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2002/3/EC - Ozone - 3rd Daughter Directive

Directive 2002/3/EC establishes a framework to manage and limit ozone pollution in ambient air across the European Community, aiming to protect human health and the environment. It sets long-term objectives, target values, alert thresholds, and information thresholds for ozone levels, requiring Member States to monitor ozone concentrations using common methods. Where ozone levels exceed target values, Member States must develop and implement action plans to reduce pollution, including integrated programs addressing precursor substances like nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds. The Directive mandates public access to up-to-date and comprehensive information on ozone concentrations, including timely warnings about potential health risks. It also requires cooperation between Member States-particularly concerning transboundary ozone pollution-to ensure coordinated efforts in reducing impacts. Additionally, the Directive calls for periodic review of progress towards the set objectives and for the Commission to report on scientific updates related to ozone effects, facilitating continuous improvement of air quality policies within the EU.

Purpose

Directive 2002/3/EC establishes a comprehensive framework for managing ozone concentrations in ambient (outdoor) air across the European Union. Its main objectives are to:

  • Set long-term objectives and target values for ozone concentrations to prevent or reduce harmful effects on human health and the environment.
  • Introduce alert and information thresholds to protect the general and sensitive populations from short-term ozone exposure risks.
  • Harmonize methods and criteria among Member States for the assessment and monitoring of ambient ozone and its precursor substances.
  • Ensure wide public access to timely, accurate information on ozone levels.
  • Maintain or improve ambient air quality where ozone levels are within or exceed set thresholds.
  • Promote cooperation among Member States and with third countries to address the transboundary nature of ozone pollution.

Key obligations

  • Setting and Achieving Target Values and Long-term Objectives:
    Member States must identify zones and agglomerations where ozone levels exceed target values or long-term objectives. For zones above target values, Member States are required to develop and implement plans or programs ensuring these values are met by the set deadlines, unless not feasible by proportionate measures. Zones exceeding long-term objectives but below target values must be subject to cost-effective measures to achieve long-term compliance.

  • Monitoring and Assessment:
    Member States shall monitor ozone concentrations using common assessment criteria. They must assess zones with exceedances from measurements taken over the previous five years and categorize zones accordingly based on reported ozone levels.

  • Public Information and Reporting:
    Member States must provide the public and relevant organizations with up-to-date information on ozone concentrations at least daily, and where practicable, hourly. This includes communicating exceedances of long-term objectives as well as alert and information thresholds. Annual comprehensive reports detailing exceedances and their possible health or environmental impacts must also be made available.

  • Short-term Action Plans:
    Member States are obligated to prepare short-term action plans in zones where exceedances of the alert threshold are likely and where significant risk reduction is possible. These plans may include temporary measures such as controlling motor vehicle traffic and industrial emissions to reduce ozone precursor release.

  • Transboundary Cooperation:
    Due to the transboundary nature of ozone pollution, Member States must cooperate with neighboring countries to prepare joint plans and share information on ozone pollution episodes, especially near national borders. Cooperation with third countries, especially accession candidates, is encouraged for effective regional management.

  • Review and Updates:
    The European Commission is tasked with reviewing the directive's provisions based on the latest scientific research on ozone’s health and environmental effects, reporting regularly, and adjusting objectives or measures as necessary.

Affected products and actors

  • Member States: Are responsible for establishing zones/agglomerations based on ozone levels, implementing plans and measures, public communication, and reporting.
  • Environmental and Health Organizations: Receive information and participate in consultation and dissemination efforts.
  • Industries and Motor Vehicle Operators: May be subject to control measures as part of short-term action plans to reduce precursor emissions.
  • General Public and Sensitive Populations: Are protected by access to information and reduced exposure risks through regulatory measures.
  • European Commission: Oversees implementation, facilitates cooperation, reviews scientific data, and updates policies.
  • Neighboring and Third Countries: Cooperate especially on transboundary pollution issues related to ozone.

Implementation timeline

  • Target Values for 2010:
    Member States were required to meet the ozone concentration target values by the year 2010.

  • Long-term Objectives:
    Intended to be achieved as soon as reasonably achievable, with 2020 used as a key benchmark for reviewing progress. Measures to achieve these objectives are ongoing and linked to related directives (e.g., Directive 2001/81/EC on national emission ceilings).

  • Reporting and Monitoring:
    Continuous obligation for Member States to monitor ozone levels and report exceedances to the Commission regularly.

  • Short-term Action Plans:
    To be prepared and implemented as necessary, especially in zones with forecasted exceedances of alert thresholds, with flexibility depending on local conditions and potential for emission reductions.

