CELEX: 51974PC1866
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Date: 1974-11-18
Title: Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION establishing a common procedure for the reciprocal exchange of information between the surveillance and monitoring networks based on data relating to atmospheric pollution by sulphur compounds and suspended particulates (submitted to the Council by the Commission)

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 ---pagebreak--- COMMISSION GF THE EURQPEAN COMMUMTIBS
                                                 COM(74)1866 final
                                                 Brussels, 18 November 1974
                                 Proposai for a
                                COUNCIL DECISION
        establishing a common procedure for the reciprocal exchange of
         information between the surveillance and monitoring networks
          based on data relating to atmospheric pollution by sulphur
                      compounds and suspended particulates
                 ( submitted to the Council by the Commission)
  COI<74) 1866 final
 ---pagebreak--- EXPLANA T ORY METTORAIPUH
The object of "this Decision concerns "the -establishment "by the Member States ,
in accordance with certain procedures , of a eoTJiranication system far reci­
procal exchange of information based on data collected by the regional and
national surveillance and monitoring networks relating to atmospheric air
pollution by sulphur compounds ana suspended particulates .
This Decision is presented as a part of the Prograjnme of action of the
European Communities on the environment which makes provision for the ex-
charge of information between surveillance and monitoring networks ( Part II7
Title X, Chapter 3 , Section l ).
Of the pollutants in the first category ( Programme of action on the environ­
ment . Part II , Title I , Chapter l ), only atmospheric sulphur dioxide and
suspended particulates are systematically and intensively monitored in all
the Member States of the European Corjnonity.
Other pollutants will be considered depending on the availability of data
and in the light of experience gained in the processing of data relating to
sulphur dioxide and suspended particulates at Community level .
About 2 500 permanent stations and 6 000 random points for sulphur dioxide
and 2 300 permanent stations and 6 COO random points for suspended partic­
ulates are known to exist . Almost all cities with a population exceeding
half a million are covered by monitoring networks of varying densities-.
Hearly JC-fo of all the continuously monitoring stations are located near
urban areas or in the neighbourhood of industrial installations .
The analytical methods most commonly used in the Member States for the
determination of atmospheric sulphur dioxide levels are : the para-rosani–
line , hydrogen peroxide , thorin and Stratmann methods , as well as the tech­
niques based on coulonetry, conduct imetry, flame photometry and colorimetry
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 ---pagebreak--- Suspemed paxriculates -are determined by gravimetry or "by analysis of
"black smoke .
Those methods are currently under investigation , with the aid of intereom-
parison programmes , the objective being to harmonize measurement results .
An exchange of information "based on the data selected "by Member States will
 allow characterization of the pollution levels to which the public in the
European Community- is- subjected* the variations Of these letfels in iytme and
space, and tha." abatement of pollution as anti-pellut ion policies are impl-emented.
 It would also be a practical way of establishing, at Community level , how
 an effective atmospheric pollution data surveillance network can be devel­
 oped to meet the specific needs of the European Community in the field of
 environmental protection and to form an integral part of the Global Environ­
mental Monitoring System under the Environmental Action Programme of the •
United nations .
                                           I                        .
This Decision lays down the conditions for the selection of the sites and
data required for the information exchange . In view of the abundance and
 diversity of the data available , a Selection is essential if thia hececffeary
information is to be supplied within the limits of existing resources .
 In particular , this information will provide basic data for tie preparation
 of ant i–pollution measures at both Community and national levels .
 This Decision is based on Article 235 of "the EEC Treaty ; in accordance with
 its provisions , therefore , both the European Parliament and the Economic
 and Social Committee must be consulted .                               ^
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 ---pagebreak---                                  Proposai for a
                                 COUÏÏCIL DECISION
        establishing a common procedure for the reciprocal exchange of
         information "between the surveil ? ance and. monitoring networks
          based on data relating to atmospheric pollution "by sulphur
                     compounds and suspended particulates
THE COUNCIL OP THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ,
HAVING REGARD TO the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
and in parti cular Article 235 thereof •
HAVING REGARD TO the proposal from the Commission ;
HAVING REGARD TO the Opinion of the European Parliament :
HAVING REGARD to the Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee 5
WHEREAS the Programme of Action of the European Communities on the Environ­
ment^'' ^ rcakes provision for the establishment of a procedure for the reci­
procal exchange of information between the pollution surveillance and
monitoring networks •
WHEREAS this procedure is necessary to combat pollution and nuisances , this
being one of the Community objectives concerning the improvement of the
quality of life and to promote throughout the Community a harmonious
development of econonic activities and a continuous and balanced expansion ,
and whereas the necessary powers to this end are not provided by the Treaty ;
( 1 ) O.J. C 112 , 20.12.1973 , P. 1 .
