European Commission 21 September 2005, Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe {SEC(2005) 1133}

EN EN COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES Brussels, 21.9.2005 COM(2005) 447 final 2005/0183 (COD) Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe (presented by the Commission) {SEC(2005) 1133} EN 2 EN EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 1) CONTEXT OF THE PROPOSAL110 • Grounds for and objectives of the proposal In the context of its