Ambient Air Quality Regulations (L.N. 478 of 2010)

B 5523VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA A.L. 478 ta’ l-2010 ATT DWAR IL-ĦARSIEN TA’ L-AMBJENT (KAP. 435) Regolamenti ta’ l-2010 dwar il-Kwalità tal-Arja tal-Madwar BIS-SAĦĦA tas-setgħat mogħtija bl-artikoli 3 u 9 ta’ l-Att Dwar il-ħarsien ta’ l-Ambjent, il-Prim Ministru għamel dawn ir regolamenti: 1. (1) It-titolu ta’ dawn ir-regolamenti hu Regolamenti ta’ l-2010 dwar dwar il-Kwalità tal-Arja tal-Madwar. (2) Dawn ir-regolamenti jittrasponu d-Direttiva 2004/107/KE tal-parlament ewropew u tal-kunsill tal-15 ta’ Diċembru 2004 dwar l-arseniku, il-kadmju, il-merkurju, in-nikil u l-idrokarboni aromatiċi poliċikliċi fl-arja ambjentali u d-Direttiva 2008/50/KE tal-Parlament Ewropew u tal-Kunsill tal-21 ta’ Mejju 2008 dwar il-kwalità ta’ l-arja fl-ambjent u arja iktar nadifa għall Ewropa . 2. F’dawn ir-regolamenti, kemm-il darba r-rabta tal-kliem ma tkunx teħtieġ xort’ oħra: “agglomerat” tfisser żona li fiha jkun hemm konċentrata popolazzjoni ta’ ’l fuq minn 250000 abitant, jew, jekk kemm il darba, il-popolazzjoni tkun ta’ 250000 jew anqas, li jkollha densità ta’ popolazzjoni kull km2 li għandha tiġi stabbilita mill-Awtorità Kompetenti; “arja ta’ l-madwar” tfisser l-arja ta’ barra, mit troposfera l-isfel, u teskludi il-postijiet tax-xogħol li jaqgħu taħt ir-Regolamenti ta’ l-2002 dwar Ħtiġiet Minimi ta’ Saħħa u Sigurtà fuq il-Post tax-Xoghol, fejn japplikaw il provvedimenti li jirrigwardaw is-saħħa u s-sigurtà fuq il post tax-xogħol u li għalihom, il-membri tal-pubbliku ma jkollhomx aċċess regolari; Titolu. Tifsir. A.L. 44 tal-2002. Suppliment tal-Gazzetta tal-Gvern ta’ Malta Nru. 18,669, 9 ta’ Novembru, 2010 Taqsima B B 5524 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA “arseniku”, “kadmju”, “nikil” u “benżo(a)pirene” jfisser il-kontenut totali ta’ dawn l-elementi u komposti fil-frazzjoni tal-PM10; “l-Att” tfisser l-Att dwar il-Ħarsien tal-Ambjent, jew kull Att ieħor li jissostitwixxih; “l- Awtorità Kompetenti” tfisser l- Awtorità ta’ Malta dwar l-Ambjent u l-Ippjanar u dik l-awtorità oħra kif jista’ jiġi sostitwit; “deposizzjoni totali jew kumplessiva” tfisser il-massa totali ta’ sustanzi inkwinanti li tiġi trasferita mill-atmosfera għall-superfiċi (bħal ħamrija, veġetazzjoni, ilma, binjiet, eċċ) f’ area stipulata u f’ medda ta’ żmien stipulata; “emissjoni” tfisser ir-rimi fl-arja tal-gassijiet residwi; “idrokarburi poliċikliċi aromatiċi” tfisser komposti aromatiċi, magħmulin minn ta’ l-inqas żewġt iċrieki aromatiċi magħqudin flimkien u komposti biss mill- karbonju u mill idroġenu; “impjant industrijali tal-kombustjoni” tfisser kull tagħmir tekniku li jintuża għall-skopijiet industrijali jew ta’ kummerċ li jeskludi l-fran tal-ħobż, li fih jiġu ossidati il-karburanti sabiex tintuża s-sħana li tiġi prodotta. Kull tagħmir tekniku li m’huwiex għal użu domestiku jaqgħa taħt l-iskop ta’ din it tifsira; “istruzzjonijiet tekniċi fuq il-kontroll tal-kwalità tal arja” tfisser l-aħħar verżjoni tan-noti gwida fuq il-kontroll tal kwalità tal-arja approvata mill-Awtorita` Kompetenti; “indikatur ta’ l-esposizzjoni medja” tfisser livell medju kalkulat fuq kejl li jsir fis-sîti kollha li huma rapreżentattivi tat-tniġġis fiż-żoni urbani madwar Malta, u li jirriflettu l-esposizzjoni tal-popolazzjoni. Dan jintuża sabiex jiġi kalkulat l-objettiv nazzjonali għat-tnaqqis tal-esposizzjoni u l-obbligu fil-qasam tal-konċentrazzjoni tal-esposizzjoni; “kejl fiss” tfisser kejl li jsir f’sit fiss, kemm jekk b’mod kontinwu kif ukoll jekk permezz ta’ kampjunament każwali, u li jsir sabiex jiġu determinati l-livelli skond objettivi ta’ kwalità applikabbli; B 5525VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA “kejl indikattiv” tfisser kull kejl li jsir skond objettivi għall-kwalità tad-data li huma anqas strinġenti minn dawk għal kejl kontinwu; “komposti organiċi volatili” (KOV) tfisser komposti organiċi kemm minn sorsi antropoġeniċi kif ukoll minn sorsi bijoġeniċi u bl-esklużjoni tal-metan, li huma kapaċi jipproduċu l-ossidanti fotokimiċi permezz tar-rejazzjonijiet mal-ossidi tal-ażotu fil-preżenza tad-dawl tax-xemx; “kontribuzzjonijiet minn sorsi naturali” tfisser emissjonijiet ta’ sustanzi inkwinanti li m’humiex ikkawżati direttament jew indirettament mill-attivitajiet tal-bniedem, u li jinkludu avvenimenti naturali bħall-eruzzjonijiet vulkaniċi, attività sismika, attività ġeotermika, nirien spontanji fuq l-art, riħ qawwi, aerosol ta’ oriġini marina jew it-trasport u ir-risuspensjoni fl-atmosfera ta’ partiċelli ta’ oriġini naturali minn reġjuni niexfa; “livell” tfisser il-konċentrazzjoni ta’ sustanzi inkwinanti fl-arja jew id-deposizzjoni ta’ l-istess sustanzi fuq medda ta’ żmien stipulata; “livell kritiku” tfisser dak il-livell li jekk kemm-il darba jinqabeż, jkun hemm, skond l-informazzjoni xjentifika, effetti negattivi diretti fuq ċerti riċetturi bħal siġar, pjanti oħra u ekosistemi naturali, imma mhux fuq il-bniedem; “livell mira” tfisser livell iffissat bil-għan li jiġu evitati, li jiġu ipprevenuti jew li jitnaqqsu l-effetti negattivi fuq is saħħa tal-bniedem u fuq l-ambjent fit-totalità tiegħu, u li għandu jintlaħaq fejn possibbli fuq medda ta’ żmien stipulata; “livell ta’ alarm” tfisser dak il-livell li jekk jinqabeż, ikun hemm riskju għas-saħħa tal-bniedem fil-każ li l-popolazzjoni fit-totalità tagħha tiġi esposta għall-medda qasira ta’ żmien u li ġaladarba jintlaħaq ikun hemm bżonn li jittieħdu passi immedjati mill- Awtorità Kompetenti; “livell ta’ informazzjoni” tfisser dak il-livell li jekk jinqabeż ikun hemm riskju għas-saħħa tal-bniedem, fil-każ li dawk il-gruppi l-aktar sensittivi tal-popolazzjoni jiġu esposti għal medda qasira ta’ żmien u li ġaladarba jintlaħaq ikun hemm bżonn immedjat ta’ informazzjoni adegwata; B 5526 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA “livell ta’ valutazzjoni, inferjuri” tfisser livell li taħtu jistgħu jintużaw tekniċi ta’ mudellar jew tekniċi ta’ stima oġġettiva waħidhom, biex issir valutazzjoni tal-kwalità tal arja; “livell ta’ valutazzjoni, superjuri” tfisser livell li taħtu għall-iskop ta’ valutazzjoni tal-kwalità tal-arja, tista’ tintuża kombinazzjoni ta’ kejl fiss flimkien ma’ tekniċi ta’ muddellar u, jew ta’ stima oġġettiva; “lokalità fi sfond urban” tfisser sît mqiegħed f’żona urbana, li l-livelli fih huma rapresentattivi tal-esposizzjoni tal popolazzjoni urbana in ġenerali; “marġini ta’ tolleranza” tfisser dak il-persentaġġ ta’ tolleranza tal-valur limitu permess taħt il-kundizzjonijiet stabbiliti b’dawn ir-regolamenti; “merkurju gassuż totali” tfisser il-fwar tal-merkurju fl istat elementali tiegħu (Hg0) u il-merkurju gassuż rejattiv , jiġifieri l-ispeċi tal-merkurju li jinħallu fl-ilma u li għandhom pressa tal-fwar għolja biżżejjed sabiex jistgħu jeżistu fil-fażi gassuża; “il-Ministru” tfisser il-Ministru responsabbli għall ambjent; “obb l igu fi l -qasam t a ’ l -konċen t r azz jon i t a ’ l-esposizzjoni” tfisser livell li jiġi kalkulat mill-indikatur ta’ l-esposizzjoni medja bl-għan li jitnaqqsu l-effetti negattivi fuq is-saħħa tal-bniedem u li għandu jintlaħaq fuq medda ta’ żmien stabbilita; “objettiv fit-tul” tfisser livell li għandu jintlaħaq fit-tul, bl-eċċezzjoni ta’ meta dan ma jkunx jista’ jintlaħaq permezz ta’ miżuri proporzjonati, intiżi sabiex jitħarsu b’mod effettiv kemm is-saħħa tal-bniendem kif ukoll l-ambjent; “objettiv nazzjonali għat-tnaqqis tat-tniġġis” tfisser it tnaqqis perċentwali, fl-esposizzjoni medja tal-popolazzjoni ta’ Malta, fuq is-sena ta’ riferenza, bil-għan li jitnaqqsu l-effetti negattivi fuq is-saħħa tal-bniedem, li jrid jintlaħaq, fejn possibbli, fuq medda ta’ żmien stabbilita. “operatur” tfisser kull persuna naturali jew legali, li B 5527VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA topera jew li għandha poter ekonomiku deċisiv fuq impriża industrijali li għandha impatt negattiv fuq il-kwalità tal-arja; “ossidi tal-ażotu” tfisser l-addizzjoni tal-proporzjonijiet ta’ taħlit (ppbv) tal-ossidu tal-ażotu u tad-dijossidu tal-ażotu u espressa bħala konċentrazzjoni f’ µg/m3; “pjanijiet dwar il-kwalità tal-arja” tfisser pjanijiet li jkun fihom għadd ta’ miżuri intiżi sabiex jintlaħqu il-valuri limitu jew il-valuri mira; “PM10” tfisser partiċelli l i kapaċi j ippenetraw ġewwa bokka selettiva għad-daqs, konformi mal-metodu standardizzat għall-kampjunament u l-kejl tal-PM10, EN 12341, u li għandha effiċjenza ta’ 50 % għall-partiċelli ta’ dijametru aerodinamiku ta’ 10 µm; “PM2,5” tfisser partiċelli li kapaċi jippenetraw ġewwa bokka selettiva għad-daqs, konformi mal-metodu standardizzat għall-kampjunament u l-kejl tal-PM2,5, EN 14907, u li għandha effiċjenza ta’ 50 % għall-partiċelli ta’ dijametru aerodinamiku ta’ 2,5 µm; “Stat Membru” tfisser Stat Membru ta’ l-Unjoni Ewropea; “sustanza inkwinanti” tfisser kull sustanza li tista’ tinstab fl-arja tal-madwar u li jista’ jkollha effetti negattivi fuq is saħħa tal-bniedem u fuq l-ambjent fit-totalità tiegħu; “sustanzi inkwinanti ta’ grupp A” tfisser dijossidu tal kubrit, dijossidu tal-ażotu u ossidi tal-ażotu, partiċelli (PM10 u PM2,5), ċomb, benżene u monossidu tal-karbonju; “sustanzi inkwinanti ta’ grupp B” tfisser arseniku, kadmju, nikil u benżo(a)pirene; “sustanzi inkwinanti ta’ grupp C” tfisser benżo(a) antraċene, benżo(b)fluorantene, benżo(j)fluorantene, benżo(k) fluorantene, indeno(1,2,3-cd)pirene, u dibenżo(a,h)antraċene; “sustanzi prekursuri tal-ożonu” tfisser dawk is-sustanzi li jikkontribwixxu għall-formazzjoni tal-ożonu fit-troposfera, u li ftit minnhom huma mniżżla fi Skeda 6; B 5528 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA “valur limitu” tfisser livelli stabbiliti fuq bażi ta’ tagħrif xjentifiku, intiżi bil-għan li jiġu evitati, jiġu prevenuti, jew biex jitnaqqsu l-effetti negattivi fuq is-saħħa tal-bniedem jew fuq l-ambjent fit-totalità tiegħu, li għandu jintlaħaq f’medda ta’ żmien stipulata u li ġaladarba jkun intlaħaq ma jkunx jista’ jinqabeż; “valur limitu għall-emissjonijiet” tfisser l-ammont permissibbli ta’ sustanzi inkwinanti fil-gassijiet residwi li jintremew fl-arja mill-impjant tal-kombustjoni; u li għandu jiġi kalkulat bħala massa ta’ sustanza inkwinanti għall kull metru kubu ta’ gass residwu u mkejjel f’ mg/Nm3. Il-kontenut ta’ ossiġnu fil-gassijiet residwi għandu jkun ta’ 3 % fil-każ ta’ karburanti likwidi jew gassużi u ta’ 6% fil-każ ta’ karburanti solidi. “valutazzjoni” tfisser kull metodu użat biex jitkejjlu, jiġu kalkulati jew jitbassru l-livelli; “żona” tfisser xi parti ta’ Malta kif delimitat mill Awtorità Kompetenti għall-fini ta’ valutazzjoni u ġestjoni tal kwalità tal-arja. 3. (1) L-Awtorità Kompetenti għandha tkun responsabbli: a) għall-valutazzjoni tal-kwalità tal-arja; b) li tiżgura l-esattezza tal-kejl; ċ) għall-analisi tal-metodi ta’ valutazzjoni; u d) għall-koordinament ta’ programmi ta’ assigurazzjoni tal-kwalità mifruxa madwar il-Kommunità u organizzata mill Kummissjoni Ewropea. (2) L-awtoritajiet kompetenti responsabbli mill approvazzjoni tas-sistemi ta’ kejl (metodi, tagħmir, networks u laboratorji) għandhom jinħatru mill-Ministru. 4. Il-miżuri kollha li jittieħdu taħt regolamenti 33(1) u 37 għandhom jieħdu in kunsiderazzjoni approċ integrat għall-ħarsien tal-kwalità tal-arja, tal-ilma u tal-ħamrija u m’għandhomx ikollhom effett negattiv fuq xi Stat Membru ieħor. Implimentazzjoni u responsabbilitajiet. Għamla tal-miżuri. B 5529VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA 5. (1) Għall-iskop ta’ dawn ir-regolamenti l-Awtorità Kompetenti għandha taqsam il-Malta f’żoni u agglomerati. (2) L-Awtorità Kompetenti għanda tivvaluta u timmaniġġja l-kwalità tal-arja madwar iż-żoni u l-agglomerati kollha. (3) L-Awtorità Kompetenti tista’, fejn fil-ġudizzju tagħha jkun meħtieġ, tistabbilixxi żoni differenti għal sustanzi inkwinanti differenti. 6. Skeda 2 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti, tippreskrivi l-livelli ta’ valutazzjoni, superjuri u l-livelli ta’ valutazzjoni, inferjuri, li ġejjin: (a) Għas-sustanzi inkwinanti ta’ grupp A, il-livelli ta’ valutazzjoni, superjuri u l-livelli ta’ valutazzjoni, inferjuri, mniżżla f’paragrafu 1 sa paragrafu 6 ta’ Sezzjoni A ta’ dik l-Iskeda, u; (b) Għas-sustanzi inkwinanti ta’ grupp B, il-livelli ta’ valutazzjoni, superjuri u l-livelli ta’ valutazzjoni, inferjuri, mniżżla f’paragrafu 7 ta’ Sezzjoni A ta’ dik l-Iskeda; 7. Parti III ta’ Sezzjoni D ta’ Skeda 7 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir regolamenti tippreskrivi l-objettivi fit-tul għall-ożonu. 8. (1) Iż-żoni għandhom jiġu ikklassifikati skond il-livelli ta’ valutazzjoni f’ regolament 6 u l-objettivi fit-tul f’regolament 7 tiegħu. (2) L-ikklassifikar taż-żoni taħt is-subregolament (1) ta’ dan ir-regolament għandu jiġi rivedut kull ħames snin skond il-proċedura mniżżla f’Sezzjoni B ta’ Skeda 2 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti għas-sustanzi inkwinanti ta’ grupp A, kif ukoll għas sustanzi inkwinanti ta’ grupp B. (3) L-ikklassifikar għandu jsir aktar kmieni fil-każ li jkun hemm tibdil sinifikattiv fl-attivitajiet li jikkontribwixxu għall preżenza taż-żewġ gruppi ta’ sustanzi inkwinanti fl-arja. 9. L- Awtorità Kompetenti għandha tivvaluta il-kwalità tal-arja fir-rigward tas-sustanzi inkwinanti tal-gruppi A u B, u tal ożonu fiż-żoni u fl-agglomerati kollha skond il-kriterji mniżżla fi Skeda 3 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti u skond il-kriterji mniżżla f’ regolamenti 10, 11 u 12. Malta għandha tiġi maqsuma f’żoni u agglomerati. Livelli ta’ valutazzjoni. L-objettivi fit-tul għall-ożonu. Klassifikar taż-żoni. L- Awtorità Kompetenti għandha tivvaluta il-kwalità tal-arja. B 5530 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA 10. (1) L-Awtorità Kompetenti għandha tivvaluta l-konċentrazzjoni tas-sustanzi inkwinanti ta’ gruppi A u B, f’dawk iż-żoni u l-agglomerati li fihom il-livelli ta’ dawn is-sustanzi inkwinanti huma ogħla mill-livell ta’ stima superjuri f’regolament 6. (2) L-Awtorità Kompetenti għandha tivvaluta l-konċentrazzjoni ta’ ożonu f’dawk iż-żoni u l-agglomerati, li fihom ikunu tkejjlu l-livelli ta’ din is-sustanza, matul il-ħames snin preċedenti u li fihom l-objettivi fit-tul speċifikati f’regolament 7, ikunu inqabżu mill-anqas f’xi sena minnhom. ( 3 ) S a b i e x t k u n k o n f o r m i m a r - r e k w i ż i t i f ’subregolamenti (1) u (2) ta’ dan ir-regolament, l-Awtorità Kompetenti għandha tivvaluta l-konċentrazzjoni: (a) tas-sustanzi inkwinanti fi grupp A, permezz tal-kejl fiss; (b) tas-sustanzi inkwinanti fi grupp B, permezz tal-kejl fiss jew ta’ kampjunament każwali. Dawn għandhom isiru kemm- il darba jkun neċessarju sabiex jiġu stabbiliti l-livelli; (ċ) tal-ożonu permezz ta’ kejl fiss kontinwu. (4) Il-kejl msemmi f’subregolament (3) ta’ dan ir regolament jistgħu jiġu integrati ma’ tekniċi tal-immuddellar jew ma’ tekniċi ta’ kejl indikattiv sabiex tingħata informazzjoni adegwata fuq id-distribuzzjoni tal-kwalità tal-arja. 11. (1) L-Awtorità Kompetenti għandha tivvaluta l-konċentrazzjonijet ta’ sustanzi inkwinanti ta’ gruppi A u B permezz ta’ kombinazzjoni ta’ kejl fiss jew kejl indikattiv f’dawk iż-żoni u l-agglomerati li fihom il-livelli ta’ dawn is-sustanzi inkwinanti huwa ogħla mill-livell ta’ valutazzjoni, inferjuri iżda anqas mill-livell ta’ valutazzjoni, superjuri. (2) Sabiex tistabbilixxi jekk il-konċentrazzjonijiet tas sustanzi inkwinanti ta’ grupp B, fiż-żoni u l-agglomerati rispettivi jaqgħux fil-firxa ta’ konċentrazzjonijiet msemmija f’subregolament (1) ta’ dan ir-regolament, l-Awtorità Kompetenti għandha tuża il metodu f’Sezzjoni B ta’ Skeda 2 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti. (3) Sabiex tkun konformi mar- rekwiż i t i t a ’ subregolament (1) ta’ dan ir-regolament f’dak li għandu x’jaqsam L-Awtorità Kompetenti għandha tivvaluta l-konċentrazzjoni. Metodu ta’ kif tivvaluta konċentrazzjonijiet anqas mill-livell ta’ valutazzjoni superjuri. B 5531VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA mal-valutazzjoni tas-sustanzi inkwinanti ta’ grupp B, l-Awtorità Kompetenti tista’ tuża il-metodi ta’ kejl indikattiv msemmija f’Parti I ta’ Sezzjoni B ta’ Skeda 1 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti. 12. (1) L-Awtorità Kompetenti għandha tivvaluta l-konċentrazzjonijiet tas-sustanzi inkwinanti ta’ gruppi A u B, permezz tat-tekniċi tal-immuddellar jew permezz tat-tekniċi ta’ valutazzjoni oġġettiva, f’dawk iż-żoni u l-agglomerati fejn il-livelli ta’ dawn is-sustanzi inkwinanti huwa taħt il-livelli ta’ valutazzjoni, inferjuri. (2) Sabiex tiddetermina jekk il-livelli tas-sustanzi inkwinanti ta’ grupp B fiż-żoni u l-agglomerati rispettivi, humiex aktar baxxi mill-konċentrazzjoni msemmija f’sub-regolament (1) ta’ dan ir-regolament, l-Awtorità Kompetenti għanda tuża l-metodi f’ Sezzjoni B ta’ Skeda 2 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti. 13. L-Awtorità Kompetenti għandha tivvaluta il-kontribut tal-benżo(a)pirene fl-arja tal-madwar billi timmonitorja f’numru limitat ta’ siti, għas-sustanzi inkwinanti ta’ Grupp C ukoll. Is-siti għall-monitoraġġ tal-benżo(a)pirene għandhom ikunu fl-istess lok minn fejn jittieħdu il-kampjuni tas-sustanzi inkwinanti ta’ Grupp C u għandhom jintgħażlu b’tali mod sabiex ikun possibbli li jiġu individwati il-varjazzjonijiet ġeografiċi kif ukoll it-tendenzi fit-tul. Parti II ta’ Sezzjoni B, Parti II ta’ Sezzjoni C u Parti I ta’ Sezzjoni D ta’ Skeda 3 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti għandhom japplikaw. 14. (1) Flimkien mar-rekwiżiti f’regolamenti 10,11 u 12 l-Awtorità Kompetenti għandha tkejjel il-livelli tas-sustanzi inkwinanti ta’ gruppi A, B u C, tal-merkurju u tal-ożonu f’lokalità fi sfond rurali u il-bogħod minn sorsi sinifikanti ta’ tniġġis. (2) L-Awtorità Kompetenti għandha ukoll tkejjel id-deposizzjoni tas-sustanzi inkwinanti tal-gruppi B u C u tal merkurju f’ sit fl-isfond. (3) L-Awtorità Kompetenti għandha tuża l-kejl mis sit fl-isfond sabiex tivvaluta il-livelli u l-ispeċijazjoni kimika tal PM2,5 fuq bażi ta’ medja fis-sena. L-objettivi għall-kwalità tad data f’ partijiet I u III ta’ Sezzjoni A ta’ Skeda I li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti, huma applikabbli għall-kejl tal-konċentrazzjoni f’μg/m3 tal-partiċelli. Skeda 4 li tinsab ma dawn ir-regolamenti tapplika fit-totalità tagħha. Metodu ta’ kif tivvaluta konċentrazzjonijiet taħt il-livelli ta’ valutazzjoni inferjuri. Il-kontribut tal benżo(a)pirene fl-arja tal-madwar. Kejl li għandu jsir f’lokalità fi sfond rurali. B 5532 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA 15. (1) Is-si t i ta’ kampjunament għandhom jiġu ddeterminati permezz tal-kriterji mniżżla fis-sezzjonijiet rilevanti ta’ Skeda 3 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti. (2) L-ammont minimu ta’ siti ta’ kampjunament m’għandhomx ikunu inqas mill-ammont minimu preskritt minn Skeda 5 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti, kif ġej: (a) Parti I(1) ta’ Sezzjoni A ta’ Skeda 5 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti, għas-sustanzi inkwinanti ta’ grupp A; (b) Sezzjoni B (1) ta’ Skeda 5 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir regolamenti, għas-sustanzi inkwinanti ta’ grupp B, u; (c) Parti I ta’ Sezzjoni C ta’ Skeda 5 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti għall-ożonu. 16. (1) L-Awtorità Kompetenti għandha tkejjel il-livelli ta’ dijossidu tal-ażotu mill-anqas, f’50% tas-siti għall-kampjunament tal-ożonu kif mitlub minn Parti I ta’ Sezzjoni C ta’ Skeda 5 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti. Il-kejl għandu jsir b’mod kontinwu. (2) L-ammont ta’ siti ta’ kampjunament għall-kejl fiss tal-ożonu f’dawk iż-żoni u l-agglomerati, li fihom skond il-kejl li jkun sar matul il-ħames snin ta’ qabel, jirriżulta li l-livelli ta’ din is sustanza kienu taħt l-objettivi fit-tul, għandhom ikunu skond Parti II ta’ Sezzjoni C ta’ Skeda 5 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti. (3) L-Awtorità Kompetenti għanda tistabilixxi mill anqas sit wieħed ta’ kampjunament sabiex tkejjel il-livelli tas sustanzi prekursuri tal-ożonu mniżżla fi Skeda 6 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti, u għandha ukoll tieħu in kunsiderazzjoni l-objettivi u l-metodi mniżżla f’din l-istess Skeda. 17. L-Awtorità Kompetenti għandha tilħaq l-objettivi għall-kwalità tad-data mniżżla fi Skeda 1 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir regolamenti. 18. L-Awtorità Kompetenti għandha tuża l-metodi ta’ riferenza fi Skeda 10 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti biex tkejjel: (a) Il-livelli fl-arja tas-sustanzi inkwinanti fi grupp A; (b) Il-livell fl-arja tal-ożonu; u Siti ta’ kampjunament. Kejl ta’ dijossidu tal ażotu. Objettivi ghall-kwalità tad-data. Metodi ta’ riferenza. B 5533VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA (ċ) Il-livelli fl-arja u r-rati ta’ depożitar tas-sustanzi inkwinanti fi grupp B. 19. (1) L-Awtorità Kompetenti għandha tieħu kull azzjoni li fil-ġudizzju tagħha tkun neċessarja, skond is-setgħat mogħtija lilha taħt l-Att, biex tiżgura li l-livelli tas-sustanzi inkwinanti fi gruppi A u B ma jkunux ogħla mill-valuri limitu jew il-valuri mira preskritti mis-sezzjonijiet rilevanti ta’ Skeda 7 li tinsab ma dawn ir-regolamenti, f’dawk iż-żoni u l-agglomerati li fihom il-livelli ta’ dawn is-sustanzi inkwinanti huma iktar baxxi mill-valuri limitu jew mill-valuri miri applikkabbli. (2) F’dawn iż-żoni u l-agglomerati għandha tinżamm l-aħjar kwalità tal-arja possibbli u kumpatibbli mal-iżvilupp sostenibbli. 20. (1) L-Awtorità Kompetenti għandha tieħu kull azzjoni li fil-ġudizzju tagħha tkun neċessarja u skond is-setgħet mogħtija lilha taħt l-Att biex tiżgura li matul iż-żoni u l-agglomerati f’Malta: (a) il-livelli ta’ dijossidu tal-kubrit, PM10, ċomb, u l-monossidu tal-karbonju ma jkunux ogħla mill-valuri limitu applikabbli, kif preskritti mis-sezzjonijet relevanti ta’ Skeda 7 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti; u (b) il-livelli ta’ benżene u dijossidu tal-ażotu ma jkunux ogħla mill-valuri limitu applikabbli, kif preskritti mis-sezzjonijet relevanti ta’ Skeda 7 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir regolamenti, mid-dati hemm speċifikati; u (ċ) mill-31 ta’ Diċembru 2012 il-livelli ta’ sustanzi inkwinanti ta’ grupp B ma għandhomx ikunu ogħla mill valuri mira preskritti mis-sezzjonijiet rilevanti ta’ Skeda 7 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti. (2) Il-konformità ma’ dawn ir-rekwiżiti għandha tiġi ivvalutata skond Skeda 3 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti. (3) Il-marġini ta’ tolleranza mniżżla fi Skeda 7 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti għandhom japplikaw skond regolament 31(1). (4) Il-livelli ta’ allarm għall-konċentrazzjonijet fl arja ta’ dijossidu tal-kubrit u dijossidu tal-ażotu għandhom ikunu dawk preskritti minn Sezzjoni A ta’ Skeda 8 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir regolamenti. Azzjoni li tittieħed mill-Awtorità Kompetenti dwar sustanzi inkwinanti ta’ gruppi A u B. Kull azzjoni oħra li tittieħed mill-Awtorità Kompetenti. B 5534 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA (5) Subregolament (2) ta dan ir-regolament għandu japplika għall-proġetti li għalihom ikun intalab il-permess minn għand l-Awtorità Kompetenti wara id-data li fihom jidħlu fis-seħħ dawn ir-regolamenti. 21. L-Awtorità Kompetenti għandha tiġbor lista taż-żoni u tal-agglomerati li fihom ikunu nqabżu l-livelli mira fi Skeda 7 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti, għas-sustanzi inkwinanti ta’ grupp B. L-Awtorità Kompetenti għandha tispeċifika ukoll, dawk il-lokalitajiet fejn jiġu rreġistrati dawn il-livelli, kif ukoll is-sorsi li jkunu qed jikkontribwixxu għalihom. 22. (1) Il-livelli kritiċi għall-ħarsien tal-veġetazzjoni għandhom ikunu dawk preskritti minn Skeda 9 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti u għandhom jiġu vvalutati skond Sezzjoni A ta’ Skeda 3 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti. (2) Fejn il-metodi ta’ kejl fiss huma l-unika sors ta’ informazzjoni għall-ivvalutar tal-kwalità tal-arja, in-numru ta’ siti ta’ kampjunament ma għandhomx ikunu inqas mill-minimu speċifikat f’Parti III ta’ Sezzjoni A ta’ Skeda 5 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti. (3) Fejn jintużaw it-tekniċi ta’ kejl indikattiv jew ta’ mudellar flimkien mal-metodi ta’ kejl fiss, biex tinġabar l-informazzjoni għall-ivvalutar tal-kwalità tal-arja, in-numru minimu ta’ siti ta’ kampjunament jista’ jitnaqqas b’ 50%, sakemm il-livelli tas-sustanzi inkwinanti jistgħu jiġu vvalutati skond l-objettivi għall-kwalità tad-data preskritti minn Parti I ta’ Sezzjoni A ta’ Skeda 1 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti. 23. (1) L-objettiv nazzjonali għat-tnaqqis ta’ PM2,5 għandu jkun dak preskriit f’ Parti II ta’ Sezzjoni B ta’ Skeda 7 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti. Dan il-livell ta’ tnaqqis għandu jintlaħaq sa dik id-data speċifikata fis-sezzjoni rilevanti ta’ din l-Iskeda. (2) Sal-2015, l-indikatur tal-esposizzjoni medja m’ għandux ikun ogħla mill-obbligu fil-qasam ta’ l-konċentrazzjoni ta’ l-esposizzjoni preskritt minn Parti III ta’ Sezzjoni B ta’ Skeda 7 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti. L-indikatur tal-esposizzjoni medja tal-PM2,5 għandu jiġi vvalutat kif preskritt f’ Parti I ta’ Sezzjoni B ta’ Skeda 7 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti. (3) Skond Skeda 3 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti, Livelli mira għas sustanzi inkwinanti ta’ grupp B. Livelli kritiċi għall-ħarsien tal veġetazzjoni. L-objettiv nazzjonali għat-tnaqqis ta’ PM2,5. B 5535VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA id-distribuzzjoni u in-numru ta’ siti ta’ kampjunament li għandhom jintużaw biex jiġi kalkulat l-indikatur tal-esposizzjoni medja tal-PM2,5 għandu jirrifletti b’mod adekwat l-esposizzjoni tal popolazzjoni in ġenerali. In-numru ta’ siti ta’ kampjunament m’għandhomx ikunu inqas minn dawk preskritti f’ Parti II ta’ Sezzjoni A ta’ Skeda 5 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti. 24. (1) Il-livelli ta’ PM2,5 fl-arja m’għandhomx ikunu ogħla mill-valuri mira preskritti minn Parti IV ta Sezzjoni A ta’ Skeda 7 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti u għandhom jintlaħqu sad-data speċifikata hemm. (2) Il-livelli ta’ PM2,5 fl-arja ta’ madwar iż-żoni u l-agglomerati kollha m’għandhomx ikunu ogħla mill-valuri limitu preskritti f’Parti V ta’ Sezzjoni A ta’ Skeda 7 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti, u li għandhom jintlaħqu sad-dati speċifikati hemm. Il-konformità ma’ dan ir-rekwiżit għandha tiġi valutata kif preskritt fi Skeda 3 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti. (3) Il-marġini ta’ tolleranza f’ Parti V ta’ Sezzjoni A ta’ Skeda 7 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti għandhom japplikaw skond regolament 32(1). 25. (1) Il-valuri mira għall-ożonu għandhom ikunu dawk preskritti f’ Parti II ta’ Sezzjoni D ta’ Skeda 7 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti. (2) Il-miri fit-tul għall-ożonu għandhom ikunu dawk preskritti f’ Parti III ta’ Sezzjoni D ta’ Skeda 7 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti. (3) F’dawk iż-żoni u l-agglomerati li fihom il-livelli ta’ ożonu fl-arja ikunu ogħla mill-valuri mira f’subregolament (1) tiegħu, dawn il-valuri mira għandhom jintlaħqu sad-dati preskritti f’ Parti II ta’ Sezzjoni D ta’ Skeda 7 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti, permezz tal-implementazzjoni ta’ programm ippreparat skond regolament 6 tar-Regolamenti tal-2002 dwar l-Ogħla Livelli ta’ Emissjoni Nazzjonali fil-każ ta’ Ċerti Sustanzi Atmosferiċi li Jniġġsu, u jekk ikun neċessarju permezz tal implementazzjoni ta’ pjan għall-kwalità tal-arja. (4) F’dawk iż-żoni u l-agglomerati li fihom il-livelli tal-ożonu fl-arja huma ogħla mill-objettivi fit-tul f’ subregolament (2), imma daqs jew inqas mill valur mira f’subregolament (1), l-objettivi fit-tul għandhom jintlaħqu permezz ta’ miżuri li jkunu PM2,5 fl-arja m’għandhomx ikunu ogħla mill-valuri preskritti. Il-valuri mira għall ożonu. A.L. 291 tal-2002. B 5536 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA effikaċi f’dak li għandu x’jaqsam mal-aspett finanzjarju. Dawn il miżuri għandhom ikunu konsistenti mal-pjanijiet u il-programmi msemmija f’subregolament (3). (5) Il-livelli tal-ożonu fl-arja għandhom jinżammu taħt il-miri fit-tul, f’subregolament (2), f’dawk iż-żoni u agglomerati li fihom il-livelli tal-ożonu huma diġà konformi ma’ dan ir-rekwiżit, wara li jittieħdu in kunsiderazzjoni kemm in-natura transfruntaljiera tat-tniġġis mill-ożonu, kif ukoll il-kundizzjonijiet meteoroloġiċi. 26. (1) Biex jintlaħqu il-valuri limitu preskritti fi Skeda 7 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti, l-Awtorità Kompetenti għandha tippubblika Nota Teknika fuq il-Kontroll tal-Kwalità tal-Arja bil-għan li tiffissa l-valuri limitu għall-emissjonijiet mill instalazzjonijiet li jaqgħu taħt l-iskop ta’ regolament 28. In-Nota teknika għandha tinkludi ukoll istruzzjonijiet fuq l-ikkalkular tal għoli taċ-ċmieni. (2) L-Awtorità Kompetenti għandha wkoll tippubblika dokument gwida fuq kif għandhom isiru l-istudji kollha li għandhom x’jaqsmu mal-kwalità tal-arja. 27. (1) L-impjanti tal-kombustjoni industrijali li ma jaqgħux taħt l-iskop tar-Regolamenti tal-2002 għall-Prevenzjoni u Kontroll Integrati tat-Tniġġis kif emendati u li kienu joperaw qabel id-dħul fis-seħħ ta’ dawn ir-regolamenti għandhom jirreġistraw mal-Awtorità Kompetenti mhux aktar tard minn sitt xhur mid data li fiha jidħlu fis-seħħ dawn ir-regolamenti. L-impjanti tal kombustjoni li bdew joperaw wara, għandhom jirreġistraw mhux aktar tard minn sitt xhur wara li jibdew joperaw. (2) L-impjanti industrijali tal-kombustjoni li huma reġistrati taħt is-subregolament (1) għandhom jgħaddu lill-Awtorità Kompetenti kull informazzjoni rigward l-operat ta’ dawn l-impjanti, li fil-ġudizzju tal-Awtorità Kompetenti, hija relevanti. 28. L-għoli minimu taċ-ċmieni għall-installazjonijiet li jaqgħu taħt l-iskop ta’ regolament 27 ma jistax ikun anqas minn dak kalkulat skond il-linja gwida maħruġin mill-Awtorità Kompetenti. Iżda, l-għoli taċ-ċmieni m’għandu fl-ebda każ ikun inqas minn 3 metri aktar ogħli mis-saqaf u 3 metri aktar għoli minn kull sular abitabbli f’raġġ ta’ 25 metru. 29. Kull studju dwar il-kwalità tal-arja li hu rekwiżit ta’ kull regolament maħruġ taħt l-Att għandu jsir skond id-dokument Nota Teknika fuq il-Kontroll tal-Kwalità tal-Arja. Impjanti tal kombustjoni industrijali. Għoli taċ-ċmieni. Studji dwar il-kwalità skond id-dokument ta’ gwida. B 5537VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA ta’ gwida maħruġ taħt subregolament (2) ta’ regolament 26 u għandu jirreferi għall-livelli ta’ sustanzi inkwinanti msemmija f’regolamenti 19 u 20. 