LIST OF OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME "ENVIRONMENT" 2014-2020, PRIORITY AXIS 5 IMPROVEMENT OF AMBIENT AIR QUALITY Beneficiary name Operation name Operation summary Operation start date and operation end date Total eligible expenditure (BGN) Union cofinancing rate Location of operation Country Category of interventio n Date of last update Executive Environment Agency Creating an information system for reporting of air quality data as part of the National System for monitoring air quality in real time. Creating a system for reporting data on ambient air quality to the European Environment Agency (EEA) and the European Commission (EC) to ensure implementation of the commitments of Bulgaria as a country - EU member by flows including information about zones and agglomerations; information about the primary measurement data; Information on levels of air pollution and achieve environmental objectives; information on local air quality programs; measures of the programs and documentation of site selection of stations for monitoring air quality. 15.07.2016-15.07.2018 699 997.70 85% Bulgaria 083 15.07.2016 The rules for the exchange of information and reporting on ambient air quality for individual countries are listed in Directives 2004/107 / EC and 2008/50 / EC of the European Parliament and the Council and Council Implementing Decision 2011/850 / EC and the Commission on how electronic reporting to EEA and the relevant periods. The rules on how to be selected and documented location of sampling points are in accordance
with Directive (EC) 2015/1480 of the Commission. of Vratza Actualization of the Program for the management of air quality in the municipality of Vratza The project proposal includes Actualization of the program in order to reduce the levels of fine particulate matter (PM) and reaching the established norms for their content in the air in the municipality of Vratsa, according to Art. 27 of the Clean Air Act (CAA). Vratza is included in the list of regions(including agglomerations), for assessment and management of air quality, approved by Order 969 / 21.12.2013 of the Minister of Environment and Water. The is part of the North/Danube Region. Vratza is one of the 28 municipalities in Bulgaria with disturbed air quality on indicator PM10, in which territory is located monitoring station, the data of which are annually reported to the European Commission, as required by Directive 2008/50 / EC and are subject to criminal proceedings in violation 2010/2109 for failure of the standard for the content of PM10 with limits air, which is already in trial. Currently, the municipality has adopted "Program in order to reduce the levels of fine particulate matter up to 10 μm (PM10) and reaching the established standards for content in the air the of Vratza 2015-2018" and is acting according it. The program and all 15.05.2017-15.04.2019 116 053.51 85% of Vratza 083 15.05.2017
planned measures complete in 2018. With the aim to reduce the pollution levels and to reach the established standards for air quality, Vratza prepares this project proposal for actualization of the program and planning measures for improvement of the air quality, which to lead to achievement the standards set for air quality. According to Art. 27 of the CAA, the program and the action plan should be an inseparable part of the municipal program for Environmental protection. Asenovgrad Update municipal program to reduce contaminant levels and reach the established norms in the air in Asenovgrad The project proposal includes an update of the municipal program for reduction of the pollution levels and reaching the established norms for air quality in Asenovgrad, according to Art. 27 of the Clean Air Act (CAA). Asenovgrad is part of Region for assessment and management of air quality (RAMAQ) - Plovdiv, according to the list of regions (including the agglomerations) for assessment and management of air quality (RAMAQ), approved by Order RD 969/21.12.2013 of the Minister of Environment and waters. Asenovgrad is one of the 28 municipalities in Bulgaria with poor air quality according to indicator PM 10, NOx, etc., on whose territory there is a monitoring station, the data of which are reported annually to the European Commission, as required by Directive 2008/50/EC and are subject 15.05.2017-15.04.2019 145 453.08 85% Asenovgrad 083 15.05.2017
to criminal proceedings according to violation 2010/2109 for failure to comply with the limits of PM 10 in the air, which is already in trial. Currently, the municipality has adopted and operates a "Program for reduction of pollution levels of fine particulate matter (PM 10) and cadmium (Cd) and reaching the established norms in the air with an action plan for 2016-2019 - Asenovgrad ". The effect of the program and all the planned measures expire in 2019. According to the Guidelines for Applicants under procedure BG16M1OP002-5.002 "Development/Update of municipal programs for the air quality" Priority axis 5 of OP "Environment 2014-2020", Asenovgrad is an eligible candidate. In order to update the municipal program, planning of measures to improve the air quality, which can lead to reaching the set norms for air quality at the earliest stage, Asenovgrad has prepared this project proposal. of Plovdiv Preparation of a "Program for Improvement of the Quality of the Atmospheric Air on the Territory of Plovdiv " and an Action Plan for the period 2018-2023 The project proposal of Plovdiv encompasses the preparation of a Program for improvement of the quality of air (QOA) on the territory of Plovdiv and preparation of an Action Plan for the period 2018-2023. The program's preparation will be assigned to an external implementer who has expert skills for execution of the following actions: assessment of 15.05.2017-15.01.2019 93 544.81 85% of Plovdiv 083 15.05.2017
