The Environmental Targets (Fine Particulate Matter) (England) Regulations 2023.

These Regulations set binding air quality targets, the date by which they are to be achieved, and how to be measured. The air quality targets are: 1) the annual mean concentration target of PM2.5 (fine particulate matter) in ambient air (Regulation 4); and 2) the population exposure reduction target a long-term target to reduce population exposure to PM2.5. (Regulation 7). Regulations 6 and 9 set the reporting date for each target for the purposes of section 6(1) of the Environment Act 2021. Part 4 and Schedule 2 contain provisions about monitoring and assessment which apply in relation to both targets. Part 5 and Schedule 3 contain provisions about information to be published.