30. (1) Għandu jiġi nnominat sottokumitat għall-Pjan tal Kwalità tal-Arja biex jiġi ikkonsultat mill-Awtorità Kompetenti qabel ma jinħarġu il-Pjanijiet t’ Azzjoni taħt regolament 33(1). (2) Dan is-sottokumitat għandu jkun kompost minn: (a) id-Diret tur tas-Saħħa Ambjental i jew ir rappreżentant tiegħu; (b) id-Direttur ta’ l-Ħarsien ta’ l-Ambjent (MEPA) jew ir-rappreżentant tiegħu; (ċ) id-Direttur ta’ l-Ippjanar (MEPA) jew ir rappreżentant tiegħu; (d) l-uffiċjal Kap Eżekuttiv ta’ l-Awtorita` ta’ Trasport jew ir-rappreżentant tiegħu; (e) ir-rappreżentant tal-Kamra tal-Kummerċ, Impriża u Industrija; (f) ir-rappreżentant tal-Impriżi Żgħar u ta’ Daqs Medju (SMEs); (g) ir-rappreżentant tal-Assoċjazzjoni tal-Kunsilli Lokali; (h) ir-rappreżentant tal-ONG tal-Ambjent; u (i) ir-rappreżentant tal-ONG tas-Saħħa Pubblika. 31. (1) Biex tiġi vvalutata il-konformità mal-valuri limitu, il-valuri mira, u l-miri fit-tul fi Skeda 7 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir regolamenti, l-Awtorità Kompetenti għandha tagħmel rapport kull sena, dwar il-kwalità tal-arja. Dan ir-rapport għandu jkun lest sal 31 ta’ Novembru tas-sena ta’ wara. (2) Ir-rapport għandu jinkludi analiżi tar-riżultati tal monitoraġġ tal-livelli fl-arja tas-sustanzi inkwinanti ta’ gruppi A u B u tal-ożonu, madwar Malta u għandu jinkludi sommarju tal livelli li jkunu ogħla mill-valuri limitu, valuri mira, objettivi fit Sottokumitat għall Pjan tal-Kwalità tal-Arja. Rapport dwar il kwalità tal-arja. B 5538 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA tul, livelli ta’ informazzjoni u livelli ta’ allarm. Flimkien ma’ din l-informazzjoni għandu jkun hemm ukoll valutazzjoni fil-qosor tal effetti, ta’ meta jinqabżu l-livelli msemmija. (3) Dawn ir-rapporti jistgħu, fejn ikun meħtieġ, jinkludu wkoll informazzjoni fuq sustanzi inkwinanti oħra, bħal per eżempju xi uħud mis-sustanzi prekursuri tal-ożonu mniżżla f’ parti B ta’ Skeda 6 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti. 32. (1) Il-Ministru għandu, fuq il-parir tal-Awtorità Kompetenti, jiddikjara Area għall-Immaniġġar tal-Kwalità tal-Arja kull fejn: (a) Il-valuri limitu, il-valuri mira jew l-objettivi fit tul, fi Skeda 7 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti inkluż il-marġini ta’ tolleranza, ma jkunux qed jintlaħqu. Għandhom jittieħdu ukoll in kunsiderazzjoni id-dati li fihom il-valuri limiti, il valuri mira jew l-objettivi fit-tul, iridu jintlaħqu; jew (b) jekk permezz tal-użu ta’ software tal-immuddellar jiġi mbassar li ikunu ser jinqabżu, il-valuri limitu, il-valuri mira jew l-objettivi fit tul, fi Skeda 7 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir regolamenti. (2) L-Area għall-Immaniġġar tal-Kwalità tal-Arja għandha tiġi iddikjarata permezz ta’ Ordni għall-Immaniġġar tal Kwalità tal-Arja skond Skeda 13 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti. L-Ordni għall-Immaniġġar tal-Kwalità tal-Arja għandha tiġi ippubblikata fil-Gażżetta tal-Gvern. (3) L-ordni msemmija f’ subregolament (2) tista tiġi revokata jekk, valutazzjoni suċċessiva tal-kwalità tal-arja turi li l-valuri limitu, il-valuri mira jew l-objettivi fit-tul, fi Skeda 7 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti ikunu qed jintlaħqu f’dik il-lokalità li fiha tkun ġiet iddikjarata Area għall-Immaniġġar tal-Kwalità tal Arja taħt subregolament (1). 33. (1) Kull fejn ordni taħt regolament 32(2) tidħol fis seħħ, l-Awtorità Kompetenti għandha tipprepara Pjan t’Azzjoni għall Kwalità tal-Arja għall-lokalità in kwistjoni, qabel ma jagħddu tnax-il xhar minn meta tiġi publikata l-ordni fil-Gazzetta. (2) Il-Pjan t’Azzjoni msemmi f’subregolament (1) għandu mill-anqas jinkludi: Area għall Immaniġġar tal Kwalità tal-Arja. Pjan t’Azzjoni għall Kwalità tal-Arja. B 5539VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA (a) l-informazzjoni fi Skeda 11 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir regolamenti; u (b) indikazzjoni ta’ kemm ikun hemm bżonn biex jiġu implimentati il-miżuri li jkunu mniżżla fil-pjan ta’ azzjoni. (3) Il-pjanijiet ta’ Azzjoni msemmija f’subregolament (1) għandhom ukoll jinkludu dawk il-miżuri li jkunu neċessarji biex fil-lokalità in kwistjoni, jintlaħqu il-valuri limitu fi Skeda 7 li tinsab ma dawn ir-regolamenti. Il-Pjanijiet t’Azzjoni għandhom jinkludu miżuri li skond it-tbassir tas-software li jimmudella l-kwalità tal-arja (fost tekniċi oħra jistgħu), jwasslu għal tnaqqis fil-livelli fl-arja tas-sustanzi inkwinanti ikkonċernati, fil-lokalità in kwistjoni. Dawn il-miżuri jistgħu jinkludu: (a) restrizzjonijiet fuq it–traffiku jew inkella t-traffiku jiġi mġiegħel jgħaddi minn bnadi oħra; (b) Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) li ma jkunux konformi ma’ ċerti Euro Standards ma jitħallewx jgħaddu mill-lokalità in kwistjoni (dan għandu jiġi stabbilit permezz tal-immuddellar); (ċ) is-sospensjoni temporanja tal-at t ivi taj iet kummerċjali jew industrijali li għandhom effett negattiv fuq il-kwalità tal-arja, bħal tqattiegħ ta’ blat fil-barrieri, qtugħ ta’ ġebel, invjar tal-ġebel, impjanti industrijali, eċċ; (d) miżuri li għandhom x’jaqsmu mal-irmiġġ tal vapuri f’xi port li jista’ jkun fil-qrib; (e) moratorium fuq il-permessi tal-ippjanar; u (f) sospensjoni tax-xogħlijiet ta’ kostruzzjoni fiż-żona. (4) Waqt li tkun qed tipprepara il-pjan ta’ azzjoni, l-Awtorità Kompetenti għandha tikkonsulta mas-sottokumitat maħtur taħt ir-regolament 30. 34. L-Awtorità Kompetenti tista minn żmien għal żmien tirrevedi l-pjanijiet ta’ azzjoni li joħorġu taħt ir-regolament 33(1). 35. Kull pjan maħruġ taħt ir-regolament 33(1), għandu jkun konformi ma’ dawk il-pjanijiet li jistgħu joħorġu taħt: Reviżjoni ta’ pjanijiet ta’ azzjoni. Konformità ta’ pjanijiet. B 5540 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA (a) ir-Regolamenti ta’ l-2010 dwar l-Impjanti l-Kbar tal-Kombustjoni; (b) ir-Regolamenti ta’ l-2001 dwar l-Ogħla Livelli ta’ Emissjoni Nazzjonali fil-każ ta’ Ċerti Sustanzi Atmosferiċi li Jniġġsu; u (ċ) ir-Regolamenti ta’ l-2004 dwar Valutazzjoni u Maniġġar ta’ Ħsejjes fl-Ambjent; biex jintlaħqu l-miri ambjentali rispettivi. 36. (1) L-Awtorità Kompetenti għandha tipprepara Pjan ta’ Azzjoni fuq medda ta żmien qasir għal dawk iż-żoni u l-agglomerati li fihom hemm riskju li jinqabżu wieħed jew aktar mill-livelli t’allarm fi Skeda 8 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti. (2) Il-Pjan ta’ Azzjoni fuq medda ta żmien qasir għandu jispeċifika il-miżuri li għandhom jittieħdu biex jitnaqqas kemm ir-riskju li jinqabżu il-livelli f’subregolament (1) ta’ dan ir regolament, kif ukoll it-tul ta’ l-perijodu li fih ikunu qed jinqabżu dawn il-livelli. 37. Il-pjanijiet ta’ Azzjoni msemmija f’regolament 33(1) għandhom ukoll jinkludu dawk il-miżuri li jkunu neċessarji biex fil-lokalità in kwistjoni, jintlaħqu il-valuri limitu fi Skeda 8 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti. Il-Pjanijiet t’Azzjoni għandhom jinkludu miżuri li skond it-tbassir tas-software li jimuddella l-kwalità tal arja fost tekniċi oħra jistgħu jwasslu għal tnaqqis fil-livelli fl-arja tas-sustanzi inkwinanti konċernati, fil-lokalità in kwistjoni. Dawn il-miżuri jistgħu jinkludu, fost oħrajn: (a) ir-restrizzjonijiet fuq it–traffiku jew inkella t-traffiku jiġi mġiegħel jgħaddi minn bnadi oħra; (b) HGVs li ma jkunux konformi ma’ ċerti Euro Standards ma jitħallewx jgħaddu mill-lokalità in kwistjoni (dan għandu jiġi stabbilit permezz tal-immuddellar); (ċ) Is-sospensjoni temporanja tal-at t ivi taj iet kummerċjali jew industrijali li għandhom effett negattiv fuq il kwalità tal-arja, bħal qtugħ ta’ blat fil-barrieri, qtugħ ta’ ġebel, invjar tal-ġebel, impjanti industrijali, eċċ; A.L. 172 tal-2010. A.L. 193 tal-2004. A.L. 291 tal-2002. Pjan ta’ Azzjoni fuq medda ta’ żmien qasir. Kontenut ta’ pjanijiet ta’ Azzjoni. B 5541VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA (d) miżuri li għandhom x’jaqsmu mal-irmiġġ tal vapuri f’xi port li jista’ jkun fil-qrib; (e) moratorium fuq il-permessi tal-ippjanar; u (f) sospensjoni tax- xogħlijiet ta’ kostruzzjoni fiż-żona. 38. Fil-każ li jinqabżu l-livelli ta’ allarm għall-ożonu kif preskritt fi Skeda 8 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti, jkun hemm bżonn li jsiru l-pjanijiet ta’ azzjoni skond regolament 33(1) jekk wara li l-Awtorità Kompetenti tagħmel il-valutazzjoni tagħha joħroġ biċ-ċar li jekk jittieħdu in kunsiderazzjoni il-fatturi nazzjonali, geografiċi, meteoroloġiċi u ekonomiċi jirriżulta li permezz tal-implimentazzjoni ta’ l-pjan ta’ azzjoni jista’ jitnaqqas ir-riskju li jinqabeż dan il-livell, id-differenza bejn il-livelli attwali ta’ ożonu u l-livell ta’ allarm , kif ukoll it-tul ta’ l-perijodu li fih ikunu qed jinqabżu dawn il-livelli. 39. Il-pubbliku in ġenerali għandu jkun infurmat b’mod adegwat, permezz tal-mezzi tal-istampa, tar-radju, tat-televiżjoni u tal-internet, fost mezzi oħrajn, kull darba li jinqabżu l-livelli ta’ informazzjoni u l-livelli ta’ allarm preskritti fi Skeda 8 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti 40. (1) L-Awtorità Kompetenti għandha tinforma fil-ħin u b’mod adegwat kemm lill-pubbliku in generali kif ukoll lill-korpi kostitwiti, bħal għaqdiet ambjentali, għaqdiet tal-konsumaturi, għaqdiet li jirrapreżentaw l-interessi ta’ popolazzjonijiet sensittivi, għaqdiet li jinteressaw ruħhom fis-saħħa pubblika kif ukoll federazzjonijiet li jirrappreżentaw lill-industrija b’dan li ġej: (a) il-kwalità ta’ l-arja skond Skeda 12 li tinsab ma’ dawn ir-regolamenti; (b) kull darba li jittieħdu deċiżjonijet ta’ posponiment skond Artikolu 22(1) ta’ Direttiva 2008/50/KE tal-Parlament Ewropew u tal-Kunsill tal-21 ta’ Mejju 2008 dwar il-kwalità ta’ l-arja fl-ambjent u arja iktar nadifa għall-Ewropa ; (ċ) kull eżenzjoni taħt artikolu 22(2) tad-Direttiva 2008/50/KE tal-Parlament Ewropew u tal-Kunsill tal-21 ta’ Mejju 2008 dwar il-kwalità ta’ l-arja fl-ambjent u arja iktar nadifa għall-Ewropa1; (d) il-Pjanijiet tal-Kwalità tal-Arja skond Artikolu Il-livelli ta’ allarm tal-ożonu. Informazzjoni li tingħata mill-media. Informazzjoni ulterjuri li għandha tingħata lill-pubbliku. B 5542 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA 22(1) tad-Direttiva 2008/50/KE tal-Parlament Ewropew u tal-Kunsill tal-21 ta’ Mejju 2008 dwar il-kwalità ta’ l-arja fl-ambjent u arja iktar nadifa għall-Ewropa1; u skond Regolamenti 33(1) u 36(1) ta’ dawn ir-regolamenti. (2) L-Awtorità Kompetenti għanda tipprovdi, permezz tal-mezzi tal-medja kollha aċċessibbili (inkluż l-internet jew permezz ta’ kull mezz ta’ telekommunikazzjoni adegwat), u b’xejn, kull informazzjoni msemmija f’subregolament (1) tiegħu skond il-provvedimenti tad-Direttiva 2007/2/KE tal-Parlament Ewropew u tal-Kunsill ta’ l-14 ta’ Marzu 2007 li tistabbilixxi Infrastruttura għall-Informazzjoni Ġeografika fil-Komunità Ewropea (INSPIRE). (3) L-Awtorità Kompetenti għandha tiżgura li r-rapporti annwali kollha dwar is-sustanzi inkwinanti, preskritti minn regolament 31(1) għandhom ikunu aċċessibbli għall pubbliku. (4) L-Awtorità Kompetenti għandha tinforma lill pubbliku dwar kif jitqassmu r-responsabbilitajiet skond regolament 3. 41. Persuna tinsab ħatja ta’ reat taħt dawn ir-regolamenti jekk: (a) tonqos milli tħares xi ordni leġittimament mogħtija skond xi dispożizzjoni ta’ dawn ir-regolamenti; jew (b) tikser xi restrizzjoni, projbizzjoni jew ħtieġa imposta minn jew taħt dawn ir-regolamenti; jew (ċ) tikkonfoffa, tagħmel attentat, tgħin jew tħajjar, lil xi persuna oħra b’liema mezz ikun, inkluż ir-reklamar, l-għoti ta’ pariri jew ħlas ta’ flus biex tikser id-dispożizzjonijiet ta’ dawn ir-regolamenti jew biex tonqos milli tħares xi dispożizzjoni bħal dawk, inkluż kull ordni mogħtija leġittimament skond xi dispożizzjoni ta’ dawn ir-regolamenti, jew biex tikser xi restrizzjoni, projbizzjoni jew ħtieġa imposta minn jew taħt dawn ir-regolamenti. 42. Min jagħmel reat kontra dawn ir-regolamenti jista’, meta jinsab ħati, jeħel: (a) meta jinsab ħati għall-ewwel darba, multa ta’ mhux anqas minn elf u mitejn euro (€1,200) iżda mhux iżjed minn elfejn u tlett mitt euro (€2,300); Reati. Pieni. B 5543VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA (b) meta jinsab ħati għat-tieni darba jew aktar drabi, multa ta’ mhux anqas minn elfejn u tlett mitt euro (€2,300) iżda mhux iżjed minn ħdax-il elf u sitt mitt euro (€11,600), għal priġunerija għal żmien mhux iżjed minn sentejn, jew għal dik il-multa u priġunerija flimkien: Iżda kull meta persuna tinsab ħatja li tkun wettqet reat taħt dawn ir-regolamenti permezz ta’ xi vettura, sid dik il vettura għandu meta dan ikun japplika, jinżamm responsabbli bl-istess mod u grad: Iżda wkoll il-qorti għandha tordna lil kull min ikun insab ħati li wettaq reat kontra dawn ir-regolamenti li jħallas dawk l-ispejjeż li jkunu saru mill-entitajiet pubbliċi u, jew minn persuni oħra li jkunu involuti flokhom fl-implimentazzjoni ta’ dawn ir-regolamenti u fir-riparazzjoni tal-ambjent bħala riżultat ta’ dak ir-reat, ir-revoka ta’ kull permess maħruġ mill Awtorità Kompetenti u l-konfiska tal-corpus delicti. 43. (1) Id-dispożizzjonijiet tal-artikolu 23 u s-subartikolu (1) tal-artikolu 30 tal-Kodiċi Kriminali għandhom japplikaw, mutatis mutandis, għal proċeduri dwar reati kontra dawn ir regolamenti, b’dan illi l-iskwalifika milli persuna jkollha jew tikseb liċenza, permess jew awtorità m’għandha f’ebda każ tkun għal anqas minn sena. (2) Minkejja d-dispożizzjonijiet tal-artikolu 370 tal-Kodiċi Kriminali, il-proċeduri dwar reati kontra dawn ir regolamenti għandhom isiru quddiem il-Qorti tal-Maġistrati (Malta) jew il-Qorti tal-Maġistrati (Għawdex), skond ma jista’ jkun il-każ, u għandhom ikunu skond id-dispożizzjonijiet tal-Kodiċi Krimali li jirregolaw il-proċedura quddiem dawk il-qrati bħala qrati ta’ ġudikatura kriminali. (3) Minkejja d-dispożizzjonijiet tal-Kodiċi Kriminali, l-Avukat Ġenerali għandu dejjem ikollu dritt ta’ appell quddiem il Qorti tal-Appell Kriminali minn kull sentenza mogħtija mill-Qorti tal-Maġistrati (Malta) jew mill-Qorti tal-Maġistrati (Għawdex) dwar proċeduri għal xi reat kontra dawn ir-regolamenti. 44. Ir-Regolamenti ta’ l-2001 dwar Stima u Maniġġar tal Kwalità ta’ l-Arja fl-Ambjent, ir-Regolamenti ta’ l-2001 dwar Limitu ta’ Valuri ta’ Dijossidu tan-Nitroġenu, Dijossidu tal Kubrit, Materja ta’ Partiċelli u Ċomb fl-Arja ta’ l-Ambjent, ir Regolamenti ta’ l-2002 dwar Valuri ta’ Limitu għall-Benżin u Applikabilità tal Kodiċi Kriminali. Kap. 9. Jirrevoka A.L. 216 tal-2001, A.L. 224 tal-2001, A.L. 163 tal 2001, A.L. 11 tal-2003 u A.L. 292 tal-2007. B 5544 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA Monossidu Karboniku Fl-Arja ta’ l-Ambjent, ir-Regolamenti ta’ l-2003 dwar l-Ożonu fl-Arja Ambjentali u r-Regolamenti ta’ l-2007 dwar l-Arseniku, il-Merkurju, in-Nikil u l-Idrokarboni Aromatiċi Poliċikliċi fl-Arja Ambjentali qegħdin b’dawn jiġu mħassra. B 5545VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA Skeda I Data quality objectives A. Data quality objectives for group A pollutants and for ozone. I. Data quality objectives for ambient air quality assessment Sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen and carbon monoxide Benzene Particulate matter (PM10/PM2.5) and lead Ozone and related NO and NO2 Fixed measurements (1) Uncertainty 15 % 25% 25% 15% Minimum data capture 90 % 90% 90% 90% during summer, 75% during winter Minimum time coverage: Urban background and traffic 35 %(2) Industrial sites 90 % Indicative measurements Uncertainty 25 % 30 % 50 % 30 % Minimum data capture 90 % 90 % 90 % 90 % Minimum time coverage 14 %(4) 14 %(3) 14 %(4) > 10 % during summer Modelling uncertainty Hourly 50 % 50 % Eight-hour averages 50 % 50 % Daily averages 50 % Not yet defined Annual averages 30 % 50 % 50 % Objective estimation Uncertainty 75 % 100 % 100 % 75 % (1). Random measurements instead of continuous measurements for benzene, lead and particulate matter if it can be demonstrated that the uncertainty, including the uncertainty due to random sampling, meets the quality objective of 25% and the time coverage is still larger than the minimum time coverage for indicative measurements. Random sampling must be evenly distributed over the year in order to avoid skewing of results. The uncertainty due to random sampling may be determined by the procedure laid down in ISO 11222 (2002) ‘Air Quality – Determination of the Uncertainty of the Time Average of Air Quality Measurements’. If random measurements are used to assess the requirements of the PM10 limit value the 90.4 percentile (to be lower than or equal to 50 g/m3) should be evaluated instead of the number of exceedances, which is highly influenced by data coverage. (2). Distributed over the year to be representative of various conditions for climate and traffic. (3). One day’s measurement a week at random, evenly distributed over the year, or eight weeks evenly distributed over the year. (4). One measurement a week at random, evenly distributed over the year, or eight weeks evenly distributed over the year. The uncertainty (expressed at a 95 % confidence level) of the assessment methods will be evaluated in accordance with the principles of the CEN Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement (ENV B 5546 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA 13005-1999), the methodology of ISO 5725:2004 and the guidance provided in the CEN report ‘Air Quality – Approach to Uncertainty Estimation for Ambient Air Reference Measurement Methods’ (CR 14377:2002E). The percentages for uncertainty in the above table are given for individual measurements averaged over the period considered by the limit value (or target value in the case of ozone), for a 95% confidence interval. The uncertainty for the fixed measurements shall be interpreted as being applicable in the region of the appropriate limit value (or target value for ozone). The uncertainty for modelling is defined as the maximum deviation of the measured and calculated concentration levels for the 90 % individual monitoring points, over the period considered, by the limit value (or target value in the case of ozone), without taking into account the timing of the events. The uncertainty for modelling shall be interpreted as being applicable in the region of the appropriate limit value (or target value in the case of ozone). The fixed measurements that have to be selected for comparison with modelling results shall be representative of the scale covered by the model. The uncertainty for objective estimation is defined as the maximum deviation of the measured and calculated concentration levels, over the period considered, by the limit value (or target value in the case of ozone), without taking into account the timing of the events. The requirements for minimum data capture and time coverage do not include losses of data due to the regular calibration or the normal maintenance of the instrumentation. II. Results of air quality assessment The following information shall be compiled for zones and agglomerations within which sources other than measurement are employed to supplement information from measurement or as the sole means of air quality assessment: a description of the assessment activities carried out, the specific methods used, with reference to descriptions of the method, the sources of data and information, a description of results, including uncertainties and, in particular, the extent of any area or, if relevant, the length of road within the zone or agglomeration over which concentrations exceed any limit value, target value or long term objective plus margin of tolerance, if applicable, and of any area within which concentrations exceed the upper assessment threshold or the lower assessment threshold. the population potentially exposed to levels in excess of any limit value for protection of human health. III. Quality assurance for ambient air quality assessment: data validation To ensure accuracy of measurements and compliance with data quality objectives laid down in Section I, the appropriate competent authorities and bodies designated pursuant to Regulation 3 shall ensure the following: that all measurements undertaken in relation to the assessment of ambient air quality pursuant to Regulations 9,10,11,12,13 and 14 and are traceable in accordance with the requirements set out in Section 5.6.2.2 of the ISO/IEC 17025:2005, that institutions operating networks and individual stations have an established quality assurance and quality control system which provides for regular maintenance to assure accuracy of measuring devices, that a quality assurance/quality control process is established for the process of data collection and reporting and that institutions appointed for this task actively participate in the related Community wide quality assurance programmes, that the national laboratory, when appointed by the competent authority or body designated pursuant to Regulation 3, that is taking part in Community-wide intercomparisons covering pollutants regulated in these Regulations, is accredited to EN/ISO 17025 by 2010 for the reference methods referred to in Schedule 10. This laboratory shall be involved in the coordination in Malta of the Community wide quality assurance programmes to be organised by the European Commission and shall also coordinate, on the national level, the appropriate realisation of reference methods and the demonstration of equivalence of non-reference methods. B 5547VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA 13005-1999), the methodology of ISO 5725:2004 and the guidance provided in the CEN report ‘Air Quality – Approach to Uncertainty Estimation for Ambient Air Reference Measurement Methods’ (CR 14377:2002E). The percentages for uncertainty in the above table are given for individual measurements averaged over the period considered by the limit value (or target value in the case of ozone), for a 95% confidence interval. The uncertainty for the fixed measurements shall be interpreted as being applicable in the region of the appropriate limit value (or target value for ozone). The uncertainty for modelling is defined as the maximum deviation of the measured and calculated concentration levels for the 90 % individual monitoring points, over the period considered, by the limit value (or target value in the case of ozone), without taking into account the timing of the events. The uncertainty for modelling shall be interpreted as being applicable in the region of the appropriate limit value (or target value in the case of ozone). The fixed measurements that have to be selected for comparison with modelling results shall be representative of the scale covered by the model. The uncertainty for objective estimation is defined as the maximum deviation of the measured and calculated concentration levels, over the period considered, by the limit value (or target value in the case of ozone), without taking into account the timing of the events. The requirements for minimum data capture and time coverage do not include losses of data due to the regular calibration or the normal maintenance of the instrumentation. II. Results of air quality assessment The following information shall be compiled for zones and agglomerations within which sources other than measurement are employed to supplement information from measurement or as the sole means of air quality assessment: a description of the assessment activities carried out, the specific methods used, with reference to descriptions of the method, the sources of data and information, a description of results, including uncertainties and, in particular, the extent of any area or, if relevant, the length of road within the zone or agglomeration over which concentrations exceed any limit value, target value or long term objective plus margin of tolerance, if applicable, and of any area within which concentrations exceed the upper assessment threshold or the lower assessment threshold. the population potentially exposed to levels in excess of any limit value for protection of human health. III. Quality assurance for ambient air quality assessment: data validation To ensure accuracy of measurements and compliance with data quality objectives laid down in Section I, the appropriate competent authorities and bodies designated pursuant to Regulation 3 shall ensure the following: that all measurements undertaken in relation to the assessment of ambient air quality pursuant to Regulations 9,10,11,12,13 and 14 and are traceable in accordance with the requirements set out in Section 5.6.2.2 of the ISO/IEC 17025:2005, that institutions operating networks and individual stations have an established quality assurance and quality control system which provides for regular maintenance to assure accuracy of measuring devices, that a quality assurance/quality control process is established for the process of data collection and reporting and that institutions appointed for this task actively participate in the related Community wide quality assurance programmes, that the national laboratory, when appointed by the competent authority or body designated pursuant to Regulation 3, that is taking part in Community-wide intercomparisons covering pollutants regulated in these Regulations, is accredited to EN/ISO 17025 by 2010 for the reference methods referred to in Schedule 10. This laboratory shall be involved in the coordination in Malta of the Community wide quality assurance programmes to be organised by the European Commission and shall also coordinate, on the national level, the appropriate realisation of reference methods and the demonstration of equivalence of non-reference methods. B 5548 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA B. Data quality objectives for group B pollutants. I. Data quality objectives The following data quality objectives are provided as a guide to quality assurance. Benzo(a)pyrene Arsenic, cadmium and Nickel Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons other than benzo(a)pyrene, total gaseous mercury Total deposition Uncertainty Fixed and indicative measurements 50 % 40 % 50 % 70 % Modelling 60 % 60 % 60 % 60 % Minimum data capture 90 % 90 % 90 % 90 % Minimum time coverage Fixed measurements 33 % 50 % Indicative measurements(*) 14 % 14 % 14 % 33 % (*)Indicative measurement being measurements which are performed at reduced regularity but fulfil other data quality objectives. The uncertainty (expressed at a 95 % confidence interval) of the methods used for the assessment of ambient air concentrations will be evaluated in accordance with the principles of the CEN Guide to the expression of uncertainty in measurement (ENV 13005-1999), the methodology of ISO 5725:1994, and the guidance provided in the CEN Report, ‘Air Quality – Approach to Uncertainty Estimation for Ambient Air Reference Measurement Methods’ (CR 14377:2002E). The percentages for uncertainty are given for individual measurements should be interpreted as being applicable in the region of the appropriate target value. Fixed and indicative measurements must be evenly distributed over the year in order to avoid skewing of results. The requirements for minimum data capture and time coverage do not include losses of data due to regular calibration or normal maintenance of the instrumentation. Twenty-four-hour sampling is required for the measurement of benzo(a)pyrene and other polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. With care, individual samples taken over a period of up to one month can be combined and analysed as a composite sample, provided the method ensures that the samples are stable for that period. The three congeners benzo(b)fluoranthene, benzo(j)fluoranthene, benzo(k)fluoranthene can be difficult to resolve analytically. In such acses they can be reported as sum. Twenty-four-hour sampling is also advisable for the measurement of arsenic, cadmium and nickel concentrations, sampling must be spread evenly over the weekdays and the year. For the measurement of deposition rates monthly or weekly, samples throughout the year are recommended. Wet-only sampling can be used instead of bulk sampling if it can be demonstrated that the difference between them is within 10%. Deposition rates should be given as g.m-2.day-1. A minimum time coverage lower than that indicated in the table above may be applied as long as it is not lower than 14% for foxed measurements and 6% for indicative measurements and provided that it can be demonstrated that the 95% expanded uncertainty for the annual mean, calculated from the data quality objectives in the table above according to ISO 11222:2002 – ‘Determination of uncertainty of the time average of air quality measurements’ will be met. II. Requirements for air quality models Where an air quality model is used for assessment, references to descriptions of the model and information on the uncertainty shall be compiled. The uncertainty for modelling is defined as the maximum deviation of the measured and calculated concentration levels, over a full year, without taking into account the timing of events. III. Requirements for objective estimation techniques Where objective estimation techniques are used, the uncertainty shall not exceed 100%. IV. Standardisation For substances to be analysed in the PM10 fraction, the sampling refers to ambient conditions. B 5549VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA B. Data quality objectives for group B pollutants. I. Data quality objectives The following data quality objectives are provided as a guide to quality assurance. Benzo(a)pyrene Arsenic, cadmium and Nickel Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons other than benzo(a)pyrene, total gaseous mercury Total deposition Uncertainty Fixed and indicative measurements 50 % 40 % 50 % 70 % Modelling 60 % 60 % 60 % 60 % Minimum data capture 90 % 90 % 90 % 90 % Minimum time coverage Fixed measurements 33 % 50 % Indicative measurements(*) 14 % 14 % 14 % 33 % (*)Indicative measurement being measurements which are performed at reduced regularity but fulfil other data quality objectives. The uncertainty (expressed at a 95 % confidence interval) of the methods used for the assessment of ambient air concentrations will be evaluated in accordance with the principles of the CEN Guide to the expression of uncertainty in measurement (ENV 13005-1999), the methodology of ISO 5725:1994, and the guidance provided in the CEN Report, ‘Air Quality – Approach to Uncertainty Estimation for Ambient Air Reference Measurement Methods’ (CR 14377:2002E). The percentages for uncertainty are given for individual measurements should be interpreted as being applicable in the region of the appropriate target value. Fixed and indicative measurements must be evenly distributed over the year in order to avoid skewing of results. The requirements for minimum data capture and time coverage do not include losses of data due to regular calibration or normal maintenance of the instrumentation. Twenty-four-hour