It has transposed some of the emission quotas in the Directives on combating atmospheric pollution. Alignment has continued as regards fuel quality and evaluation and management of the quality of ambient air. Operators of pollution sources are required by decree to report on plant operation. Some progress has been made in the field of nature protection. Work on transposition of the Habitats and Birds Directives has begun.
Environmental investment needs to be stepped up.
Although Slovakia set up a Unit for the implementation of Community-funded programmes and projects in May 2000, general administrative capacity needs to be strengthened.