a quality assurance and control system that provides for regular maintenance to ensure the accuracy of measuring devices within managed individual networks and stations; -to implement a quality assurance and control system for the data collection and reporting process. Institutions designated for this task shall participate actively in the related quality assurance programmes on a Community scale; -LNRCA, designated by the central public authority for environmental protection, according to art. 9, to participate in the Community-wide intercomparison exercises on pollutants regulated by this Law, to be accredited in accordance with the standard SR EN ISO 17025 until 2011 for the reference methods referred to in Annex no. 7. + Annex 5 ASSESSMENT ambient air quality and location Sampling points A. Evaluation of ambient air quality and location of sampling points for the measurement of concentrations of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter PM (10) and PM (2, 5), lead, benzene and carbon monoxide from the air surrounding, as well as for measuring the concentrations of arsenic, cadmium, nickel and benzo (a) pyrene of the surrounding air and of the deposits A. 1. General Ambient air quality shall be assessed in all areas and agglomerations according to the following criteria: 1. The ambient air quality shall be evaluated in all sites, except those listed in section 4.2. 2 2, in accordance with the criteria set out in positions A. 2 and A. 3 for the location of the sampling points for fixed measurements. The principles set out in positions A. 2 and A. 3 shall also apply, to the extent relevant, to the identification of the specific sites in which the concentration of the relevant pollutants is determined, when the ambient air quality is measured by indicative measurements or by modelling. 2. Compliance with the limit values established for the purpose of human health protection shall not be evaluated in the following sites: a) all sites in areas where the public has no access and where there is no permanent housing; b) within the premises of the industrial objectives where the provisions on health and safety at work are applied, in accordance with art. 3 3 para. ((1) of this Law; c) on the road side of roads and roads, as well as on the spaces that separate their walking meanings, except in cases where pedestrians normally have access to the respective spaces. A. 2. Location on the macro-scale of the sampling points 1. Human Health Protection a) The sampling points for the protection of human health shall be placed in such a way as to provide data on the following: -areas within the zones and agglomerations where the highest concentrations occur to which the population is likely to be directly or indirectly exposed for a significant period of time in relation to the mediation periods of Value/limit values/targets; -levels in other areas (areas) and agglomerations representative of the level of exposure of the population; -deposits representing the indirect exposure of the population through the food chain. b) In general, the sampling points shall be placed in such a way as to avoid the measurement of micro-environments in the immediate vicinity. A sampling point shall be placed in such a way as to be representative of the air quality for a street segment of a length equal to or greater than 100 m, in the case of traffic stations, for an area equal to or greater than 250 m x 250 m, in the case of industrial type stations, and a few km², in the case of urban background stations. c) Urban background stations are located so that the level of pollution is influenced by the integrated contributions of all sources from the opposite direction of the wind. The level of pollution must not be dominated by a single source, unless such a situation is typical of a larger urban area. The sampling points shall be representative of the assessment of air quality over an area of several km². d) Rural background stations are located so that the level of pollution characteristic is not influenced by agglomerations or industrial areas in its vicinity, that is, by areas at a distance of less than 5 km. e) When assessing the contribution of industrial sources, at least one of the sampling points is installed in the dominant direction of the wind from the source, in the nearest residential area. When the background concentration is not known, an additional sampling point is placed before the pollution source, in the dominant direction of the wind. In particular where the assessment thresholds are exceeded, the sampling points shall be placed in such a way as to monitor how the best available techniques (BAT) are applied. f) The sampling points must also be representative of similar sites which are not in their immediate vicinity. g) The sampling points for As, Cd, Ni, BaP and deposits will be located, when possible, on the same site as those for PM sampling (10). 2. Protection of vegetation and natural ecosystems The sampling points intended for the protection of vegetation and natural ecosystems are located more than 20 km away from agglomerations or more than 5 km away from other areas built, industrial installations, highways or roads with a traffic that exceeds 50,000 vehicles per day. The sampling point shall be placed in such a way that the air taken is representative of the air quality in a surrounding area of at least 1,000 km². A sampling point may be located at a lower distance or be representative of air quality in a less extensive area, for reasons related to geographical conditions or the need to protect vulnerable areas. A. 3. Location on the microscale of the sampling points The following criteria are taken into account: -the airflow around the intake probe inlet will not be limited (free on a 270-degree arc) or obstructed by elements affecting air circulation near the probe (normally the probe is placed at a few degrees). meters distance from buildings, balconies, trees or other obstacles and less than 