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PM2.5 (10 μg/m3 annual mean 25 μg/m3 24-hour mean)
The WHO Air quality guidelines are a set of evidence-based recommendations of limit values for specific air pollutants developed to help countries achieve air quality that protects public health. The first release of the guidelines was in 1987. Since then, several updated versions have appeared. This toolkit currently assesses countries against the 2005 guideline values (see here). The guidelines were updated more recently in 2021 (see here) and the legislation and policies presented in this toolkit will in the future be reassessed against these updated values.
PM10 (20 μg/m3 annual mean)
The WHO Air quality guidelines are a set of evidence-based recommendations of limit values for specific air pollutants developed to help countries achieve air quality that protects public health. The first release of the guidelines was in 1987. Since then, several updated versions have appeared. This toolkit currently assesses countries against the 2005 guideline values (see here). The guidelines were updated more recently in 2021 (see here) and the legislation and policies presented in this toolkit will in the future be reassessed against these updated values.
- Compliant with WHO guideline
- Weaker than WHO guideline
PM10 (50 μg/m3 24-hour mean)
The WHO Air quality guidelines are a set of evidence-based recommendations of limit values for specific air pollutants developed to help countries achieve air quality that protects public health. The first release of the guidelines was in 1987. Since then, several updated versions have appeared. This toolkit currently assesses countries against the 2005 guideline values (see here). The guidelines were updated more recently in 2021 (see here) and the legislation and policies presented in this toolkit will in the future be reassessed against these updated values.
- Compliant with WHO guideline
- Weaker than WHO guideline
Ozone (100 μg/m3 8-hour mean)
The WHO Air quality guidelines are a set of evidence-based recommendations of limit values for specific air pollutants developed to help countries achieve air quality that protects public health. The first release of the guidelines was in 1987. Since then, several updated versions have appeared. This toolkit currently assesses countries against the 2005 guideline values (see here). The guidelines were updated more recently in 2021 (see here) and the legislation and policies presented in this toolkit will in the future be reassessed against these updated values.
- Compliant with WHO guideline
- Weaker than WHO guideline
NO2 (40 μg/m3 annual mean)
The WHO Air quality guidelines are a set of evidence-based recommendations of limit values for specific air pollutants developed to help countries achieve air quality that protects public health. The first release of the guidelines was in 1987. Since then, several updated versions have appeared. This toolkit currently assesses countries against the 2005 guideline values (see here). The guidelines were updated more recently in 2021 (see here) and the legislation and policies presented in this toolkit will in the future be reassessed against these updated values.
- Compliant with WHO guideline
- Weaker than WHO guideline
NO2 (200 μg/m3 1-hour mean)
The WHO Air quality guidelines are a set of evidence-based recommendations of limit values for specific air pollutants developed to help countries achieve air quality that protects public health. The first release of the guidelines was in 1987. Since then, several updated versions have appeared. This toolkit currently assesses countries against the 2005 guideline values (see here). The guidelines were updated more recently in 2021 (see here) and the legislation and policies presented in this toolkit will in the future be reassessed against these updated values.
- Compliant with WHO guideline
- Weaker than WHO guideline
SO2 (20 μg/m3 24-hour mean)
The WHO Air quality guidelines are a set of evidence-based recommendations of limit values for specific air pollutants developed to help countries achieve air quality that protects public health. The first release of the guidelines was in 1987. Since then, several updated versions have appeared. This toolkit currently assesses countries against the 2005 guideline values (see here). The guidelines were updated more recently in 2021 (see here) and the legislation and policies presented in this toolkit will in the future be reassessed against these updated values.
- Compliant with WHO guideline
- Weaker than WHO guideline
SO2 (500 μg/m3 10-minute mean)
The WHO Air quality guidelines are a set of evidence-based recommendations of limit values for specific air pollutants developed to help countries achieve air quality that protects public health. The first release of the guidelines was in 1987. Since then, several updated versions have appeared. This toolkit currently assesses countries against the 2005 guideline values (see here). The guidelines were updated more recently in 2021 (see here) and the legislation and policies presented in this toolkit will in the future be reassessed against these updated values.
- Compliant with WHO guideline
- Weaker than WHO guideline
Newly acknowledged pollutants
The WHO Air quality guidelines are a set of evidence-based recommendations of limit values for specific air pollutants developed to help countries achieve air quality that protects public health. The first release of the guidelines was in 1987. Since then, several updated versions have appeared. This toolkit currently assesses countries against the 2005 guideline values (see here). The guidelines were updated more recently in 2021 (see here) and the legislation and policies presented in this toolkit will in the future be reassessed against these updated values.
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Regulation

| 2011 |

Slovenia

Decree on ambient air quality.

The present Decree of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia is composed of the following sections: General provisions (sect. 1); Air quality management (sect. 2); Plans (sect. 3); Transitional and final provisions (sect. 4). This Decree lays down: (1) ambient air quality standards, in particular, target, threshold, warning, and critical alert thresholds for ambient air quality in order to...

Keywords

Air quality, Particulate matter, Ambient air, Ambient air quality standards, Alert thresholds, PM2.5, Pollutants, PM10

Regulation

| 2011 |

Spain

Real Decreto Nº 102/2011 - Relativo a la mejora de la calidad del aire.

