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Environmental quality
standards were introduced when The Environmental Code (Miljöbalken) came in
force in 1999. For ambient air there are standards for levels of nitrogen
dioxide, sulphur dioxide, lead, particles and benzene. The standard for
nitrogen dioxide and particles are difficult to achieve in certain street areas
in Göteborg. For this reason the government has enjoined Västra
Götaland County Administration Board, together with
key players in the county, to produce proposals for dealing with the problem.
The standard for nitrogen
dioxide is based on an EC Directive. Sweden has on its own initiative set requirements on the
highest permissible 24-hour mean value, as well as a requirement that the
standards must be met by 2006 instead of 2010 as stimulated by the Directive. |