EU LIMIT VALUES

EU limit values for SO2 and NO2 not to be exceeded after 31dec. 2005.

SO2

Time period

Limit value

Lower assessment threshold

Upper assessment threshold

1. Hourly value for protection of human health

1 hour

350

The value must not be exceeded more than 24 times/year

-

-

2. 24-hour value for protection of human health

24 hours

125

The value must not be exceeded more than 3 times/year

50

40% of 24 hour limit value

75

60% of 24 hour limit value

3. Annual value for protection of ecosystems. Not to be applied close to sources.

1 year and during winter season (1 oct-31 march)

20

8

40% of limit value for winter season

12

60% of limit value for winter season

NO2

Time period

Limit value

Lower assessment threshold

Upper assessment threshold

1. Hourly value for protection of human health

1 hour

200

The value must not be exceeded more than 18 times/year

100

50% of hourly limit value

140

70% of hourly limit value

2. Annual value for protection of human health

1 year

40

26

65% of limit value

32

80% of limit value

3. Annual value for protection of vegetation. Not to be applied close to sources.

1 year

30

As the sum of nitrogen oxides, NO2+NO

19.5

65% of limit value

24

80% of limit value


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