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 ---pagebreak--- Whereas the transport of pollutants over long distances and the harmful effects
of their combination necessitate surveillanoe at regional , national , Community
and global levels ; •
Whereas the exchange of the results of pollution measurements provides a means     j
of keeping abreast of improvements resulting from national legislation or from      |
that which may be introduced at Community level ;                                    I
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Whereas the results of pollution measurements constitute essential information
for carrying out epidemiological surveys to provide a better understanding of
the harmful effects of pollutants on health ;
Whereas since only sulphur compounds and suspended particulates are systematically
and intensively monitored in the Member States it is not appropriate to include
other substances at present ;
BAS ADOPTED TKIS DECISION :
                                  Article 1
A common procedure shall be established for the reciprocal exchange by the
surveillance and monitoring networks of information relating to atmospheric
pollution.   This procedure shall apply to the results of environmental
measurements of sulphur compounds and suspend particulates .
                                  Article 2
Each Member State shall , having regard to the criteria set out in Annex 1 to
this Decision, select from existing or planned sampling and/or monitoring stations
those which are to supply the data for the exchange of information* It shall
inform the Commission of its selection by means of the form set out in Annex 2 .
                                  Artide 3
l ) She daily averages for the two pollutants recorded at each station shall be
    transmitted monthly by the Member States to the Commission within three months
    following the measurements .
 ---pagebreak---     These daily averages , both for sulphur compounds a.nd for suspended
    particulates # shall "be expressed in micro grammes per cubic metre of air
    at standard temperature and pressujfi •
2 ) Each. Member State shall designate the person or "body responsible for
    data collection and transmission and shall        . inform the Commission .
3 ) The Commission eferll oaoh q;v^rcsst •^ayarc-fos'               fcy each lleaber State
     Ml                       1 "Slia              j»k3 s5»11 also pie^are g^isnKries
     ■Miejceof for eirtw&a/iioK among the Ifeabo? States *,
4) An annual             report shall be prepared by the Commission on the
     basis of these data        0f additional        / information provided by
     the Member States .
Article 4
Annexes 1 and 2 to this Decision shall form an integral nart thereof .
Article 5
This Decision is addressed to the Member Stages .
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 ---pagebreak---                                                                 AEHEE I
1 ) The selection of sampling and/or monitoring stations shall "be "based
    mainly on geographic and demographic parameters ( urban and rural areas ,
    size of cities , residential or predominant ly industrial zones ) and on
    pollution levels ( maximum, average and minimum),
2) Geoj^c^hic^ ajr_d demoffaphiojaramei era
    Six categories shall be established ;}
    – cities or urban areas with more than 2 million inhabitants ;
    – cities or urban areas having between 1 and 2 million inhabitants •
    – cities or urban areas having between 0=5 and 1 million inhabitants ;
    – cities or urban areas having between 0.1 and 0„5 million inhabits,nts ;
    – cities or urban areas with less than 0.1 million inhabitants :
    – rural areas .
    Each Member State shall specify a maximum of five cities or urban areas
    representative of the different types of urban:, sat ion (demographic con­
    ditions ) and of geographic regions ( topographic and climatic conditions )
    in each of the ifirst five categories Within 'each of1 tlrfeef Tcdiegcrisbsl.^ .
     two types of zone shall be considered ?
    ~ residential jiones , including business districts where the main stat­
    ionary source of pollution is heating ;
    – prédominant ly industrial zones .
    The distinction between residential and predominantly industrial zones
    shall be based 011 the topography and the type of activity , and not on
    the origin of the existing or measured pollutionl
    Each Member State shall specify a maximum of five rural areas in which
    the pollutants under consideration are measured ,
3) Parameters relating to pollution levels
     In each city or urban area for which there is a sufficient number of
    representative sites , three sampling and/or monitoring stations shall
    be specified for each zone on the basis of the pollution'' levels measured
     V/F/1341 /3/74 e
 ---pagebreak---                                                              ANNEX 1
                                   - 2 -
   by the existing networks ? maximum , average and mimimum . The stations
   designated must be representative of the conditions obtaining around
   the sampling point and not be under the direct and immediate influence
   of a pollution source .
