The main purpose of the National Emission Ceilings Regulations 2018 is to transpose the obligations in the EU Directive on the reduction of national emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants into UK law. The objective of the Directive is to reduce air pollution. This is wholly consistent with the aim of the UK Government to improve air quality and bring about a cleaner, healthier environment that benefits people and the economy. Improving air quality and cutting harmful emissions is a top priority for the UK government, and work is being undertaken across all levels of government to bring this about.
These regulations also repeal and replace the National Emission Ceilings Regulations 2002.