El presente Real Decreto tiene por objeto definir y establecer objetivos de calidad del aire con respecto a las concentraciones de dióxido de azufre, dióxido de nitrógeno y óxidos de nitrógeno, partículas, plomo, benceno, monóxido de carbono, ozono, arsénico, cadmio, níquel y benzo(a)pireno en el aire ambiente, así como regular la evaluación, el mantenimiento y la mejora de la calidad del aire en...

Keywords

PM2.5, PM10, Nitrogen dioxide, Benzo(a)pyrene, Nitrogen oxides, Ammonia, Nitrogen monoxide, Ozone, Air quality, Air quality modelling, Carbon monoxide

Regulation

| 2011 |

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Regulation on the manner of monitoring on air quality, and defining the kinds of polluting materials, limit values and other air quality standards.

This Regulation determines the manner of monitoring over the air quality, by defining the pollutants (and their concrete limit values) and by providing other specific air quality standards. The monitoring of air quality includes: the criteria for determining the minimum number of measurement sites and locations for sampling (fixed measurements); the methodology of measurement and evaluation of air...

Keywords

Air quality monitoring, Legislation, PM2.5, PM10, Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, Air quality, Particulate matter, Concentration-based standards, Nitrogen dioxide, Volatile organic compounds, Filters, Air quality standards, Ammonia, Zones, Zoning

Legislation

| 2011 |

Belarus

Law No. 293-Z “On amendments and addenda to certain laws of the Republic of Belarus."

This Law outlines amendments to the legislation governing environmental protection. Its primary objective is to enhance the regulatory framework concerning the use and protection of natural resources, particularly in the context of state ecological expertise and oversight. Key legal principles include the emphasis on environmental protection, compliance with national legislation, and the...

Keywords

Legislation, Compliance, Monitoring stations, Air quality monitoring, Air pollution, Pollutants

Regulation

| 2011 |

Israel

Clean Air Regulations (Air Quality Values) (Temporary Order), 5771–2011.

These Regulations, consisting of 7 articles, define air pollution concentration measurements (in micrograms per cubic meter or tons per square kilometer) and establish target, environmental, and alert values for various pollutants. Article 2 establishes that the presence of pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, fine particulate matter, and ozone is regulated based...

Legislation

| 2011 |

Belarus

Law of the Republic of Belarus of July 14, 2011 No. 293-Z On Amendments and Supplements to Certain Laws of the Republic of Belarus.

Regulation

| 2011 |

Cameroon

Décret n°2011/2582/PM du 23 août 2011 fixant les modalités de protection de l’atmosphère au Cameroun

Le présent décret fixe les modalités de protection de l’atmosphère au Cameroun. Les dispositions du présent décret sont applicables à toutes les sources d’émissions polluantes dans l’atmosphère.

Keywords

Air pollution, Zoning, Benzene, Methane, Industrial sources, Zones, Carbon monoxide, Nitrogen dioxide, Sulphur dioxide, Legislation

Regulation

| 2010 |

Belgium

Arrêté du Gouvernement wallon relatif à l'évaluation et la gestion de la qualité de l'air ambiant.

Le présent arrêté a pour objectifs d'organiser l'évaluation et la gestion de la qualité de l'air ambiant en vue de: 1) définir et fixer des objectifs concernant la qualité de l'air ambiant afin d'éviter, de prévenir ou de réduire les effets nocifs pour la santé humaine et pour l'environnement dans son ensemble; 2) évaluer la qualité de l'air ambiant sur la base de méthodes et de critères communs...

Keywords

Zoning, Zones, Concentrations, Agglomerations, PM2.5, Benzo(a)pyrene, PM10, Benzene, Air pollution, Industrial sources, Nitrogen dioxide, Particulate matter, Methane, Nitrogen monoxide

Regulation

| 2010 |

Bulgaria

Regulation No 12 of 15 July 2010 on limit values for sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, fine particulate matter, lead, benzene, carbon monoxide and ozone in ambient air.

This Regulation establishes the national standards setting effective permitted levels or concentration as regards the presence of certain substances and pollutants (substances such as sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, fine particulate matter, lead, benzene, carbon monoxide and ozone) in ambient air on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria. This text further sets the alert thresholds for sulfur...

Keywords

Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Sulphur dioxide, Ambient air, Concentrations, Benzene, Carbon monoxide, Legislation, PM2.5, Concentration-based standards, Alert thresholds, Nitrogen monoxide, Permitting, Pollutants, PM10, Particulate matter, Air quality, Access to information

Regulation

| 2010 |

Chile

Decreto 22 - Establece Norma de Calidad Secundaria de Aire para Anhídrido Sulfuroso (SO2).

El documento establece una norma secundaria de calidad de aire para el dióxido de azufre (SO2) en Chile, con el objetivo de proteger los recursos naturales y la salud pública frente a los efectos adversos de este contaminante. En el contexto de la Ley sobre Bases Generales del Medio Ambiente, se busca actualizar y mejorar la normativa existente, introduciendo criterios de percentiles para la...

Keywords

Sulphur dioxide

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