sampling is required for the measurement of benzo(a)pyrene and other polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. With care, individual samples taken over a period of up to one month can be combined and analysed as a composite sample, provided the method ensures that the samples are stable for that period. The three congeners benzo(b)fluoranthene, benzo(j)fluoranthene, benzo(k)fluoranthene can be difficult to resolve analytically. In such acses they can be reported as sum. Twenty-four-hour sampling is also advisable for the measurement of arsenic, cadmium and nickel concentrations, sampling must be spread evenly over the weekdays and the year. For the measurement of deposition rates monthly or weekly, samples throughout the year are recommended. Wet-only sampling can be used instead of bulk sampling if it can be demonstrated that the difference between them is within 10%. Deposition rates should be given as g.m-2.day-1. A minimum time coverage lower than that indicated in the table above may be applied as long as it is not lower than 14% for foxed measurements and 6% for indicative measurements and provided that it can be demonstrated that the 95% expanded uncertainty for the annual mean, calculated from the data quality objectives in the table above according to ISO 11222:2002 – ‘Determination of uncertainty of the time average of air quality measurements’ will be met. II. Requirements for air quality models Where an air quality model is used for assessment, references to descriptions of the model and information on the uncertainty shall be compiled. The uncertainty for modelling is defined as the maximum deviation of the measured and calculated concentration levels, over a full year, without taking into account the timing of events. III. Requirements for objective estimation techniques Where objective estimation techniques are used, the uncertainty shall not exceed 100%. IV. Standardisation For substances to be analysed in the PM10 fraction, the sampling refers to ambient conditions. B 5550 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA Skeda 2 Determination of requirements for assessment of concentrations of group A and group B pollutants in ambient air within a zone or agglomeration A. Upper and lower assessment thresholds The following upper and lower assessment thresholds apply: 1. Sulphur dioxide Health protection Vegetation protection Upper assessment threshold 60 % of 24-hour limit value (75 g/m3, not to be exceeded more than 3 times in any calendar year) 60 % of winter critical level (12 g/m3) Lower assessment threshold 40 % of 24-hour limit value (50 g/m3, not to be exceeded more than 3 times in any calendar year) 40 % of winter critical level (8 g/m3) 2. Nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen Hourly limit value for the protection of human health (NO2) Annual limit value for the protection of human health (NO2) Annual limit value for the protection of vegetation and natural ecosystems (NOX) Upper assessment threshold 70 % of limit value (140 g/m3, not to be exceeded more than 18 times in any calendar year) 80 % of limit value (32 g/m3) 80 % of critical level (24 g/m3) Lower assessment threshold 50 % of limit value (100 g/m3, not to be exceeded more than 18 times in any calendar year 65 % of limit value (26 g/m3) 65 % of critical level (19.5 g/m3) 3. Particulate matter (PM10/PM2.5) 24-hour average PM10 Annual average PM10 Annual average PM2.5 (1) Upper assessment threshold 70 % of limit value (35 g/m3, not to be exceeded more than 35 times in any calendar year) 70 % of limit value (28 g/m3) 70 % of limit value (17 g/m3) Lower assessment threshold 50 % of limit value (25 g/m3, not to be exceeded more than 35 times in any calendar year 50 % of limit value (20 g/m3) 50 % of limit value (12 g/m3) (1) The upper assessment threshold and the lower assessment threshold for PM2.5, do not apply to measurements to assess compliance with the PM2.5 exposure reduction target for the protection of human health. B 5551VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA Skeda 2 Determination of requirements for assessment of concentrations of group A and group B pollutants in ambient air within a zone or agglomeration A. Upper and lower assessment thresholds The following upper and lower assessment thresholds apply: 1. Sulphur dioxide Health protection Vegetation protection Upper assessment threshold 60 % of 24-hour limit value (75 g/m3, not to be exceeded more than 3 times in any calendar year) 60 % of winter critical level (12 g/m3) Lower assessment threshold 40 % of 24-hour limit value (50 g/m3, not to be exceeded more than 3 times in any calendar year) 40 % of winter critical level (8 g/m3) 2. Nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen Hourly limit value for the protection of human health (NO2) Annual limit value for the protection of human health (NO2) Annual limit value for the protection of vegetation and natural ecosystems (NOX) Upper assessment threshold 70 % of limit value (140 g/m3, not to be exceeded more than 18 times in any calendar year) 80 % of limit value (32 g/m3) 80 % of critical level (24 g/m3) Lower assessment threshold 50 % of limit value (100 g/m3, not to be exceeded more than 18 times in any calendar year 65 % of limit value (26 g/m3) 65 % of critical level (19.5 g/m3) 3. Particulate matter (PM10/PM2.5) 24-hour average PM10 Annual average PM10 Annual average PM2.5 (1) Upper assessment threshold 70 % of limit value (35 g/m3, not to be exceeded more than 35 times in any calendar year) 70 % of limit value (28 g/m3) 70 % of limit value (17 g/m3) Lower assessment threshold 50 % of limit value (25 g/m3, not to be exceeded more than 35 times in any calendar year 50 % of limit value (20 g/m3) 50 % of limit value (12 g/m3) (1) The upper assessment threshold and the lower assessment threshold for PM2.5, do not apply to measurements to assess compliance with the PM2.5 exposure reduction target for the protection of human health. 4. Lead Annual average Upper assessment threshold 70% of limit value (0.35 g/m3) Lower assessment threshold 50% of limit value (0.25 g/m3) 5. Benzene Annual average Upper assessment threshold 70% of limit value (3.5 g/m3) Lower assessment threshold 40% of limit value (2 g/m3) 6. Carbon monoxide Annual average Upper assessment threshold 70% of limit value (7 mg/m3) Lower assessment threshold 50% of limit value (5 mg/m3) 7. Group B pollutants Arsenic Cadmium Nickel B(a)P Upper assessment threshold in percent of the target value. 60 % (3.6 ng/m3) 60 % (3 ng/m3) 70 % (14 ng/m3) 60 % (0.6 ng/m3) Lower assessment threshold in percent of the target value. 40 % (2.4 ng/m3) 40 % (2 ng/m3) 50 % (10 ng/m3) 40 % (0.4 ng/m3) B 5552 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA B. Determination of exceedances of upper and lower assessment thresholds Exceedances of upper and lower assessment thresholds must be determined on the basis on concentrations during the previous five years where sufficient data are available. An assessment threshold will be deemed to have been exceeded if it has been exceeded during: a) at least three separate years (for group A pollutants); or b) during at least three calendar years (for group B pollutants) out of those previous five years. Where fewer than five years’ data are available, measurement campaigns of short duration during the period of the year and at locations likely to be typical of the highest pollution levels may be combined with results obtained from information from emission inventories and modelling to determine exceedances of the upper and lower assessment thresholds. Skeda 3 Location of sampling points for group A and group B pollutants and for ozone. A. General requirements for the assessment of ambient air quality for group A pollutants. Ambient air quality shall be assessed in all zones and agglomerations with the following criteria: Ambient air quality shall be assessed at all locations except those listed in paragraph 2, in accordance with the criteria established by Sections B and C for the location of sampling points for fixed measurement. The principles established by Sections B and C shall also apply in so far as they are relevant in identifying the specific locations in which concentration of the relevant pollutants are established where ambient air quality is assessed by indicative measurement and modelling. Compliance with the limit values directed at the protection of human health shall not be assessed at the following locations: (a) any locations situated within areas where members of the public do not have access and there is no fixed habitation; (b) in accordance with the appropriate definition in Regulation 2, on factory premises or at industrial installations to which all relevant provisions concerning health and safety at work apply; (c) on the carriageway of roads; and on the central reservations of roads except where there is normally pedestrian access to the central reservation. B 5553VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA B. Determination of exceedances of upper and lower assessment thresholds Exceedances of upper and lower assessment thresholds must be determined on the basis on concentrations during the previous five years where sufficient data are available. An assessment threshold will be deemed to have been exceeded if it has been exceeded during: a) at least three separate years (for group A pollutants); or b) during at least three calendar years (for group B pollutants) out of those previous five years. Where fewer than five years’ data are available, measurement campaigns of short duration during the period of the year and at locations likely to be typical of the highest pollution levels may be combined with results obtained from information from emission inventories and modelling to determine exceedances of the upper and lower assessment thresholds. Skeda 3 Location of sampling points for group A and group B pollutants and for ozone. A. General requirements for the assessment of ambient air quality for group A pollutants. Ambient air quality shall be assessed in all zones and agglomerations with the following criteria: Ambient air quality shall be assessed at all locations except those listed in paragraph 2, in accordance with the criteria established by Sections B and C for the location of sampling points for fixed measurement. The principles established by Sections B and C shall also apply in so far as they are relevant in identifying the specific locations in which concentration of the relevant pollutants are established where ambient air quality is assessed by indicative measurement and modelling. Compliance with the limit values directed at the protection of human health shall not be assessed at the following locations: (a) any locations situated within areas where members of the public do not have access and there is no fixed habitation; (b) in accordance with the appropriate definition in Regulation 2, on factory premises or at industrial installations to which all relevant provisions concerning health and safety at work apply; (c) on the carriageway of roads; and on the central reservations of roads except where there is normally pedestrian access to the central reservation. B 5554 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA B. Macroscale siting. I. Sampling points for the measurement of concentrations in ambient air of group A pollutants 1. Protection of human health (a). Sampling points directed at the protection of human health shall be sited in such a way as to provide data on the following: the areas within zones and agglomerations where the highest concentrations occur to which the population is likely to be directly or indirectly exposed for a period which is significant in relation to the averaging period of the limit value(s), levels in other areas within the zones and agglomeration which are representative of the exposure of the general population. (b).Sampling points shall in general be sited in such a way as to avoid measuring very small micro environments in their immediate vicinity, which means that the sampling point must be sited in such a way that the air sampled is representative of air quality for a street segment no less than 100 m length at traffic-orientated sites and at least 250 m 250 m at industrial sites where feasible; (c). Urban background locations shall be located so that their pollution level is influenced by the integrated contribution from all sources upwind of the station. Their pollution level should not be dominated by a single source unless such a situation is typical for a large urban area. Those sampling points shall, as a general rule, be representative for several square kilometres; (d).Where the objective is to assess rural background levels, the sampling point shall not be influenced by agglomerations or industrial sites in its vicinity. i.e. sites closer than five kilometres; (e).Where contributions from industrial sources are to be assessed, at least one sampling point shall be installed down-wind of the source in the nearest residential area. Where background concentration is not known, an additional sampling point shall be situated within the main wind direction; (f).Sampling points shall, where possible, also be representative of similar locations not in their immediate vicinity; (g).Account shall be taken of the need to locate sampling points on islands where it is necessary for the protection of human health. 2. Protection of vegetation and natural ecosystems Sampling points targeted at the protection of vegetation and natural ecosystems shall be sited more than 20 km away from agglomerations or more than 5 km away from other built-up areas, industrial installations or motorways or major roads with traffic counts of more than 50,000 vehicles per day, which means that a sampling point must be sited in such a way that the air sampled must be representative of air quality in a surrounding area of at least 1000 km2. A sampling point may be sited at a lesser distance or be representative of air quality in a less extended area, taking account of geographical conditions or of the opportunities to protect particularly vulnerable areas. Account shall be taken of the need to assess air quality on islands. II. Sampling points for the measurements of concentrations in ambient air and deposition rates of group B pollutants. The sites of sampling points should be selected in such a way as to: Provide data on the areas within zones and agglomerations where the population is likely to be directly or indirectly exposed to the highest concentrations averaged over a calendar year; Provide data on levels in other areas within zones and agglomerations which are representative of the exposure or the general population; Provide data on deposition rates representing the indirect exposure of the population through the food chain. Sampling points shall in general be sited in such a way as to avoid measuring very small micro environments in their immediate vicinity. As a guideline, a sampling point should be representative of air quality in surrounding areas of no less than 200 m2 at traffic-orientated sites and at least 250 m 250 m at industrial sites, where feasible and several square kilometres at urban background sites. Where contributions from industrial sources are to be assessed, at least one sampling point shall be installed downwind of the source in the nearest residential area. Where the background concentration is not known an additional sampling point shall be situated within the main wind direction. In B 5555VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA 2. Protection of vegetation and natural ecosystems Sampling points targeted at the protection of vegetation and natural ecosystems shall be sited more than 20 km away from agglomerations or more than 5 km away from other built-up areas, industrial installations or motorways or major roads with traffic counts of more than 50,000 vehicles per day, which means that a sampling point must be sited in such a way that the air sampled must be representative of air quality in a surrounding area of at least 1000 km2. A sampling point may be sited at a lesser distance or be representative of air quality in a less extended area, taking account of geographical conditions or of the opportunities to protect particularly vulnerable areas. Account shall be taken of the need to assess air quality on islands. II. Sampling points for the measurements of concentrations in ambient air and deposition rates of group B pollutants. The sites of sampling points should be selected in such a way as to: Provide data on the areas within zones and agglomerations where the population is likely to be directly or indirectly exposed to the highest concentrations averaged over a calendar year; Provide data on levels in other areas within zones and agglomerations which are representative of the exposure or the general population; Provide data on deposition rates representing the indirect exposure of the population through the food chain. Sampling points shall in general be sited in such a way as to avoid measuring very small micro environments in their immediate vicinity. As a guideline, a sampling point should be representative of air quality in surrounding areas of no less than 200 m2 at traffic-orientated sites and at least 250 m 250 m at industrial sites, where feasible and several square kilometres at urban background sites. Where contributions from industrial sources are to be assessed, at least one sampling point shall be installed downwind of the source in the nearest residential area. Where the background concentration is not known an additional sampling point shall be situated within the main wind direction. In B 5556 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA particular where Regulation 21 applies, the sampling points should be sited such that the application of BAT can be monitored. Sampling points should also, where possible, be representative of similar locations not in their immediate vicinity. Where appropriate they should be co-located with sampling points for PM10. B 5557VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA particular where Regulation 21 applies, the sampling points should be sited such that the application of BAT can be monitored. Sampling points should also, where possible, be representative of similar locations not in their immediate vicinity. Where appropriate they should be co-located with sampling points for PM10. III. Sampling points for the assessments of ozone concentrations The following apply to fixed measurements: Type of station Objectives of measurement Representat iveness Macroscale siting criteria Urban Protection of human health: To assess the exposure of the urban population to ozone, i.e. where population density and ozone concentration are relatively high and representative of the exposure of the general population A few km2 Away from the influence of local emissions such as traffic, petrol stations, etc.; Vented locations where well mixed levels can be measured; Locations such as residential and commercial areas of cities, parks (away from the trees), big streets or squares with very little or no traffic, open areas characteristic of educational, sports or recreation facilities Suburban Protection of human health and vegetation: To assess the exposure of the population and vegetation located in the outskirts of the agglomeration, where the highest ozone levels to which the population and the vegetation are likely to be directly or indirectly exposed occur Some tens of km2 At a certain distance from the area of maximum emissions, downwind following the main wind direction/directions during conditions favourable to ozone formation; Where population, sensitive crops or natural ecosystems located in the outer fringe of an agglomeration are exposed to high ozone levels; Where appropriate, some suburban stations also upwind of the area of maximum emissions such as industrial installations and roads; At open area sites Rural Protection of human health and vegetation: to assess the exposure of population, crops and natural ecosystems to sub regional scale ozone concentrations Sub regional levels (some hundreds of km2) Stations can be located in small settlements and/or areas with natural ecosystems, forests or crops; representative for ozone away from the influence of immediate local emissions such as industrial installations and roads; at open area sites Rural background Protection of vegetation and human health: to assess the exposure of crops and natural ecosystems to regional-scale ozone concentrations as well as exposure of the population Regional/n ational/cont inental levels (1000 to 10000 km2) Station located in areas with lower population density, e.g. with natural ecosystems, forests, at a distance of at least 20 km from urban and industrial areas and away from local emissions; avoid locations which are subject to locally enhanced formation of ground near inversion conditions; coastal sites with pronounced diurnal wind cycles of local character are not recommended. (1) Sampling points should, where possible, be representative of similar locations not in their immediate vicinity. B 5558 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA For rural and rural background stations the location shall, where appropriate, be coordinated with the monitoring requirements of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1737/2006 of 7 November 2006 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 2152/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning monitoring of forests and environmental interactions in the Community(1). C. Microscale siting. I. Sampling points for the measurement of concentrations in ambient air of group A pollutants In so far as is practicable, the following shall apply: the flow around the inlet sampling probe shall be unrestricted (free in an arc of at least 270 ) without any obstructions affecting the airflow in the vicinity of the sampler (normally some metres away from buildings, balconies, trees and other obstacles and at least 0,5 m from the nearest building in the case of sampling points representing air quality at the building line), in general, the inlet sampling point shall be between 1,5 m (the breathing zone) and 4 m above the ground. Higher positions (up to 8 m) may be necessary in some circumstances. Higher siting may also be appropriate if the station is representative of a large area, the inlet probe shall not be positioned in the immediate vicinity of sources in order to avoid the direct intake of emissions unmixed with ambient air, the sampler s exhaust outlet shall be positioned so that recirculation of exhaust air to the sampler inlet is avoided, for all pollutants, traffic-orientated sampling probes shall be at least 25 m from the edge of major junctions and no more than 10 m from the kerbside. II. Sampling points for the measurement of concentrations in ambient air and deposition rates of group B pollutants In so far as is practicable, the following shall apply: the flow around the inlet sampling probe should be unrestricted, without any obstructions affecting the airflow in the vicinity of the sampler (normally some metres away from buildings, balconies, trees and other obstacles and at least 0,5 m from the nearest building in the case of sampling points representing air quality at the building line); in general, the inlet sampling point should be between 1,5 m (the breathing zone) and 4 m above the ground. Higher positions (up to 8 m) may be necessary in some circumstances. Higher siting may also be appropriate if the station is representative of a large area; the inlet probe should not be positioned in the immediate vicinity of sources in order to avoid direct intake of emissions unmixed with ambient air; the sampler’s exhaust outlet should be positioned so that recirculation of exhaust air to the sample inlet is avoided; traffic-orientated sampling points should be at least 25 metres from the edge of major junctions and at least 4 m from the centre of the nearest traffic lane; inlets should be sited so as to be representative of air quality near the building line; for the deposition measurements in rural background areas, the EMEP guidelines and criteria should be applied as far as practicable and where not provided for in the Annexes. The following factors may also be taken into account in the microscale siting of the sampling points for the measurement of the concentrations in ambient air of group A and group B pollutants and deposition rates of group B pollutants: interfering sources security access availability of electrical power and telephone communications B 5559VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA For rural and rural background stations the location shall, where appropriate, be coordinated with the monitoring requirements of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1737/2006 of 7 November 2006 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 2152/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning monitoring of forests and environmental interactions in the Community(1). C. Microscale siting. I. Sampling points for the measurement of concentrations in ambient air of group A pollutants In so far as is practicable, the following shall apply: the flow around the inlet sampling probe shall be unrestricted (free in an arc of at least 270 ) without any obstructions affecting the airflow in the vicinity of the sampler (normally some metres away from buildings, balconies, trees and other obstacles and at least 0,5 m from the nearest building in the case of sampling points representing air quality at the building line), in general, the inlet sampling point shall be between 1,5 m (the breathing zone) and 4 m above the ground. Higher positions (up to 8 m) may be necessary in some circumstances. Higher siting may also be appropriate if the station is representative of a large area, the inlet probe shall not be positioned in the immediate vicinity of sources in order to avoid the direct intake of emissions unmixed with ambient air, the sampler s exhaust outlet shall be positioned so that recirculation of exhaust air to the sampler inlet is avoided, for all pollutants, traffic-orientated sampling probes shall be at least 25 m from the edge of major junctions and no more than 10 m from the kerbside. II. Sampling points for the measurement of concentrations in ambient air and deposition rates of group B pollutants In so far as is practicable, the following shall apply: the flow around the inlet sampling probe should be unrestricted, without any obstructions affecting the airflow in the vicinity of the sampler (normally some metres away from buildings, balconies, trees and other obstacles and at least 0,5 m from the nearest building in the case of sampling points representing air quality at the building line); in general, the inlet sampling point should be between 1,5 m (the breathing zone) and 4 m above the ground. Higher positions (up to 8 m) may be necessary in some circumstances. Higher siting may also be appropriate if the station is representative of a large area; the inlet probe should not be positioned in the immediate vicinity of sources in order to avoid direct intake of emissions unmixed with ambient air; the sampler’s exhaust outlet should be positioned so that recirculation of exhaust air to the sample inlet is avoided; traffic-orientated sampling points should be at least 25 metres from the edge of major junctions and at least 4 m from the centre of the nearest traffic lane; inlets should be sited so as to be representative of air quality near the building line; for the deposition measurements in rural background areas, the EMEP guidelines and criteria should be applied as far as practicable and where not provided for in the Annexes. The following factors may also be taken into account in the microscale siting of the sampling points for the measurement of the concentrations in ambient air of group A and group B pollutants and deposition rates of group B pollutants: interfering sources security access availability of electrical power and telephone communications B 5560 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA visibility of the site in relation to its surroundings safety of the public and operators the desirability of co-locating sampling points for different pollutants planning requirements. III. Sampling points for the measurement of concentrations in ambient air of ozone In so far as is practicable the procedure on microscale siting in Section C of Annex III shall be followed, ensuring also that the inlet probe is positioned well away from such sources as furnaces and incineration flues and more than 10 m from the nearest road, with distance increasing as a function of traffic intensity. D. Documentation and review of site selection. I. Group A and group B pollutants The site-selection procedures shall be fully documented at the classification stage by such means as compass-point photographs of the surrounding area and a detailed map. Sites shall be reviewed at regular intervals with repeated documentation to ensure that selection criteria remain valid over time. II. Ozone The procedures in paragraph I above shall be followed, applying proper screening and interpretation of the monitoring data in the context of the meteorological and photochemical processes affecting the ozone concentrations measured at the respective sites. Skeda 4 Measurements at rural background locations irrespective of concentration A. Objectives The main objectives of such measurements are to ensure that adequate information is made available on levels in the background. This information is essential to judge the enhanced levels in more polluted areas (such as urban background, industry related locations, traffic related locations), assess the possible contribution from long-range transport of air pollutants, support source apportionment analysis and for the understanding of specific pollutants such as particulate matter. It is also essential for the increased use of modelling also in urban areas. B. Substances Measurement of PM2.5 must include at least the total mass concentration and concentrations of appropriate compounds to characterise its chemical composition. At least the list of chemical species given below shall be included. SO4 2- Na+ NH4 + Ca2+ Elemental carbon (EC) NO3 K+ Cl- Mg2+ Organic carbon (OC) C. Siting Measurements should be taken in particular in rural background areas in accordance with parts A, B and C of Schedule 3. B 5561VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA visibility of the site in relation to its surroundings safety of the public and operators the desirability of co-locating sampling points for different pollutants planning requirements. III. Sampling points for the measurement of concentrations in ambient air of ozone In so far as is practicable the procedure on microscale siting in Section C of Annex III shall be followed, ensuring also that the inlet probe is positioned well away from such sources as furnaces and incineration flues and more than 10 m from the nearest road, with distance increasing as a function of traffic intensity. D. Documentation and review of site selection. I. Group A and group B pollutants The site-selection procedures shall be fully documented at the classification stage by such means as compass-point photographs of the surrounding area and a detailed map. Sites shall be reviewed at regular intervals with repeated documentation to ensure that selection criteria remain valid over time. II. Ozone The procedures in paragraph I above shall be followed, applying proper screening and interpretation of the monitoring data in the context of the meteorological and photochemical processes affecting the ozone concentrations measured at the respective sites. Skeda 4 Measurements at rural background locations irrespective of concentration A. Objectives The main objectives of such measurements are to ensure that adequate information is made available on levels in the background. This information is essential to judge the enhanced levels in more polluted areas (such as urban background, industry related locations, traffic related locations), assess the possible contribution from long-range transport of air pollutants, support source apportionment analysis and for the understanding of specific pollutants such as particulate matter. It is also essential for the increased use of modelling also in urban areas. B. Substances Measurement of PM2.5 must include at least the total mass concentration and concentrations of appropriate compounds to characterise its chemical composition. At least the list of chemical species given below shall be included. SO4 2- Na+ NH4 + Ca2+ Elemental carbon (EC) NO3 K+ Cl- Mg2+ Organic carbon (OC) C. Siting Measurements should be taken in particular in rural background areas in accordance with parts A, B and C of Schedule 3. B 5562 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA Skeda 5 A. Criteria for determining minimum numbers of sampling points for fixed measurements of concentrations of group A pollutants in ambient air I. Minimum number of sampling points for fixed measurement to assess compliance with limit values for the protection of human health and alert thresholds in zones and agglomerations where fixed measurement is the sole source of information. 