  • Periodic Review:
    The Commission is to periodically review the directive's provisions based on new scientific findings and environmental data to adjust standards and implementation measures accordingly.

This directive repealed Council Directive 92/72/EEC and establishes a modern, cooperative approach to managing ozone pollution in the European Union, balancing environmental protection with public health and economic feasibility.

Directive 2002/3/EC applies to ambient (outdoor) air in the troposphere, specifically targeting ozone concentrations and their precursors such as oxides of nitrogen and volatile organic compounds. Its scope covers zones and agglomerations within EU Member States where ozone levels exceed defined target and long-term objective values. The directive focuses on assessing, managing, and reducing ozone pollution to protect human health and the environment. It mandates monitoring and establishing air quality objectives for ozone, requiring Member States to implement plans and programmes in affected areas. The directive also applies to the dissemination of information to the public and coordination between Member States on transboundary ozone pollution, including cooperation with neighboring countries and accession candidate states. It does not address workplace air but is concerned with general environmental air quality related to ozone exposure.

Die Richtlinie 2002/3/EG legt Ziele und Maßnahmen zur Kontrolle des Ozongehalts in der Außenluft fest, um die menschliche Gesundheit und die Umwelt vor schädlichen Auswirkungen bodennahen Ozons zu schützen. Sie definiert langfristige Ziele, Zielwerte, Alarmschwellen und Informationsschwellen für Ozonkonzentrationen. Mitgliedstaaten müssen Gebiete identifizieren, in denen die Zielwerte überschritten werden, und entsprechende Pläne und Programme zur Reduktion der Ozonbelastung erstellen und umsetzen. Die Richtlinie fordert die routinemäßige und öffentlich zugängliche Information über Ozonwerte sowie Maßnahmen zur Warnung der Bevölkerung bei Überschreitungen der Alarmschwelle. Kurzfristige Aktionspläne sind für Gebiete mit erheblichem Überschreitungsrisiko zu erarbeiten. Die Richtlinie betont die Notwendigkeit der grenzüberschreitenden Zusammenarbeit zur Luftqualitätsverbesserung und die Verwendung aktueller wissenschaftlicher Erkenntnisse bei der Überprüfung der Normen. Insgesamt fördert sie die Erhaltung und Verbesserung der Luftqualität in der EU durch gezielte Maßnahmen, Informationspflichten und Koordination zwischen Mitgliedstaaten.

Zweck

Die Richtlinie 2002/3/EG zielt darauf ab, den Ozongehalt in der Außenluft der Europäischen Union zu regulieren, um die menschliche Gesundheit sowie die Umwelt umfassend vor schädlichen Wirkungen bodennahen Ozons zu schützen. Sie verfolgt folgende Hauptziele:

  • Festlegung von langfristigen Zielen, Zielwerten, Alarmschwellen und Informationsschwellen für Ozonkonzentrationen, um gesundheitliche und ökologische Schäden zu vermeiden, vorzubeugen oder zu mindern.
  • Sicherstellung einheitlicher Methoden zur Beurteilung der Ozonkonzentration in den Mitgliedstaaten.
  • Bereitstellung ausreichender und aktueller Informationen über Ozonwerte für die Öffentlichkeit.
  • Aufrechterhaltung oder Verbesserung der Luftqualität hinsichtlich Ozon.
  • Förderung der Zusammenarbeit der Mitgliedstaaten bei der Verringerung der Ozonbelastung, einschließlich grenzüberschreitender Maßnahmen.

Zentrale Verpflichtungen

  • Festlegung von Zielwerten und langfristigen Zielen: Die Mitgliedstaaten müssen Zielwerte für Ozon erreichen (z.B. für das Jahr 2010), welche die maximale Konzentration beschreiben, die möglichst nicht überschritten werden darf. Außerdem sind langfristige Ziele zu verfolgen, die ein noch höheres Schutzniveau bieten.

  • Erstellung von Listen betroffener Gebiete: Die Mitgliedstaaten identifizieren Gebiete und Ballungsräume, in denen Ozonwerte die Zielwerte bzw. die langfristigen Ziele überschreiten.

  • Maßnahmen- und Programmentwicklung: Für überschreitende Gebiete sollen kosteneffiziente und geeignete Maßnahmen, Programme und Aktionspläne erarbeitet werden, um die Ozonkonzentrationen zu senken.

  • Informationspflichten: Die Mitgliedstaaten haben die Öffentlichkeit täglich (mindestens einmal) bzw. bei Alarmzuständen stündlich über die aktuelle Ozonbelastung zu informieren. Berichte über Überschreitungen und deren Auswirkungen sind ebenfalls jährlich zu veröffentlichen.

