Directive 2001/81/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on national emission ceilings for certain atmospheric pollutants.

Subject

Air & atmosphere

Keyword

Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Emissions Environmental planning Environmental standards

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Abstract

The aim of this Directive is to limit emissions of acidifying and eutrophying pollutants and ozone precursors in order to improve the protection in the Community of the environment and human health against risks of adverse effects arising out of acidification, soil europhication and ground-level ozone. The Directive covers emissions in the territory of the Member States and their exclusive economic zones from all sources of the pollutants referred to in article 4 which arise as a result of human

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Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ordonnance portant le Code bruxellois de l'Air, du Climat et de la Maîtrise de l'Energie (1).

Legislation | Belgium | 2013

Keyword: Pollution control, Climate change, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Environmental planning, EIA, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Environmental standards, Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Environmental security, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fertilizers Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2017

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Packaging/labelling, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Air Quality (Annual Emission Ceilings for Certain Atmospheric Pollutants) Regulations, 2004 ((P.I. 193/2004).

Legislation | Cyprus | 2004

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information, Monitoring, Emissions, Environmental standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1456 on emission limits for sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds and ammonia.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015 | Repealed

Keyword: Emissions, Air quality/air pollution, Hazardous substances, Marine pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 7 of 2003 (V.16.) KvVM-GKM of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Water Management and of the Ministry of Economy and Transport concerning total emission ceilings of certain atmospheric pollutants.

Legislation | Hungary | 2003 (2012)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Policy/planning, Pollution control, Environmental standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Resolución de 14 de enero de 2008 - Aprueba el II Programa Nacional de Reducción de Emisiones.

Legislation | Spain | 2008

Keyword: Pollution control, Emissions, Air quality/air pollution, Ozone layer, Transport/storage, Environmental standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on management system of greenhouse gas emission.

Legislation | Poland | 2009 (2013)

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Environmental planning, Environmental standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1325 on emission limits for sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds and ammonia.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011 | Repealed

Keyword: Emissions, Air quality/air pollution, Hazardous substances, Marine pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Arrêté du Gouvernement wallon fixant des plafonds d'émission pour certains polluants atmosphériques.

Legislation | Belgium | 2002

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Environmental planning, Environmental standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 138 on emission limits for sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds and ammonia.

Legislation | Denmark | 2017

Keyword: Emissions, Air quality/air pollution, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Environmental planning, Monitoring, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Legislative Decree No. 171 implementing Directive 2001/81/EC on national emission ceilings for certain atmospheric pollutants.

Legislation | Italy | 2004

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Environmental standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on management system of greenhouse gas emission.

Legislation | Poland | 2009

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Environmental planning, Environmental standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (National Emission Ceilings) Regulations 2004 (S.I. No. 10 of 2004).

Legislation | Ireland | 2004

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Environmental planning, Monitoring, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Air Protection Act.

Legislation | Czech Republic | 2012

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Ozone layer, Emissions, Hazardous substances, Monitoring, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Environmental standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Air Quality (Amendment) Law, 2004 (Law No. 53(I)/2004).

Legislation | Cyprus | 2004

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information, Monitoring, Environmental standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on national emission ceilings for certain atmospheric pollutants.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2005

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Environmental planning, Environmental standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation establishing maximum emission levels for some substances polluting the atmosphere.

Legislation | Czech Republic | 2002

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Environmental standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Regulation No. 930.

Legislation | Norway | 2004

Keyword: Waste management, Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Transport/storage, Recycling/reuse, Environmental planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Council Directive 2013/17/EU adapting certain directives in the field of environment, by reason of the accession of the Republic of Croatia.

Legislation | European Union | 2013

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Environmental standards, Birds, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Protection of habitats, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Directive (EU) 2016/2284 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the reduction of national emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants, amending Directive 2003/35/EC and repealing Directive 2001/81/EC.

Legislation | European Union | 2016

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Ozone layer, International agreement-implementation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Other references

Cited by

Stichting Natuur en Milieu and Others v College van Gedeputeerde Staten van Groningen and College van Gedeputeerde Staten van Zuid-Holland .

Jurisprudence | International court | European Union, Netherlands | May 26, 2011

Keyword: Air pollution (stationary sources), Air quality/air pollution

Source: UNEP, InforMEA