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Regulation 21 Duty in relation to long-term objectives for ozoneI1

Northern Ireland

(1)

Northern Ireland departments shall ensure that all necessary measures not entailing disproportionate cost are taken to attain the long-term objectives for ozone set out in Schedule 4.

(2)

In zones where the long-term objectives for ozone have been attained, Northern Ireland departments shall, insofar as factors including meteorological conditions and the transboundary nature of ozone pollution permit—

(a)

ensure that they continue to be met;

(b)

maintain the best ambient air quality compatible with sustainable development; and

(c)

maintain a high level of protection for the environment and human health.

Annotations

Commencement

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Reg. 21 in operation at 11.6.2010, see reg. 1