1. Diffuse sources Population of agglomeration or zone If maximum concentrations exceed the upper assessment threshold (1) If maximum concentrations are between the upper and lower assessment thresholds (thousands) Pollutants except PM PM(2) (sum of PM10 and PM2.5) Pollutants except PM PM(2) (sum of PM10 and PM2.5) 0 – 249 1 2 1 1 250 – 499 2 3 1 2 500 – 749 2 3 1 2 (1) For nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, benzene and carbon monoxide: to include at least one urban background monitoring station and one traffic-orientated station provided this does not increase the number of sampling points. For these pollutants, the total number of urban-background stations and the total number of traffic oriented stations required under Section A(1) shall not differ by more than a factor of 2. Sampling points with exceedances of the limit value for PM10 within the last three years shall be maintained, unless relocation is necessary owing to special circumstances, in particular spatial development. (2) Where PM2.5 and PM10 are measured in accordance with regulation 18 at the same monitoring station, these shall count as two separate sampling points. The total number of PM2.5 and PM10 sampling points required under Section A(1) shall not differ by more than a factor of 2, and the number of PM2.5 sampling points in the urban background of agglomerations and urban areas shall meet the requirements under Section B of Schedule 5. 2. Diffuse sources For the assessment of pollution in the vicinity of point sources, the number of sampling points for fixed measurement shall be calculated taking into account emission densities, the likely distribution patterns of ambient-air pollution and the potential exposure of the population. II. Minimum number of sampling points for fixed continuous measurements to assess compliance with the PM2.5 exposure reduction target for the protection of human health. One sampling point per million inhabitants summed over agglomerations and additional urban areas in excess of 100,000 inhabitants shall be operated for this purpose. Those sampling points may coincide with sampling points under section A. III. Minimum number of sampling points for fixed measurements to assess compliance with critical levels for the protection of vegetation in zones other than agglomerations. If maximum concentrations exceed upper assessment threshold If maximum concentrations are between upper and lower assessment threshold 1 station every 20,000 km2 1 station every 40,000 km2 In island zones the number of sampling points for fixed measurement should be calculated taking into account the likely distribution patterns of ambient-air pollution and the potential exposure of vegetation. B 5563VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA III. Minimum number of sampling points for fixed measurements to assess compliance with critical levels for the protection of vegetation in zones other than agglomerations. If maximum concentrations exceed upper assessment threshold If maximum concentrations are between upper and lower assessment threshold 1 station every 20,000 km2 1 station every 40,000 km2 In island zones the number of sampling points for fixed measurement should be calculated taking into account the likely distribution patterns of ambient-air pollution and the potential exposure of vegetation. B 5564 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA B. Criteria for determining minimum numbers of sampling points for fixed measurements of concentrations of group B pollutants in ambient air Minimum number of sampling points for fixed measurement to assess compliance with target values for the protection of human health in zones and agglomerations where fixed measurement is the sole source of information. 1. Diffuse sources Population of agglomeration or zone If maximum concentrations exceed the upper assessment threshold (1) If maximum concentrations are between the upper and lower assessment thresholds (thousands) As, Cd, Ni B(a)P As, Cd, Ni B(a)P 0 – 749 1 1 1 1 (1)To include at least one urban-background station and for benzo(a)pyrene also one traffic-orientated station provided this not increase the number of sampling points. 2. Point sources For the assessment of pollution in the vicinity of point sources, the number of sampling points for fixed measurement should be determined taking into account emission densities, the likely distribution patterns of ambient air pollution and potential exposure of the population. The sampling points should be sited such that the application of BAT as defined by Article 2(11) of Directive 96/61/EC can be monitored. C. Criteria for determining minimum numbers of sampling points for fixed measurements of ozone I. Minimum number of sampling points for fixed continuous measurements to assess compliance with target values, long-term objectives and information and alert thresholds where such measurements are the sole source of information. Population ( 1000) Agglomerations (urban and suburban) (1) Other zones (suburban and rural) (1) Rural background < 250 1 < 500 1 2 < 1000 2 2 1 station/ 50,000 km2 as an average density over all zones (1) At least 1 station in suburban areas, where the highest exposure of the population is likely to occur. In agglomerations at least 50% of the stations shall be located in suburban areas. (2) 1 station per 25,000 km2 for complex terrain is recommended. II. Minimum number of sampling points for fixed measurements for zones and agglomerations attaining the long term objectives The number of sampling points for ozone shall, in combination with other means of supplementary assessment such as air quality modelling and collocated nitrogen dioxide measurements, be sufficient to examine the trend of ozone pollution and check compliance with the long-term objectives. The number of stations located in agglomerations and other zones may be reduced to one-third of the number specified in Section A. Where information from fixed measurement stations is the sole source of information, at least one monitoring station shall be kept. If, in zones where there is supplementary assessment, the result of this is that a zone has no remaining station, coordination with the number of stations in neighbouring zones shall ensure adequate assessment of ozone concentrations against long term objectives. The number of rural background stations shall be one per 100 000 km2. B 5565VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA B. Criteria for determining minimum numbers of sampling points for fixed measurements of concentrations of group B pollutants in ambient air Minimum number of sampling points for fixed measurement to assess compliance with target values for the protection of human health in zones and agglomerations where fixed measurement is the sole source of information. 1. Diffuse sources Population of agglomeration or zone If maximum concentrations exceed the upper assessment threshold (1) If maximum concentrations are between the upper and lower assessment thresholds (thousands) As, Cd, Ni B(a)P As, Cd, Ni B(a)P 0 – 749 1 1 1 1 (1)To include at least one urban-background station and for benzo(a)pyrene also one traffic-orientated station provided this not increase the number of sampling points. 2. Point sources For the assessment of pollution in the vicinity of point sources, the number of sampling points for fixed measurement should be determined taking into account emission densities, the likely distribution patterns of ambient air pollution and potential exposure of the population. The sampling points should be sited such that the application of BAT as defined by Article 2(11) of Directive 96/61/EC can be monitored. C. Criteria for determining minimum numbers of sampling points for fixed measurements of ozone I. Minimum number of sampling points for fixed continuous measurements to assess compliance with target values, long-term objectives and information and alert thresholds where such measurements are the sole source of information. Population ( 1000) Agglomerations (urban and suburban) (1) Other zones (suburban and rural) (1) Rural background < 250 1 < 500 1 2 < 1000 2 2 1 station/ 50,000 km2 as an average density over all zones (1) At least 1 station in suburban areas, where the highest exposure of the population is likely to occur. In agglomerations at least 50% of the stations shall be located in suburban areas. (2) 1 station per 25,000 km2 for complex terrain is recommended. II. Minimum number of sampling points for fixed measurements for zones and agglomerations attaining the long term objectives The number of sampling points for ozone shall, in combination with other means of supplementary assessment such as air quality modelling and collocated nitrogen dioxide measurements, be sufficient to examine the trend of ozone pollution and check compliance with the long-term objectives. The number of stations located in agglomerations and other zones may be reduced to one-third of the number specified in Section A. Where information from fixed measurement stations is the sole source of information, at least one monitoring station shall be kept. If, in zones where there is supplementary assessment, the result of this is that a zone has no remaining station, coordination with the number of stations in neighbouring zones shall ensure adequate assessment of ozone concentrations against long term objectives. The number of rural background stations shall be one per 100 000 km2. B 5566 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA Skeda 6 Measurement of ozone precursor substances A. Objectives The main objectives of such measurements are to analyse any trend in ozone precursors, to check the efficiency of emission reduction strategies, to check the consistency of emission inventories and to help attribute emission sources to observed pollution concentrations. An additional aim is to support the understanding of ozone formation and precursor dispersion processes, as well as the application of photochemical models. B. Substances Measurement of ozone precursor substances shall include at least nitrogen oxides (NO and NO2), and appropriate volatile organic compounds (VOC). A list of volatile organic compounds recommended for measurement is given below: 1-Butene Isoprene Ethyl benzene Ethane Trans-2 Butene n-Hexane m + p-xylene Ethylene cis-2-Butene i-Hexane o-Xylene Acetylene 1,3-Butadiene n-Heptane 1,3,4-Trimethylebenzene Propane n-Pentane n-Octane 1,2,3-Trimethylebenzene Propene i-Pentane i-Octane 1,3,5-Trimethylebenzene n-Butane 1-Pentene Benzene Formaldehyde i-Butane 2-Pentene Toulene Total non-methane hydrocarbons C. Siting Measurements shall be taken in particular in urban or suburban areas at any monitoring site set up in accordance with the requirements of this Directive and considered appropriate with regard to the monitoring objectives referred to in Section A. Skeda 7 Limit values, target values and long-term objectives A. Limit values, information and alert thresholds, critical levels for group A pollutants excluding PM2.5 I. Criteria Without prejudice to Schedule 1, the following criteria shall be used for checking validity when aggregating data and calculating statistical parameters: Parameter Required proportion of valid data One hour values 75 % (i.e. 45 minutes) Eight hour values 75 % of values (i.e. 6 hours) Maximum daily 8-hour mean 75 % of the hourly running eight hour averages (i.e. 18 eight hour averages per day) 24-hour values 75 % of the hourly averages (i.e. at least 18 hour values) Annual mean 90 % (1) of the one hour values or (if not available) 24-hour values over the year (1) The requirements for the calculation of annual mean do not include losses of data due to the regular calibration or the normal maintenance of the instrumentation. B 5567VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA Skeda 7 Limit values, target values and long-term objectives A. Limit values, information and alert thresholds, critical levels for group A pollutants excluding PM2.5 I. Criteria Without prejudice to Schedule 1, the following criteria shall be used for checking validity when aggregating data and calculating statistical parameters: Parameter Required proportion of valid data One hour values 75 % (i.e. 45 minutes) Eight hour values 75 % of values (i.e. 6 hours) Maximum daily 8-hour mean 75 % of the hourly running eight hour averages (i.e. 18 eight hour averages per day) 24-hour values 75 % of the hourly averages (i.e. at least 18 hour values) Annual mean 90 % (1) of the one hour values or (if not available) 24-hour values over the year (1) The requirements for the calculation of annual mean do not include losses of data due to the regular calibration or the normal maintenance of the instrumentation. B 5568 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA II. Limit values Averaging Period Limit Value Margin of Tolerance Date by which limit value is to be met Sulphur dioxide One hour 350 g/m3, not to be exceeded more than 24 times a calendar year 150 g/m3 (43%) - (1) One day 125 g/m3, not to be exceeded more than 3 times a calendar year None - (1) Nitrogen dioxide One hour 200 g/m3, not to be exceeded more than 18 times a calendar year 50 % on 19 July 1999, decreasing on 1 January 2001 and every 12 months thereafter by equal annual percentages to reach 0 % by 1 January 2010 1 January 2010 Calendar year 40 g/m3 50 % on 19 July 1999, decreasing on 1 January 2001 and every 12 months thereafter by equal annual percentages to reach 0 % by 1 January 2010 1 January 2010 Benzene Calendar year 5 g/m3 5 g/m3 (100 %) on 13 December 2000, decreasing on 1 January 2006 and every 12 months thereafter by 1 g/m3 to reach 0 % by 1 January 2010 1 January 2010 Carbon monoxide Maximum daily eight hour mean (2) 10 g/m3 60 % - (1) Lead Calendar year 0.5 g/m3(3) 100 % - (3) PM10 One day 50 g/m3, not to be exceeded more than 35 times a calendar year 50 % - (1) Calendar year 40 g/m3 20 % - (1) (1) Already in force since January 2005 (2) The maximum daily eight hour mean concentration will be selected by examining eight hour running averages, calculated from hourly data and updated each hour. Each eight hour average so calculated will be assigned to the day on which it ends i.e. the first calculation period for any one day will be the period from 17:00 on the previous day to 01:00 on that day; the last calculation period for any one day will be the period from 16:00 to 24:00 on that day. (3) Already in force since 1 January 2005. Limit value to be met only by 1 January 2010 in the immediate vicinity of the specific industrial sources situated on sites contaminated by decades of industrial activities. In such cases, the limit value until 1 January 2010 will be 1.0 g/m3. The area in which higher limit values apply must not extend further than 1000 m from such specific sources. B. National exposure reduction target, target value and limit value for PM2.5 I. Average Exposure Indicator The Average Exposure Indicator expressed in g/m3 (AEI) shall be based upon measurements in urban background locations in the zones and in the agglomerations. It should be assessed as a three-calendar year running annual mean concentration averaged over all sampling points established pursuant to Part II of Section A of Schedule 5. The AEI for the reference year 2010 shall be the mean concentration of the years 2008, 2009 and 2010. However, where data are not available for 2008, the mean concentration of the years 2009 and 2010 or the mean concentration of the years 2009, 2010 and 2011 may be used. The AEI for the year 2020 shall be the three-year running mean concentration averaged over all those sampling points for the years 2018, 2019 and 2020. The AEI is used for the examination whether the national exposure reduction target is met. The AEI for the year 2015 shall be the three-year running mean concentration averaged over all those sampling points for the years 2013, 2014 and 2015. The AEI is used for the examination whether the exposure concentration obligation is met. B 5569VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA II. Limit values Averaging Period Limit Value Margin of Tolerance Date by which limit value is to be met Sulphur dioxide One hour 350 g/m3, not to be exceeded more than 24 times a calendar year 150 g/m3 (43%) - (1) One day 125 g/m3, not to be exceeded more than 3 times a calendar year None - (1) Nitrogen dioxide One hour 200 g/m3, not to be exceeded more than 18 times a calendar year 50 % on 19 July 1999, decreasing on 1 January 2001 and every 12 months thereafter by equal annual percentages to reach 0 % by 1 January 2010 1 January 2010 Calendar year 40 g/m3 50 % on 19 July 1999, decreasing on 1 January 2001 and every 12 months thereafter by equal annual percentages to reach 0 % by 1 January 2010 1 January 2010 Benzene Calendar year 5 g/m3 5 g/m3 (100 %) on 13 December 2000, decreasing on 1 January 2006 and every 12 months thereafter by 1 g/m3 to reach 0 % by 1 January 2010 1 January 2010 Carbon monoxide Maximum daily eight hour mean (2) 10 g/m3 60 % - (1) Lead Calendar year 0.5 g/m3(3) 100 % - (3) PM10 One day 50 g/m3, not to be exceeded more than 35 times a calendar year 50 % - (1) Calendar year 40 g/m3 20 % - (1) (1) Already in force since January 2005 (2) The maximum daily eight hour mean concentration will be selected by examining eight hour running averages, calculated from hourly data and updated each hour. Each eight hour average so calculated will be assigned to the day on which it ends i.e. the first calculation period for any one day will be the period from 17:00 on the previous day to 01:00 on that day; the last calculation period for any one day will be the period from 16:00 to 24:00 on that day. (3) Already in force since 1 January 2005. Limit value to be met only by 1 January 2010 in the immediate vicinity of the specific industrial sources situated on sites contaminated by decades of industrial activities. In such cases, the limit value until 1 January 2010 will be 1.0 g/m3. The area in which higher limit values apply must not extend further than 1000 m from such specific sources. B. National exposure reduction target, target value and limit value for PM2.5 I. Average Exposure Indicator The Average Exposure Indicator expressed in g/m3 (AEI) shall be based upon measurements in urban background locations in the zones and in the agglomerations. It should be assessed as a three-calendar year running annual mean concentration averaged over all sampling points established pursuant to Part II of Section A of Schedule 5. The AEI for the reference year 2010 shall be the mean concentration of the years 2008, 2009 and 2010. However, where data are not available for 2008, the mean concentration of the years 2009 and 2010 or the mean concentration of the years 2009, 2010 and 2011 may be used. The AEI for the year 2020 shall be the three-year running mean concentration averaged over all those sampling points for the years 2018, 2019 and 2020. The AEI is used for the examination whether the national exposure reduction target is met. The AEI for the year 2015 shall be the three-year running mean concentration averaged over all those sampling points for the years 2013, 2014 and 2015. The AEI is used for the examination whether the exposure concentration obligation is met. B 5570 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA II. National Exposure reduction target Exposure reduction target relative to the AEI in 2010 Year by which the exposure reduction target is to be met Initial concentration in g/m3 Reduction target in percent < 8.5 = 8.5 0 % > 8.5 - < 13 10 % = 13 - < 18 15 % = 18 - < 22 20 % 22 All appropriate measures to achieve 18 g/m3 2020 Where the AEI in the reference year is 8.5 g/m3 or less the exposure reduction target shall be zero. The reduction target shall be zero also in cases where the AEI reaches the level of 8.5 g/m3 at any point of time during the period from 2010 to 2020 and is maintained at or below that level. III. National Exposure reduction target Exposure concentration obligation Year by which the obligation value is to be met 20 g/m3 2015 IV. Target value Averaging period Target value Date by which target value should be met Calendar year 25 g/m3 1 January 2010 V. Limit value Averaging Period Limit value Margin of tolerance Date by which limit value is to be met Stage 1 Calendar year 25 g/m3 20% on 11 June 2008, decreasing on the next 1 January and every 12 months thereafter by equal annual percentages to reach 0 % by January 2015 1 January 2015 Stage 2 (1) Calendar year 20 g/m3 1 January 2020 (1) Stage 2 – indicative limit value to be reviewed in 2013. B 5571VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA II. National Exposure reduction target Exposure reduction target relative to the AEI in 2010 Year by which the exposure reduction target is to be met Initial concentration in g/m3 Reduction target in percent < 8.5 = 8.5 0 % > 8.5 - < 13 10 % = 13 - < 18 15 % = 18 - < 22 20 % 22 All appropriate measures to achieve 18 g/m3 2020 Where the AEI in the reference year is 8.5 g/m3 or less the exposure reduction target shall be zero. The reduction target shall be zero also in cases where the AEI reaches the level of 8.5 g/m3 at any point of time during the period from 2010 to 2020 and is maintained at or below that level. III. National Exposure reduction target Exposure concentration obligation Year by which the obligation value is to be met 20 g/m3 2015 IV. Target value Averaging period Target value Date by which target value should be met Calendar year 25 g/m3 1 January 2010 V. Limit value Averaging Period Limit value Margin of tolerance Date by which limit value is to be met Stage 1 Calendar year 25 g/m3 20% on 11 June 2008, decreasing on the next 1 January and every 12 months thereafter by equal annual percentages to reach 0 % by January 2015 1 January 2015 Stage 2 (1) Calendar year 20 g/m3 1 January 2020 (1) Stage 2 – indicative limit value to be reviewed in 2013. C. Target values for group B pollutants Pollutant Target value (1) Arsenic 6 ng/m3 Cadmium 5 ng/m3 Nickel 20 ng/m3 Benzo(a)pyrene 1 ng/m3 (1) For the total content in the PM10 fraction averaged over a calendar year. D. Ozone target values and long term objectives I. Definitions and criteria 1. Definitions AOT40 (expressed in ( g/m3) . hours) means the sum of the difference 80 g/m3 (= 40 parts per billion) and 80 g/m3 over a given period between 0800 hrs and 2000 hrs Central European Time (CET) each day. B 5572 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA 2. Criteria The following criteria shall be used for checking validity when aggregating data and calculating statistical parameters: Parameter Required proportion of valid data One hour values 75 % (i.e. 45 minutes) Eight hour values 75 % of values (i.e. six hours) Maximum daily 8 hours mean from hourly running 8 hours 75 % of the hourly running eight hours averages (i.e. 18 eight-hourly averages per day) AOT 40 90 % of the one hour values over the time period defined for calculating the AOT40 value (1) Annual mean 75 % of the one hour values over summer (April to September) and 75 % over winter (January to March, October to December) seasons separately Number of exceedances and maximum values per month 90 % of the daily maximum eight hours mean values (27 available daily values per month) 90 % of the one hour averages between 0800 hrs and 2000 hrs CET Number of exceedances and maximum values per year five out of six months over the summer season (April to September) (1) In cases where all possible measured data are not available, the following factor shall be used to calculate AOT40 values: * being the number of hours within the time period of AOT40 definition, (i.e. 0800 hrs to 2000 hrs CET from 1 May to 31 July each year, for vegetation protection and from 1 April to 30 September each year for forest protection). B 5573VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA 2. Criteria The following criteria shall be used for checking validity when aggregating data and calculating statistical parameters: Parameter Required proportion of valid data One hour values 75 % (i.e. 45 minutes) Eight hour values 75 % of values (i.e. six hours) Maximum daily 8 hours mean from hourly running 8 hours 75 % of the hourly running eight hours averages (i.e. 18 eight-hourly averages per day) AOT 40 90 % of the one hour values over the time period defined for calculating the AOT40 value (1) Annual mean 75 % of the one hour values over summer (April to September) and 75 % over winter (January to March, October to December) seasons separately Number of exceedances and maximum values per month 90 % of the daily maximum eight hours mean values (27 available daily values per month) 90 % of the one hour averages between 0800 hrs and 2000 hrs CET Number of exceedances and maximum values per year five out of six months over the summer season (April to September) (1) In cases where all possible measured data are not available, the following factor shall be used to calculate AOT40 values: * being the number of hours within the time period of AOT40 definition, (i.e. 0800 hrs to 2000 hrs CET from 1 May to 31 July each year, for vegetation protection and from 1 April to 30 September each year for forest protection). II. Target values Objective Averaging period Target value Date by which target value should be met (1) Protection of human health Maximum daily eight hour mean (2) 120 g/m3 not to be exceeded on more than 25 days per calendar year averaged over three years (3) 1.1.2020 Protection of vegetation May to July AOT40 (calculated from 1 h values). 18,000 g/m3.hr averaged over five years(3) 1.1.2020 (1) Compliance with target values will be assessed as of this date. That is, 2010 will be the first year the data for which is used in calculating compliance over the following three or five years, as appropriate. (2) The maximum daily eight-hour mean concentration shall be selected by examining eight-hour running averages, calculated from hourly data and updated each hour. Each eight –hour average so calculated shall be assigned to the day on which it ends. i.e. the first calculation period for any one day will be the period from 1700 hrs on the previous day to 0100 hrs on that day; the last calculation period for any one day will be the period from 1600 hrs to 0000 hrs on the day. (3) If the three or five year averages cannot be determined on the basis of a full and consecutive set of annual data, the minimum annual data required for checking compliance with the target values will be as follows: for the target value for the protection of human health: valid data for one year, for the target value for the protection of vegetation: valid data for three years. III. Longterm objectives Objective Averaging period Longterm objective Date by which the longterm objective should be met Protection of human health Maximum daily eight hour mean within a calendar year 120 g/m3 not defined Protection of vegetation May to July AOT40 (calculated from 1 h values) 6,000 g/m3.hr not defined B 5574 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA Skeda 8 Information and alert thresholds A. Alert thresholds for sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide To be measured over three consecutive hours at locations representative of air quality over at least 100 km2 or an entire zone or agglomeration, whichever is the smaller. Pollutant Alert threshold Sulphur dioxide 500 g/m3 Nitrogen dioxide 400 g/m3 B. Information and Alert thresholds for ozone Purpose Averaging period Threshold Information 1 hour 180 g/m3 Alert 1 hour (1) 240 g/m3 (1) For the implementation of Regulation 32, the exceedance of the threshold is to be measured or predicted for three consecutive hours. B 5575VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA Skeda 8 Information and alert thresholds A. Alert thresholds for sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide To be measured over three consecutive hours at locations representative of air quality over at least 100 km2 or an entire zone or agglomeration, whichever is the smaller. Pollutant Alert threshold Sulphur dioxide 500 g/m3 Nitrogen dioxide 400 g/m3 B. Information and Alert thresholds for ozone Purpose Averaging period Threshold Information 1 hour 180 g/m3 Alert 1 hour (1) 240 g/m3 (1) For the implementation of Regulation 32, the exceedance of the threshold is to be measured or predicted for three consecutive hours. Skeda 9 Critical levels for the protection of vegetation Averaging period Critical level Margin of tolerance Sulphur dioxide Calendar year and winter (1 October to 31 March) 20 g/m3 None Nitrogen dioxide Calendar year 30 g/m3 None B 5576 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA Skeda 10 Reference methods for the assessment of concentrations of group A pollutants, group B pollutants and ozone A. Reference measurement methods 1. Reference method for the sampling and analysis of arsenic, cadmium and nickel The reference method for the measurement of arsenic, cadmium and nickel concentrations in ambient air is currently being standardised by CEN and shall be based on manual PM10 sampling equivalent to EN 12341, followed by digestion of the samples and analysis by Atomic Absorption Spectrometry or ICP Mass Spectrometry. In the absence of a CEN standardised method, an ISO standard method or any national standard method from any of the 27 EU Member States can be used. 2. Reference method for the sampling of benzene The reference method for the measurement of benzene is that described in EN 14662:2005, parts 1, 2 and 3 ‘Ambient air quality – Standard method for measurement of benzene concentrations’. 