FAIRMODE and the implementation of ambient air quality directives
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FAIRMODE and the implementation FAIRMODE and the implementation of ambient air quality directivesof ambient air quality directives
Andrej KobeENV C3, DG Environment
2002: 6th Environmental Action Programme
‘achieving levels of air quality that do not give rise to significant negative impacts on and
risks to human health and the environment’; (Art 7.1. of 6th EAP)
Outline
EU ambient air policy The old, the new, and the relevant New Directive 2008/50/EC published in June 2008
Implementation of AQ Directive Models to the rescue FAIRMODE: roles and expectations by DG ENV
The outlook
Ambient Air Quality
Mobile Sources
Stationary sources
National emissions ceilings
IPPC LCP’s
RoadNon-road Fuels Quality
Framework Directive
1St Daughter
2nd Daughter
3rd Daughter
Exchange Information
4th Daughter
Concentrations Emissions
Incineration VOC’s
Community Air Policy
Air Pollution
CAFE Directive
EU Air Policy - How does it work? Understanding : research, WHO... Development : CAFE (Clean Air for Europe) Community measures
Reducing emissions (sectors, total)Current in revision: EURO vehicle standards, fuel quality (also shipping), VOC, IPPC
Coherence between Community policies () Environmental standards
Triggering further action at more local level Enforcement
Everyone must do its part
Emissions are going down...
LRTAP (EEA 2008)
But there is work to be done...But there is work to be done...
By EEA ETC/ACC, Source : Q461
Is there improvement?Is there improvement?
By EEA ETC/ACC
In preparation of new AQD the Commission used models and model results extensively ...
CAFE CAFE 20002000
Loss in life expectancy Loss in life expectancy due to fine particlesdue to fine particles(in months)(in months)
350,000 premature 350,000 premature deaths annuallydeaths annually
… but FAIRMODE is about encouraging and facilitating your model use in AQD implementation!
New Directive – Expectations(I)
Streamlined provisions, more clarity in implementation Where limit values apply?
PM2.5 objectives, monitoring requirements Focused , more coherent measures, better information for further
policy development More time for compliance, under conditions
Assessment of measures by Commission
New Directive – Expectations(II)
Expanded concept of deduction of natural contributions Better Assessment > better understanding of sources, more effective
measures Additional QA/QC provisions, reference
methods... higher quality data (monitoring & modelling)
New reporting provisions, Faster availability (NRT), higher quality, spatial dimension of AQ
Updated guidance Support to implementation and more harmonized approach
Modelling in implementation of AQD
Assessment - concentration levels Optimization of measurement network Analysis : source apportionment
Natural contributions, winter salting and sanding Ex ante and ex post assessment of impacts Forecasting for triggering short term action Public information Is all this written in the Directive?
No. AQD has strong ‘subsidiarity’ character In AQD:
enabled use in assessment, Model quality objectives Potential for 50% reduction in number of stations
Modelling in practice... Few States comprehensively in assessment (UK,NL)
Sometimes used but not reported Natural contributions, winter sanding
Often used to develop air quality plans Use of EU-wide products (EMEP)...Kopernikus? Regional models, local application Integrated assessment modelling
Issues Fitness for purpose Metrics Where limit value applies > interpretation of model result Public information: uncertainty, issues of scale
AQD ImplementationOngoing (I)
Groundwork Committee and its Working Groups Relation with stakeholders Transposition
Notifications under Art.22 – time extensions Communication/Guidance & Forms NL currently still the only Member state to notify
Modelling integral part of assessment & maangement Enforcement
Lack of Plans and Programmes Sulphur dioxide PM10 : pending
AQD ImplementationOngoing (II)
Guidance preparation Review & update of existing Specific guidance
Equivalence Natural contributions Winter sanding/salting Common measurement stations
Implementation of new provisions Traceability of measurements Accreditation of national reference laboratories (AQUILA) QA/QC also for data reporting Addressing sensitive populations... (air quality plans)
AQD ImplementationOngoing (III)
Assessment, reporting, exchange, public info Q questionnaire updated to include 4th DD Zoning/GIS DEG: Implementing provisions for Reporting AQUILA (meeting 18-19 November) FAIRMODE (kick-off 10 October) EIONET : implementation experience on reporting GMES/Kopernikus (EC Communication still in 2008)
Air quality services INSPIRE, pilot – implementation of INSPIRE under AQ SEIS EEA : data centre + SEIS implementation pilots
This was the introduction...
FAIRMODE Roles and expectations Member States
Implementation of AQD Expect clear rules, ability to effectively use resources
(reporting, mutual recognition...) Expect guidance and support, exchange forum
DG ENV Policy development and enforcement Managing Committee under AQD and its Working
Groups, Modify some AQD Annexes (with Member States) Prepare guidance..., steer Community action Links (CEN, WHO, DG RTD, DG ENTR)
Roles and expectations EEA – Air data centre
Data collection, including QA/QC Dissemination Assessments, ETC coordination EIONET / access to users Main SEIS builder at the Community level
JRC QA/QC : validation methods, intercomparisons Expert networking New methods, link to research
FAIRMODE will ... (Expectations by DG ENV)
Facilitate/promote/increase robustness of model use in assessment under AQD
Optimize implementation of air quality plansHow?
Guidance (use, natural contributions, winter sanding) input to revision of reporting Model validation methodologies, intercomparisons Exchange of best practices
DG ENV will... DG ENV will appropriately include FAIRMODE
deliveries within AQD implementation frame Acceptance by the Commission Propose endorsement by Committee Propose modification of AQD Annexes Steering of Community action (Kopernikus)
...even more ambition... Foster further development of models :
Improve data assimilation techniques (monitoring, remote) Improve & reconcile model inputs Nesting over scales
Support review in 2010-2012 Exposure, attainability, differentiated targets...
Prepare for qualitative change in assessment requirements in 2013 – Revision of AQD Based on new ‘standards’, operational services at EU scale
Final messages DG ENV strongly supports the initiative The twin management character (JRC/EIONET) pivotal for
success
Consider YOUR contribution to the initiative!
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/air/index.htm