National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (39/2004): National Ambient Air Quality Standards (No. 1210 of 2009). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Regulation Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette No. 32816 of 24 December 2009. Subject Air & atmosphere Keyword Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Emissions Monitoring Environmental standards Standards Protection of environment Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract This Notice of the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs and made under section 9 of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 establishes the national ambient air quality standard for Sulphur Dioxide, Nitrogen Dioxide, Particulate Matter, Ozone, Benzene, Lead and Carbon Monoxide. It also concerns the method of assessment of ambient pollutant concentrations and reference methods of testing. Full text English Website www.info.gov.za References - Legislation Implements National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No. 39 of 2004). Legislation | South Africa | 2005 Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Institution, Environmental planning, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX