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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations implement, in the United Kingdom, Council Directive 92/72/EEC on air pollution by ozone.

Regulation 2 requires the Secretary of State to designate or establish measuring stations for monitoring ozone concentrations and regulation 3 provides for the method to be used for measuring those concentrations.

Regulation 4 requires the Secretary of State to take the necessary steps to inform the public in the event of certain ozone concentration thresholds being exceeded.