the current information concerning the process for evaluation and management of QOA in Plovdiv, collection and analysis of the necessary additional information, a complex evaluation of QOA on the territory of the municipality, an analysis of the reasons for surpassing of the norms of the 4 pollutants - PM10, PM2,5, NO2 and PAH, an analysis of the already applied measures for improvement of QOA, a dispersion modelling on the distribution of the pollutants and the contribution of the different emission sources, incl. an analysis of the dispersion modeling results done in base year (2016), formation of measures and/or projects for improvement of QOA in the short, average and long-term perspective, prognosis modeling on the influence of the measures over the levels of the four pollutants done for interim and end year on the basis of a scenario for achievement of the norms, quantitative parameters for influence of the future measures and/or projects on the levels of the pollutants (reduction of the annual emissions as a results of the applied measure), potential expenses and financing sources for the realization of the measures, part of the Action Plan. The preliminary draft of the program will be cosigned by the RIEW, the stakeholders and ecoorganizations. The procedures according to Chapter VI of EPA and/or according to art.32 of the BDA will be
applied towards the program. The organization and the management of the project will be done by a project management team and the requirements for information and communication will be applied as stated in the Guidelines for application. Dimitrovgrad Development of a Programme on Ambient Air Quality of municipality Dimitrovgrad Dimitrovgrad municipality is an eligible beneficiary under the Procedure for Elaboration/updating of Municipal Programs for Ambient Air Quality within OPE. Dimitrovgrad municipality has prepared a project proposal under the specified procedure in accordance with the requirements set forth by the MA of OPE, the guidelines for submission of project proposals, incl. conditions for application and conditions for implementation. The project proposal envisions elaboration of a program for ambient air quality for PM10 indicator for Dimitrovgrad municipality. The need to elaborate the program stems from the legislation, since the operating period of the current municipal program will expire in the next year. The goal behind the elaboration of the program is to achieve a quality of the ambient air in Dimitrovgrad which is compliant with the legal requirements and which ensures the necessary level of environmental preservation and protection of human health. The target group of the project proposal is the population living on the territory of Dimitrovgrad municipality. 31.05.2017-30.04.2019 182 000.00 85% Dimitrovgra d 083 31.05.2017
The main result from the implementation of the project is an elaborated program for ambient air quality for Dimitrovgrad municipality for the next five years. The project includes the following five main activities: - Preparation of a project proposal - Preparation of documentation for public procurement - Elaboration of a program for ambient air quality - Implementation of information provision and communication measures - Overall project management The total duration of the project is twenty three months, from which eighteen months will be needed for the physical implementation of project activities. The following horizontal principles will be applied over the course of the implementation of the activities - legality, partnership, transparency and publicity, equal opportunities and prevention of discrimination. Montana municipality Elaboration of a Comprehensive Ambient Air Quality Program for pollutants PM10 and PAH of municipality Montana Montana is one of the towns in Bulgaria with excessive ambient air population. Hence, Montana municipality is implementing a Program to reduce the levels of PM10 and PAHs and to meet the established standards for their content in the ambient air that will expire the next year. The program has been elaborated as an update and continuation of the previous Ambient Air Quality 08.06.2017-08.05.2019 182 672.00 85% Montana municipality 083 08.06.2017
Program. As an eligible beneficiary under Procedure "Elaboration - updating of Municipal Programs for Ambient Air Quality"of OPE Montana municipality has prepared the present project proposal. The objective of the project proposal is elaboration of a comprehensive program to reduce pollutant levels of PM10 and PAH for Montana municipality for a 5 year period. The overall goal behind the elaboration of the program is to identify the most suitable measures for achieving a quality of the ambient air, which is compliant with the legal requirements and which ensures the preservation of public health and the environment. The target group of the project is the population living in Montana municipality. The project envisions the implementation of the following main activities: - Preparation of the project proposal; - Preparation of the documentation - Project management; - Elaboration of a Comprehensive Ambient Air Quality Program for pollutants PM10 and PAH; - Implementation of information provision and communications measures; The main result from the implementation of the project is an elaborated comprehensive program to reduce pollutant levels of PM10 and PAH for Montana municipality for the
