Council Directive 80/779/EEC on air quality limit values and guide values for sulphur dioxide and suspended particulates. Country/Territory European Union Document type Legislation Date 1980 (1999) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Air & atmosphere Keyword Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Emissions Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Abstract This Directive fixes limit values (Annex I) and guide values (Annex II) for sulphur dioxide and suspended particulates in the atmosphere and the conditions for their application in order to improve the protection of human health and the environment. In the zones in which the Member State concerned deems it necessary to limit or prevent a foreseeable increase in pollution by sulphur dioxide and suspended particulates in the wake of development, in particular urban or industrial development, the M Full text English Website europa.eu References - Legislation Implemented by Presidential Decree No. 203 implementing Directives 80/779/EEC, 82/884/EEC, 84/360/EEC and 85/203/EEC making provision in matter of air quality as regards specific pollutants, and in matter of pollution caused by industrial plants Legislation | Italy | 1988 (2002) Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Authorization/permit, Institution, Environmental standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX