A field intercomparison and fundamental characterization of various dust samplers with a reference sampler.

The European Economic Community Council Directive 80/779/EEC describes air quality limit values and guide values for sulfur dioxide and suspended particulates. However, article 10, paragraph 1 does not define well enough the reference method required, amongst others, for the gravimetric measurement of suspended particulates. It is explicity stated in article 10, paragraph 5 of the directive, that "the commission shall, in selected locations in the member states and in cooperation with the latter, carry out studies on the sampling.

Harmonization problems in the implemention of the EEC directive on air quality limit values and guide values for sulphur dioxide and suspended particulates.

This report deals with the implementation of Article 10 of the Directive on air quality limit values and guide values for sulphur dioxide and suspended particulates (80/779/EEC). For this purpose the Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, has prepared a 'Common Measurement Programme' which basically provides for: (i) examination and improvement of the reference measurement methods, (ii) examination of the comparability of the measuring procedures and equipment used for monitoring purposes in the Member States, (iii) the provision of guidelines and the carrying out of measurements to determine the corresponding stringency of the limit values laid down in Annexes IV and I of the Directive.