Table 7. Proposed EC Daughter Directive Limits for PM10
  Averaging period Limit value Date by which limit is to be met
Stage 1
1. 24 h limit value for protection of human health 24 hour 50 µg m-3 not to be exceeded more than 35 times per year 1 January 2005
2. Annual limit value for protection of human health cal. year 40 µg m-3 1 January 2005
Stage 2 *
1. 24 h limit value for protection of human health 24 hour 50 µg m-3 not to be exceeded more than 7 times per year 1 January 2010
2. Annual limit value for protection of human health cal. year 20 µg m-3 1 January 2010
* To be reviewed in the light of further information and experience.

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