Assessment and Control of the Implementation of Articles 3 and 7 of EC Directive 80/799/EEC (Sulphur Dioxide and Suspended Particulates) and EC Directive 85/203/EEC (Nitrogen Dioxide) in Belgium

摘要

The transposition of EC Directive 80/779 (sulphur dioxide and suspended particulates) and 85/203 (nitrogen dioxide) into Belgian law is described in this report. Attention is focussed on monitoring of the pollutants in compliance with the directives and the control of the air quality. Information on the trend in emissions and concentrations of pollutants over the last decade is presented. Exceedances of EC limit and guide values are tabulated. The national policies on combatting air pollution are summarized. Concerning sulphur dioxide, the breaches in great detail using information and assessment sheets. No breach of the EC limit value for nitrogen dioxide has been recorded in Belgium.