0,5 m from the nearest building in the case of representative sampling points for air quality on the facade of buildings); -in general the intake hole of the sampling probe is positioned between 1.5 m (breathing height) and 4 m away from the ground. In other cases, positions at higher height (up to 8 m) may be required. They are also indicated if the station is representative for a larger area; -the sampling hole shall not be placed in the immediate vicinity of the sources to avoid direct capture of emissions not mixed with the surrounding air; -the outlet of the sampling probe shall be placed in such a way as to avoid the recirculation of the exhaust air to the inlet; -the sampling probes in road traffic stations shall be located at least 25 m from the extremity of large intersections and no more than 10 m from the sidewalk of the sidewalk; for the measurement of the concentrations of arsenic, cadmium, nickel and benzo (a) pyrene from the air the sampling probes in road traffic stations shall be located at least 25 m from the extremity of the large intersections and at least 4 m from the axis of the nearest lane of traffic; -for the measurement of deposits in rural background stations, the EMEP guidelines and criteria apply, as far as possible. The following factors may also be taken into account: a) sources of interference; b) security; c) access; d) availability of electricity and telephone communications; e) the visibility of the site in relation to its surroundings; f) safety of the public and operators; g) the appropriateness of the location of several sampling points for several pollutants in the same place; h) plans for urbanism. ---------- Second subparagraph of point A. 3, lit. Annex 5 has been amended by section 6.6. 2 2 of art. unique of JUDGMENT no. 336 336 of 13 May 2015 , published in MONITORUL OFFICIAL no. 343 343 of 19 May 2015. A. 4. Documentation and review of site selection The site selection procedure must be fully documented in the classification phase of the types of sampling stations, by means such as photographs of the surrounding area with geographical coordinates and detailed maps. The sites shall be reviewed at regular intervals, with the updating of the documentation, in order to verify that the selection criteria are still met. B. Criteria for classification and location of sampling points for the assessment of ozone concentrations The following shall apply to fixed measurements: B. 1. Location on macro-scale *Font 8 * ┌ ------------- --------------------------------------------) ------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------- | Station type | Measurement Objectives | Representativeness * 1) | Macroscale Location Criteria | ├ ------------- -------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------- | Urban | Human Health Protection: | Some km² | Far from the influence of local emissions | | | exposure assessment | | such as traffic, petrol stations | | | urban population at ozone, | | | etc. | | | that is where density | | airy spaces in which they can be | | | population and concentrations | | measured well homogenized levels; | | | ozone are relative | | Spaces such as residential areas and | | | high and representative | | commercial of cities, parks | | | | | | (away from trees), the big boulevards | | | | | | | | or markets with very low traffic times | | | | | | non-existent, open spaces used | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | sports or recreational. | ├ ------------- -------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------- | Suburban | Human health protection | Several tens of km² | Some distance from the areas of | | | and vegetation: | | maximum emissions, in the directions/directions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | population and vegetation | | conditions favorable to ozone formation | | | located at the edge of the aglome-| | In areas where the population, | | | urban rations, where | | sensitive cultures and ecosystems | | | | | | natural | | natural located at the edge of a | | | ozone levels, at which | | agglomerations are exposed to levels by | | | can be directly exposed | | | elevated ozone; | | | or indirectly the population and | | If necessary, by | | | vegetation | | also a few suburban stations in | | | | | | the opposite direction to the wind | | | | | maximum emissions zone, with the aim of | | | | | | determine the regional levels of | | | | | | | background of ozone. | ├ ------------- -------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------- | Rural | Human health protection and | Sub-regional levels | The stations can be located in | | | of the vegetation: | (few hundred km²) | small towns and/or arias with | | | exposure assessment | | eco-natural systems, forests or | | | population, crop and | | | culturi; | | | natural ecosystems | | Representative for ozone, away | | | ozone concentrations at | | by the influence of local sources | | | | subregional scale | | broadcasting from the immediate vicinity, by | | | | | | type of industrial plants and | | | | | | | | | | | | | | In sites in open spaces, but | | | | | not on the tops of the higher mountains. | ├ ------------- -------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------- | Rural Fund | Plant Protection and a | Regional Levels/| Stations located in areas with a | | | human health: | national/continen-low population density, | | | | | evaluation of your | exposure (from 1,000 to | example natural ecosystems, | | | cultures and ecosystems | 10,000 km²) | forests, at a distance of at least | | | natural at concentrations | | 20 km from urban areas and | | | ozone at the regional scale, | | industrial and remote | | | | as well as exposure | | local emissions; | | | population | | To avoid areas with local conditions | | | | | | increased training of inversion in | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | peaks of the higher mountains; | | | | | No coastal areas are recommended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | local └ ------------- --------------------------------------------) ------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------- ----------- * *. As far as possible, the sampling points should be representative of similar sites which are not in their immediate vicinity. As regards rural and rural areas, the location of the sampling points shall be correlated, where appropriate, with the monitoring requirements resulting from Regulation (EC) No 1293/1999. