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According to EU directive 92/72/EEC1 ozone concentrations of more than 180 μg/m3 should be prevented to protect health and vegetation. However this threshold is frequently exceeded in Germany and other European countries. Peek values in Northrhine-Westphalia in 1994 and 1995 even exceeded 300 μg/m3. As the first abatement strategy for the whole of Germany the German Ozone Act2 is legally binding since July 26th, 1995. It prescribes measures for the next day if concentration values exceed 240 μg/m3 at three sites at least. Use of vehicles without catalytic converters is prohibited in this case, yet several exceptions for commuters, delivering of important goods etc. are admitted.
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Wichmann-Fiebig, M., Schoenemeyer, T. (1996). Optimization of Ozone Abatement Strategies Using Atmospheric Modeling. In: Gryning, SE., Schiermeier, F.A. (eds) Air Pollution Modeling and Its Application XI. NATO · Challenges of Modern Society, vol 21. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-5841-5_3
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