3. Reference method for the measurement of carbon monoxide The reference method for the measurement of carbon monoxide is that described in EN 14626:2005 ‘Ambient air quality – Standard method for the measurement of the concentration of carbon monoxide by non-dispersive infrared spectroscopy’. 4. Reference method for the measurement of lead The reference method for the sampling of lead is that described in section A(8) of this schedule. The reference method for the measurement of lead is that described in EN 14902:2005 ‘Standard method for measurement of Pb/Cd/As/Ni in the PM10 fraction of suspended matter’. 5. Reference method for the sampling and analysis of mercury The reference method for the measurement of total gaseous mercury concentrations in ambient air shall be an automated method based on Atomic Absorption Spectrometry or Atomic Fluorescence Spectrometry. In the absence of a CEN standardised method, an ISO standard method or any national standard method from any of the 27 EU Member States can be used. 6. Reference method for the measurement of nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen The reference method for the measurement of nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen is that described in EN 14211:2005 ‘Ambient air quality – Standard method for the measurement of the concentration of nitrogen dioxide and nitrogen monoxide by chemiluminescence’. 7. Reference method for measurement of ozone The reference method for the measurement of ozone is that described in EN 14625:2005 ‘Ambient air quality – Standard method for the measurement of the concentration of ozone by ultraviolet photometry’. 8. Reference method for the sampling and measurement of PM10 The reference method for the sampling and measurement of PM10 is that described in EN 12341:1999 ‘Air Quality – Determination of the PM10 fraction of suspended particulate matter – Reference method and field test procedure to demonstrate reference equivalence of measurement methods’. 9. Reference method for the sampling and measurement of PM2.5 The reference method for the sampling and measurement of PM2.5 is that described in EN 14907:2005 ‘Standard gravimetric measurement method for the determination of PM2.5 mass fraction of suspended particulate matter’. B 5577VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA Skeda 10 Reference methods for the assessment of concentrations of group A pollutants, group B pollutants and ozone A. Reference measurement methods 1. Reference method for the sampling and analysis of arsenic, cadmium and nickel The reference method for the measurement of arsenic, cadmium and nickel concentrations in ambient air is currently being standardised by CEN and shall be based on manual PM10 sampling equivalent to EN 12341, followed by digestion of the samples and analysis by Atomic Absorption Spectrometry or ICP Mass Spectrometry. In the absence of a CEN standardised method, an ISO standard method or any national standard method from any of the 27 EU Member States can be used. 2. Reference method for the sampling of benzene The reference method for the measurement of benzene is that described in EN 14662:2005, parts 1, 2 and 3 ‘Ambient air quality – Standard method for measurement of benzene concentrations’. 3. Reference method for the measurement of carbon monoxide The reference method for the measurement of carbon monoxide is that described in EN 14626:2005 ‘Ambient air quality – Standard method for the measurement of the concentration of carbon monoxide by non-dispersive infrared spectroscopy’. 4. Reference method for the measurement of lead The reference method for the sampling of lead is that described in section A(8) of this schedule. The reference method for the measurement of lead is that described in EN 14902:2005 ‘Standard method for measurement of Pb/Cd/As/Ni in the PM10 fraction of suspended matter’. 5. Reference method for the sampling and analysis of mercury The reference method for the measurement of total gaseous mercury concentrations in ambient air shall be an automated method based on Atomic Absorption Spectrometry or Atomic Fluorescence Spectrometry. In the absence of a CEN standardised method, an ISO standard method or any national standard method from any of the 27 EU Member States can be used. 6. Reference method for the measurement of nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen The reference method for the measurement of nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen is that described in EN 14211:2005 ‘Ambient air quality – Standard method for the measurement of the concentration of nitrogen dioxide and nitrogen monoxide by chemiluminescence’. 7. Reference method for measurement of ozone The reference method for the measurement of ozone is that described in EN 14625:2005 ‘Ambient air quality – Standard method for the measurement of the concentration of ozone by ultraviolet photometry’. 8. Reference method for the sampling and measurement of PM10 The reference method for the sampling and measurement of PM10 is that described in EN 12341:1999 ‘Air Quality – Determination of the PM10 fraction of suspended particulate matter – Reference method and field test procedure to demonstrate reference equivalence of measurement methods’. 9. Reference method for the sampling and measurement of PM2.5 The reference method for the sampling and measurement of PM2.5 is that described in EN 14907:2005 ‘Standard gravimetric measurement method for the determination of PM2.5 mass fraction of suspended particulate matter’. B 5578 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA 10. Reference method for the sampling and analysis of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons The reference method for the measurement of benzo(a)pyrene concentrations in ambient air is currently being standardised by CEN and shall be based on manual PM10 sampling equivalent to EN 12341. In the absence of a CEN standard method, for benzo(a)pyrene or other polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (group C pollutants), an ISO standard method such as ISO 12884 or any national standard method from any of the 27 EU Member States can be used. 11. Reference method for the measurement of sulphur dioxide The reference method for the measurement of sulphur dioxide is that described in EN 14212:2005 ‘Ambient air quality – Standard method for the measurement of the concentration of sulphur dioxide by fluorescence’. 12. Reference method for the sampling and analysis of the deposition rates of group B pollutants The reference method for the sampling of deposited group B pollutants shall be based on the exposition of cylindrical deposit gauges with standardised dimensions. In the absence of a CEN standardised method, any national standard method from any of the 27 EU Member States can be used. B. Demonstration of equivalence 1. It is possible to use any other method which be shown to give results which are equivalent to any of the methods referred to in Section, or in the case of particulate matter, any other method which displays a consistent relationship to the reference method. In that event results achieved by that method must be corrected to produce results equivalent to those that would have been achieved by using the reference method. 2. Whenever possible the correction factor should also be applied retroactively to past measurement data in order to achieve better data comparability. C. Standardisation For gaseous pollutants the volume must be standardised at a temperature of 293 K and an atmospheric pressure of 101.3 kPa. For particulate matter and substances to be analysed in particulate matter (e.g. lead) the sampling volume refers to ambient conditions in terms of temperature and atmospheric pressure at the date of measurements. D. Standardisation All new equipment purchased for the scope of these regulations must comply with the reference method or equivalent by 11 June 2010. All equipment used in fixed measurements must comply with the reference method or equivalent by 11 June 2013. E. Mutual recognition of data In carrying out the type approval to demonstrate that the equipment meets the performance requirements of the reference methods listed in Section A, competent authorities and bodies designated pursuant to Regulation 3 shall accept test reports issued in any one of the other 27 EU Member States by laboratories accredited to EN ISO 17025 for carrying out such testing. B 5579VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA 10. Reference method for the sampling and analysis of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons The reference method for the measurement of benzo(a)pyrene concentrations in ambient air is currently being standardised by CEN and shall be based on manual PM10 sampling equivalent to EN 12341. In the absence of a CEN standard method, for benzo(a)pyrene or other polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (group C pollutants), an ISO standard method such as ISO 12884 or any national standard method from any of the 27 EU Member States can be used. 11. Reference method for the measurement of sulphur dioxide The reference method for the measurement of sulphur dioxide is that described in EN 14212:2005 ‘Ambient air quality – Standard method for the measurement of the concentration of sulphur dioxide by fluorescence’. 12. Reference method for the sampling and analysis of the deposition rates of group B pollutants The reference method for the sampling of deposited group B pollutants shall be based on the exposition of cylindrical deposit gauges with standardised dimensions. In the absence of a CEN standardised method, any national standard method from any of the 27 EU Member States can be used. B. Demonstration of equivalence 1. It is possible to use any other method which be shown to give results which are equivalent to any of the methods referred to in Section, or in the case of particulate matter, any other method which displays a consistent relationship to the reference method. In that event results achieved by that method must be corrected to produce results equivalent to those that would have been achieved by using the reference method. 2. Whenever possible the correction factor should also be applied retroactively to past measurement data in order to achieve better data comparability. C. Standardisation For gaseous pollutants the volume must be standardised at a temperature of 293 K and an atmospheric pressure of 101.3 kPa. For particulate matter and substances to be analysed in particulate matter (e.g. lead) the sampling volume refers to ambient conditions in terms of temperature and atmospheric pressure at the date of measurements. D. Standardisation All new equipment purchased for the scope of these regulations must comply with the reference method or equivalent by 11 June 2010. All equipment used in fixed measurements must comply with the reference method or equivalent by 11 June 2013. E. Mutual recognition of data In carrying out the type approval to demonstrate that the equipment meets the performance requirements of the reference methods listed in Section A, competent authorities and bodies designated pursuant to Regulation 3 shall accept test reports issued in any one of the other 27 EU Member States by laboratories accredited to EN ISO 17025 for carrying out such testing. B 5580 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA Skeda 11 Information to be included in the national air quality plans for improvement in ambient air quality Information to be provided under Regulation 29(2) 1. Localisation of excess pollution (a) City (map) (b) Measuring station (map, geographical coordinates). 2. General information (a) Type of zone (city, industrial or rural area); (b) Estimate of the polluted area (km2) and of the population exposed to the pollution; (c) Useful climatic data; (d) Relevant data on topography; (e) Sufficient information on the type of targets requiring protection in the zone. 3. Responsible authorities Names and address of persons responsible for the development and implementation of improvement plans. 4. Nature and assessment of pollution (a) concentrations observed over previous years (before the implementation of the improvement measures); (b) concentrations measured since the beginning of the project; (c) techniques for the assessment 5. Origin of pollution (a) List the main emission sources responsible for pollution (map); (b) Total quantity of emissions from these sources (tonnes/year); (c) Information on pollution imported from other regions. 6. Analysis of situation (a) Details of those factors responsible for the exceedance (e.g. transport, including cross-border transport, formation of secondary pollutants in the atmosphere); (b) Details of possible measures for the improvement of air quality. 7. Details of those measures or projects for improvements which existed prior to 11 June 2008, i.e.: (a) National, international measures (b) Observed effects of these measures. 8. Details of those measure or projects adopted with a view to reducing pollution following the entry into force of this regulation: (a) Listing and description of all the measures set out in the project; (b) Timetable for implementation; (c) Estimate of the improvement of air quality planned and of the expected time required to attain these objectives. 9. Details of the measures or projects planned or being researched for the long term. 10. List of publications, documents, work, etc. used to supplement information required under this Schedule. B 5581VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA 7. Details of those measures or projects for improvements which existed prior to 11 June 2008, i.e.: (a) National, international measures (b) Observed effects of these measures. 8. Details of those measure or projects adopted with a view to reducing pollution following the entry into force of this regulation: (a) Listing and description of all the measures set out in the project; (b) Timetable for implementation; (c) Estimate of the improvement of air quality planned and of the expected time required to attain these objectives. 9. Details of the measures or projects planned or being researched for the long term. 10. List of publications, documents, work, etc. used to supplement information required under this Schedule. B 5582 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA Skeda 12 Public Information 1. Up-to-date information on ambient concentrations of the pollutants covered by these regulations shall be routinely made available to the public. 2. Ambient concentrations provided shall be presented as average values according to the appropriate averaging period as laid down in Schedule 7. The information shall at least indicate any levels exceeding air quality objectives including limit values, target values, alert thresholds, information thresholds or long term objectives of the regulated pollutant. It shall also provide a short assessment in relation to the air quality objectives of the regulated pollutant. It shall also provide a short assessment in relation to the air quality objectives and appropriate information regarding effects on health, or, where appropriate, vegetation. 3. Information on ambient concentrations of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter (at least PM10), ozone and carbon monoxide shall be updated on at least a daily basis, and, wherever practicable, information shall be updated on an hourly basis. Information on ambient concentrations of lead and benzene, presented as an average value for the last 12 months, shall be updated on a three-monthly basis, and on a monthly basis, wherever practicable. 4. Timely information about actual or predicted exceedances of alert thresholds and any information threshold is provided to the public. The details supplied shall include at least the following information: (a) Information on observed exceedance(s): Location or area of the exceedance, Type of threshold exceeded (information or alert), Start time and duration of the exceedance, Highest one hour concentration and in addition highest eight hour mean concentration in the case of ozone: (b) Forecast for the following afternoon/day(s): Geographical area of expected exceedances of information and/or alert threshold, Expected changes in pollution (improvement, stabilisation or deterioration), together with reasons for those changes; (c) Information on the type of population concerned, possible health effects and recommended behaviour: Information on population groups at risk, Description of likely symptoms, Recommended precautions to be taken by the population concerned, Where to find further information; (d) Information on preventive action to reduce pollution and/or exposure to it: indication of main source sectors; recommendations for action to reduce emissions; (e) In case of predicted exceedances, steps shall betaken to ensure that such details are supplied to the extent practicable. B 5583VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA (c) Information on the type of population concerned, possible health effects and recommended behaviour: Information on population groups at risk, Description of likely symptoms, Recommended precautions to be taken by the population concerned, Where to find further information; (d) Information on preventive action to reduce pollution and/or exposure to it: indication of main source sectors; recommendations for action to reduce emissions; (e) In case of predicted exceedances, steps shall betaken to ensure that such details are supplied to the extent practicable. B 5584 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA Skeda 13 Air Quality Management Order Air Quality Regulations 2010 Regulation 32 The Minister for the Environment acting on the advice of the Malta Environment and Planning Authority, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him/her by Regulation X of the Air Quality Regulations, 2010, hereby makes the following Order. This Order may be cited/referred to as the [name of Local Council] Air Quality Management Area [No.] and shall come into effect on [date]. The area is shown on the attached map in red and is within the confines of the [name of Local Council] Local Council. The area in question is bound by the following coordinates5 4[xx,xxx], 3,9[xx,xxx] at its northernmost point, 4[xx,xxx], 3,9[xx,xxx] at its southernmost point, 4[xx,xxx], 3,9[xx,xxx] at its westernmost point and 4[xx,xxx], 3,9[xx,xxx] at its easternmost point. The map may be viewed at the Local Council’s office in [address] and shall be published on the Gazette. The Area is designated in relation to a likely breach of the [name of pollutant] [limit value/target value/long-term objective] as specified in the Air Quality Regulations 2010. This Order shall remain in force until it is revoked by a subsequent order. Signature The Onor. [Name of the Minister] Minister for the Environment 5 Zone 33s, datum ED 50, ellipsoid – Hayford International B 5585VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA L.N. 478 of 2010 ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT (CAP. 435) Ambient Air Quality Regulations, 2010 BY virtue of the powers conferred by articles 3 and 9 of the Environment Protection Act, the Prime Minister has made the following regulations: 1. (1) The title of these regulations is the Ambient Air Quality Regulations, 2010. (2) These regulations transpose Directive 2004/107/ EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2004 relating to arsenic, cadmium, mercury and nickel and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in ambient air and 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. 2. For the purpose of these regulations and unless the context otherwise requires: “the Act” means the Environment Protection Act, or any other Act substituting it; “agglomeration” means a zone that is a conurbation with a population in excess of 250,000 inhabitants or, where the population is 250,000 inhabitants or less, with a given population density per km2 to be established by the Competent Authority; “air quality plans” means plans that set out measures in order to attain the limit values or target values; “alert threshold” means a level beyond which there is a risk to human health from brief exposure for the population as a whole and at which immediate steps are to be taken by the Competent Authority; Citation and scope. Interpretation. B 5586 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA “ambient air” means outdoor air in the troposphere, excluding workplaces within the scope of the Work Place (Minimum Health and Safety Requirements) Regulations, 2002 where provisions concerning health and safety at work apply and to which members of the public do not have regular access; “arsenic”, “cadmium”, “nickel” and “benzo(a)pyrene” mean the total content of these elements and compounds in the PM10 fraction; “assessment” means any method used to measure, calculate, predict or estimate levels; “average exposure indicator” means an average level determined on the basis of measurements at urban background locations throughout Malta and which reflects population exposure. It is used to calculate the national exposure reduction target and the exposure concentration obligation; “ the Competen t Author i ty” means the Mal ta Environment and Planning Authority, or such other authority as may substitute it; “contributions from natural sources” means emissions of pollutants not caused directly or indirectly by human activities, including natural events such as volcanic eruptions, seismic activities, geothermal activities, wild-land fires, high wind events, sea sprays or the atmospheric re-suspension or transport of natural particles from dry regions; “critical level” means a level fixed on the basis of scientific knowledge, above which direct adverse effects may occur on some receptors, such as trees, other plants or natural ecosystems but not on humans; “exposure concentration obligation” means a level fixed on the basis of the average exposure indicator with the aim of reducing harmful effects on human health, to be attained over a given period; “emission” means the discharge of substances into the air; L.N. 44 of 2002. B 5587VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA “fixed measurements” means measurements taken at fixed sites, either continuously or by random sampling, to determine the levels in accordance with the relevant data quality objectives; “group A pollutants” means sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen, particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), lead, benzene and carbon monoxide; “group B pollutants” means Arsenic, Cadmium, Nickel and Benzo(a)pyrene; “group C pollutants” means benzo(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene, benzo(j)fluoranthene, benzo(k) fluoranthene, indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene, and dibenzo(a,h) anthracene; “indicative measurements” means measurements which meet data quality objectives that are less strict than those required for fixed measurements; “industrial combustion plant” means any technical apparatus used on industrial or trade premises excluding bakeries, in which fuels are oxidised in order to use the heat thus generated. Any such technical apparatus which is for non-domestic uses shall be within the scope of this definition; “information threshold” means a level beyond which there is a risk to human health from brief exposure for particularly sensitive sections of the population and for which immediate and appropriate information is necessary; “level” means the concentration of a pollutant in ambient air or the deposition thereof on surfaces in a given time; “limit value” means a level fixed on the basis of scientific knowledge, with the aim of avoiding, preventing or reducing harmful effects on human health or the environment as a whole, to be attained within a given period and not to be exceeded once attained; “long-term objective” means a level to be attained in the long term, save where not achievable through proportionate measures, with the aim of providing effective protection of human health and the environment; B 5588 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA “lower assessment threshold” means a level below which modelling or objective-estimation techniques alone may be used to assess ambient air quality; “margin of tolerance” means the percentage of the limit value by which that value may be exceeded subject to the conditions laid down in these regulations; “Member State” means a Member State of the European Union; “the Minister” means the Minister responsible for the environment; “national exposure reduction target” means a percentage reduction of the average exposure of the population of Malta set for the reference year with the aim of reducing harmful effects on human health, to be attained where possible over a given period; “operator” means any natural or legal person who operates any industrial concern which has an adverse impact on air quality, or who has or has been delegated decisive economic power over the concern; “oxides of nitrogen” means the sum of the volume mixing ratio (ppbv) of nitrogen monoxide (nitric oxide) and nitrogen dioxide expressed in units of mass concentration of nitrogen dioxide (µg/m3); “ozone precursor substances” means substances which contribute to the formation of ground-level ozone, some of which are listed in Schedule 6; “PM10” means particulate matter which passes through a size-selective inlet as defined in the reference method for the sampling and measurement of PM10, EN 12341, with a 50 % efficiency cut-off at 10 µm aerodynamic diameter; “PM2.5” means particulate matter which passes through a size-selective inlet as defined in the reference method for the sampling and measurement of PM2.5, EN 14907, with a 50 % efficiency cut-off at 2.5 µm aerodynamic diameter; “pollutant” means any substance present in ambient air B 5589VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA and likely to have harmful effects on human health or the environment as a whole; “polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons” means those organic compounds, composed of at least two fused aromatic rings made entirely from carbon and hydrogen; “target value” means a level fixed with the aim of avoiding, preventing or reducing harmful effects on human health or the environment as a whole, to be attained where possible over a given period; “Technical instruction on Air Quality Control” means the latest guidance note approved by the Competent Authority on air quality control; “total gaseous mercury” means elemental mercury vapour (Hg0) and reactive gaseous mercury, such as water soluble mercury species with sufficiently high vapour pressure to exist in the gas phase; “total or bulk deposition” means the total mass of pollutants which is transferred from the atmosphere to surfaces (such as soil, vegetation, water, buildings, etc.) in a given area within a given time; “upper assessment threshold” means a level below which a combination of fixed measurements and modelling techniques or indicative measurements may be used to assess ambient air quality; “urban background locations” means places in urban areas where levels are representative of the exposure of the general urban population; “volatile organic compounds” (VOC) means organic compounds from anthropogenic and biogenic sources, other than methane, that are capable of producing photochemical oxidants by reactions with nitrogen oxides in the presence of sunlight; “zone” means any part of Malta as delimited by the Competent Authority for the purposes of air quality assessment and management. B 5590 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA 3. (1) The Competent Authority shall be responsible: (a) for the assessment of ambient air quality; (b) for ensuring the accuracy of measurements; (c) for the analysis of assessment methods; and; (d) for the coordination of Community-wide quality assurance programmes organised by the European Commission. (2) The Minister shall designate the competent authorities responsible for the approval of measurement systems (methods, equipment, networks and laboratories). 4. Measures taken under regulations 33(3) and 37 shall take into account an integrated approach to the protection of air, water and soil and shall not have a negative effect on any other Member State. 5. (1) The Competent Authority shall, for the purposes of these regulations, divide Malta into zones and agglomerations. (2) The Competent Authority shall assess and manage air quality throughout all the zones and agglomerations. (3) The Competent Authority may establish different zones for different pollutants where this is considered appropriate. 6. Schedule 2 to these regulations prescribes the following upper and lower assessment thresholds: (a) for Group A pollutants, the upper and lower assessment thresholds set out in paragraphs 1 to 6 of Section A of the said Schedule; and (b) for Group B pollutants, the upper and lower assessment thresholds set out in paragraph 7 of Section A of the said Schedule. 