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1380/2014 1737/2006 down detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EC) No 12 2152/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council on forest surveillance and ecological interactions within the Community *). ---------- * *) Official Journal of the European Union no. L 334 of 30 November 2006, p. 1. B. 2. Location on the microscale As far as possible, the procedure on the location of the microscale referred to in point shall apply A, position A. 3., also ensuring that the inlet probe is positioned very far from sources such as blast furnace chimneys and cremation bins and more than 10 m from the nearest road, with distance increasing depending on the intensity. traffic. B. 3. Documentation and review of site selection The procedures laid down in lett shall apply A, position A. 4., performing the correct verification and interpretation of the monitoring data in the context of weather conditions and photochemical processes affecting the ozone concentrations measured at the sites concerned. + Annex 6 CRITERIA for determining the minimum number of points Sampling for fixed measurements A. Criteria for determining the minimum number of sampling points for fixed measurements of concentrations of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter (PM (10) and PM (2.5)), lead, benzene, carbon monoxide in air surrounding A. 1. The minimum number of sampling points for fixed measurements necessary to assess compliance with limit values for the protection of human health and alert thresholds in areas and agglomerations where fixed measurement is the only source of information. 1. Diffuse sources *Font 9 * ┌ --------------------- ------------------------------------------------ [...] | | Where the concentrations | If the concentrations | | The population of agglomeration | highs exceed the threshold | highs are between | | or area (thousands) | superior rating * 1) | upper and lower threshold | | | | | evaluation | | ] [] [] [] [] | | Poluanti, with | PM* 2) | Poluanti, with | PM* 2) | | | exception of PM | (sum of | exception of PM | (sum of | | | | PM (10) and PM (2, 5) | | PM (10) and PM (2, 5) | ├ --------------------- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- | 0-249 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | ├ --------------------- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- | 250-499 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | ├ --------------------- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- | 500-749 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | ├ --------------------- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- | 750-999 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | ├ --------------------- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- | 1.000-1.499 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 3 | ├ --------------------- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- | 1.500-1.999 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 3 | ├ --------------------- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- | 2.000-2.749 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 4 | ├ --------------------- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- | 2,750-3.749 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 4 | ├ --------------------- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- | 3.750-4.749 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 6 | ├ --------------------- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- | 4.750-5.999 | 9 | 13 | 4 | 6 | ├ --------------------- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- | ≥ 6,000 | 10 | 15 | 4 | 7 | └ ---------------------; "--" -- "--" -- "--" -- "--" -- "--" ---------- * 1) For nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, benzene and carbon monoxide: the number must include at least one urban background monitoring station and one traffic stop, provided that the number of sampling points does not increase. For these pollutants, the total number of urban background stations required according to lit. A, position A. 1., item 1 1 must not be more than twice as high or less than the total number of traffic-type stations referred to in lett. A. It maintains the sampling points where there have been exceedances of the limit value for PM (10) in the last 3 years, unless it is necessary to redeploy them due to exceptional circumstances, especially the arrangement. territorial. * * 2) If the concentrations of PM (2, 5) and PM (10) are measured in accordance with art. 30 30 para. ((1) at the same monitoring station, it is considered that two different sampling points are concerned. Total number of sampling points for PM (2, 5) provided in lit. A, position A. 1., item 1 1 must not be more than twice as high or less than the total number of sampling points for PM (10) provided for in lit. A. The number of sampling points for PM (2, 5) from the urban background of agglomerations and urban areas must meet the requirements laid down in lit. A, position A. 2. 