National Emission Ceilings for Certain Atmospheric Pollutants Regulations, 2002 (Legal Notice 291 of 2002). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Air & atmosphere Keyword Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Emissions Offences/penalties Environmental standards Standards Protection of environment Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract On the basis of article 9 of the Environment Protection Act No. XX of 2001, the Minister for Home Affairs and the Environment has adopted these Regulations with a view to improving the protection of the environment and human health against risks of adverse effects from acidification, soil eutrophication and ground level ozone. The Regulations limit emissions of acidifying and eutrophying pollutants and precursors and aim in particular at moving towards the long term objectives of not exceeding critical levels and loads by establishing national emission ceilings (Schedule I). The years 2010 and 2020 are taken as benchmarks. Regulations 6 and 7 regard the national programmes and the emission inventories and projections. Regulations 9 and 10 deal with offences and related penalties. Full text English References - Legislation Implements Environment Protection Act, 2001 (Act No. XX of 2001). Legislation | Malta | 2001 Keyword: Basic legislation, Environmental planning, Institution, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, EIA, Special fund, Inspection, Policy/planning, Biodiversity, Management/conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by National Emission Ceilings for Certain Atmospheric Pollutants (Amendment) Regulations, 2044 (L.N. 232 of 2004). Legislation | Malta | 2004 Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment Source: FAO, FAOLEX National Emission Ceilings for Certain Atmospheric Pollutants (Amendment) Regulations, 2012 (L.N. 383 of 2012). Legislation | Malta | 2012 Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment Source: FAO, FAOLEX