Part III PARTICULATE MATTER (PM10)
| Averaging Period | Limit value | Margin of tolerance | Date by which limit value is to be met | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 24-hour limit value for the protection of human health | 24 hours | 50μg/m3 PM10 not to be exceeded more than 35 times a calendar year | 50% on 19 July 1999, reducing on 1 January 2001 and every 12 months thereafter by equal annual percentages to reach 0% by 1 January 205 | 1 January 2005 |
2 Annual limit value for the protection of human health | Calendar year | 40 μg/m3PM10 | 20% on 19 July 1999 reducing on 1 January 2001 and every 12 months thereafter by equal annual percentages to reach 0% by 1 January 2005 | 1 January 2005 |