2. Point sources For the assessment of pollution near one-off sources, the number of sampling points for fixed measurements is calculated on the basis of emissions densities, probable pollution distribution map in the surrounding air and potential exposure of pollution. population. A. 2. Minimum number of sampling points for fixed measurements for the purpose of assessing compliance with the objective of reducing exposure to PM (2.5) for the protection of human health A sampling point will be determined for each million inhabitants in urban agglomerations and one sampling point for urban areas with a population of more than 100,000. These sampling points may coincide with the sampling points referred to in point (a). A. A. 3. Minimum number of sampling points for fixed measurements carried out for the purpose of assessing compliance with critical levels for the protection of vegetation in areas other than agglomerations ┌ --------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------ | | If the maximum concentrations | If the maximum concentrations | | exceed the higher valuation threshold | is located between the higher threshold and | | | the lowest rating | ├ --------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------ | one station at 20,000 km² | one station at 40,000 km² | └ --------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------ In island areas, the number of sampling points for fixed measurements shall be calculated taking into account the likely distribution map of pollution in the surrounding air and the potential exposure of vegetation. B. Criteria for determining the number of sampling points for fixed measurements of concentrations of arsenic, cadmium, nickel and benzo (a) pyrene in ambient air Minimum number of sampling stations for fixed measurements required 1. Diffuse sources *Font 9 * ┌ --------------------- ------------------------------------------------ [...] | | Where the concentrations | If the concentrations | | The population of agglomeration | highs exceed the threshold | highs are between | | or area (thousands) | superior rating * 3) | upper and lower threshold | | | | | evaluation | | ] [] [] [] [] | | As, Cd, Ni | BaP | As, Cd, Ni | BaP | ├ --------------------- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- | 0-749 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ├ --------------------- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- | 750-1.999 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | ├ --------------------- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- | 2.000-3.749 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | ├ --------------------- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- | 3.750-4.749 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | ├ --------------------- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- | 4.750-5.999 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | ├ --------------------- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- | ≥ 6,000 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | └ ---------------------; "--" -- "--" -- "--" -- "--" -- "--" ------- * 3) It will include at least one urban background station, and for BaP another traffic stop, without increasing the number of stations. 2. Point sources For the assessment of pollution in the vicinity of point sources, the number of fixed sampling points shall be determined taking into account the density of emissions, the types of likely distribution of air pollution and the potential exposure of the population. The sampling points must be placed in such a way as to monitor the application of the best available techniques (BAT), as defined by the legislation in force. C. Criteria for determining the minimum number of sampling points for fixed concentrations of ozone concentrations C. 1. Minimum number of sampling points for fixed continuous measurements in order to assess compliance with target values, long-term objectives and information and alert thresholds when such measurements are the only source of information ┌ ------------ [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] | Population | Agglomerations | Other areas | | | (x 1,000) | (urban and | (suburban | Rural Fund | | | suburban) * 1) | and rural) * 1) | | | ├ ------------ [...] [...] [...] [...] | < 250 | | 1 | | | ├ ------------ 留言 | 加入好友 ----- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- | < 500 | 1 | 2 | km² for the totality of the areas | ├ ------------ 留言 | 加入好友 ----- * * * * * * * * | < 1,000 | 2 | 2 | | | ├ ------------ 留言 | 加入好友 ----- | < 1,500 | 3 | 3 | | | ├ ------------ 留言 | 加入好友 ----- | < 2,000 | 3 | 4 | | | ├ ------------ 留言 | 加入好友 ----- | < 2.750 | 4 | 5 | | | ├ ------------ 留言 | 加入好友 ----- | < 3.750 | 5 | 6 | | | ├ ------------ 留言 | 加入好友 ----- | | | a station | a station | | | | > 3.750 additional | additional | | | | | | 2 million | 2 million | | | | | | inhabitants | | | | | └ ------------ [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] --------- * 1) At least one station in suburban areas, where the population may be most exposed. In agglomerations, at least 50% of stations are located in suburban areas. * 2) It is recommended to place a station at 25,000 km² for areas with complex topography. C. 2. Minimum number of sampling points for fixed point measurements in areas and agglomerations meeting long-term objectives The number of ozone sampling points shall be sufficient to allow, in combination with other means of further assessment, such as ambient air quality modelling and measurements in the same place of nitrogen dioxide, the evolution of ozone pollution and verification of compliance with long-term objectives. The number of stations located in agglomerations and other areas can be reduced to one third of the number specified in lett. C, position C. 1. Where the information from the fixed measuring stations is the only source of information, at least one monitoring station shall be kept. If from an additional assessment it follows that in a given area it is not necessary to maintain any station, coordination with the number of stations located in the neighbouring areas must guarantee an adequate assessment of the ozone concentrations in this area. area towards long-term goals. The number of rural background stations is one station per 100,000 km². + Annex 7 REFERENCE METHODS for the assessment of concentrations of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter PM (10) and PM (2, 5), lead, benzene, carbon monoxide, ozone, arsenic, cadmium, nickel, benzo (a) pyrene, mercury and deposits A. Reference methods for measurements 1. Reference method for measuring sulphur dioxide The reference method for the measurement of sulphur dioxide is that laid down in the standard SR EN 14212 ' ambient air quality. Standardized method for measuring the concentration of sulfur dioxide by fluorescence in ultraviolet ". 