Government Resolution No. 564 “On Approval of Technical Regulations – Ambient Air Quality Standards” Amendments to Resolution of the Government of Georgia No. 383 of July 27, 2018.

This Government Resolution establishes maximum permissible concentrations (as well as types and lists) of the main harmful substances in ambient air, compliance with which ensures the prevention and/or reduction of negative impacts on human health and the natural environment. Maximum permissible standards shall be intended a level established for the purpose of preventing or reducing harmful effects on human health and the natural environment, which must be achieved within a given period of time and must not subsequently exceed the level already achieved. Main harmful substances shall be intended sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, lead, benzene, carbon monoxide, ozone, arsenic, cadmium, mercury, nickel, benzapyrene, manganese dioxide. The maximum permissible norm for the main harmful substances in ambient air, which determines the maximum value of the concentration of a harmful substance in ambient air over an average period of time to protect human health, is set out in Appendix No. 1. The maximum permissible norms specified in Annex No. 1 shall be verified at least once every 5 years."