Consultation over air quality directive

The Malta Environment and Planning Authority has launched a public consultation over the Air Quality Directive proposed by the EU Commission.

The directive consolidates and streamlines existing air quality legislation with respect to current values of air quality standards, introduces flexibility and a new standard for fine particles.

A copy of the proposed directive and a consultation brief may be obtained from Mepa's website on www.mepa.org.mt.

Further information may be obtained by calling the EU and Multilateral Affairs Unit on 2290 1574, or by sending an e-mail to eu.affairs@mepa.org.mt.

Interested parties are invited to send comments to that e-mail or by fax on 2290 1533 by March 2.

Mepa said that at the end of the consultation period, copies of the responses received may be made publicly available through the Mepa website. The information they contain may also be published in a summary of responses. Those who do not consent to this should clearly request that the response be treated confidentially.