2. Reference method for measuring nitrogen dioxide and nitrogen oxides The reference method for the measurement of nitrogen dioxide and nitrogen oxides is that provided for in standard SR EN 14211 ' ambient air quality. Standardised method for measuring nitrogen dioxide concentration and nitrogen monoxide by chemilluminiscence ". 3. Reference method for lead sampling and measurement The reference method for the sampling of lead is that described in lett. A, section 4 4 of this Annex. The reference method for measuring lead is that provided for in standard SR EN 14902 ' ambient air quality. Standardized method for determining Pb, Cd, As and Ni in PM fraction (10) of particulate matter. " 4. Reference method for PM sampling and measurement (10) The reference method for the sampling and measurement of PM (10) is that provided in the standard SR EN 12341 ' Air quality. Determination of PM fraction (10) of particulate matter in suspension. Reference method and field test procedures for demonstrating equivalence with reference measurement method '. 5. Reference method for PM sampling and measurement (2.5) The reference method for PM sampling and measurement (2, 5) is that provided in the standard SR EN 14907 " Air quality. Standardized method of gravimetric measurement for determining the mass fraction of PM (2.5) of particulate matter. " 6. Reference method for the sampling and measurement of benzene The reference method for measuring benzene is that provided for in the standard SR EN 14662 ' ambient air quality. Standardised method for measuring benzene concentrations "-parts 1, 2 and 3. 7. Reference method for measuring carbon monoxide The reference method for the measurement of carbon monoxide is that provided in the standard SR EN 14626 " ambient air quality. Standardized method for measuring carbon monoxide concentration by non-dispersive infrared spectroscopy. " 8. Reference method for measuring ozone concentration The reference method for ozone measurement is that provided in the standard SR EN 14625 " ambient air quality. Standardized method for measuring ozone concentration by photometry in ultraviolet ". 9. Reference method for the sampling and analysis of arsenic, cadmium and nickel in ambient air The reference method for sampling As, Cd and Ni is the one described in lett. A section 4 4 of this Annex. The reference method for analysis As, Cd and Ni is that provided in the standard SR EN 14902 " ambient air quality. Standardized method for determining Pb, Cd, As and Ni in PM fraction (10) of particulate matter. " 10. Reference method for the sampling and measurement of benzo (a) pyrene in ambient air The reference method for the sampling and measurement of BaP is that provided in the standard SR EN 15549 " ambient air quality. Standardised method for measuring the concentration of benzo (a) pyrene in ambient air. " 11. Reference methods for the sampling and analysis of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in ambient air In the absence of CEN standards for HAP sampling and analysis, the method described in the SR ISO 12884 "ambient air" standard is used. Determination of total polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (gaseous and particulate matter). Sampling on adsorbent and filter followed by analysis by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry ". 12. Reference methods for mercury sampling and analysis in ambient air The reference method for measuring the concentration of total gaseous mercury in ambient air is that provided for in standard SR EN 15852 ' ambient air quality. Standardised method for determining total gaseous mercury '. 13. Reference methods for the sampling and analysis of the concentration of arsenic, cadmium, mercury, nickel and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in deposits The reference method for the sampling of arsenic, cadmium, mercury, nickel and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons is based on the exposure of a calibrated cylinder (calibrated) with standardised dimensions. The reference method for the sampling and analysis of the concentration of arsenic, cadmium and nickel in deposits is that provided for in the standard SR EN 15841 " ambient air quality. Standardized method for determining the content of arsenic, cadmium, nickel and lead in deposits in the atmosphere. " The reference method for the sampling and analysis of mercury concentration in deposits is that provided for in standard SR EN 15853 ' ambient air quality. Standardised method for determining mercury deposits '. In the absence of CEN standards for HAP analysis, the method described in SR ISO 12884 "ambient air" is used. Determination of total polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (gaseous and particulate matter). Sampling on adsorbent and filter followed by analysis by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry ". 14. Reference techniques for ambient air quality modeling The reference techniques for modeling ambient air quality are not yet established. Any amendments made to adapt this point to scientific and technical progress will comply with European procedures. B. Demonstration of equivalence 1. Any other methods may be used if it is demonstrated that their results are equivalent to those of the methods laid down in lett. A. In the case of particulate matter, any other method may be used, if it can be demonstrated that there is a correlation between its results and the results of the reference method. In this case, the results obtained by that method shall be corrected in such a way as to be equivalent to the results that would have been obtained by the reference method. 