4) Characterization of the stat ions
   The stations thus selected will serve as " characteristic stations " for
   the evaluation of pollution levels in the various regions of the
   Community.
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 ---pagebreak---                                                                                                    AMSX 2
Each, station shall TDQ precisely identified "by the following form of
description.           .        .
                ATHOSPHERIO POLLUTION KOITITORDIG SITE3
Name of the site , including municipality and country s ...
β·β·ο·ο*·«ι«ο·β·.ο       ί · 0 ·  . · ο   β ο ο .· · > β
Organisation responsible for measurements , including address , tele­
phone number and name cf the person responsible : » . « , , , . » .
                                      • β ι ·>« -.- ·'·    ■; ο «     «             . ο    β .*· ο . ·?;>·   ν   β ν · ,-  β  · ·
Geographis and demographic parameters . Classify the site as 01® of the
following six categories :
      cities or urban areas with more thai 2 million inhabitants
      cities or urban areas having between 1 and 2 million inhabitants
      cities or urban areas having between 0,5 and 1 million inhabitants
      cities or urban areas having between 0,1 and 0=5 million inhabitants
      cities or urban areas with less than 0,1 million inhabitants
      rural areas .
Location of the sampling site ( e.g. address ) s                                                 ... , , . . * ....
• «•«••••  . o
industriai j       {     ;          commercial or residential
Cross the appropriate square .
Notes on the location and characteristics of the site ( stating whether
it is part of a network and , if so , the sampling height above ground ,
the distance from a main road , the distance from the main pollution
sources etc . 1       ^ ^          ; » a .... « . & > » o »
                                           }«»*«       • 0 C  > ♦ 0 • i. e O • .  • o O 4.
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                                                                                             o   0 •   . • •
                                                                                                                            I 0 •
Estimated area of the zone for which the sampling site is represen­
tative of the pollution level : . . , . „ . , . . . «                                   ~  o   0 c - « ' « r a ......
                                                                                                               c   • o  s> W 0  o
Atmospheric pollutants sampled ( and/or monitored on the site : .
so2 □ j             suspended particulates |                                     j ; black smokej' ~t
Others ( give details ) : ...                                    . .... . . .... . . . , <■ . ,
  V/P/1 341/3/74 e
 ---pagebreak---                                   - 2 -                    ANNEX 2
Otitor parameters (jneteuro logical etc .) measured at the same site : . ,
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 ---pagebreak---                                      - 3 -                   ANfPSX 2
       Pollutaiït : Suspended particules
       Form , Réf. No  :                     ^        .
 9.1   Sampling méthode uscd : ............. ,                        0.
10.1   Analytical raethod   used :
11.1   Duration and frequency cf sampling s
       Normal time of start of sampling :                         ^          «
       Normal time of end of sampling s ................. .
       *Burat ion of each sampling s . . ,          ^ . . ....... c . . ... . ......
12 . 1 Method and frequency of calibration i ....
13.1   Date when monitoring of this pollutant "began at this site s
       * Indicate non-dnte grating continuous analjaeshy C
       V/F/1341/3/74 e
 ---pagebreak---                                   - h -                     ANNEX 2
     Polluiant : Black smoke
     Form . Réf. ITo . :
 9.2 Sampling methods used J           .    »...
10.2 Analytical method used s .
11.2 Duration and frequency of sampling :
     Normal time of start of sampling         3           .
     Normal time of end of sampling s
     *Duration of each sampling : s                       .
12.2 Method and frequency of calibration : ...............
13.2 Date when monitoring of this pollutant began at this site :
     ♦Indicate non-integrating continuous analises by C
     V/F/13W/3/74 a
 ---pagebreak---                                        - 5 -                     ANNEX 2
       Pollutant : SC^
       Form . Réf. ÎTo . :                 a v e • .*> •
 9.3   Sampling methods used 1 . .... . .                    • 0 •                    • <
                                 • v a . e o
10.3   Analytical method used t
       eoo«03o »  9                                    • - m        9   • . •   «
11.3   Duration and frequency of sampling :
       Hormal "time of sta.it of sampling 1 ....
     . Normal time of end of sampling s . .              , .        • v « 6 - • 1 e ©
       *Duration of each sampling : ...........
12.3   Meiiiod and frequency of calibration : .
13.3   Date when monitoring of this pollutant began at this site :
       * Indicate non-int egrat ing continuous aiielyse&by 0
       V/F/I341/3/74 e