  • Kurzfristige Maßnahmenpläne: In Gebieten mit einem Risiko von Überschreitungen der Alarmschwelle erstellen die Mitgliedstaaten Aktionspläne für kurzfristige Maßnahmen zur Risikominderung. Diese mögen auch Maßnahmen zur Emissionsreduktion von Verkehrs-, Industrie- oder sonstigen Quellen umfassen.

  • Koordinierung und grenzüberschreitende Zusammenarbeit: Da Ozon eine grenzüberschreitende Problematik ist, wird die Kooperation zwischen Mitgliedstaaten und gegebenenfalls Drittländern gefordert.

  • Überwachung und Berichterstattung: Messungen der Ozonkonzentration müssen durchgeführt und der Europäischen Kommission übermittelt werden. Die Kommission überprüft regelmäßig die Wirksamkeit der Maßnahmen und die Fortschritte im Erreichen der Ziele.

Betroffene Produkte und Akteure

  • Mitgliedstaaten: Hauptverantwortliche für Überwachung, Berichtspflichten, Erstellung von Maßnahmenplänen und Information der Öffentlichkeit.

  • Öffentlichkeit und relevante Organisationen: Empfänger von Informationen zur Ozonbelastung und Bezugspunkte bei Beteiligung an Umwelt- und Gesundheitsschutzbelangen.

  • Industrieanlagen, Verkehr und Emittenten von Ozonvorläuferstoffen: Indirekt betroffen, da Emissionen, die zur Ozonbildung beitragen (wie Stickstoffoxide und flüchtige organische Verbindungen), reduziert werden sollen.

  • Europäische Kommission: Koordiniert die Umsetzung der Richtlinie, überwacht Berichte, überprüft wissenschaftliche Entwicklungen und passt die Vorschriften bei Bedarf an.

Umsetzungszeitplan

  • Zielwerte für 2010 wurden in der Richtlinie genau definiert (Anhang I Abschnitt II). Die Mitgliedstaaten mussten schon zum Stichtag entsprechende Listen betroffener Gebiete erstellen und Maßnahmenpläne entwicklen.

  • Langfristige Ziele sind bis zum Jahr 2020 angestrebt, verbunden mit periodischer Überprüfung der Fortschritte, insbesondere im Zusammenhang mit der Richtlinie 2001/81/EG (Nationale Emissionshöchstmengen).

  • Die Information der Öffentlichkeit und die Veröffentlichung von Berichtspflichten erfolgen laufend und mindestens jährlich, um Transparenz und Aktualität sicherzustellen.

  • Kurzfristige Aktionspläne sind von den Mitgliedstaaten dahin gehend zu erstellen, wo ein nennenswertes Potential zur Risikominderung bei Überschreitungen der Alarmschwelle besteht.

  • Die Kommission überprüft regelmäßig auf Basis neuester Wissenschaft und Berichte die Wirksamkeit der Maßnahmen, um die europäischen Luftqualitätsziele kontinuierlich anzupassen und zu verbessern.

Diese Richtlinie hebt die Bedeutung einer integrierten, wissenschaftsbasierten und grenzüberschreitenden Herangehensweise hervor, um Ozon als Luftschadstoff effizient zu kontrollieren und langfristig die Lebensqualität in der EU zu sichern.

Die Richtlinie 2002/3/EG gilt für die Außenluft in der Troposphäre mit Ausnahme der Luft am Arbeitsplatz. Sie betrifft insbesondere die Bewertung und Kontrolle der Ozonkonzentrationen in der Luft, um die menschliche Gesundheit und die Umwelt vor schädlichen Auswirkungen bodennahen Ozons zu schützen. Die Richtlinie legt Zielwerte, langfristige Ziele, Alarmschwellen und Informationsschwellen für Ozon fest und regelt die Erstellung von Plänen und Programmen in Gebieten und Ballungsräumen, in denen Ozonwerte diese Vorgaben überschreiten. Dabei umfasst sie auch die Berücksichtigung von Ozonvorläuferstoffen, wie Stickstoffoxiden und flüchtigen organischen Verbindungen, welche an der Ozonbildung beteiligt sind. Schwerpunktmäßig richtet sich die Richtlinie auf den Schutz der Bevölkerung sowie empfindlicher Bevölkerungsgruppen und fördert die Zusammenarbeit der Mitgliedstaaten, insbesondere bei grenzüberschreitender Ozonbelastung. Die betroffenen Aktivitäten umfassen alle Emissionen, die zur Ozonbildung beitragen, einschließlich Verkehr, Industrie und sonstige menschliche Tätigkeiten, die Luftschadstoffe freisetzen.