2. When provisional factors are used to determine equivalence, they are subsequently confirmed and/or modified in accordance with the guidelines of the European Commission. 3. When applicable, the correction factor shall also apply to the measurement data obtained in the past, in order to obtain a greater comparison of the data. C. Standardisation For gaseous pollutants, the volume shall be standardised at a temperature of 293 K and an atmospheric pressure of 101,3 kPa. For particulate matter and substances to be analysed from particulate matter (e.g. lead) the sampling volume shall be related to environmental conditions, in particular to temperature and atmospheric pressure. recorded at the time of measurements. D. Introduction of new equipment All new equipment which has been purchased for the purpose of the implementation of this Law shall be in accordance with the reference method or equivalent method by 11 June 2011. All equipment used for fixed measurements shall be in accordance with the reference method or equivalent method by 11 June 2013. E. Mutual recognition of data In the approval process carried out in order to demonstrate that the measuring equipment satisfies the requirements of the reference methods listed in lett. A, the competent authorities and bodies designated in accordance with art. 9 of this Law accepts test reports issued in other Member States of the European Union of laboratories accredited in accordance with SR EN ISO 17025 "General requirements for the competence of test and calibration laboratories", for making these tests. + Annex 8 MASURARI in rural background stations, regardless of concentration A. Goals The main objective of these measurements is to provide adequate information on the background level of pollution. This information is essential for the appreciation of increased levels of pollutant concentrations in more polluted areas (such as urban background, industrial areas, road traffic areas), for the assessment of transport contributions air pollutants at a long distance, to analyse the contribution of pollution sources and to understand the behaviour of specific pollutants such as particulate matter. In addition, this information is essential for increasing the use of dispersion modeling and in urban areas. B. Substances The results of the PM measurements (2.5) shall contain at least the mass concentration and concentrations of the specific components for the characterisation of its chemical composition. At least the following chemical species shall be considered: ┌ -----------) [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] | [SO (4)] ^ 2-| Na ^ + | [NH (4)] ^ + | Ca ^ 2 + | carbon elementar (CE) | ├ ----------- 留言 | 加入好友 --- 留言 | 加入好友 | [NO (3)] ^-| K ^ + | Cl ^-| Mg ^ 2 + | organic carbon (CO) | └ -----------] [...] [...] [...] [...] C. Location Measurements in rural areas shall be made in accordance with positions A. 1. -A. 3. of Annex no. 5. + Annex 9 MEASUREMENT Ozone precursor substances A. Goals The main objectives of these measurements are: analysis of the trends of ozone precursor substances, checking the efficiency of emission reduction strategies, checking the consistency of emission inventories and establishing the link between the sources emission and concentrations of pollutants. Another objective is to facilitate the understanding of the formation processes of ozone and dispersion of its precursor substances, as well as the application of photochemical models. B. Substances The measurement of ozone precursor substances shall include at least the nitrogen oxides [NO and NO (2)] and the appropriate volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The list of volatile organic compounds recommended for measurement is shown below: ┌ ---------- [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] | | 1-Butena | Izopren | Etil benzene | ├ ------------------------- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- | Etan | Trans-2-Butena | n-Hexan | m + p-Xilen | ├ ------------------------- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- | Ethylene | cis-2-Butena | i-Hexan | o-Xilen | ├ ------------------------- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- | Acethylene | 1,3-Butadiene | n-Heptane | 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | ├ ------------------------- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- | Propane | n-Pentan | n-Octan | 1,2,3-Trimethylbenzene | ├ ------------------------- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- | Propena | i-Pentan | i-Octan | 1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene | ├ ------------------------- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- | n-Butan | 1-Pentena | Benzen | Formaldehida | ├ ------------------------- 留言 | 加入好友 ----- | i-Butan | 2-Pentena | Toluen | Total nonmethane hydrocarbons | └ ---------- [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] C. Location The measurements shall be carried out in particular in urban and suburban areas, in any monitoring site deemed appropriate for the purposes of the monitoring objectives referred to in point (a). A. + Annex 10 Information to be included in the local plans, regional or national air quality improvement A. Information to be provided according to art. 52 52 (air quality plans) 1. Localization of excessive pollution a) region; b) city (map); c) measuring station (map, geographical coordinates). 2. General Information a) type of area (city, industrial or rural area); b) estimate of the polluted area (km²) and of the population exposed to pollution c) useful climate data; d) relevant topography data; e) sufficient information on the type of targets requiring protection in the area. 3. Responsible authorities Names and addresses of persons responsible for the development and implementation of improvement plans. 