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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