1. Stakeholder Expert Group on the Review of EU Air Policy 6-7 June 2011
Review of the EU Air Quality and Pollution Policies
- Overview -

2. Content Review of 2005 Thematic Strategy on Air Pollution
Consultation and preparatory process
Expectations for the first meeting
Agenda 2

3. Why do we need a review? Poor implementation subsidiarity
link to measures and their effectiveness
Increasing evidence of impacts
health effects on children
biodiversity and ecosystem impacts
long-recovery periods (eg. acidification)
inter-linkage with climate change / energy and transport agenda

4. Why do we need a review? (2)
New challenges
PM2.5, PM1, Ultrafines
Black Carbon / Soot
New opportunities
Europe 2020 objectives
Innovation Agenda – air quality objectives can be a driver
New (long-term) objectives
NEC objectives “ended” in 2010, most Air Quality objectives will “end” in 2015
Key related sectors have set 2050 roadmap – what does this mean for air quality

5. Thematic Strategy on Air Pollution
2005
Thematic Strategy on Air Pollution
National Emission Ceilings Directive
Transport
Energy
Agriculture
Industry
Households
Waste
Ambient Air Quality Directives 5

6. Introduction Review Review of 2005 Thematic Strategy on Air Pollution
Article 32 of Directive 2008/50/EC
Review by 2013 of PM2.5 and, as appropriate, other pollutants
For PM2.5 , review with the view to “establishing a legally binding national exposure reduction obligations” taking into account several elements (latest WHO information, air quality situation and reduction potential, revision of NEC directive, progress in implementation) amongst others
Article 8 of Directive 2004/107/EC (4th Daughter Directive)
Review of heavy metals (As, Cd, Hg, Ni) and PAHs target values (trends, effects, exposure, measurement, measures, etc.)
Article 10 of Directive 2001/81/EC (NEC Directive) – originally foreseen since 2006
Commisson Work Programme 2011 (COM(2010) 623 final) foresees review for 2013
College Debate 18/01/2011 (SEC(2011) 342 final) 6

7. Policy Package to Reduce Air Emissions
Positive response and outspoken support by the President and
the whole College on:
Comprehensive review of EU Air Quality Policy in 2012/2013
Revised NEC directive as part of the review
Immediate action in specific policy areas
Co-operation with Member States, assisting in achieving compliance (not stopping infringements)
Co-benefits with climate change agenda
Link to Europe 2020 objectives, e.g. Innovation
See documents incl. SEC(2011) 342 at Air Review page on EUROPA: 7

8. Comprehensive Review
Review of the current air quality legislation (including reasons for non-compliance)
Review of the current air quality limits and targets
PM2.5 as required by Directive
Latest scientific evidence of air pollution impacts for ozone, PM10, heavy metals, PAHs, others?
new targets (incl. NEC) – long term objectives (2020 – 2030 – 2050?)
Possible new measures (eg. vehicle emissions, non-road and small stationary sources, wood burning, agriculture, shipping, ...)
Link to climate change (eg. co-benefits, short lived climate species)
Integration into sectorial policies (transport, energy, vehicle emissions, etc.) – already 2011 (White Paper and 2050 roadmaps)
Simplification / smart regulation / streamlining 8

9. The National Emission Ceilings Directive
NECD…
Limits trans-boundary air pollution
Sets cost-effective ceilings to achieve common EU standards at lowest cost
Enables flexibility to implement national measures adapted to national circumstances
Revision will look at new ceilings and new pollutants (PM)
Aggregated EU-27 emissions ceilings and projected emissions for 2010
The emission ceilings shown are the aggregated EU-27 emission ceilings defined in Annex I and Annex II of the NECD. Annex II of the NECD does not define a ceiling for NH3. Projections are aggregates of the projections reported by individual Member States.

10. Immediate action Sulfur content in certain fuels
Addressing road transport and vehicle emissions
Real world emissions of NOx much higher than measured at type approval for cars, vans and heavy duty vehicles
Retrofit standards, Euro 6/VI, New Drive Cycles, …
Further integration in Climate, Energy & Transport policies
Past and upcoming policy initatives (e.g White Paper on Transport, 2050 roadmap on low carbon economy)
Climate change: tapping the synergies whilst managing the trade-offs
Measures in future CAP, Cohesion Policy and Research
Revision of the Gothenburg Protocol (currently under negotiation)

11. Implementation - co-operation with Member States
Assessing the reasons for non-compliance
Encouraging exchange of experiences and good practices
Streamlining reporting (implementing provisions for reporting)
Exploring supporting activities including financing opportunities (eg. Cohesion Policy, LIFE+, research)
Time extensions for NO2 important process where Commission is bound by clear and limited number of criteria in Directive
Enforcement action, where necessary, and as a mean to find solutions 11

12. Co-financing
allocations on air quality-related measures in the Operational Programmes under the Cohesion Policy ( ) was approximately 1 billion €
but only 6% (!) were committed to specific projects by the end of 2009
Communication “Regional Policy contributing to sustainable growth in Europe 2020” (COM(2011) 17 final )
100 billion € are still available until “re-consider the priorities for projects and launch new ones”
relevant actions could be on energy efficiency, buildings, renewables , clean transport and eco-innovation and green procurement
Information document under preparation

13. Co-financing

14. Air Quality / Climate link
Ensure to maximise co-benefits whilst minimising and managing trade-offs

15. Consultation Various inputs and consultation processes envisaged:
Ambient Air Quality Committee
Stakeholder group(s)
Input from relevant international organisations (eg. WHO, CLRTAP, etc.), existing fora and networks
Dedicated workshops
Studies and projects (eg. through questionnaires, workshops, etc.)
Online consultations (first to be launched in June 2011)
First meeting of Stakeholder Expert Group on 6/7 June 2011. 15

16. Supporting studies / work
A number of supporting studies and other supporting activities are under preparation:
Questionnaire / ex-post evaluation of ambient air quality directives (ongoing – see UBA, Austria/TNO)
Short term action plans (ongoing – implementation)
Review requirements Art 32 of 2008/50 and Art 8 of 2004/107
Scenarios and impacts (baseline, maximum, options, costs, benefits)
Hemispheric transboundary air pollution
Cooperation with WHO on new scientific evidence for health
Support activities from JRC, EEA, RTD, others
Use other relevant projects – EC4MACs, APHEKOM, ENA ...
Once first results are available, they will be presented to SEG 16

17. Process and timetable (assuming 2013)
Evaluation phase
Policy development phase
Finalisation phase
Council / EP
Online consultations
Stakeholder EG
6/7 June x x x x x
2011
2012
2013 17

18. Thank you for your attention
Thank you for your attention! More information (all you want to know about the review): also access to documents and presentations from Stakeholder Expert Group – Public CIRCA Interest Group 18

19. Expectations and envisaged conclusions from First Stakeholder Expert Group
Launch review process – inform about process
Endorsement for need of review
Invitation to present input (in writing) – questionnaire and written comments after meeting
Launch discussion on key issues and need for priority setting 19

20. Agenda Item 2: Review of EU Air Policy – overview
Item 3: Review of the Thematic Strategy for Air Pollution
Current status, trends, future baseline, possible maximum control scenario,
Item 4: Key issues for the review
Transport, Vehicle emissions, Urban areas, shipping and climate/air quality link
Other important and emerging issues
Item 5: Information on relevant projects
Health, integrated nitrogen approach, AQ index
Item 6: AOB
Item 7: Conclusions and next steps 20