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

Subject

Air & atmosphere

Keyword

Air quality/air pollution Emissions Authorization/permit Institution Environmental standards Pollution control Standards Protection of environment

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe

Abstract

The Decree aims at the protection of air quality throughout the whole national territory, for the purposes of protecting at the same time human health and the environment. The protective measures hereby established shall apply to: (a) all plants and installations which might release emissions into the atmosphere; (b) fuels and their utilization. The Decree fixes limit values and value guidelines relating to pollutants and sets out measurement, analysis and assessment methods. Without any prejudice to the competences belonging to the Central Government, the Regions shall be in charge of the protection of environment against air pollution. Article 4 lists out the specific tasks which pertain to the Regions. The regional authorities shall be responsible for issuing the authorizations required to operate certain industrial plants and installations.

Full text

Italian

Website

www.minambiente.it

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 84/360/EEC on the combating of air pollution from industrial plants.

Legislation | European Union | 1984

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Authorization/permit, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 85/203/EEC on air quality standards for nitrogen dioxide.

Legislation | European Union | 1985

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 82/884/EEC on a limit value for lead in the air.

Legislation | European Union | 1982

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 80/779/EEC on air quality limit values and guide values for sulphur dioxide and suspended particulates.

Legislation | European Union | 1980 (1999)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Ministerial Decree No. 44 implementing Directive 1999/13/EC on the limitation of emissions of volatile organic compounds due to the use of organic solvents in certain activities and installations, pursuant to article 3, paragraph 2 of Presidential Decree No. 203 of 24 May 1988.

Legislation | Italy | 2004

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Hazardous substances, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX