National Emission Ceilings Directive

Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the reduction of national emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants and amending Directive 2003/35/EC

Stage: In force
In force: In force since 31 Dec 2016 · CELEX 32016L2284
Transposition deadline: 15 Feb 2017
Procedure: Directive
Last activity: 14 Dec 2016

3 acts

Delegated and implementing acts beneath it

By status: 2 published, 1 planned.

Act	Kind	Status	Adoption	Transposition deadline
Common format for initial and updated National Air Pollution Control Programmes	Implementing · Decision	Planned	Q4 2026
Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2024/299	Delegated · Directive	Published	Q4 2023	31 Dec 2024
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2013/253	Implementing · Decision	Published

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Directive (EU) 2016/2284 sets binding national emission reduction commitments for SO2, NOx, NMVOC, ammonia and PM2.5, applicable from 2020-2029 and 2030 onwards, with 2025 indicative levels. Member States must adopt national air pollution control programmes, updated every four years, and report inventories.

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