Author(s)

R. Vaccaro, C. Trozzi & S. Crocetti

Abstract

In 1996-1997 the Environmental Protection Agency of Trento carried out the air quality management plan according to the Ministry of Environment Decree of May 20, 1991. This law introduces prescriptions and rules for elaboration of regional air quality management plans. The Trento air quality management plan is the instrument for planning, co-ordination and control of anthropic activities, with point, mobile and diffuse emissions, with the main aim to protect health and environment. Trento is a very isolated area (a mountain area in the Alps) in which the protection of air quality is a primary goal. In this paper the different planning activities are discussed. 1 Introduction Italy Ministry of Environment in 1991 (Decree of May 20, 1991) introduced prescriptions and rules for the elaboration of regional air

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