4. Nature and evaluation of pollution a) concentrations observed in previous years (prior to the application of the improvement measures); b) measured concentrations from the beginning of the project c) the techniques used for evaluation. 5. Origin of pollution a) list of the main sources of emission responsible for pollution (map); b) the total quantity of emissions from these sources (tone/year); c) information on imported pollution from other regions. 6. Situation analysis a) the details of the factors responsible for overtaking (e.g. transport, including cross-border transport, the formation of secondary pollutants in the atmosphere); b) details of possible measures to improve air quality. 7. Details of the improvement measures or projects that existed before 11 June 2008, namely: a) local, regional, national, international measures; b) the observed effects of these measures. 8. Details of the measures or projects adopted in order to reduce pollution following the entry into force of this Law: a) enumeration and description of all measures provided for by the project b) timing of application; c) estimate the planned improvement of air quality and the expected time period as required to achieve these objectives. 9. Details of planned or long-term measures or projects. 10. List of publications, documents, activities, etc. used to supplement the information required under this Annex. B. Information to be provided according to art. 51 lit. a) 1. All information is in the form set out at lit. A of this Annex. 2. Information on the status of the following directives: 1. Directive 70 /220/EEC of the Council of 20 March 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to measures to be taken against air pollution by polluting emissions from spark-ignition engines of motor vehicles * 1); 2. Directive 94 /63/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 1994 on the control of emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) resulting from the storage of fuels and their distribution from terminals to distribution stations fuels * 2); 3. Directive 2008 /1/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 January 2008 on integrated pollution prevention and control * 3); 4. Directive 97 /68/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 1997 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to measures against the emission of gaseous and particulate pollutants from internal combustion engines to be installed on non-road mobile machinery * 4); 5. Directive 98 /70/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 1998 on the quality of petrol and diesel and amending Directive 93 /12/EEC of Council * 5); 6. Directive 1999 /13/EC of the Council of 11 March 1999 on the reduction of emissions of volatile organic compounds due to the use of organic solvents in certain activities and installations * 6); 7. Directive 1999 /32/EC of the Council of 26 April 1999 on the reduction of sulphur content in certain liquid fuels and amending Directive 93 /12/EEC * * 7); 8. Directive 2000 /76/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 December 2000 on waste incineration * 8); 9. Directive 2001 /80/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2001 on the limitation of emissions of certain pollutants into the atmosphere from large combustion plants * 9); 10. Directive 2001 /81/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2001 on national emission ceilings for certain air pollutants * 10); 11. Directive 2004 /42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 April 2004 on the limitation of emissions of volatile organic compounds caused by the use of organic solvents in certain paints and varnishes and vehicle refinishing products and amending Directive 1993 /13/EC * * 11); 12. Directive 2005 /33/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 July 2005 amending the Directive 1999 /32/EC on the sulphur content of marine fuels * 12); 13. Directive 2005 /55/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the measures to be taken against the emission of gaseous and particulate pollutants from ignition engines Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine of a kind used in vehicles and against emissions of gaseous pollutants from positive ignition engines fuelled by gas or liquefied petroleum gas used in vehicles * 13); 14. Directive 2006 /32/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2006 on energy efficiency in end-users and energy services and repealing Directive 93 /76/EEC of Council * 14). ---------- * * 1) Official Journal of the European Union no. L 76, dated 6 April 1970, p. 1. Last amended Directive by Directive 2006 /96/EC ((Official Journal of the European Union no. L 363, dated 20 December 2006, p. 81 81). * * 2) Official Journal of the European Union no. L 365, dated 31 December 1994, p. 24. Amended Directive by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1882/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 September 2003 adapting to Decision 1999 /468/EC of the Council of the provisions on committees assisting the Commission in the exercise of implementing powers provided for by the acts covered by the procedure referred to in Article 251 of the EC Treaty (Official Journal of the European Union L 284, of 31 October 2003, p. 1 1). * * 3) Official Journal of the European Union no. L 24, dated 29 January 2008, p. 8. * * 4) Official Journal of the European Union no. L 59, of 27 February 1998, p. 1. Last amended Directive by Directive 2006 /105/EC . * * 5) Official Journal of the European Union no. L 350, dated 28 December 1998, p. 58. Amended Directive by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1882/2003 . * * 6) Official Journal of the European Union no. L 85, dated 29 March 1999, p. 1. Last amended Directive by Directive 2004 /42/EC of the European Parliament and the Council (Official Journal of the European Union