Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 May 2008 on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe

B.Results of air quality assessmentU.K.

The following information shall be compiled for zones or agglomerations within which sources other than measurement are employed to supplement information from measurement or as the sole means of air quality assessment:

  • a description of assessment activities carried out,

  • the specific methods used, with references to descriptions of the method,

  • the sources of data and information,

  • a description of results, including uncertainties and, in particular, the extent of any area or, if relevant, the length of road within the zone or agglomeration over which concentrations exceed any limit value, target value or long-term objective plus margin of tolerance, if applicable, and of any area within which concentrations exceed the upper assessment threshold or the lower assessment threshold,

  • the population potentially exposed to levels in excess of any limit value for protection of human health.