COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2018/1522
of 11 October 2018
laying down a common format for national air pollution control programmes under Directive (EU) 2016/2284 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the reduction of national emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants
(notified under document C(2018) 6549)
(Text with EEA relevance)
Article 1
Subject matter
Article 2
Format
Article 3
Entry into force
ANNEX
Common format for the national air pollution control programme pursuant to Article 6 of Directive (EU) 2016/2284
1. FIELD DESCRIPTIONS
2. COMMON FORMAT
2.1.
Title of the programme, contact information and websites
2.1.1.
Title of the programme, contact information and websites (M)
Title of the programme |
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Name of competent authority responsible for drawing up the programme |
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Telephone number of responsible service |
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Email address of responsible service |
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Link to website where the programme is published |
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Link(s) to website(s) on the consultation(s) on the programme |
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2.2.
Executive summary (O)
2.2.1.
The national air quality and pollution policy framework
Policy priorities and their relationship to priorities set in other relevant policy areas |
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Responsibilities attributed to national, regional and local authorities |
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2.2.2.
Progress made since 2005 by current policies and measures in reducing emissions and improving air quality
Achieved emission reductions |
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Progress against air quality objectives |
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Current transboundary impact of domestic emission sources |
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Projected further evolution to 2030 assuming no change to already adopted policies and measures (PaMs)
Projected emissions and emission reductions (With Measures (WM) scenario) |
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Projected impact on improving air quality (WM scenario) |
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Uncertainties |
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Policy options considered in order to comply with the emission reduction commitments for 2020 and 2030, intermediate emission levels for 2025
Main sets of policy options considered |
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Summary of policies and measures selected for adoption by sector, including a timetable for their adoption, implementation and review and the competent authorities responsible
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Selected PaMs |
Timetable for implementation of the selected PaMs |
Responsible competent authorit(y)(ies) for implementation and enforcement of the selected PaMs (type and name) |
Timetable for review of the selected PaMs |
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Energy consumption |
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Industrial processes |
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Agriculture |
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Waste management/waste |
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Other (to be specified) |
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2.2.6.
Coherence
An assessment of how the selected PaMs ensure coherence with plans and programmes set up in other relevant policy areas |
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2.2.7.
Projected combined impacts of the policies and measures (‘With Additional Measures’ — WAM) on emission reductions, air quality in own territories and neighbouring Member States and the environment, and the associated uncertainties
Projected attainment of emission reduction commitments (WAM) |
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Use of flexibilities (where relevant) |
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Projected improvement in air quality (WAM) |
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Projected impacts on the environment (WAM) |
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Methodologies and uncertainties |
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2.3.
The national air quality and pollution policy framework
2.3.1.
Policy priorities and their relationship to priorities set in other relevant policy areas
The national emission reduction commitments compared with 2005 base year (in %) (M) |
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The air quality priorities: national policy priorities related to EU or national air quality objectives (incl. limit values and target values, and exposure concentration obligations) (M) Reference can also be made to recommended air quality objectives by the WHO. |
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Relevant climate change and energy policy priorities (M) |
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Relevant policy priorities in relevant policy areas, incl. agriculture, industry and transport (M) |
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2.3.2.
Responsibilities attributed to national, regional and local authorities
List the relevant authorities(M) |
Describe the type of authority (e.g. environmental inspectorate, regional environment agency, municipality) (M) Where appropriate, name of authority (e.g. Ministry of XXX, National Agency for XXX, Regional office for XXX) |
Describe the attributed responsibilities in the areas of air quality and air pollution (M) Select from the following as appropriate:
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Source sectors under the responsibility of the authority (O) |
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2.4.
Progress made by current policies and measures (PaMs) in reducing emissions and improving air quality, and the degree of compliance with national and Union obligations, compared to 2005
2.4.1.
Progress made by current PaMs in reducing emissions, and the degree of compliance with national and Union emission reduction obligations
Describe progress made by current PaMs in reducing emissions, and the degree of compliance with national and Union emission reduction legislation (M) |
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Provide complete references (chapter and page) to publically available supporting datasets (e.g. historic emission inventory reporting) (M) |
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Include graphics illustrating the emission reductions per pollutant and/or per main sectors (O) |
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2.4.2.
Progress made by current PaMs in improving air quality, and the degree of compliance with national and Union air quality obligations
Describe progress made by current PaMs in improving air quality, and the degree of compliance with national and Union air quality obligations by, as a minimum, specifying the number of air quality zones, out of the total air quality zones, that are (non)compliant with EU air quality objectives for NO2, PM10, PM2,5 and O3, and any other pollutant(s) for which there are exceedances (M) |
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Provide complete references (chapter and page) to publically available supporting datasets (e.g. air quality plans, source apportionment) (M) |
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Maps or histograms illustrating the current ambient air concentrations (for at least NO2, PM10, PM2,5 and O3, and any other pollutant(s) that present(s) a problem) and which show, for instance, the number of zones, out of the total air quality zones, that are (non)compliant in the base year and in the reporting year (O) |
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Where problems are identified in (an) air quality zone(s), describe how progress was made in reducing the maximum concentrations reported (O) |
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2.4.3.
