SCHEDULE 1LIMIT VALUES, MARGINS OF TOLERANCE ETC.
PART ISULPHUR DIOXIDE
Limit values for sulphur dioxide
1.1
Averaging period | Limit value | Margin of tolerance11 | Date by which limit value is to be met | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1.Hourly limit value for the protection of human health | 1 hour | 350 μg/m3, not to be exceeded more than 24 times a calendar year | 120 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 2005 | 1st January 2005 |
2.Daily limit value for the protection of human health | 24 hours | 125 μg/m3, not to be exceeded more than 3 times a calendar year | None | 1st January 2005 |
3.Limit value for the protection of ecosystems | Calendar year and winter (1st October to 31st March) | 20 μg/m3 | None | 19th July 2001 |