La directive 2002/3/CE vise à établir des objectifs pour la qualité de l’air ambiant en ce qui concerne l’ozone, afin d’éviter, prévenir ou réduire ses effets nocifs sur la santé humaine et l’environnement. Elle fixe des valeurs cibles à atteindre d’ici 2010, des objectifs à long terme, ainsi que des seuils d’alerte et d’information pour informer et protéger la population, notamment les groupes sensibles. Les États membres doivent évaluer les niveaux d’ozone, identifier les zones dépassant ces seuils, et mettre en œuvre des plans et programmes adaptés, incluant des mesures de contrôle proportionnées. La directive requiert également une coopération renforcée entre les États pour gérer la pollution transfrontalière, ainsi que la communication régulière d’informations actualisées au public. Elle prévoit l’examen et la révision périodique des dispositions, en tenant compte des avancées scientifiques. Enfin, la directive établit des principes de proportionnalité et de subsidiarité, précisant que les mesures doivent être appropriées et limitées à ce qui est nécessaire pour atteindre les objectifs fixés, et elle remplace la directive antérieure relative à la pollution par l’ozone.

Objet

La directive 2002/3/CE du Parlement européen et du Conseil du 12 février 2002 vise à protéger la santé humaine et l’environnement contre les effets nocifs de l’ozone dans l’air ambiant. Elle établit des objectifs à long terme, des valeurs cibles, un seuil d’alerte et un seuil d’information pour les concentrations d’ozone, afin d’éviter, prévenir ou réduire ces effets. Elle instaure également des méthodes communes d’évaluation, garantit une information transparente du public et encourage la coopération entre États membres, notamment pour la gestion des effets transfrontaliers de la pollution.

Obligations principales

  • Définition et fixation de seuils : La directive définit les niveaux réglementaires (valeurs cibles, objectifs à long terme, seuils d’information et d’alerte) à atteindre ou à ne pas dépasser pour protéger la santé humaine et l’environnement.
  • Évaluation et surveillance : Les États membres doivent mesurer et évaluer les concentrations d’ozone et, le cas échéant, de ses précurseurs (oxydes d’azote et composés organiques volatils) avec des méthodes harmonisées.
  • Plans et programmes : Dans les zones où les concentrations dépassent les valeurs cibles, les États membres doivent élaborer et mettre en œuvre des plans ou programmes visant à ramener les niveaux à la normale, sauf lorsqu’il est prouvé que cela est disproportionné.
  • Objectifs à long terme : Pour les zones dont la pollution est inférieure aux valeurs cibles mais supérieure aux objectifs à long terme, des mesures efficaces et adaptées aux coûts doivent être prises pour atteindre ces objectifs.
  • Information du public : Les États membres doivent fournir au public des informations actualisées sur les concentrations d’ozone, notamment lors des dépassements des seuils, avec une mise à jour au moins quotidienne (et horaire si possible).
  • Plans d’action à court terme : Des plans d’action spécifiques doivent être mis en place dans les zones où existe un risque de dépassement du seuil d’alerte, afin de réduire la fréquence, la durée ou la gravité de ces dépassements.
  • Coopération internationale : La directive souligne la nécessité d’une coopération renforcée entre États membres et, si nécessaire, avec des pays tiers pour gérer la pollution transfrontalière.

Produits et acteurs concernés

  • Produits concernés : La directive cible principalement l’air ambiant de la troposphère, soit l’air extérieur hors lieux de travail, et les substances contribuant directement ou indirectement à la formation d’ozone troposphérique, notamment les oxydes d’azote et les composés organiques volatils d’origine anthropique ou biogénique.
  • Acteurs concernés :
    • États membres : responsables du suivi, de l’évaluation, de la mise en œuvre des mesures, de l’information du public et de la coopération.
    • Organismes de surveillance de la qualité de l’air : chargés des mesures et de l’évaluation des concentrations d’ozone.
    • Organismes de santé, associations de consommateurs, organismes de protection de l’environnement : parties prenantes dans la diffusion de l’information et la consultation.
    • Citoyens et groupes sensibles : bénéficiaires de l’information et potentiellement affectés par les mesures prises sur les zones concernées.

Calendrier de mise en œuvre

  • Objectifs de 2010 : Les valeurs cibles pour les concentrations d’ozone devaient être atteintes ou ne pas être dépassées à partir de 2010 dans les zones concernées.
  • Évaluation régulière : Les États membres doivent régulièrement surveiller les niveaux d’ozone selon les critères définis et rendre publics des rapports annuels détaillés.
  • Révisions et bilans : Les progrès accomplis vers les objectifs à long terme (référence 2020) doivent faire l’objet de bilans successifs dans le cadre d’une stratégie communautaire intégrée.
  • Application immédiate : Les obligations d’information du public et de mise en place de plans d’action à court terme s’appliquent dès que des dépassements des seuils d’alerte sont constatés, afin d’atténuer rapidement les risques pour la santé.