next 5 years after the expiration of the current program. The total duration of the project is twenty three months. The physical implementation of the project activities will take nineteen months. The following horizontal principles will be applied over the course of implementation of the activities legality, partnership, transparency and publicity, equal opportunities and prevention of discrimination. of Galabovo Actualization of the Program for reduction of the pollution levels in the atmospheric air and to reach established standards for the harmful substances in Galabovo. The project proposal includes actualization of the program in order to reduce pollution levels and to reach established standards for air quality in the of Galabovo, according to Art. 27 of the Clean Air Act (CAA). Galabovo is included in the list of regions(including agglomerations) for assessment and management of air quality - part of the Southeast Region, approved by Order 969 / 21.12.2013 of the Minister of Environment and Water. Galabovo is one of the 28 municipalities in Bulgaria with disturbed air quality on indicator PM10, in which territory is located monitoring station, the data of which are annually reported to the European Commission, as required by Directive 2008/50 / EC and are subject to criminal proceedings in violation 2010/2109 for failure of the standard for the content of PM10 with limits 31.05.2017-30.04.2019 150 293.98 85% of Galabovo 083 31.05.2017
air, which is already in trial. Currently, the has adopted "Program for reduction of the pollution levels in the atmospheric air and to reach established standards for the harmful substances in Galabovo 2014-2018" and is acting according it. The program and all planned measures complete in 2018. With the aim to reduce the pollution levels and to reach the established standards for air quality, Galabovo prepares this project proposal for actualization of the program and planning measures for improvement of the air quality, which to lead to achievement the standards set for air quality. According to Art.27 of the CAA, the program and the action plan should be an inseparable part of the municipal program for Environmental protection. Pernik Developing the agenda for the air quality of Pernik 2017-2021 The project "Development of an air quality program for the municipality of Pernik 2017-2021" is submitted under the Procedure for direct provision of the BG16M1OP002-5.002 "Development/Update of the Municipal Programs for the Quality of the Ambient Air", Priority Axis 5 of the OP Environment 2014-2020 and includes eligible measures and action under the procedure.ц Objectives elaboration of a complex program for reduction of the pollutant levels PM10, PM2,5, PAH and SO2,achievement of the respective air quality standards for 14.06.2017-14.05.2019 93 694.00 85% Pernik 083 14.06.2017
Pernik in accordance with art. 27 of the Clean Air Act and Art. 37 of Ordinance 12 / 15.07.2010.And planning adequate measures to improve the quality of ambient air to local conditions. Through the implementation of the project the harmful impact and prevention of the deteriorated quality of life in the municipality of Pernik will be reduced. Target group - population of Pernik according to GRAO data from 15.06.16.-77 135 on the current address, tourists and guests, companies and organizations operating on the territory of the municipality. Expected result - developed a qualitative "Ambient Air Quality Program for the of Pernik 2017-2021" in compliance with the requirements of Section I of Annex 15 of Ordinance 12/15.07.2010 and the Instruction approved by Order No.RD-996/20.12.2001 by the Minister of the MoEW. Main activities-analysis of the reasons for exceeding of the air quality norms, dispersion modeling of the pollution distribution and the contribution of the different sources of emissions, formulated measures for improvement of air quality in the short, medium and long term perspective; Predictive modeling of the impact of measures on pollutant levels for the interim and final year of the program, preparation of a preliminary version of the CAA program and coordination with relevant RIEWs, stakeholders and
environmental organizations or movements, preparation of a final version of the program Nessebar Actualization of the Program for reduction of the pollution levels and to reach established standards for the harmful substances in the atmospheric air in Nessebar. The project proposal includes actualization of the program in order to reduce pollution levels and to reach established standards for air quality in the of Nessebar, according to Art. 27 of the Clean Air Act (CAA). Nessebar is a part of the Southeast Region, included in the list of regions(including agglomerations), for assessment and management of air quality, approved by Order 969 / 21.12.2013 of the Minister of Environment and Water. Nessebar is one of the 28 municipalities in Bulgaria with disturbed air quality on indicator PM10, in which territory is located monitoring station, the data of which are annually reported to the European Commission, as required by Directive 2008/50 / EC and are subject to criminal proceedings in violation 2010/2109 for failure of the standard for the content of PM10 with limits air, which is already in trial. Currently, the municipality has adopted "Program for reduction of the pollution levels and to reach established standards for the harmful substances in the atmospheric air in Nessebar municipality 2014-2017" and is acting according it. The program and all planned measures complete in 2017. With the aim to 31.05.2017-30.04.2019 129 041.95 85% Nessebar 083 31.05.2017
