Cross cutting applications of PRTR Global Round Table on PRTRs 24 November 2015 Madrid Spain
The Israeli PRTR is being used in several cross-cutting ways (some already applicable and some still in making): 1.PRTR is a major component in "Industries Environmental Impact Index", being used by investors and others. 2.By Integrating the PRTR with different inventories The PRTR is being used as a data source to inspect the ministry’s objectives and follow-up their implementation. Cross cutting applications of PRTRs
KTon 29% E-PRTR = 57%
Total quantity of about 0.25 Million tons = 5% of annual disposal Ton/2014
National plan for prevention and reduction of air contamination in Israel annex 148, second amendment, august 2013
GHG emissions reduction and improving efficiency of the economy energy consumption Government decision 542, 20 September Mt CO 2 e PRTR
Ton NMVOC / km 2 Yediot Achronot
Cancer registry data 1998 – 2007: 16% redundancy of cancer occurrences, after standardization of age, socio-economics, smoking rate etc. 29% redundancy of lung cancer occurrences 26% redundancy of urinary bladder cancer occurrences Both cancer types are causative related to air pollution Ministry of Health
National plan for decreasing air pollutants and diminishing environmental hazards in Haifa Government decision 529, 6 September 2015 Reduction of 50% in NMVOC emissions from industry until 2018 Low Emission Zone – restriction on diesel vehicles entrance to the LEZ area. First LEZ in Israel ! All gas stations will install vapor recovery systems. Doubling air sampling - more contaminants and more locations. Addition of 60% in inspection manpower Total budget of 66 million euro. PRTR