Cette directive remplace la directive 92/72/CEE et s’inscrit dans une politique européenne plus large de lutte contre la pollution atmosphérique et de protection de la qualité de l’air, en intégrant les dernières connaissances scientifiques et les besoins spécifiques liés à la nature transfrontière de la pollution par l’ozone.

La directive 2002/3/CE s'applique à la qualité de l'air ambiant, en particulier aux concentrations d'ozone dans l'air extérieur de la troposphère, à l'exclusion des lieux de travail. Elle vise à établir des objectifs à long terme, des valeurs cibles, ainsi que des seuils d'alerte et d'information pour protéger la santé humaine, la végétation, les écosystèmes et l'environnement. Cette directive couvre la surveillance, l'évaluation et la gestion des concentrations d'ozone et, le cas échéant, de ses précurseurs (oxydes d'azote et composés organiques volatils). Elle concerne les zones et agglomérations dans les États membres où les niveaux d'ozone dépassent les valeurs cibles ou objectifs à long terme, et impose la mise en place de plans, programmes et actions visant à réduire ces concentrations. Elle promeut également la coopération transfrontalière entre États pour la gestion de la pollution par l'ozone et la diffusion d'informations actualisées au public.

Direktiva 2002/3/ES določa dolgoročne cilje, ciljne vrednosti, alarmne in opozorilne meje za koncentracije ozona v zunanjem zraku, s ciljem zaščite zdravja ljudi in okolja v Evropski uniji. Njena vsebina vključuje skupne metode za ocenjevanje koncentracij ozona in njegovih predhodnikov, zagotavljanje dostopa javnosti do ustreznih informacij ter vzpostavitev načrtov in programov za območja z višjimi ravnmi ozona. Direktiva določa tudi obveznosti držav članic glede meritev, poročanja in upravljanja kakovosti zraka ter poudarja potrebo po sodelovanju na čezmejni ravni zaradi narave onesnaževanja. Namen je ohraniti ali izboljšati kakovost zraka, preprečiti škodljive učinke ozona, kot so vplivi na zdravje ljudi ter škoda na vegetaciji in ekosistemih. Direktiva se opira na obstoječo zakonodajo in spodbuja integrirano upravljanje ter sodelovanje med državami članicami in s tretjimi državami. Prav tako določa postopke in ukrepe za obvladovanje kratkoročnih presežkov koncentracij ozona, vključno z informacijami in opozorili prebivalstvu.

Namen

Direktiva 2002/3/ES ureja varstvo zdravja ljudi in okolja pred škodljivimi učinki prizemnega ozona v zunanjem zraku. Cilj je vzpostaviti dolgoročne cilje, ciljne vrednosti, alarmne in opozorilne prage za koncentracije ozona v zunanjem zraku na ravni Evropske unije. Direktiva določa skupne metode merjenja, ocenjevanja in obveščanja o ravneh ozona ter spodbuja sodelovanje med državami članicami za zmanjšanje onesnaženosti. Namen je preprečiti ali zmanjšati škodljive učinke ozona na zdravje ljudi, vegetacijo, ekosisteme in celotno okolje ter izboljšati kakovost zraka tam, kjer ni skladna s cilji.

Ključne obveznosti

  • Vzpostavitev dolgoročnih ciljev in ciljnih vrednosti za koncentracije ozona v zunanjem zraku, ki jih je treba doseči do določenih datumov (ciljne vrednosti za leto 2010).
  • Sestava seznamov območij in strnjenih naselij, kjer so koncentracije ozona višje od določenih ciljnih vrednosti ali dolgoročnih ciljev.
  • Priprava in izvajanje načrtov oziroma programov ukrepov, da se dosežejo te ciljne vrednosti in dolgoročni cilji. Ukrepi morajo biti stroškovno učinkoviti in vključevati že obstoječe zakonodajne predpise, kot je Direktiva 2001/81/ES.
  • Vzdrževanje kakovosti zraka na območjih, kjer so koncentracije ozona skladne z dolgoročnimi cilji, z ustreznimi sorazmernimi ukrepi.
  • Merjenje koncentracij ozona na stalnih merilnih mestih, še posebej na območjih s presežki dolgoročnih ciljev.
  • Obveščanje javnosti z rednimi in ažurnimi informacijami o koncentracijah ozona, vključno z opozorili o preseganju alarmnih in opozorilnih pragov, ter priprava letnih poročil.
  • Priprava načrtov kratkoročnih ukrepov za območja z nevarnostjo preseganja alarmnega praga, vključno z ukrepi za zmanjšanje emisij predhodnikov ozona, kot so prometa in industrijskih dejavnosti.
  • Sodelovanje med državami članicami pri pripravi skupnih načrtov in obveščanju zaradi čezmejne narave onesnaženja z ozonom.