no. L 143, dated 30 April 2004, p. 87 87). * * 7) Official Journal of the European Union no. L 121, dated 11 May 1999, p. 13. Last amended Directive by Directive 2005 /33/EC of the European Parliament and the Council (Official Journal of the European Union no. L 191, dated 22 July 2005, p. 59 59). * * 8) Official Journal of the European Union no. L 332, dated 28 December 2000, p. 91. * * 9) Official Journal of the European Union no. L 309, dated 27 November 2001, p. 1. * * 10) Official Journal of the European Union no. L 309, dated 27 November 2001, p. 22. * 11) Official Journal of the European Union no. L 143, dated 30 April 2004, p. 87. * * 12) Official Journal of the European Union no. L 191, dated 22 July 2005, p. 59. * * 13) Official Journal of the European Union no. L 275, dated 20 October 2005, p. 1. Last amended Directive by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 715/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2007 on type-approval of motor vehicles with regard to emissions from light passenger vehicles and light commercial vehicles (Euro 5 and Euro 6) and on access to vehicle repair and maintenance information (Official Journal of the European Union no. L 171, dated 29 June 2007, p. 1 1). * * 14) Official Journal of the European Union no. L 114, dated 27 April 2006, p. 64. 3 3. Information on measures to reduce air pollution that have been taken into account at the appropriate local, regional or national level for implementation in relation to the achievement of air quality objectives, including: a) reducing emissions from stationary sources by providing stationary sources of small and medium-sized combustion (including biomass) with emission control equipment or by ensuring their replacement; b) the reduction of emissions from motor vehicles by means of modernisation by means of emission control equipment. The use of economic incentives to accelerate the adoption of new technologies should be considered; c) procurement by public authorities, in accordance with the manual on public procurement of motor vehicles intended for road, fuel and combustion equipment which ensure the protection of the environment, in order to reduce emissions, including the purchase of: -new vehicles, including low-emission vehicles; -non-polluting vehicles which carry out transport services; -stationary sources of combustion with low emission levels; -low emission fuels for stationary and mobile sources; d) measures to limit emissions from transport by means of road traffic planning and management (including traffic congestion charging, differentiated parking charges or other incentives of an economic nature; the establishment of 'low emission zones'); e) measures to encourage evolution towards less polluting means of transport; f) ensuring the use of low emission fuels in stationary sources of small, medium and large scale and in mobile sources; g) measures to reduce air pollution by means of the authorisation system under the Directive 2008 /1/EC ,, of the national plans pursuant to Directive 2001 /80/EC and through the use of economic instruments, such as taxes, charges or the exchange of broadcasting rights; h) where appropriate, measures to protect the health of children and other sensitive groups. + Annex 11 Public information 1. The competent public authorities shall ensure the regular communication to the public of the updated information on ambient concentrations of pollutants, in accordance with the provisions of this Law. 2. The ambient concentrations provided are presented in the form of average values for periods of calculation of the corresponding average provided in lett. B, D-F and positions G. 1. -G. 5. of Annex no. 3 3. The information presented shall contain at least possible levels exceeding the air quality objectives, including limit values, target values, alert thresholds, information thresholds or long-term objectives relating to to the regulated pollutant. A brief assessment of air quality objectives and corresponding information on health or vegetation effects, where appropriate, shall be included. 3 3. Information on ambient concentrations of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter [at least PM (10], ozone and carbon monoxide shall be updated at least once daily and, in cases where this is possible, the information shall be updated once an hour. Information on ambient lead and benzene concentrations, presented as average values over the last 12 months, is updated quarterly and, whenever possible, monthly. 4. The competent public authorities shall ensure that information on the current or forecast exceedances of the alert thresholds, as well as possible information thresholds, is made available to the public. The details provided shall contain at least the following information: a) information on overrun or overruns observed -the point or the overtaking area; -the type of threshold exceeded (information or alert); -the start time and the duration of the -the highest hourly concentration and, in addition, the highest average concentration over an 8-hour period in the case of ozone; b) the forecast of the following afternoons (days): -the geographical area of the expected overruns of the information and/or alert thresholds; -expected changes in pollution (improvement, stabilisation or deterioration), together with the reasons for those changes; c) information on the type of population concerned, possible health effects and recommended measures: -information on population groups at risk; -description of probable symptoms; -precautionary measures recommended to the target population; -the place where additional information is found; d) information on prevention actions in order to reduce pollution and/or exposure to it: indication of the sectors of the main sources; recommendations on actions to reduce emissions; e) in the case of forecasted overruns, Member States shall take measures to ensure that those details are provided to the extent possible. --------