Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei to further control air pollution in autumn and winter
2018-09-27 16:59:41 [Print]
On 27 September, Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) released the 2018-2019 action plan on controlling air pollution in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and surrounding areas in autumn and winter, requiring authorities in such areas to further improve air quality besides maintain current achievements
According to the plan, air pollutant special emission limits for thermal power, iron & steel, petrochemical, chemical, non-ferrous (excluding alumina) and cement industries and industrial boilers should be conformed strictly from 1 October, 2018. Restrictions for ecological protection will be determined before end of this year . Relocation and shut-down of heavy pollution units in urban areas are also in the list, resulting in relocation of cement, glass, coking, chemical and other heavy pollution enterprises.
Besides, coking and iron & steel capacities will also be strictly controlled.
The plan covers Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and surrounding "2+26" cities.
. From 1 October, 2018 to 31 March, 2019, the average concentration of PM2 . 5 is expected to decrease by about 3% YOY and the total days of heavy pollution or more severe are expected to go down by around 3% YOY.According to the plan, air pollutant special emission limits for thermal power, iron & steel, petrochemical, chemical, non-ferrous (excluding alumina) and cement industries and industrial boilers should be conformed strictly from 1 October, 2018. Restrictions for ecological protection will be determined before end of this year . Relocation and shut-down of heavy pollution units in urban areas are also in the list, resulting in relocation of cement, glass, coking, chemical and other heavy pollution enterprises.
Besides, coking and iron & steel capacities will also be strictly controlled.
The plan covers Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and surrounding "2+26" cities.