Air pollution - National Responses (Norway)

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National targets introduced

Topic: Air pollution

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Statutory limit values for particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide, benzene, carbon monoxide and lead based on EUs directives on ambient air quality, are set out in the Norwegian Regulations relating to pollution control.

National targets for air quality have also been introduced for several pollutants. These are based on socio-economic considerations as well as considerations of public health, and are to be achieved by 2005 or 2010.

A regulation from 1997 introduced emission limits for PM10 for wood-burning stoves sold in Norway.

Measures to reduce emissions from road traffic are important responses and are divided into two categories: those designed to reduce the volume of traffic and those designed to reduce emissions.