7. Part III of Section D of Schedule 7 to these regulations prescribes the long term objectives for ozone. Implementations and responsibilities. Nature of measures. Malta to be divided into zones and agglomerations. Assessment thresholds. Long term objectives for ozone. B 5591VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA 8. (1) Zones shall be classified in relation to the assessment thresholds in regulation 6 and the long term objectives in regulation 7 hereof. (2) Classification of the zones under sub-regulation (1) of this regulation shall be reviewed at least every five years in accordance with the procedure laid down in Section B of Schedule 2 of these regulations for both group A and group B pollutants. (3) Classification shall be reviewed earlier in the event of a significant change in the activities relevant to the concentrations of both groups of pollutants in ambient air. 9. The Competent Authority shall assess ambient air quality with respect to group A and group B pollutants and ozone in all the zones and agglomerations in accordance with the criteria laid down in Schedule 3 to these regulations and in accordance with the criteria in regulations 10, 11 and 12 hereof. 10. (1) The Competent Authority shall assess the concentration of group A pollutants and of group B pollutants in those zones and agglomerations in which the levels of these pollutants exceed the upper assessment thresholds in regulation 6. (2) The Competent Authority shall assess the concentration of ozone in those zones and agglomerations where the long term objectives specified in regulation 7 have been exceeded during any of the previous five years of measurements, during which fixed measurements were recorded. (3) In order to comply with the requirements of sub regulations (1) and (2) of this regulation, the Competent Authority shall assess the concentrations of: (a) group A substances by fixed continuous measurements; (b) group B substances by fixed continuous measurements or by random sampling. The number of measurements shall be sufficient to enable the levels to be determined; (c) ozone by fixed continuous measurements. (4) Measurements in sub-regulation (3) of this regulation may be supplemented by modelling techniques or indicative measurements to provide adequate information on the spatial distribution of the ambient air quality. Classification of zones. Competent Authority to assess ambient air quality. Competent Authority to assess concentrations. B 5592 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA 11. (1) The Competent Authori ty shal l assess the concentrations of group A and group B pollutants by a combination of fixed measurements and modelling techniques or indicative measurements in those zones and agglomerations where the concentration of these pollutants is below the upper assessment threshold but above the lower assessment threshold. (2) In order to determine whether the concentrations of group B pollutants in the respective zones and agglomerations are within the concentration range in sub-regulation (1) of this regulation, the Competent Authority shall use the method in Section B of Schedule 2 to these regulations. (3) In order to comply with the requirements of sub regulation (1) of this regulation with respect to group B pollutants, the Competent Authority may use the indicative measurements referred to in Part I of Section B of Schedule 1 to these regulations. 12. (1) The Competent Authority shall assess the concentrations of group A and group B pollutants by modelling techniques or objective estimation techniques, in those zones and agglomerations were the concentration of these pollutants is below the lower assessment threshold. (2) In order to determine whether the concentrations of group B pollutants in the respective zones and agglomerations are below the concentration in sub-regulation (1) of this regulation, the Competent Authority shall use the method in Section B of Schedule 2 to these regulations. 13. The Competent Authority shall assess the contribution of benzo(a)pyrene in ambient air by monitoring also for the group C pollutants at a limited number of measurement sites. The monitoring sites for the group C pollutants shall be co-located with the sampling sites for benzo(a)pyrene and shall be selected in such a way that the long term trends can be identified. Part II of Section B, Part II of Section C and Part I of Section D of Schedule 3 to these regulations shall apply. 14. (1) In addition to the requirements of regulations 10, 11 and 12, the Competent Authority shall measure the concentration of group A pollutants, of group B pollutants, of group C pollutants, mercury and of ozone at a rural background location away from significant sources of air pollution. Method of assessing concentrations below the upper threshold. Method of assuming concentrations below the lower threshold. Benzo(a)pyrene contribution in ambient air. Measurements to be taken at rural location. B 5593VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA (2) The Competent Authority shall also measure the total deposition of group B pollutants, group C pollutants and mercury at the background site. (3) The Competent Authority shall use the readings from the background station in order to assess the total mass concentration and the chemical speciation of PM2.5 on an annual average basis. The data quality objectives in Parts I and III of Section A of Schedule 1 to these regulations shall apply for the mass concentration measurements of particulate matter. Schedule 4 to these regulations shall apply in its entirety. 15. (1) Sampling points shall be determined using the criteria listed in the relevant sections of Schedule 3 to these regulations. (2) The minimum number of sampling points in each zone or agglomeration shall not be less than the minimum number of sampling points prescribed by Schedule 5 to these regulations as follows: (a) Part I(1) of Section A of Schedule 5 for group A pollutants; (b) Section B (1) of Schedule 5 for group B pollutants; and (c) Part I of Section C of Schedule 5 for ozone. 16. (1) The Competent Authority shall measure the concentration of nitrogen dioxide at a minimum of 50% of the ozone sampling points required under Part I of Section C of Schedule 5 to these regulations. The measurement shall be continuous. (2) The number of sampling points for the fixed measurement of ozone in those zones and agglomerations where during each of the previous five years of measurement, concentrations were below the long term objectives, shall be in accordance with Part II of Section C of Schedule 5 to these regulations. (3) The Competent Authority shall set up at least one sampling point in order to measure the concentrations of Sampling points. Nitrogen dioxide measurements. B 5594 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA the ozone precursor substances listed in Schedule 6 to these regulations, taking into account the objectives and methods laid down in the said schedule. 17. The Competent Authority shall achieve the data quality objectives laid down in Schedule 1 to these regulations. 18. The Competent Authority shall use the reference methods in Schedule 10 to these regulations in order to measure the: (a) concentrations in ambient air of group A pollutants; (b) concentrations in ambient air of ozone; and (c) concentrations in ambient air and deposition rates of group B pollutants. 19. (1) The Competent Authority shall take any action it deems necessary in accordance with the powers granted to it under the Act, to make sure that the levels of group A and group B pollutants do not exceed the applicable limit values or target values prescribed by the relevant sections of Schedule 7 to these regulations, in those zones and agglomerations in which the ambient levels of these pollutants are below the applicable limit or target values. (2) The best ambient air quality, compatible with sustainable development shall be maintained throughout these zones and agglomerations. 20. (1) The Competent Authority shall take any action it deems necessary in accordance with the powers granted to it under the Act in order to ensure that throughout the zones and agglomerations in Malta: (a) the levels of sulphur dioxide, PM10, lead and carbon monoxide do not exceed the applicable limit values prescribed by the relevant sections of Schedule 7 to these regulations; and (b) the levels of benzene and nitrogen dioxide do not exceed the applicable limit values prescribed by the relevant sections of Schedule 7 to these regulations from the dates specified therein; and Data quality objectives. Reference methods. Other action to be taken by the Competent Authority. Action to be taken by the Competent Authority on group A and group B pollutants. B 5595VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA (c) as from the 31 December 2012 the levels of group B pollutants do not exceed the target values prescribed by the relevant sections of Schedule 7 to these regulations. (2) Compliance with these requirements shall be assessed in accordance with Schedule 3 to these regulations. (3) The margins of tolerance laid down in Schedule 7 to these regulations shall apply in accordance with regulation 31(1). (4) The alert thresholds for concentrations of sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide in ambient air shall be those prescribed by Section A of Schedule 8 to these regulations. 21. The Competent Authority shall draw up a list of zones and agglomerations where the target values in Schedule 7 to these regulations for group B pollutants are exceeded. The Competent Authority shall specify the areas of exceedance and the sources contributing thereto. 22. (1) The critical levels for the protection of vegetation shall be those prescribed by Schedule 9 to these regulations and assessed in accordance with Section A of Schedule 3 to these regulations. (2) Where fixed measurements are the sole source of information for assessing air quality, the number of sampling points shall not be less than the minimum number specified in Part III of Section A of Schedule 5 to these regulations. (3) Where information for assessing air quality is supplemented by indicative measurements or modelling, the minimum number of sampling points may be reduced by up to 50% as long as the assessed concentrations of the relevant pollutant can be assessed in accordance with the data quality objectives prescribed by Part I of Section A of Schedule 1 to these regulations. 23. (1) The national PM2.5 exposure reduction target shall be that prescribed by Part II of Section B of Schedule 7 to these regulations. This reduction shall be attained by the year specified therein. (2) By 2015, the average exposure indicator shall not exceed the exposure concentration obligation prescribed by Part III Target Values for group B pollutants. Critical levels for protection of vegetation. National PM2.5 exposure reduction target. B 5596 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA of Section B of Schedule 7 to these regulations. The PM2.5 average exposure indicator shall be assessed as prescribed by Part I of Section B of Schedule 7to these regulations. (3) In accordance with Schedule 3 to these regulations, the distribution and number of sampling points on which the average exposure indicator for PM2.5 is based shall adequately reflect the general population exposure. The number of sampling points shall be no less than that prescribed by Part II of Section A of Schedule 5 to these regulations. 24. (1) Concentrations of PM2.5 in ambient air shall not exceed the target value prescribed by Part IV of Section A of Schedule 7 to these regulations, by the date specified therein. (2) Concentrations of PM2.5 in ambient air shall not exceed the limit value prescribed by Part V of Section A of Schedule 7 to these regulations throughout the zone and the agglomeration, by the date specified therein. Compliance with this requirement shall be assessed as prescribed by Schedule 3 to these regulations. (3) The margins of tolerance in Part V of Section A of Schedule 7 to these regulations shall apply in accordance with regulation 32(1). 25. (1) The target values for ozone shall be those prescribed in Part II of Section D of Schedule 7 to these regulations. (2) The long-term objectives for ozone shall be those prescribed in Part III of Section D of Schedule 7 to the principal regulations. (3) In those zones and agglomerations in which the levels of ozone in ambient air are higher than the target values in sub-regulation (1) hereof, these target values shall be attained as from the dates prescribed in Part II of Section D of Schedule 7 to the principal regulations, through the implementation of the programme prepared pursuant to regulation 6 of the National Emissions Ceilings for Certain Atmospheric Pollutants Regulations, 2002 and if necessary through the implementation of an air quality plan. PM2.5 concentrations shall not exceed target value. Ozone target value. L.N. 291 of 2002. B 5597VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA (4) In those zones and agglomerations in which the levels of ozone in ambient air are higher than the long-term objectives in sub-regulation (2), but lower than or equal to the target values in sub-regulation (1), the long-term objectives shall be achieved through the implementation of cost-effective measures. These measures shall at least be consistent with all the air quality plans and the programmes in sub-regulation (3). (5) The levels of ozone in ambient air shall be kept below the long-term objectives in sub-regulation (2) in those zones and agglomerations in which the levels of ozone in ambient air meet these long-term objectives, taking into consideration the transboundary nature of ozone pollution and meteorological conditions. 26. (1) In order to attain the limit values prescribed by Schedule 7 to the principal regulations, the Competent Authority shall publish a Technical Note on Air Quality Control which will lay the conditions regulating the operation of the plant, for those installations within the scope of regulation 28. The Technical note shall also contain instructions on the calculation of chimney heights. (2) The Competent Authority shall also prepare a guidance document for the conduction of air quality studies. 27. (1) Industrial combustion plants outside the scope of the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Regulations, 2002 and which were in operation prior to the coming into force of these regulations shall register with the Competent Authority, within six months from the data of publication of these regulations in the Gazette. Industrial combustion plants operating thereafter shall register not later than six months after the commencement of operations. (2) The industrial combustion plants registered under sub-regulation (1) shall forward to the Competent Authority any information which the Competent Authority deems relevant regarding the operation of these plants. 28. The minimum chimney heights for the installations within the scope of regulation 27 shall be less than those calculated according to the guidelines issued by the Competent Authority. Techincal Note in Air Quality Control. Industrial combustion plants. L.N. 234 of 2002. Chimney heights. B 5598 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA Provided that the chimney height shall in no case be less than 3 metres above roof level and above 3 metres of any habitable floor within a 25 metre radius. 29. Any air quality studies required under any other regulations issued under the Act shall be carried out according to the guidance document issued under sub-regulation (2) of regulation 26 and shall make reference to the pollutant levels in regulations 19 and 20 hereof. 30. (1) An Air Quality Plan sub-committee is hereby being appointed with an aim of being consulted by the Competent Authority prior to the issuing of the Action Plans under regulation 33(1). (2) The composition of the sub-committee shall consist of: (a) the Director of Environmental Health or his representative; (b) the Director of Environment Protection (MEPA) or his representative; (c) the Director of Planning (MEPA) or h is representative; (d) the Chief Executive Officer of the Transport Authority or his representative; (e) the representative of the Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry; (f) the representative of the Malta Chamber of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs); (g) the representative of the Local Councils Association; (h) a representative of the Environmental NGOs; (i) a representative of the Public Health NGOs. 31. (1) In order to assess compliance with the limit values, target values and long-term objectives in Schedule 7 to these regulations, the Competent Authority shall compile an air quality report on a yearly basis. The report shall be due on the 31st November of each subsequent year. Quality studies in terms of guidance document. Air Quality Plan sub committee. Air quality report. B 5599VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA (2) The report shall include an analysis of the results of the monitoring of the atmospheric levels of group A and group B pollutants and ozone throughout Malta and shall also summarise the levels exceeding limit values, target values, long term objectives, information thresholds and alert thresholds, for the relevant averaging periods. This information shall be combined with a summary assessment of the effects of these exceedances. (3) These reports may also include, where appropriate, further information such as information on other pollutants such as the selected non-regulated ozone precursor substances as listed in part B of Schedule 6 to these regulations. 32. (1) The Minister shall, upon the Competent Authority’s advice, declare an Air Quality Management Area wherever: (a) the limit values, target values or long term objectives in Schedule 7 to these regulations plus any relevant margin of tolerance, are not being achieved, keeping in mind the dates by which the individual limit values, target values or long-term objectives are to be achieved; or (b) it is forecasted, through the use of predictive modelling software that the limit values, target values or long term objectives in Schedule 7 to these regulations plus any relevant margin of tolerance, will be exceeded. (2) The Air Quality Management area shall be declared by the issuing of an Air Quality Management Order in terms of the details in Schedule 13 to these regulations. The Air Quality Management Order shall be published in the Gazette. (3) An order under sub-regulation (2) may be revoked if as a result of a subsequent air quality assessment it is shown that the limit values, target values and long term objectives in Schedule 7 to these regulations are being achieved in a location which had been previously designated as an Air Quality Management Area under sub-regulation (1). 33. (1) Where an order under regulation 32(2) comes into effect, the Competent Authority shall, before the expiration of the twelve month period beginning with the publication of the order in the Gazette, prepare an Air Quality Action Plan for the area in question. Air Quality Management Area. Air Quality Action Plan. B 5600 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA (2) The Action Plan referred to in sub-regulation (1) shall, as a minimum, include: (a) the information in Schedule 11 to these regulations; and (b) a statement of any time within which the measures comprised in the action plan are to be implemented. (3) The Action Plans compiled under sub-regulation (1) shall also include all those measures necessary in order to ensure that the limit values in Schedule 7 to these regulations will be complied within the area in question. Action plans shall contain measures which can, through the use of predictive modelling software amongst other techniques, be shown to cause a decrease in the ambient levels of the pollutants concerned in the area in question, and may include amongst other things: (a) the restriction or rerouting of traffic flows; (b) temporary bans on the passage of heavy goods vehicles not compliant with certain Euro Standards (to be determined by modelling); (c) temporary suspension of any commercial or industrial activity having an adverse effect on air quality, such as stone quarrying, stone cutting and polishing, and industrial plants, among others; (d) measures in relation to ships at berth in nearby ports; (e) time-limits on the granting of development planning permits; and (f) suspension of any construction works in the area. (4) In the compilation of the action plan, the Competent Authority shall consult the sub-committee appointed under regulation 30. 34. The Competent Authority may from time to time revise the action plan issued under regulation 33(1). 35. Any action plan issued under regulation 33(1), shall be consistent with any plans required under the Revision of Action Plan. Consistency of plans. L.N. 172 of 2010. L.N. 291 of 2002. L.N. 193 of 2004. B 5601VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA (a) Large Combustion Plants Regulations, 2010; (b) Nat iona l Emiss ion Cei l ings for Cer ta in Atmospheric Pollutants Regulations, 2002; and (c) Assessment and Management of Environment Noise Regulations, 2004, in order to achieve the relevant environmental objectives. 36. (1) The Competent Authority shall draw up Short Term Air Quality Action plans for those zones and agglomerations for which there is as risk that the pollutant levels exceed one or more of the alert thresholds in Schedule 8 to these regulations. (2) The Short Term Air Quality Action plan shall indicate the measures to be taken in order to reduce the risk or duration of the exceedances in sub-regulation (1) of these regulations. 37. The Action plans compiled under regulation 33(1) shall include all those measures necessary in order to ensure that the alert thresholds in Schedule 8 to these regulations will be not be exceeded in the zones and agglomerations in question. These action plans shall contain measures which can through the use of predictive modelling software, amongst other techniques, be shown to cause a decrease in the ambient levels of the pollutants concerned in the area in question, and may include amongst other things: (a) the restriction or rerouting of traffic flows; (b) temporary bans on the passage of heavy goods vehicles not compliant with certain Euro Standards (to be determined by modelling); (c) temporary suspension of any commercial or industrial activity having an adverse effect on air quality are carried out, such as stone quarrying, stone cutting and polishing, and industrial plants, among others; (d) measures in relation to ships at berth in nearby ports; (e) time-limits on the granting of development planning permits; and Short Term Air Quality Action plans. Contents of Action plans. B 5602 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA (f) suspension of any construction works in the area. 38. In case of exceedances of the alert thresholds for ozone as prescribed by Schedule 8 to these regulations, action plans in regulation 33(1) will only be required if following an assessment carried out by the Competent Authority, it results that taking the national, geographical, meteorological and economic consideration into account the action plan will result in a reduction of the risk, duration or severity of such an exceedance. 39. The general public shall be duly and effectively informed by means of radio, television, newspapers and the internet amongst other things, of any exceedances of the information and alert thresholds prescribed by Schedule 8 to these regulations. 40. (1) The Competent Authority shall adequately and in good time inform the general public as well as appropriate organisations, including environmental organisations, consumer organisations, organisations representing the interests of sensitive populations, other relevant health care bodies and the relevant industrial federations, of the following: (a) ambient air quality in accordance with Schedule 12; (b) any postponement decisions taken pursuant to Article 22(1) of Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of the 21 May 2008 on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe; (c) any exemptions pursuant to Article 22(2) of Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of the 21 May 2008 on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe1; (d) air quality plans as provided for in Article 22(1) of Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of the 21 May 2008 on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe1 and regulations 33(1) and 36(1) of these regulations. (2) The Competent Authority shall make the information in sub-regulation (1) hereof available free of charge Ozone exceedances. Information to be imparted by media. Further information to be given to the public. B 5603VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA by means of any accessible media including the Internet or any other appropriate means of telecommunication, and shall take into account the provisions laid down in Directive 2007/2/ EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2007 establishing an Infrastructure for Spatial Information in the European Community (INSPIRE). (3) The Competent Authority shall make available to the public the annual reports for all pollutants required by regulation 31(1). (4) The Competent Authority shall also inform the public of the allocation of responsibilities in terms of the provisions of regulation 3. 41. Any person shall be guilty of an offence under these regulations if: (a) he fails to comply with any order lawfully given in terms of any provision of these regulations; or (b) he contravenes any restriction, prohibition or requirement imposed by or under these regulations; or (c) he conspires, attempts, aids, or abets, any other person by whatever means, including advertising, counselling or procurement to contravene the provisions of these regulations or to fail to comply with any such provisions, including any order lawfully given in terms of any of the provision of these regulations, or to contravene any restriction, prohibition or requirement imposed by or under the said regulations. 42. Any person who commits an offence against these regulations shall, on conviction, be liable: (a) on a first conviction to a fine (multa) of not less than one thousand two hundred euro (€1,200) but not exceeding two thousand three hundred euro (€2,300); (b) on a second or subsequent conviction, to a fine (multa) of not less than two thousand three hundred euro (€2,300), but not exceeding eleven thousand six hundred euro (€11,600) or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, or to both such fine and imprisonment: Offences. Penalties. B 5604 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA Provided that whenever any person is found guilty of committing an offence under these regulations by means of a vehicle, the owner of the said vehicle, where applicable, is held liable in the same manner and degree: Provided further that the court shall order any person who has been found guilty of committing an offence against these regulations to pay for the expenses incurred by the public entities and, or other persons acting on their behalf involved in the implementation of these regulations and restitution of the environment as a result of the said offence, the revocation of any permit issued by the Competent Authority and the confiscation of the corpus delicti. 43. (1) The provisions of article 23 and subarticle (1) of article 30 of the Criminal Code shall, mutatis mutandis, apply to proceedings, in respect of offences against these regulations, so that the disqualification from holding or obtain a licence, permit or authority shall in no case be for less than one year. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of article 370 of the Criminal Code, proceedings for an offence against these regulations shall be taken before the Court of Magistrates (Malta) or the Court of Magistrates (Gozo), as the case may be, and shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Criminal Code regulating the procedure before the said courts as courts of criminal judicature. (3) Notwithstanding the provisions of the Criminal Code, the Attorney General shall always have a right of appeal to the Court of Criminal Appeal from any judgement given by the Court of Magistrates (Malta) or the Court of Magistrates (Gozo) in respect of proceedings for any offence against these regulations. 