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<p>Statutory air quality targets for 2020 and 2030 are already in place. We continue
to work with Devolved Administrations and Local Authorities to deliver the measures
to meet these UK targets.</p><p> </p><p>Under the Withdrawal Act, the Government has
made Statutory Instruments which make necessary technical amendments to EU air quality
legislation (in particular <em><a href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2018/1407"
target="_blank">The Air Quality (Miscellaneous Amendment and Revocation of Retained
Direct EU Legislation) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018</a></em> and <em><a href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2019/74/introduction/made"
target="_blank">The Air Quality (Amendment of Domestic Regulations) (EU Exit) Regulations
2019</a></em>). These ensure continuity without changing any of the substantive requirements,
or reducing air quality standards.</p><p> </p><p>The UK is also a signatory to the
UNECE Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution.</p>
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