Current transboundary impact of national emission sources
Where relevant, describe the current transboundary impact of domestic emission sources (M) Progress can be reported in quantitative or qualitative terms. If no issues were identified, then state that conclusion. |
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In case quantitative data is used to describe the results of the assessment, specify data and methodologies used to conduct the above assessment (O) |
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2.5.
Projected further evolution assuming no change to already adopted policies and measures
2.5.1.
Projected emissions and emission reductions (WM scenario)
Pollutants (M) |
Total emissions (kt), consistent with inventories for year x-2 or x-3 (year to be specified) (M) |
Projected % emission reduction achieved compared with 2005 (M) |
National emission reduction commitment for 2020-2029 (%) (M) |
National emission reduction commitment from 2030 (%) (M) |
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NMVOC |
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NH3 |
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PM2,5 |
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Outline the associated uncertainties for the WM projections to meet the emission reduction commitments for 2020, 2025 and 2030 onwards (O) |
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Date of emission projections (M) |
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2.5.2.
Projected impact on improving air quality (WM scenario), including the projected degree of compliance
2.5.2.1.
Qualitative description of projected improvement in air quality (M)
Provide a qualitative description of the projected improvements in air quality and projected further evolution of degree of compliance (WM scenario) with EU air quality objectives for NO2, PM10, PM2,5 and O3 values, and any other pollutant(s) that present(s) a problem by 2020, 2025 and 2030 (M) Provide complete references (chapter and page) to publically available supporting datasets (e.g. air quality plans, source apportionment) describing the projected improvements and further evolution of degree of compliance (M) |
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2.5.2.2.
Quantitative description of projected improvement of air quality (O)
AAQD values |
Projected number of non-compliant air quality zones |
Projected number of compliant air quality zones |
Total number of air quality zones |
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PM2,5 (1 yr) |
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NO2 (1 yr) |
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PM10 (1 yr) |
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O3 (max 8 hr mean) |
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Other (please specify) |
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2.6.
Policy options considered in order to comply with the emission reduction commitments for 2020, and 2030, intermediate emission levels for 2025
2.6.1.
Details concerning the PaMs considered in order to comply with the emission reduction commitments (reporting at PaM level)
Name and brief description of individual PaM or package of PaMs (M) |
Affected pollutant(s), select as appropriate: SO2, NOx, NMVOC, NH3, PM2,5, (M); BC as a component of PM2,5, other (e.g. Hg, dioxins, GHG) (O) please specify |
Objectives of individual PaM or package of PaMs (*) (M) |
Type(s) of PaM(s) (^) (M) |
Primary, and where appropriate, additional sector(s) affected (†) (M) |
Implementation period (M for measures selected for implementation) |
Authorit(y)(ies) responsible for implementation (M for measures selected for implementation) Refer to those listed in table 2.3.2 as appropriate. |
Details of the methodologies used for analysis (e.g. specific models or methods, underlying data) (M) |
Quantified expected emission reductions (for individual PaM or for packages of PaMs, as appropriate) (kt, per annum or as a range, compared to WM scenario) (M) |
Qualitative description of uncertainties (M, where available) |
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The responses to the field indicated with (*), (^) and (†) shall be filled in by using pre-defined reply options which are consistent with the reporting obligations under Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 on a mechanism for monitoring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions and Implementing Regulation (EU) No 749/2014. |
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The responses to the field indicated with (*) shall be filled in by using the following pre-defined reply options, to be selected as appropriate (more than one objective can be selected, additional objectives could be added and specified under ‘other’) (M):
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The responses to the field indicated with (^) shall be filled in by using the following pre-defined reply options, to be selected as appropriate (more than one type of PaMs can be selected, additional types of PaMs could be added and specified under ‘other’) (M):
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The responses to the field indicated with (†) shall be filled in by using the following pre-defined reply options, to be selected as appropriate (more than one sector can be selected, additional sectors could be added and specified under ‘other’) (M):
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2.6.2.
Impacts on air quality and the environment of individual PaMs or packages of PaMs considered in order to comply with the emission reduction commitments (M, where available)
Where available, impacts on air quality (reference can also be made to recommended air quality objectives by the WHO) and environment |
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2.6.3.