Vplivani proizvodi in akterji

  • Države članice EU so neposredno odgovorne za izvajanje meritev, ocenjevanje kakovosti zraka, pripravo in izvajanje načrtov ter obveščanje javnosti.
  • Industrijski obrati in promet so akterji, katerih emisije dušikovih oksidov in hlapnih organskih spojin so ključne za tvorbo prizemnega ozona in so predmet regulacij in ukrepov.
  • Javna zdravstvena in okoljska organizacija, nevladne organizacije in drugi deležniki so vključeni v prejemanje informacij in sodelovanje pri obveščanju ter ocenjevanju tveganj za občutljive skupine prebivalstva.
  • Javna uprava na lokalni in nacionalni ravni mora predlagati, upravljati in nadzorovati ukrepe za doseganje in vzdrževanje kakovosti zraka.
  • Komisija Evropske unije ima vlogo nadzora uresničevanja direktive, pregleda njenega delovanja glede na znanstvene raziskave in lahko predlaga spremembe ter dodatne ukrepe.

Časovnica izvajanja

  • Ciljne vrednosti za koncentracije ozona so določene za leto 2010.
  • Doseganje dolgoročnih ciljev je opredeljeno kot stalna ciljna naloga države članice, z zagotavljanjem postopnega izboljševanja kakovosti zraka.
  • Države članice morajo takoj po sprejetju direktive vzpostaviti meritvene sisteme in začeti pripravo seznamov območij z visokimi koncentracijami ozona.
  • Načrti kratkoročnih ukrepov morajo biti pripravljeni za območja z nevarnostjo preseganja alarmnega praga.
  • Redna obveščanja javnosti o koncentracijah ozona in pripravljenosti na preseganja pragov morajo potekati najmanj dnevno, z objavami vsaj enkrat na uro, če je to izvedljivo.
  • Komisija bo izvajala redne preglede in poročila o napredku, pri čemer bo do leta 2020 vrhunec spremljanja glede doseganja dolgoročnih ciljev in povezave s pomembnejšo zakonodajo o emisijah.

Direktiva upošteva tudi potrebe po usklajevanju na čezmejni ravni ter vključevanju držav kandidatov za pristop k EU. Vse ukrepe je treba izvajati ob spoštovanju načela sorazmernosti in subsidiarnosti.

Direktiva 2002/3/ES se nanaša na varstvo zunanjega zraka pred škodljivimi učinki prizemnega ozona. Uveljavlja dolgoročne cilje, ciljne vrednosti, alarmne in opozorilne prage za koncentracije ozona v zunanjem zraku na območju Evropske unije. Njen obseg vključuje ocenjevanje in upravljanje kakovosti zunanjega zraka na območjih in v strnjenih naseljih, kjer so ravni ozona višje od predpisanih mej, ter sprejemanje ukrepov za zmanjšanje teh koncentracij. Direktiva zajema predvsem vpliv na zdravje ljudi in okolje kot celoto, vključuje sektorsko regulacijo emisij predhodnikov ozona, kot so dušikovi oksidi in hlapne organske spojine, in obsega obveščanje javnosti o stanju kakovosti zraka. Namenjena je tako urbanim kot tudi ruralnim območjem, pri čemer upošteva čezmejno naravo onesnaženja in spodbuja sodelovanje med državami članicami za učinkovito izvajanje ukrepov.

General Information

Type
Directive
Category
Main
CELEX Number
32002L0003
ELI URI
http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2002/3/oj
In Force
No
Entry into Force
09-Mar-2002
End of Validity
10-Jun-2010
Standardization Organization
ICS
Technical Committee
Mandate
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CEN
EN 14625:2012(Main)
Ambient air - Standard method for the measurement of the concentration of ozone by ultraviolet photometry
SIST EN 14625:2012