44. The Ambient Air Quality Assessment and Management Regulations, 2001, the Limit Values for Nitrogen Dioxide, Sulphur Dioxide and Oxides of Nitrogen, Particulate Matter and Lead in Ambient Air Regulations, 2001, the Limit Values for Benzene and Carbon Monoxide in Ambient Air Regulations, 2002, the Ozone in Ambient Air Regulations, 2003 and the Arsenic, Cadmium, Mercury, Nickel and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Ambient Air Regulations, 2007 are hereby being revoked. Revokes L.N. 216 of 2001, L.N. 224 of 2001, L.N. 163 of 2002, L.N. 11 of 2003 and L.N. 292 of 2007. Applicability of the Criminal Code. Cap. 9. B 5605VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA Schedule I Data quality objectives A. Data quality objectives for group A pollutants and for ozone. I. Data quality objectives for ambient air quality assessment Sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen and carbon monoxide Benzene Particulate matter (PM10/PM2.5) and lead Ozone and related NO and NO2 Fixed measurements (1) Uncertainty 15 % 25% 25% 15% Minimum data capture 90 % 90% 90% 90% during summer, 75% during winter Minimum time coverage: Urban background and traffic 35 % (2) Industrial sites 90 % Indicative measurements Uncertainty 25 % 30 % 50 % 30 % Minimum data capture 90 % 90 % 90 % 90 % Minimum time coverage 14 % (4) 14 % (3) 14 % (4) > 10 % during summer Modelling uncertainty Hourly 50 % 50 % Eight-hour averages 50 % 50 % Daily averages 50 % Not yet defined Annual averages 30 % 50 % 50 % Objective estimation Uncertainty 75 % 100 % 100 % 75 % (1). Random measurements instead of continuous measurements for benzene, lead and particulate matter if it can be demonstrated that the uncertainty, including the uncertainty due to random sampling, meets the quality objective of 25% and the time coverage is still larger than the minimum time coverage for indicative measurements. Random sampling must be evenly distributed over the year in order to avoid skewing of results. The uncertainty due to random sampling may be determined by the procedure laid down in ISO 11222 (2002) ‘Air Quality – Determination of the Uncertainty of the Time Average of Air Quality Measurements’. If random measurements are used to assess the requirements of the PM10 limit value the 90.4 percentile (to be lower than or equal to 50 !g/m 3 ) should be evaluated instead of the number of exceedances, which is highly influenced by data coverage. (2). Distributed over the year to be representative of various conditions for climate and traffic. (3). One day’s measurement a week at random, evenly distributed over the year, or eight weeks evenly distributed over the year. (4). One measurement a week at random, evenly distributed over the year, or eight weeks evenly distributed over the year. The uncertainty (expressed at a 95 % confidence level) of the assessment methods will be evaluated in accordance with the principles of the CEN Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement (ENV 13005-1999), the methodology of ISO 5725:2004 and the guidance provided in the CEN report ‘Air Quality – Approach to Uncertainty Estimation for Ambient Air Reference B 5606 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA Measurement Methods’ (CR 14377:2002E). The percentages for uncertainty in the above table are given for individual measurements averaged over the period considered by the limit value (or target value in the case of ozone), for a 95% confidence interval. The uncertainty for the fixed measurements shall be interpreted as being applicable in the region of the appropriate limit value (or target value for ozone). The uncertainty for modelling is defined as the maximum deviation of the measured and calculated concentration levels for the 90 % individual monitoring points, over the period considered, by the limit value (or target value in the case of ozone), without taking into account the timing of the events. The uncertainty for modelling shall be interpreted as being applicable in the region of the appropriate limit value (or target value in the case of ozone). The fixed measurements that have to be selected for comparison with modelling results shall be representative of the scale covered by the model. The uncertainty for objective estimation is defined as the maximum deviation of the measured and calculated concentration levels, over the period considered, by the limit value (or target value in the case of ozone), without taking into account the timing of the events. The requirements for minimum data capture and time coverage do not include losses of data due to the regular calibration or the normal maintenance of the instrumentation. II. Results of air quality assessment The following information shall be compiled for zones and agglomerations within which sources other than measurement are employed to supplement information from measurement or as the sole means of air quality assessment: ! a description of the assessment activities carried out, ! the specific methods used, with reference to descriptions of the method, ! the sources of data and information, ! a description of results, including uncertainties and, in particular, the extent of any area or, if relevant, the length of road within the zone or agglomeration over which concentrations exceed any limit value, target value or long term objective plus margin of tolerance, if applicable, and of any area within which concentrations exceed the upper assessment threshold or the lower assessment threshold. ! the population potentially exposed to levels in excess of any limit value for protection of human health. B 5607VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA III. Quality assurance for ambient air quality assessment: data validation To ensure accuracy of measurements and compliance with data quality objectives laid down in Section I, the appropriate competent authorities and bodies designated pursuant to Regulation 3 shall ensure the following: ! that all measurements undertaken in relation to the assessment of ambient air quality pursuant to Regulations 9,10,11,12,13 and 14 and are traceable in accordance with the requirements set out in Section 5.6.2.2 of the ISO/IEC 17025:2005, ! that institutions operating networks and individual stations have an established quality assurance and quality control system which provides for regular maintenance to assure accuracy of measuring devices, ! that a quality assurance/quality control process is established for the process of data collection and reporting and that institutions appointed for this task actively participate in the related Community-wide quality assurance programmes, ! that the national laboratory, when appointed by the competent authority or body designated pursuant to Regulation 3, that is taking part in Community-wide intercomparisons covering pollutants regulated in these Regulations, is accredited to EN/ISO 17025 by 2010 for the reference methods referred to in Schedule 10. This laboratory shall be involved in the coordination in Malta of the Community wide quality assurance programmes to be organised by the European Commission and shall also coordinate, on the national level, the appropriate realisation of reference methods and the demonstration of equivalence of non-reference methods. B 5608 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA B. Data quality objectives for group B pollutants. I. Data quality objectives The following data quality objectives are provided as a guide to quality assurance. Benzo(a)pyrene Arsenic, cadmium and Nickel Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons other than benzo(a)pyrene, total gaseous mercury Total deposition ! Uncertainty Fixed and indicative measurements 50 % 40 % 50 % 70 % Modelling 60 % 60 % 60 % 60 % ! Minimum data capture 90 % 90 % 90 % 90 % ! Minimum time coverage Fixed measurements 33 % 50 % Indicative measurements(*) 14 % 14 % 14 % 33 % (*)Indicative measurement being measurements which are performed at reduced regularity but fulfil other data quality objectives. The uncertainty (expressed at a 95 % confidence interval) of the methods used for the assessment of ambient air concentrations will be evaluated in accordance with the principles of the CEN Guide to the expression of uncertainty in measurement (ENV 13005-1999), the methodology of ISO 5725:1994, and the guidance provided in the CEN Report, ‘Air Quality – Approach to Uncertainty Estimation for Ambient Air Reference Measurement Methods’ (CR 14377:2002E). The percentages for uncertainty are given for individual measurements should be interpreted as being applicable in the region of the appropriate target value. Fixed and indicative measurements must be evenly distributed over the year in order to avoid skewing of results. The requirements for minimum data capture and time coverage do not include losses of data due to regular calibration or normal maintenance of the instrumentation. Twenty-four-hour sampling is required for the measurement of benzo(a)pyrene and other polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. With care, individual samples taken over a period of up to one month can be combined and analysed as a composite sample, provided the method ensures that the samples are stable for that period. The three congeners benzo(b)fluoranthene, benzo(j)fluoranthene, benzo(k)fluoranthene can be difficult to resolve analytically. In such acses they can be reported as sum. Twenty-four hour sampling is also advisable for the measurement of arsenic, cadmium and nickel concentrations, sampling must be spread evenly over the weekdays and the year. For the measurement of deposition rates monthly or weekly, samples throughout the year are recommended. Wet-only sampling can be used instead of bulk sampling if it can be demonstrated that the difference between them is within 10%. Deposition rates should be given as !g.m 2 .day 1 . B 5609VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA A minimum time coverage lower than that indicated in the table above may be applied as long as it is not lower than 14% for foxed measurements and 6% for indicative measurements and provided that it can be demonstrated that the 95% expanded uncertainty for the annual mean, calculated from the data quality objectives in the table above according to ISO 11222:2002 – ‘Determination of uncertainty of the time average of air quality measurements’ will be met. II. Requirements for air quality models Where an air quality model is used for assessment, references to descriptions of the model and information on the uncertainty shall be compiled. The uncertainty for modelling is defined as the maximum deviation of the measured and calculated concentration levels, over a full year, without taking into account the timing of events. III. Requirements for objective estimation techniques Where objective estimation techniques are used, the uncertainty shall not exceed 100%. IV. Standardisation For substances to be analysed in the PM10 fraction, the sampling refers to ambient conditions. B 5610 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA Schedule 2 Determination of requirements for assessment of concentrations of group A and group B pollutants in ambient air within a zone or agglomeration A. Upper and lower assessment thresholds The following upper and lower assessment thresholds apply: 1. Sulphur dioxide Health protection Vegetation protection Upper assessment threshold 60 % of 24-hour limit value (75 !g/m 3 , not to be exceeded more than 3 times in any calendar year) 60 % of winter critical level (12 !g/m 3 ) Lower assessment threshold 40 % of 24-hour limit value (50 !g/m 3 , not to be exceeded more than 3 times in any calendar year) 40 % of winter critical level (8 !g/m 3 ) 2. Nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen Hourly limit value for the protection of human health (NO2) Annual limit value for the protection of human health (NO2) Annual limit value for the protection of vegetation and natural ecosystems (NOX) Upper assessment threshold 70 % of limit value (140 !g/m 3 , not to be exceeded more than 18 times in any calendar year) 80 % of limit value (32 !g/m 3 ) 80 % of critical level (24 !g/m 3 ) Lower assessment threshold 50 % of limit value (100 !g/m 3 , not to be exceeded more than 18 times in any calendar year 65 % of limit value (26 !g/m 3 ) 65 % of critical level (19.5 !g/m 3 ) 3. Particulate matter (PM10/PM2.5) 24-hour average PM10 Annual average PM10 Annual average PM2.5 (1) Upper assessment threshold 70 % of limit value (35 !g/m 3 , not to be exceeded more than 35 times in any calendar year) 70 % of limit value (28 !g/m 3 ) 70 % of limit value (17!g/m 3 ) Lower assessment threshold 50 % of limit value (25 !g/m 3 , not to be exceeded more than 35 times in any calendar year 50 % of limit value (20 !g/m 3 ) 50 % of limit value (12 !g/m 3 ) (1) The upper assessment threshold and the lower assessment threshold for PM2.5, do not apply to measurements to assess compliance with the PM2.5 exposure reduction target for the protection of human health. B 5611VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA 4. Lead Annual average Upper assessment threshold 70% of limit value (0.35 !g/m 3 ) Lower assessment threshold 50% of limit value (0.25 !g/m 3 ) 5. Benzene Annual average Upper assessment threshold 70% of limit value (3.5 !g/m 3 ) Lower assessment threshold 40% of limit value (2 !g/m 3 ) 6. Carbon monoxide Annual average Upper assessment threshold 70% of limit value (7 mg/m 3 ) Lower assessment threshold 50% of limit value (5 mg/m 3 ) 7. Group B pollutants Arsenic Cadmium Nickel B(a)P Upper assessment threshold in percent of the target value. 60 % (3.6 ng/m 3 ) 60 % (3 ng/m 3 ) 70 % (14 ng/m 3 ) 60 % (0.6 ng/m 3 ) Lower assessment threshold in percent of the target value. 40 % (2.4 ng/m 3 ) 40 % (2 ng/m 3 ) 50 % (10 ng/m 3 ) 40 % (0.4 ng/m 3 ) B 5612 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA B. Determination of exceedances of upper and lower assessment thresholds Exceedances of upper and lower assessment thresholds must be determined on the basis on concentrations during the previous five years where sufficient data are available. An assessment threshold will be deemed to have been exceeded if it has been exceeded during: a) at least three separate years (for group A pollutants); or b) during at least three calendar years (for group B pollutants) out of those previous five years. Where fewer than five years’ data are available, measurement campaigns of short duration during the period of the year and at locations likely to be typical of the highest pollution levels may be combined with results obtained from information from emission inventories and modelling to determine exceedances of the upper and lower assessment thresholds. B 5613VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA Schedule 3 Location of sampling points for group A and group B pollutants and for ozone. A. General requirements for the assessment of ambient air quality for group A pollutants. Ambient air quality shall be assessed in all zones and agglomerations with the following criteria: Ambient air quality shall be assessed at all locations except those listed in paragraph 2, in accordance with the criteria established by Sections B and C for the location of sampling points for fixed measurement. The principles established by Sections B and C shall also apply in so far as they are relevant in identifying the specific locations in which concentration of the relevant pollutants are established where ambient air quality is assessed by indicative measurement and modelling. Compliance with the limit values directed at the protection of human health shall not be assessed at the following locations: (a) any locations situated within areas where members of the public do not have access and there is no fixed habitation; (b) in accordance with the appropriate definition in Regulation 2, on factory premises or at industrial installations to which all relevant provisions concerning health and safety at work apply; (c) on the carriageway of roads; and on the central reservations of roads except where there is normally pedestrian access to the central reservation. B 5614 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA B. Macroscale siting. I. Sampling points for the measurement of concentrations in ambient air of group A pollutants 1. Protection of human health (a). Sampling points directed at the protection of human health shall be sited in such a way as to provide data on the following: ! the areas within zones and agglomerations where the highest concentrations occur to which the population is likely to be directly or indirectly exposed for a period which is significant in relation to the averaging period of the limit value(s), ! levels in other areas within the zones and agglomeration which are representative of the exposure of the general population. (b).Sampling points shall in general be sited in such a way as to avoid measuring very small micro-environments in their immediate vicinity, which means that the sampling point must be sited in such a way that the air sampled is representative of air quality for a street segment no less than 100 m length at traffic-orientated sites and at least 250 m " 250 m at industrial sites where feasible; (c). Urban background locations shall be located so that their pollution level is influenced by the integrated contribution from all sources upwind of the station. Their pollution level should not be dominated by a single source unless such a situation is typical for a large urban area. Those sampling points shall, as a general rule, be representative for several square kilometres; (d).Where the objective is to assess rural background levels, the sampling point shall not be influenced by agglomerations or industrial sites in its vicinity. i.e. sites closer than five kilometres; (e).Where contributions from industrial sources are to be assessed, at least one sampling point shall be installed down-wind of the source in the nearest residential area. Where background concentration is not known, an additional sampling point shall be situated within the main wind direction; (f).Sampling points shall, where possible, also be representative of similar locations not in their immediate vicinity; B 5615VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA (g).Account shall be taken of the need to locate sampling points on islands where it is necessary for the protection of human health. 2. Protection of vegetation and natural ecosystems Sampling points targeted at the protection of vegetation and natural ecosystems shall be sited more than 20 km away from agglomerations or more than 5 km away from other built-up areas, industrial installations or motorways or major roads with traffic counts of more than 50,000 vehicles per day, which means that a sampling point must be sited in such a way that the air sampled must be representative of air quality in a surrounding area of at least 1000 km 2 . A sampling point may be sited at a lesser distance or be representative of air quality in a less extended area, taking account of geographical conditions or of the opportunities to protect particularly vulnerable areas. Account shall be taken of the need to assess air quality on islands. II. Sampling points for the measurements of concentrations in ambient air and deposition rates of group B pollutants. The sites of sampling points should be selected in such a way as to: ! Provide data on the areas within zones and agglomerations where the population is likely to be directly or indirectly exposed to the highest concentrations averaged over a calendar year; ! Provide data on levels in other areas within zones and agglomerations which are representative of the exposure or the general population; ! Provide data on deposition rates representing the indirect exposure of the population through the food chain. Sampling points shall in general be sited in such a way as to avoid measuring very small micro-environments in their immediate vicinity. As a guideline, a sampling point should be representative of air quality in surrounding areas of no less than 200 m 2 at traffic-orientated sites and at least 250 m " 250 m at industrial sites, where feasible and several square kilometres at urban background sites. B 5616 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA Where contributions from industrial sources are to be assessed, at least one sampling point shall be installed downwind of the source in the nearest residential area. Where the background concentration is not known an additional sampling point shall be situated within the main wind direction. In particular where Regulation 21 applies, the sampling points should be sited such that the application of BAT can be monitored. Sampling points should also, where possible, be representative of similar locations not in their immediate vicinity. Where appropriate they should be co-located with sampling points for PM10. B 5617VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA III. Sampling points for the assessments of ozone concentrations The following apply to fixed measurements: Type of station Objectives of measurement Representat iveness Macroscale siting criteria Urban Protection of human health: To assess the exposure of the urban population to ozone, i.e. where population density and ozone concentration are relatively high and representative of the exposure of the general population A few km 2 Away from the influence of local emissions such as traffic, petrol stations, etc.; Vented locations where well mixed levels can be measured; Locations such as residential and commercial areas of cities, parks (away from the trees), big streets or squares with very little or no traffic, open areas characteristic of educational, sports or recreation facilities Suburban Protection of human health and vegetation: To assess the exposure of the population and vegetation located in the outskirts of the agglomeration, where the highest ozone levels to which the population and the vegetation are likely to be directly or indirectly exposed occur Some tens of km 2 At a certain distance from the area of maximum emissions, downwind following the main wind direction/directions during conditions favourable to ozone formation; Where population, sensitive crops or natural ecosystems located in the outer fringe of an agglomeration are exposed to high ozone levels; Where appropriate, some suburban stations also upwind of the area of maximum emissions such as industrial installations and roads; At open area sites Rural Protection of human health and vegetation: to assess the exposure of population, crops and natural ecosystems to sub regional scale ozone concentrations Sub regional levels (some hundreds of km 2 ) Stations can be located in small settlements and/or areas with natural ecosystems, forests or crops; representative for ozone away from the influence of immediate local emissions such as industrial installations and roads; at open area sites Rural backgroun d Protection of vegetation and human health: to assess the exposure of crops and natural ecosystems to regional-scale ozone concentrations as well as exposure of the population Regional/n ational/cont inental levels (1000 to 10000 km 2 ) Station located in areas with lower population density, e.g. with natural ecosystems, forests, at a distance of at least 20 km from urban and industrial areas and away from local emissions; avoid locations which are subject to locally enhanced formation of ground near inversion conditions; coastal sites with pronounced diurnal wind cycles of local character are not recommended. (1) Sampling points should, where possible, be representative of similar locations not in their immediate vicinity. B 5618 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA For rural and rural background stations the location shall, where appropriate, be coordinated with the monitoring requirements of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1737/2006 of 7 November 2006 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 2152/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning monitoring of forests and environmental interactions in the Community (1) . C. Microscale siting. I. Sampling points for the measurement of concentrations in ambient air of group A pollutants In so far as is practicable, the following shall apply: ! the flow around the inlet sampling probe shall be unrestricted (free in an arc of at least 270!) without any obstructions affecting the airflow in the vicinity of the sampler (normally some metres away from buildings, balconies, trees and other obstacles and at least 0,5 m from the nearest building in the case of sampling points representing air quality at the building line), ! in general, the inlet sampling point shall be between 1,5 m (the breathing zone) and 4 m above the ground. Higher positions (up to 8 m) may be necessary in some circumstances. Higher siting may also be appropriate if the station is representative of a large area, ! the inlet probe shall not be positioned in the immediate vicinity of sources in order to avoid the direct intake of emissions unmixed with ambient air, ! the sampler"s exhaust outlet shall be positioned so that recirculation of exhaust air to the sampler inlet is avoided, ! for all pollutants, traffic-orientated sampling probes shall be at least 25 m from the edge of major junctions and no more than 10 m from the kerbside. B 5619VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA II. Sampling points for the measurement of concentrations in ambient air and deposition rates of group B pollutants In so far as is practicable, the following shall apply: ! the flow around the inlet sampling probe should be unrestricted, without any obstructions affecting the airflow in the vicinity of the sampler (normally some metres away from buildings, balconies, trees and other obstacles and at least 0,5 m from the nearest building in the case of sampling points representing air quality at the building line); ! in general, the inlet sampling point should be between 1,5 m (the breathing zone) and 4 m above the ground. Higher positions (up to 8 m) may be necessary in some circumstances. Higher siting may also be appropriate if the station is representative of a large area; ! the inlet probe should not be positioned in the immediate vicinity of sources in order to avoid direct intake of emissions unmixed with ambient air; ! the sampler’s exhaust outlet should be positioned so that recirculation of exhaust air to the sample inlet is avoided; ! traffic-orientated sampling points should be at least 25 metres from the edge of major junctions and at least 4 m from the centre of the nearest traffic lane; inlets should be sited so as to be representative of air quality near the building line; ! for the deposition measurements in rural background areas, the EMEP guidelines and criteria should be applied as far as practicable and where not provided for in the Annexes. The following factors may also be taken into account in the microscale siting of the sampling points for the measurement of the concentrations in ambient air of group A and group B pollutants and deposition rates of group B pollutants: ! interfering sources ! security ! access ! availability of electrical power and telephone communications ! visibility of the site in relation to its surroundings B 5620 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA ! safety of the public and operators ! the desirability of co-locating sampling points for different pollutants ! planning requirements. III. Sampling points for the measurement of concentrations in ambient air of ozone In so far as is practicable the procedure on microscale siting in Section C of Annex III shall be followed, ensuring also that the inlet probe is positioned well away from such sources as furnaces and incineration flues and more than 10 m from the nearest road, with distance increasing as a function of traffic intensity. D. Documentation and review of site selection. I. Group A and group B pollutants The site-selection procedures shall be fully documented at the classification stage by such means as compass-point photographs of the surrounding area and a detailed map. Sites shall be reviewed at regular intervals with repeated documentation to ensure that selection criteria remain valid over time. II. Ozone The procedures in paragraph I above shall be followed, applying proper screening and interpretation of the monitoring data in the context of the meteorological and photochemical processes affecting the ozone concentrations measured at the respective sites. Schedule 4 B 5621VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA Measurements at rural background locations irrespective of concentration A. Objectives The main objectives of such measurements are to ensure that adequate information is made available on levels in the background. This information is essential to judge the enhanced levels in more polluted areas (such as urban background, industry related locations, traffic related locations), assess the possible contribution from long-range transport of air pollutants, support source apportionment analysis and for the understanding of specific pollutants such as particulate matter. It is also essential for the increased use of modelling also in urban areas. B. Substances Measurement of PM2.5 must include at least the total mass concentration and concentrations of appropriate compounds to characterise its chemical composition. At least the list of chemical species given below shall be included. SO4 2 Na + NH4 + Ca 2+ Elemental carbon (EC) NO3 K + Cl Mg 2+ Organic carbon (OC) C. Siting Measurements should be taken in particular in rural background areas in accordance with parts A, B and C of Schedule 3. Schedule 5 ! safety of the public and operators ! the desirability of co-locating sampling points for different pollutants ! planning requirements. III. Sampling points for the measurement of concentrations in ambient air of ozone In so far as is practicable the procedure on microscale siting in Section C of Annex III shall be followed, ensuring also that the inlet probe is positioned well away from such sources as furnaces and incineration flues and more than 10 m from the nearest road, with distance increasing as a function of traffic intensity. D. Documentation and review of site selection. I. Group A and group B pollutants The site-selection procedures shall be fully documented at the classification stage by such means as compass-point photographs of the surrounding area and a detailed map. Sites shall be reviewed at regular intervals with repeated documentation to ensure that selection criteria remain valid over time. II. Ozone The procedures in paragraph I above shall be followed, applying proper screening and interpretation of the monitoring data in the context of the meteorological and photochemical processes affecting the ozone concentrations measured at the respective sites. Schedule 4 B 5622 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA A. Criteria for determining minimum numbers of sampling points for fixed measurements of concentrations of group A pollutants in ambient air I. Minimum number of sampling points for fixed measurement to assess compliance with limit values for the protection of human health and alert thresholds in zones and agglomerations where fixed measurement is the sole source of information. 1. Diffuse sources Population of agglomeration or zone If maximum concentrations exceed the upper assessment threshold ( 1 ) If maximum concentrations are between the upper and lower assessment thresholds (thousands) Pollutants except PM PM( 2 ) (sum of PM10 and PM2.5) Pollutants except PM PM( 2 ) (sum of PM10 and PM2.5) 0 – 249 1 2 1 1 250 – 499 2 3 1 2 500 – 749 2 3 1 2 (1) For nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, benzene and carbon monoxide: to include at least one urban background monitoring station and one traffic-orientated station provided this does not increase the number of sampling points. For these pollutants, the total number of urban-background stations and the total number of traffic oriented stations required under Section A(1) shall not differ by more than a factor of 2. Sampling points with exceedances of the limit value for PM10 within the last three years shall be maintained, unless relocation is necessary owing to special circumstances, in particular spatial development. (2) Where PM2.5 and PM10 are measured in accordance with regulation 18 at the same monitoring station, these shall count as two separate sampling points. The total number of PM2.5 and PM10 sampling points required under Section A(1) shall not differ by more than a factor of 2, and the number of PM2.5 sampling points in the urban background of agglomerations and urban areas shall meet the requirements under Section B of Schedule 5. 