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The Air Quality Limit Values Regulations 2001

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Limit values for nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen

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Averaging periodLimit valueMargin of toleranceDate by which limit value is to be met

1.  Hourly limit value for the protection of human health

1 hour200 μg/m3 NO2, not to be exceeded more than 18 times a calendar year90 μg/m3 on 19th July 2001, reducing on 1st January of each following year by equal annual amounts to reach 0 μg/m3 by 1st January 20101st January 2010

2.  Annual limit value for the protection of human health

Calendar year40 μg/m3 NO218 μg/m3 on 19th July 2001, reducing on 1st January of each following year by equal annual amounts to reach 0 μg/m3 by 1st January 20101st January 2010

3.  Annual limit value for the protection of vegetation

Calendar year30 μg/m3 NOxNone19th July 2001

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