This European Standard specifies a continuous measurement method for the determination of the concentrations of ozone present in ambient air based on the ultraviolet photometric measuring principle. This standard describes the performance characteristics and sets the relevant minimum criteria required to select an appropriate ultraviolet photometric analyser by means of type approval tests. It also includes the evaluation of the suitability of an analyser for use in a specific fixed site so as to meet the data quality requirements as specified in Annex I of Directive 2008/50/EC [1] and requirements during sampling, calibration and quality assurance for use.
The method is applicable to the determination of the con¬centration of ozone present in ambient air up to 500 µg/m3. This concentration range represents the certification range for ozone for the type approval test.
NOTE 1   Other ranges may be used depending on the levels present in ambient air.
NOTE 2   When the standard is used for other purposes than for measurements required by Directive 2008/50/EC, the ranges and uncertainty requirements may not apply.
The method covers the determination of ambient air concentrations of ozone in areas classified as rural, urban and urban-background areas.
The results are expressed in µg/m3 (at 20 C and 101,3 kPa).
NOTE 3   500 µg/m3  of  O3 corresponds to 250 nmol/mol of O3 at 20 C and 101,3 kPa.
This standard contains information for different groups of users.
Clauses 5 to 7 and Annexes B and C contain general information about the principles of ozone measurement by ultraviolet photometric analyser and sampling equipment.
Clause 8 and Annex E are specifically directed towards test houses and laboratories that perform type-approval testing of ozone analysers. These sections contain information about:
-   Type-approval test conditions, test procedures and test requirements;
-   Analyser performance requirements;
-   Evaluation of the type-approval test results;
-   Evaluation of the uncertainty of the measurement results of the ozone analyser based on the type-approval test results.
Clauses 9 to 11 and Annexes F and G are directed towards monitoring networks performing the practical measurements of ozone in ambient air. These sections contain information about:
-   Initial installation of the analyser in the monitoring network and acceptance testing;
-   Ongoing quality assurance/quality control;
-   Calculation and reporting of measurement results;
-   Evaluation of the uncertainty of measurement results under practical monitoring conditions.

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CEN
EN 15267-1:2009(Main)
Air quality - Certification of automated measuring systems - Part 1: General principles
SIST EN 15267-1:2009

This European Standard specifies the general principles, including common procedures and requirements, for the product certification of automated measuring systems (AMS) for monitoring ambient air quality and emissions from stationary sources. This product certification consists of the following sequential stages:
a)   performance testing of an automated measuring system;
b)   initial assessment of the AMS manufacturer’s quality management system;
c)   certification;
d)   surveillance.
This European Standard applies to the certification of all AMS for monitoring ambient air quality and emissions from stationary sources for which performance criteria and test procedures are available in European Standards.

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EN 15267-2:2009(Main)
Air quality - Certification of automated measuring systems - Part 2: Initial assessment of the AMS manufacturer’s quality management system and post certification surveillance for the manufacturing process
SIST EN 15267-2:2009

This European Standard specifies the requirements for the manufacturer’s quality management system, the initial assessment of the manufacturer’s production control and the continuing surveillance of the effect of subsequent design changes on the performance of certified automated measuring systems.
This European Standard also serves as a reference document for auditing the manufacturer’s quality management system.

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SIST
SIST EN 14625:2012(Main)
Ambient air - Standard method for the measurement of the concentration of ozone by ultraviolet photometry
EN 14625:2012

This European Standard specifies a continuous measurement method for the determination of the concentrations of ozone present in ambient air based on the ultraviolet photometric measuring principle. This standard describes the performance characteristics and sets the relevant minimum criteria required to select an appropriate ultraviolet photometric analyser by means of type approval tests. It also includes the evaluation of the suitability of an analyser for use in a specific fixed site so as to meet the data quality requirements as specified in Annex I of Directive 2008/50/EC [1] and requirements during sampling, calibration and quality assurance for use.
The method is applicable to the determination of the con¬centration of ozone present in ambient air up to 500 µg/m3. This concentration range represents the certification range for ozone for the type approval test.
NOTE 1   Other ranges may be used depending on the levels present in ambient air.
NOTE 2   When the standard is used for other purposes than for measurements required by Directive 2008/50/EC, the ranges and uncertainty requirements may not apply.
The method covers the determination of ambient air concentrations of ozone in areas classified as rural, urban and urban-background areas.
The results are expressed in µg/m3 (at 20 C and 101,3 kPa).
NOTE 3   500 µg/m3  of  O3 corresponds to 250 nmol/mol of O3 at 20 C and 101,3 kPa.
This standard contains information for different groups of users.
Clauses 5 to 7 and Annexes B and C contain general information about the principles of ozone measurement by ultraviolet photometric analyser and sampling equipment.
Clause 8 and Annex E are specifically directed towards test houses and laboratories that perform type-approval testing of ozone analysers. These sections contain information about:
-   Type-approval test conditions, test procedures and test requirements;
-   Analyser performance requirements;
-   Evaluation of the type-approval test results;
-   Evaluation of the uncertainty of the measurement results of the ozone analyser based on the type-approval test results.
Clauses 9 to 11 and Annexes F and G are directed towards monitoring networks performing the practical measurements of ozone in ambient air. These sections contain information about:
-   Initial installation of the analyser in the monitoring network and acceptance testing;
-   Ongoing quality assurance/quality control;
-   Calculation and reporting of measurement results;
-   Evaluation of the uncertainty of measurement results under practical monitoring conditions.