2. Diffuse sources For the assessment of pollution in the vicinity of point sources, the number of sampling points for fixed measurement shall be calculated taking into account emission densities, the likely distribution patterns of ambient-air pollution and the potential exposure of the population. II. Minimum number of sampling points for fixed continuous measurements to assess compliance with the PM2.5 exposure reduction target for the protection of human health. One sampling point per million inhabitants summed over agglomerations and additional urban areas in excess of 100,000 inhabitants shall be operated for this purpose. Those sampling points may coincide with sampling points under section A. III. Minimum number of sampling points for fixed measurements to assess compliance with critical levels for the protection of vegetation in zones other than agglomerations. If maximum concentrations exceed upper assessment threshold If maximum concentrations are between upper and lower assessment threshold 1 station every 20,000 km 2 1 station every 40,000 km 2 In island zones the number of sampling points for fixed measurement should be calculated taking into account the likely distribution patterns of ambient-air pollution and the potential exposure of vegetation. Measurements at rural background locations irrespective of concentration A. Objectives The main objectives of such measurements are to ensure that adequate information is made available on levels in the background. This information is essential to judge the enhanced levels in more polluted areas (such as urban background, industry related locations, traffic related locations), assess the possible contribution from long-range transport of air pollutants, support source apportionment analysis and for the understanding of specific pollutants such as particulate matter. It is also essential for the increased use of modelling also in urban areas. B. Substances Measurement of PM2.5 must include at least the total mass concentration and concentrations of appropriate compounds to characterise its chemical composition. At least the list of chemical species given below shall be included. SO4 2 Na + NH4 + Ca 2+ Elemental carbon (EC) NO3 K + Cl Mg 2+ Organic carbon (OC) C. Siting Measurements should be taken in particular in rural background areas in accordance with parts A, B and C of Schedule 3. Schedule 5 B 5623VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA If maximum concentrations exceed upper assessment threshold If maximum concentrations are between upper and lower assessment threshold 1 station every 20,000 km 2 1 station every 40,000 km 2 In island zones the number of sampling points for fixed measurement should be calculated taking into account the likely distribution patterns of ambient-air pollution and the potential exposure of vegetation. B 5624 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA B. Criteria for determining minimum numbers of sampling points for fixed measurements of concentrations of group B pollutants in ambient air Minimum number of sampling points for fixed measurement to assess compliance with target values for the protection of human health in zones and agglomerations where fixed measurement is the sole source of information. 1. Diffuse sources Population of agglomeration or zone If maximum concentrations exceed the upper assessment threshold ( 1 ) If maximum concentrations are between the upper and lower assessment thresholds (thousands) As, Cd, Ni B(a)P As, Cd, Ni B(a)P 0 – 749 1 1 1 1 ( 1 )To include at least one urban-background station and for benzo(a)pyrene also one traffic-orientated station provided this not increase the number of sampling points. 2. Point sources For the assessment of pollution in the vicinity of point sources, the number of sampling points for fixed measurement should be determined taking into account emission densities, the likely distribution patterns of ambient air pollution and potential exposure of the population. The sampling points should be sited such that the application of BAT as defined by Article 2(11) of Directive 96/61/EC can be monitored. B 5625VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA C. Criteria for determining minimum numbers of sampling points for fixed measurements of ozone I. Minimum number of sampling points for fixed continuous measurements to assess compliance with target values, long-term objectives and information and alert thresholds where such measurements are the sole source of information. Population (" 1000) Agglomerations (urban and suburban) ( 1 ) Other zones (suburban and rural) ( 1 ) Rural background < 250 1 < 500 1 2 < 1000 2 2 1 station/ 50,000 km 2 as an average density over all zones (1) At least 1 station in suburban areas, where the highest exposure of the population is likely to occur. In agglomerations at least 50% of the stations shall be located in suburban areas. (2) 1 station per 25,000 km 2 for complex terrain is recommended. II. Minimum number of sampling points for fixed measurements for zones and agglomerations attaining the long term objectives The number of sampling points for ozone shall, in combination with other means of supplementary assessment such as air quality modelling and collocated nitrogen dioxide measurements, be sufficient to examine the trend of ozone pollution and check compliance with the long-term objectives. The number of stations located in agglomerations and other zones may be reduced to one-third of the number specified in Section A. Where information from fixed measurement stations is the sole source of information, at least one monitoring station shall be kept. If, in zones where there is supplementary assessment, the result of this is that a zone has no remaining station, coordination with the number of stations in neighbouring zones shall ensure adequate assessment of ozone concentrations against long-term objectives. The number of rural background stations shall be one per 100 000 km 2 . B 5626 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA Schedule 6 Measurement of ozone precursor substances A. Objectives The main objectives of such measurements are to analyse any trend in ozone precursors, to check the efficiency of emission reduction strategies, to check the consistency of emission inventories and to help attribute emission sources to observed pollution concentrations. An additional aim is to support the understanding of ozone formation and precursor dispersion processes, as well as the application of photochemical models. B. Substances Measurement of ozone precursor substances shall include at least nitrogen oxides (NO and NO2), and appropriate volatile organic compounds (VOC). A list of volatile organic compounds recommended for measurement is given below: 1-Butene Isoprene Ethyl benzene Ethane Trans-2 Butene n-Hexane m + p-xylene Ethylene cis-2-Butene i-Hexane o-Xylene Acetylene 1,3-Butadiene n-Heptane 1,3,4-Trimethylebenzene Propane n-Pentane n-Octane 1,2,3-Trimethylebenzene Propene i-Pentane i-Octane 1,3,5-Trimethylebenzene n-Butane 1-Pentene Benzene Formaldehyde i-Butane 2-Pentene Toulene Total non-methane hydrocarbons C. Siting Measurements shall be taken in particular in urban or suburban areas at any monitoring site set up in accordance with the requirements of this Directive and considered appropriate with regard to the monitoring objectives referred to in Section A. B 5627VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA Schedule 7 Limit values, target values and long-term objectives A. Limit values, information and alert thresholds, critical levels for group A pollutants excluding PM2.5 I. Criteria Without prejudice to Schedule 1, the following criteria shall be used for checking validity when aggregating data and calculating statistical parameters: Parameter Required proportion of valid data One hour values 75 % (i.e. 45 minutes) Eight hour values 75 % of values (i.e. 6 hours) Maximum daily 8-hour mean 75 % of the hourly running eight hour averages (i.e. 18 eight hour averages per day) 24-hour values 75 % of the hourly averages (i.e. at least 18 hour values) Annual mean 90 % ( 1 ) of the one hour values or (if not available) 24-hour values over the year (1) The requirements for the calculation of annual mean do not include losses of data due to the regular calibration or the normal maintenance of the instrumentation. B 5628 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA II. Limit values Averaging Period Limit Value Margin of Tolerance Date by which limit value is to be met Sulphur dioxide One hour 350 !g/m 3 , not to be exceeded more than 24 times a calendar year 150 !g/m 3 (43%) - ( 1 ) One day 125 !g/m 3 , not to be exceeded more than 3 times a calendar year None - ( 1 ) Nitrogen dioxide One hour 200 !g/m 3 , not to be exceeded more than 18 times a calendar year 50 % on 19 July 1999, decreasing on 1 January 2001 and every 12 months thereafter by equal annual percentages to reach 0 % by 1 January 2010 1 January 2010 Calendar year 40 !g/m 3 50 % on 19 July 1999, decreasing on 1 January 2001 and every 12 months thereafter by equal annual percentages to reach 0 % by 1 January 2010 1 January 2010 Benzene Calendar year 5 !g/m 3 5 #g/m 3 (100 %) on 13 December 2000, decreasing on 1 January 2006 and every 12 months thereafter by 1 #g/m3 to reach 0 % by 1 January 2010 1 January 2010 Carbon monoxide Maximum daily eight hour mean (2) 10 !g/m 3 60 % - ( 1 ) Lead Calendar year 0.5 !g/m 3 ( 3 ) 100 % - ( 3 ) PM10 One day 50 !g/m 3 , not to be exceeded more than 35 times a calendar year 50 % - ( 1 ) Calendar year 40 !g/m 3 20 % - ( 1 ) (1) Already in force since January 2005 (2) The maximum daily eight hour mean concentration will be selected by examining eight hour running averages, calculated from hourly data and updated each hour. Each eight hour average so calculated will be assigned to the day on which it ends i.e. the first calculation period for any one day will be the period from 17:00 on the previous day to 01:00 on that day; the last calculation period for any one day will be the period from 16:00 to 24:00 on that day. (3) Already in force since 1 January 2005. Limit value to be met only by 1 January 2010 in the immediate vicinity of the specific industrial sources situated on sites contaminated by decades of industrial activities. In such cases, the limit value until 1 January 2010 will be 1.0 #g/m 3 . The area in which higher limit values apply must not extend further than 1000 m from such specific sources. B 5629VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA B. National exposure reduction target, target value and limit value for PM2.5 I. Average Exposure Indicator The Average Exposure Indicator expressed in #g/m 3 (AEI) shall be based upon measurements in urban background locations in the zones and in the agglomerations. It should be assessed as a three-calendar year running annual mean concentration averaged over all sampling points established pursuant to Part II of Section A of Schedule 5. The AEI for the reference year 2010 shall be the mean concentration of the years 2008, 2009 and 2010. However, where data are not available for 2008, the mean concentration of the years 2009 and 2010 or the mean concentration of the years 2009, 2010 and 2011 may be used. The AEI for the year 2020 shall be the three-year running mean concentration averaged over all those sampling points for the years 2018, 2019 and 2020. The AEI is used for the examination whether the national exposure reduction target is met. The AEI for the year 2015 shall be the three-year running mean concentration averaged over all those sampling points for the years 2013, 2014 and 2015. The AEI is used for the examination whether the exposure concentration obligation is met. B 5630 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA II. National Exposure reduction target Exposure reduction target relative to the AEI in 2010 Year by which the exposure reduction target is to be met Initial concentration in !g/m 3 Reduction target in percent < 8.5 = 8.5 0 % > 8.5 - < 13 10 % = 13 - < 18 15 % = 18 - < 22 20 % # 22 All appropriate measures to achieve 18 !g/m 3 2020 Where the AEI in the reference year is 8.5 #g/m 3 or less the exposure reduction target shall be zero. The reduction target shall be zero also in cases where the AEI reaches the level of 8.5 #g/m 3 at any point of time during the period from 2010 to 2020 and is maintained at or below that level. III. National Exposure reduction target Exposure concentration obligation Year by which the obligation value is to be met 20 !g/m 3 2015 IV. Target value Averaging period Target value Date by which target value should be met Calendar year 25 !g/m 3 1 January 2010 V. Limit value Averaging Period Limit value Margin of tolerance Date by which limit value is to be met Stage 1 Calendar year 25 !g/m 3 20% on 11 June 2008, decreasing on the next 1 January and every 12 months thereafter by equal annual percentages to reach 0 % by January 2015 1 January 2015 Stage 2 ( 1 ) Calendar year 20 !g/m 3 1 January 2020 (1) Stage 2 – indicative limit value to be reviewed in 2013. B 5631VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA C. Target values for group B pollutants Pollutant Target value ( 1 ) Arsenic 6 ng/m 3 Cadmium 5 ng/m 3 Nickel 20 ng/m 3 Benzo(a)pyrene 1 ng/m 3 (1) For the total content in the PM10 fraction averaged over a calendar year. B 5632 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA D. Ozone target values and long term objectives I. Definitions and criteria 1. Definitions AOT40 (expressed in (#g/m 3 ) . hours) means the sum of the difference 80 #g/m 3 (= 40 parts per billion) and 80 #g/m 3 over a given period between 0800 hrs and 2000 hrs Central European Time (CET) each day. 2. Criteria The following criteria shall be used for checking validity when aggregating data and calculating statistical parameters: Parameter Required proportion of valid data One hour values 75 % (i.e. 45 minutes) Eight hour values 75 % of values (i.e. six hours) Maximum daily 8 hours mean from hourly running 8 hours 75 % of the hourly running eight hours averages (i.e. 18 eight-hourly averages per day) AOT 40 90 % of the one hour values over the time period defined for calculating the AOT40 value ( 1 ) Annual mean 75 % of the one hour values over summer (April to September) and 75 % over winter (January to March, October to December) seasons separately Number of exceedances and maximum values per month 90 % of the daily maximum eight hours mean values (27 available daily values per month) 90 % of the one hour averages between 0800 hrs and 2000 hrs CET Number of exceedances and maximum values per year five out of six months over the summer season (April to September) (1) In cases where all possible measured data are not available, the following factor shall be used to calculate AOT40 values: * being the number of hours within the time period of AOT40 definition, (i.e. 0800 hrs to 2000 hrs CET from 1 May to 31 July each year, for vegetation protection and from 1 April to 30 September each year for forest protection). B 5633VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA II. Target values Objective Averaging period Target value Date by which target value should be met ( 1 ) Protection of human health Maximum daily eight hour mean ( 2 ) 120 !g/m 3 not to be exceeded on more than 25 days per calendar year averaged over three years ( 3 ) 1.1.2020 Protection of vegetation May to July AOT40 (calculated from 1 h values). 18,000 !g/m 3 .hr averaged over five years( 3 ) 1.1.2020 (1) Compliance with target values will be assessed as of this date. That is, 2010 will be the first year the data for which is used in calculating compliance over the following three or five years, as appropriate. (2) The maximum daily eight-hour mean concentration shall be selected by examining eight-hour running averages, calculated from hourly data and updated each hour. Each eight –hour average so calculated shall be assigned to the day on which it ends. i.e. the first calculation period for any one day will be the period from 1700 hrs on the previous day to 0100 hrs on that day; the last calculation period for any one day will be the period from 1600 hrs to 0000 hrs on the day. (3) If the three or five year averages cannot be determined on the basis of a full and consecutive set of annual data, the minimum annual data required for checking compliance with the target values will be as follows: ! for the target value for the protection of human health: valid data for one year, ! for the target value for the protection of vegetation: valid data for three years. III. Longterm objectives Objective Averaging period Longterm objective Date by which the longterm objective should be met Protection of human health Maximum daily eight hour mean within a calendar year 120 !g/m 3 not defined Protection of vegetation May to July AOT40 (calculated from 1 h values) 6,000 !g/m 3 .hr not defined B 5634 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA Schedule 8 Information and alert thresholds A. Alert thresholds for sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide To be measured over three consecutive hours at locations representative of air quality over at least 100 km 2 or an entire zone or agglomeration, whichever is the smaller. Pollutant Alert threshold Sulphur dioxide 500 !g/m 3 Nitrogen dioxide 400 !g/m 3 B. Information and Alert thresholds for ozone Purpose Averaging period Threshold Information 1 hour 180 !g/m 3 Alert 1 hour ( 1 ) 240 !g/m 3 (1) For the implementation of Regulation 32, the exceedance of the threshold is to be measured or predicted for three consecutive hours. B 5635VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA Schedule 9 Critical levels for the protection of vegetation Averaging period Critical level Margin of tolerance Sulphur dioxide Calendar year and winter (1 October to 31 March) 20 !g/m 3 None Nitrogen dioxide Calendar year 30 !g/m 3 None B 5636 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA Schedule 10 Reference methods for the assessment of concentrations of group A pollutants, group B pollutants and ozone A. Reference measurement methods 1. Reference method for the sampling and analysis of arsenic, cadmium and nickel The reference method for the measurement of arsenic, cadmium and nickel concentrations in ambient air is currently being standardised by CEN and shall be based on manual PM10 sampling equivalent to EN 12341, followed by digestion of the samples and analysis by Atomic Absorption Spectrometry or ICP Mass Spectrometry. In the absence of a CEN standardised method, an ISO standard method or any national standard method from any of the 27 EU Member States can be used. 2. Reference method for the sampling of benzene The reference method for the measurement of benzene is that described in EN 14662:2005, parts 1, 2 and 3 ‘Ambient air quality – Standard method for measurement of benzene concentrations’. 3. Reference method for the measurement of carbon monoxide The reference method for the measurement of carbon monoxide is that described in EN 14626:2005 ‘Ambient air quality – Standard method for the measurement of the concentration of carbon monoxide by non-dispersive infrared spectroscopy’. 4. Reference method for the measurement of lead The reference method for the sampling of lead is that described in section A(8) of this schedule. The reference method for the measurement of lead is that described in EN 14902:2005 ‘Standard method for measurement of Pb/Cd/As/Ni in the PM10 fraction of suspended matter’. 5. Reference method for the sampling and analysis of mercury B 5637VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA The reference method for the measurement of total gaseous mercury concentrations in ambient air shall be an automated method based on Atomic Absorption Spectrometry or Atomic Fluorescence Spectrometry. In the absence of a CEN standardised method, an ISO standard method or any national standard method from any of the 27 EU Member States can be used. 6. Reference method for the measurement of nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen The reference method for the measurement of nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen is that described in EN 14211:2005 ‘Ambient air quality – Standard method for the measurement of the concentration of nitrogen dioxide and nitrogen monoxide by chemiluminescence’. 7. Reference method for measurement of ozone The reference method for the measurement of ozone is that described in EN 14625:2005 ‘Ambient air quality – Standard method for the measurement of the concentration of ozone by ultraviolet photometry’. 8. Reference method for the sampling and measurement of PM10 The reference method for the sampling and measurement of PM10 is that described in EN 12341:1999 ‘Air Quality – Determination of the PM10 fraction of suspended particulate matter – Reference method and field test procedure to demonstrate reference equivalence of measurement methods’. 9. Reference method for the sampling and measurement of PM2.5 The reference method for the sampling and measurement of PM2.5 is that described in EN 14907:2005 ‘Standard gravimetric measurement method for the determination of PM2.5 mass fraction of suspended particulate matter’. B 5638 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA 10. Reference method for the sampling and analysis of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons The reference method for the measurement of benzo(a)pyrene concentrations in ambient air is currently being standardised by CEN and shall be based on manual PM10 sampling equivalent to EN 12341. In the absence of a CEN standard method, for benzo(a)pyrene or other polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (group C pollutants), an ISO standard method such as ISO 12884 or any national standard method from any of the 27 EU Member States can be used. 11. Reference method for the measurement of sulphur dioxide The reference method for the measurement of sulphur dioxide is that described in EN 14212:2005 ‘Ambient air quality – Standard method for the measurement of the concentration of sulphur dioxide by fluorescence’. 12. Reference method for the sampling and analysis of the deposition rates of group B pollutants The reference method for the sampling of deposited group B pollutants shall be based on the exposition of cylindrical deposit gauges with standardised dimensions. In the absence of a CEN standardised method, any national standard method from any of the 27 EU Member States can be used. B. Demonstration of equivalence 1. It is possible to use any other method which be shown to give results which are equivalent to any of the methods referred to in Section, or in the case of particulate matter, any other method which displays a consistent relationship to the reference method. In that event results achieved by that method must be corrected to produce results equivalent to those that would have been achieved by using the reference method. 2. Whenever possible the correction factor should also be applied retroactively to past measurement data in order to achieve better data comparability. B 5639VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA C. Standardisation For gaseous pollutants the volume must be standardised at a temperature of 293 K and an atmospheric pressure of 101.3 kPa. For particulate matter and substances to be analysed in particulate matter (e.g. lead) the sampling volume refers to ambient conditions in terms of temperature and atmospheric pressure at the date of measurements. D. Standardisation All new equipment purchased for the scope of these regulations must comply with the reference method or equivalent by 11 June 2010. All equipment used in fixed measurements must comply with the reference method or equivalent by 11 June 2013. E. Mutual recognition of data In carrying out the type approval to demonstrate that the equipment meets the performance requirements of the reference methods listed in Section A, competent authorities and bodies designated pursuant to Regulation 3 shall accept test reports issued in any one of the other 27 EU Member States by laboratories accredited to EN ISO 17025 for carrying out such testing. B 5640 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA Schedule 11 Information to be included in the national air quality plans for improvement in ambient air quality Information to be provided under Regulation 29(2) 1. Localisation of excess pollution (a) City (map) (b) Measuring station (map, geographical coordinates). 2. General information (a) Type of zone (city, industrial or rural area); (b) Estimate of the polluted area (km 2 ) and of the population exposed to the pollution; (c) Useful climatic data; (d) Relevant data on topography; (e) Sufficient information on the type of targets requiring protection in the zone. 3. Responsible authorities Names and address of persons responsible for the development and implementation of improvement plans. 4. Nature and assessment of pollution (a) concentrations observed over previous years (before the implementation of the improvement measures); (b) concentrations measured since the beginning of the project; (c) techniques for the assessment 5. Origin of pollution (a) List the main emission sources responsible for pollution (map); (b) Total quantity of emissions from these sources (tonnes/year); (c) Information on pollution imported from other regions. 6. Analysis of situation (a) Details of those factors responsible for the exceedance (e.g. transport, including cross-border transport, formation of secondary pollutants in the atmosphere); (b) Details of possible measures for the improvement of air quality. 7. Details of those measures or projects for improvements which existed prior to 11 June 2008, i.e.: (a) National, international measures B 5641VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA (b) Observed effects of these measures. 8. Details of those measure or projects adopted with a view to reducing pollution following the entry into force of this regulation: (a) Listing and description of all the measures set out in the project; (b) Timetable for implementation; (c) Estimate of the improvement of air quality planned and of the expected time required to attain these objectives. 9. Details of the measures or projects planned or being researched for the long term. 10. List of publications, documents, work, etc. used to supplement information required under this Schedule. B 5642 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA Schedule 12 Public Information 1. Up-to-date information on ambient concentrations of the pollutants covered by these regulations shall be routinely made available to the public. 2. Ambient concentrations provided shall be presented as average values according to the appropriate averaging period as laid down in Schedule 7. The information shall at least indicate any levels exceeding air quality objectives including limit values, target values, alert thresholds, information thresholds or long term objectives of the regulated pollutant. It shall also provide a short assessment in relation to the air quality objectives of the regulated pollutant. It shall also provide a short assessment in relation to the air quality objectives and appropriate information regarding effects on health, or, where appropriate, vegetation. 3. Information on ambient concentrations of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter (at least PM10), ozone and carbon monoxide shall be updated on at least a daily basis, and, wherever practicable, information shall be updated on an hourly basis. Information on ambient concentrations of lead and benzene, presented as an average value for the last 12 months, shall be updated on a three-monthly basis, and on a monthly basis, wherever practicable. 4. Timely information about actual or predicted exceedances of alert thresholds and any information threshold is provided to the public. The details supplied shall include at least the following information: (a) Information on observed exceedance(s): ! Location or area of the exceedance, ! Type of threshold exceeded (information or alert), ! Start time and duration of the exceedance, ! Highest one hour concentration and in addition highest eight hour mean concentration in the case of ozone: (b) Forecast for the following afternoon/day(s): ! Geographical area of expected exceedances of information and/or alert threshold, ! Expected changes in pollution (improvement, stabilisation or deterioration), together with reasons for those changes; B 5643VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA (c) Information on the type of population concerned, possible health effects and recommended behaviour: ! Information on population groups at risk, ! Description of likely symptoms, ! Recommended precautions to be taken by the population concerned, ! Where to find further information; (d) Information on preventive action to reduce pollution and/or exposure to it: indication of main source sectors; recommendations for action to reduce emissions; (e) In case of predicted exceedances, steps shall betaken to ensure that such details are supplied to the extent practicable. B 5644 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA Schedule 13 Air Quality Management Order Air Quality Regulations 2010 Regulation 32 The Minister for the Environment acting on the advice of the Malta Environment and Planning Authority, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him/her by Regulation X of the Air Quality Regulations, 2010, hereby makes the following Order. This Order may be cited/referred to as the [name of Local Council] Air Quality Management Area [No.] and shall come into effect on [date]. The area is shown on the attached map in red and is within the confines of the [name of Local Council] Local Council. The area in question is bound by the following coordinates 1 4[xx,xxx], 3,9[xx,xxx] at its northernmost point, 4[xx,xxx], 3,9[xx,xxx] at its southernmost point, 4[xx,xxx], 3,9[xx,xxx] at its westernmost point and 4[xx,xxx], 3,9[xx,xxx] at its easternmost point. The map may be viewed at the Local Council’s office in [address] and shall be published on the Gazette. The Area is designated in relation to a likely breach of the [name of pollutant] [limit value/target value/long-term objective] as specified in the Air Quality Regulations 2010. This Order shall remain in force until it is revoked by a subsequent order. Signature The Onor. [Name of the Minister] Minister for the Environment 1 Zone 33s, datum ED 50, ellipsoid – Hayford International B 5645VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA B 5646 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA Ippubblikat mid-Dipartiment tal-Informazzjoni (doi.gov.mt) — Valletta — Published by the Department of Information (doi.gov.mt) — Valletta Mitbugħ fl-Istamperija tal-Gvern fuq karta riċiklata — Printed at the Government Printing Press on recycled paper Prezz/Price €5.78