Estimation of costs and benefits of the individual PaM or package of PaMs considered in order to comply with the emission reduction commitments (O)
Name and brief description of individual PaM or package of PaMs |
Costs in EUR per tonne of abated pollutant |
Absolute costs per year in EUR |
Absolute benefits per year |
Cost/benefit ratio |
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Qualitative description of the cost and benefit estimates |
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2.6.4.
Additional details concerning the measures from Annex III Part 2 to Directive (EU) 2016/2284 targeting the agricultural sector to comply with the emission reduction commitments
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Is the PaM included in the national air pollution control programme? Yes/No (M) |
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Has the PaM been applied exactly? Yes/No (M) If no, describe the modifications that have been made (M) |
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A. Measures to control ammonia emissions (M) |
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In taking the measures outlined in Sections A and B, Member States shall ensure that impacts on small and micro farms are fully taken into account. Member States may, for instance, exempt small and micro farms from those measures where possible and appropriate in view of the applicable reduction commitments (M) |
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2.7.
The policies selected for adoption by sector, including a timetable for their adoption, implementation and review and the competent authorities responsible
2.7.1.
Individual PaMs or package of PaMs selected for adoption and the competent authorities responsible
Name and brief description of individual PaM or package of PaMs (M) Refer to those listed in table 2.6.1 as appropriate. |
Currently planned year of adoption (M) |
Relevant comments arising from consultation(s) in relation to the individual PaM or package of PaMs (O) |
Currently planned timetable for implementation (M) |
Interim targets and indicators selected to monitor progress in implementation of the selected PaMs (O) |
Currently planned timetable for review (in case different from general update of the national air pollution control programme every four years) (M) |
Competent authorities responsible for the individual PaM or package of PaMs (M) Refer to those listed in table 2.3.2 as appropriate. |
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Explanation of the choice of selected measures and an assessment of how selected PaMs ensure coherence with plans and programmes set up in other relevant policy areas
An explanation of the choice made among the measures considered under 2.6.1 to determine the final set of selected measures (O) |
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Coherence of the selected PaMs with air quality objectives at national level and, where appropriate, in neighbouring Member States (M) |
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Coherence of the selected PaMs with other relevant plans and programmes established by virtue of the requirements set out in national or Union legislation (e.g. national energy and climate plans) (M) |
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2.8.
Projected combined impacts of PaMs (‘With Additional Measures’ — WAM) on emission reductions, air quality and the environment and the associated uncertainties (where applicable)
2.8.1.
Projected attainment of emission reduction commitments (WAM)
Pollutants (M) |
Total emissions (kt), consistent with inventories for year x-2 or x-3, please specify the year (M) |
% emission reduction achieved compared with 2005 (M) |
National emission reduction commitment for 2020-2029 (%) (M) |
National emission reduction commitment from 2030 (%) (M) |
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NH3 |
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Date of emission projections (M) |
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2.8.2.
Non-linear emission reduction trajectory
Where a non-linear emission reduction trajectory is followed, demonstrate that it is technically or economically more efficient (alternative measures would involve entailing disproportionate costs), will not compromise the achievement of any reduction commitment in 2030, and that the trajectory will converge on the linear trajectory from 2025 onwards (M, where relevant) Refer to costs listed in table 2.6.3 as appropriate. |
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Flexibilities
Where flexibilities are used, provide an account of their use (M) |
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2.8.4.
Projected improvement in air quality (WAM)
A. Projected number of non-compliant and compliant air quality zones (O) |
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AAQD values |
Projected number of non-compliant air quality zones |
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Total number of air quality zones |
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PM2,5 (1 yr) |
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NO2 (1 yr) |
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PM10 (1 yr) |
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O3 (max 8 hr mean) |
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B. Maximum exceedances of air quality limit values and average exposure indicators (O) |
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Projected maximum exceedances of air quality limit values across all zones |
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C. Illustrations demonstrating the projected improvement in air quality and degree of compliance (O) |
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Maps or histograms illustrating the projected evolution of ambient air concentrations (for at least NO2, PM10, PM2,5 and O3, and any other pollutant(s) that present(s) a problem) and which show, for instance, the number of zones, out of the total air quality zones, that will be (non)compliant by 2020, 2025 and 2030, the projected maximum national exceedances, and the projected average exposure indicator |
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D. Qualitative projected improvement in air quality and degree of compliance (WAM) (in case no quantitative data is provided in the tables above) (O) |
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Qualitative projected improvement in air quality and degree of compliance (WAM) |
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2.8.5.
Projected impacts on the environment (WAM) (O)
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Member State territory exposed to acidification in exceedance of the critical load threshold (%) |
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Member State territory exposed to eutrophication in exceedance of the critical load threshold (%) |
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Member State territory exposed to ozone in exceedance of the critical level threshold (%) |
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