  • Standard
    94 pages
    English language
    e-Library read for
    1 day
SIST
SIST EN 15267-1:2009(Main)
Air quality - Certification of automated measuring systems - Part 1: General principles
EN 15267-1:2009

This European Standard specifies the general principles, including common procedures and requirements, for the product certification of automated measuring systems (AMS) for monitoring ambient air quality and emissions from stationary sources. This product certification consists of the following sequential stages:
a)   performance testing of an automated measuring system;
b)   initial assessment of the AMS manufacturer’s quality management system;
c)   certification;
d)   surveillance.
This European Standard applies to the certification of all AMS for monitoring ambient air quality and emissions from stationary sources for which performance criteria and test procedures are available in European Standards.

  • Standard
    17 pages
    English language
    e-Library read for
    1 day
SIST
SIST EN 15267-2:2009(Main)
Air quality - Certification of automated measuring systems - Part 2: Initial assessment of the AMS manufacturer’s quality management system and post certification surveillance for the manufacturing process
EN 15267-2:2009

This European Standard specifies the requirements for the manufacturer’s quality management system, the initial assessment of the manufacturer’s production control and the continuing surveillance of the effect of subsequent design changes on the performance of certified automated measuring systems.
This European Standard also serves as a reference document for auditing the manufacturer’s quality management system.

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    17 pages
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SIST
SIST EN 14625:2005(Main)
Ambient air quality - Standard method for the measurement of the concentration of ozone by ultraviolet photometry
EN 14625:2005

This document specifies a continuous measurement method for the determination of the concentration of ozone present in ambient air based on the ultraviolet photometric measuring principle. This document describes the performance characteristics, and sets the relevant minimum criteria required to select an appropriate ultraviolet photometric ozone analyser by means of type approval tests. It also includes the evaluation of the suitability of an anayser for use in a specific fixed site so as to meet the Directives data quality requirements and requirements during sampling, calibration and quality assurance.
The method is applicable to the determination of the mass concentration of ozone present in ambient air in the range from 0 mg/m3 to 500 mg/m3. This concentration range represents the certification range for the type approval test.
NOTE 1   0 mg/m3 to 500 mg/m3 of O3 corresponds to 0 nmol/mol to 250 nmol/mol of O3.
The method covers the determination of ambient air concentrations of ozone in zones classified as rural areas, urban and urban-background areas.
NOTE 2   Other ranges may be used for measurement systems applied at rural locations monitoring Ecosystems.
The results are expressed in mg/m3 (at 20 °C and 101,3 kPa).
When the standard is used for other purposes than the EU-directive, the range and uncertainty requirements need not apply.

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EN 14625:2005(Main)
Ambient air quality - Standard method for the measurement of the concentration of ozone by ultraviolet photometry
SIST EN 14625:2005

This document specifies a continuous measurement method for the determination of the concentration of ozone present in ambient air based on the ultraviolet photometric measuring principle. This document describes the performance characteristics, and sets the relevant minimum criteria required to select an appropriate ultraviolet photometric ozone analyser by means of type approval tests. It also includes the evaluation of the suitability of an anayser for use in a specific fixed site so as to meet the Directives data quality requirements and requirements during sampling, calibration and quality assurance.
The method is applicable to the determination of the mass concentration of ozone present in ambient air in the range from 0 mg/m3 to 500 mg/m3. This concentration range represents the certification range for the type approval test.
NOTE 1   0 mg/m3 to 500 mg/m3 of O3 corresponds to 0 nmol/mol to 250 nmol/mol of O3.
The method covers the determination of ambient air concentrations of ozone in zones classified as rural areas, urban and urban-background areas.
NOTE 2   Other ranges may be used for measurement systems applied at rural locations monitoring Ecosystems.
The results are expressed in mg/m3 (at 20 °C and 101,3 kPa).
When the standard is used for other purposes than the EU-directive, the range and uncertainty requirements need not apply.

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    87 pages
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Directive 2002/3/EC covers "Ozone - 3rd Daughter Directive". There are 8 standards associated with this directive.

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