Table 3.

EU directives relevant to OA

Directive numbers	Area of regulation covered
2003/87/EC	Emission trading scheme
2009/28/EC	Measures for the promotion of energy from renewable sources
2012/27/EU	energy efficiency
2008/50/EC	Ambient Air Quality
2008/50/EC	National Emission Ceilings
2016/2284/EU	Reduction of national emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants
2000/60/EC	Water Framework
2008/56/EC	Marine Strategy Framework
91/676/EEC	Nitrates (targets water pollution related to nitrates from agricultural sources)
91/271/EEC	Urban Waste Water