reduce the pollution levels and to reach the established standards for air quality, Nessebar prepares this project proposal for actualization of the program and planning measures for improvement of the air quality, which to lead to achievement the standards set for air quality. of Shumen Development/upd ate of a Program for reduction of the levels of pollutants in ambient air and achievement of established standards on ambient air quality, and planning of measures on improvement of ambient air quality within the of Shumen, which adequately reflect local conditions The project proposal provides for development of a Program for improvement of ambient air quality (AAQ). For this purpose, the following will be conducted: -collection of available information relating to the process of AAQ assessment and management -study and analysis of the completeness of the available information -collection and analysis, if needed, of necessary additional information, related to AAQ assessment and management -integral assessment of AAQ in the municipality, subject of assessment and management -analysis of the reasons of exceeding the AAQ standards -analysis of the already planned and/or implemented measures for improvement of AAQ -dispersion modeling of the dispersion of pollutants and the contribution of individual emission sources, carried out for the base year, including the analysis of results of modeling -formulations of measures and/or 07.06.2017-07.05.2019 97 456.40 85% of Shumen 083 07.06.2017
projects for improvement of AAQ in a short-, medium- and long-term perspective -predictive modeling of impact of measures on levels of pollutants (PM10) for respective target (final) year of the program, according to a developed scenario for achieving the standards -predictive modeling of impact of measures on levels of pollutants (PM10) for an interim year, under programs with an action plan equal or exceeding five years -quantitative indicators of impact of further measures on levels of pollutants/reduction of the annual emissions as a result of the applied measure (tons/year) -estimated costs and funding sources for the implementation of measures in the action plan to the program -preparation of the preliminary draft of program for improvement of AAQ and coordination with the relevant REWI, stakeholders and environmental organizations or associations -preparation of the final draft of program for improvement of AAQ. The project proposal includes accompanying activities such as project management, publicity, and environmental procedures. of Blagoevgrad Update of the program for air quality on the territory of the The project proposal provides operations considering the update of the ongoing program to reduce harmful atmospheric emissions of fine 14.06.2017-14.12.2018 98 140.00 85% of Blagoevgrad 083 14.06.2017
of Blagoevgrad particulates and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by preparation a complex program for reaching the established pollutant norms of fine particulates (PM10) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) on the territory of the of Blagoevgrad. The duration of the current program for air quality is from 2015-2018. In accordance with Art. 27 of the Clean Air Act and art. 30 of Ordinance 7 / 03.05.1999 for assessment and management of air quality (AAQ), the of Blagoevgrad has been included in the list of areas for assessment and management of air quality in the as an area / territorial unit where air pollution with fine particulate matter (PM10) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) have been isolated. Data for exceeding the established norms of PM10 and PAHs on the territory of the of Blagoevgrad are registered by continuous measurements in a permanent monitoring station of the National System for Environmental Monitoring. The update of the program for air quality in the of Blagoevgrad is a commitment under the national legislation, which is transposing the whole Directive 2008/50 / EC of the European Parliament and of the Council in regard of the ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe. The data from the
monitoring station located on the territory of the of Blagoevgrad are reported annually to the European Commission, as required by Directive 2008/50 / EC and are subject to criminal proceedings in violation 2010/2109 for failure to comply with limits for PM10 air. The complex program for reaching the established pollute norms of PM10 and PAHs will include targets, milestones and deadlines for achieving them, means for securing them, system for reporting and monitoring the implementation and system for evaluation of the results. Varna Improvement of air quality in the municipality of Varna - Phase 1 of Varna is one of the 28th municipalities in of Bulgaria, which has stations for air pollution observing. Each year results of the observation are reported to the European Commission. These results are used as subject to punishment according to infringement procedure No 2010/2109, which is already launched against Bulgaria for breaching of regulations for contamination levels of fine particulate matter in ambient air. City of Varna,Devnya and Dobrich are defined as potentially dangerous for population's health because of overpollutioning of ambient air, according to the annual results of RIEW(Regional Inspection of Environment and Waters)-Varna. Main polluters of ambient air of municipality of Varna are factories, 23.06.2017-23.05.2019 232 288.00 85% Varna 083 23.06.2017
cars, public transport, domestic heating, construction sites, bad wind circulation in central area of Varna. Under Article 37., paragraph 4. of regulation 12/2010 for levels of sulphuric dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, fine particulate matter, lead, benzene, carbon monoxide and ozone in ambient air at 2014 is created "Project for reducing emissions and reaching normal levels of harmful substances in ambient air of of Varna" during the period 2014-2016. The project has to be updated to actual situation. Because of this reason the actual project is under development. Executing all activities of the project may contribute to reducing air pollutioning by reaching lower levels of the polluters. In general the program would be updated according to the active regulation system, requirements of OPE(Operative program "Environment") and the Instruction for developing of projects for reducing the emissions and reaching established regulations for harmful substances, in areas for assessment and quality control of ambient air.