STANDARD TWINNING PROJECT FICHE
Basic Information
1.1 Programme:Phare 2006
1.2 Twinning Number: HR-06-IB-EN-01
1.3 Title: Establishment of Air Quality Monitoring and Management System
1.4 Sector: Agriculture, Environment and Energy
1.5 Beneficiary country: Ministry of Environmental Protection, Physical Planning and Construction,
Croatia
2. Objectives
2.1 Overall Objective(s):
To develop Croatia’s capacity to implement the acquis relating to air quality, to develop air quality
monitoring and management system and support exchange of information and increase public
awareness of air quality issues.
2.2 Project purpose:
To contribute to establishment of a national air quality monitoring and management system
according to requirements of Framework Council Directive 96/62/EC on Ambient Air Quality
Assessment and Management and Daughter Directives 99/30/EC; 200/l69/EC; 2002/3/EC and
2004/107/EC.
2.3 Contribution to National Development Plan/Cooperation agreement/Association
Agreement/Action Plan:
In accordance with the National Environmental Protection Strategy and the National
Environmental Protection Plan (Official Gazette, No. 46/02) and on the basis of the legislation
scheduled for adoption, the implementing measure of development of a complete national network
for permanent air quality monitoring will be carried out in the period 2005-2008.
The project also follows the short term and medium-term priorities of the Accession Partnership
2005 and supports the strengthening of the national and regional inspection services enabling the
effectively enforcement of environmental legislation.
Short-term priority:
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Continue to strengthen the capacity of national and regional inspection services and enable
them to effectively enforce environmental legislation.
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Medium-Term Priorities: Continue work on the transposition of the EU acquis, with
particular emphasis on waste management, water quality, air quality, nature protection and
integrated pollution prevention and control. Increase investments in environmental
infrastructure, with particular emphasis on waste water collection and treatment, drinking
water supply and waste management.
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3. Description
3.1 Background and justification:
The project is initiated to build on existing air quality monitoring network and to support
development of comprehensive air quality management system: data transmission and acquisition,
data quality control, data evaluation, publication and dissemination. Project supports compliance of
Croatia with the requirements set by Framework Council Directive 96/62/EC on Ambient Air
Quality Assessment and Management and Daughter Directives 99/30/EC, 2000/69/EC, 2002/3/EC
and 2004/107/EC and it is based on harmonized Croatian legislation in the air sector.
The new Directive on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe
(http://ec.europa.eu/environment/air/directive.htm) has recently been agreed and is currently in
process of formal adoption. It should enter into force in 1st half of 2008. Moreover, provisions of
the new Directive concerning monitoring requirements for PM2.5 (fine particles) have been taken
into account during the phase of project preparation, i.e. measurements of fine particles are
included in monitoring programme that is covered by this project.
Additional directives relevant for the project are:
Council Decision 97/lOl/EC of 27 January 1997 establishing a reciprocal exchange of information
and data from networks and individual stations measuring ambient air pollution within the Member
States
Council Decision 200l/752/EC of 17 October 2001 amending annexes to Council Decision
97/lOl/EC establishing reciprocal exchange of information and data from networks and individual
stations measuring ambient air pollution within the Member States.
The objectives and measures laid down in the chapter Air Quality Management (4.2.1.4) which is a
part of the National Environmental Strategy and National Environmental Action Plan (2002)
(http://www.mzopu.hr/default.aspx?id=3980) will be directly addressed by the project. These are:
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to revise and expand the emission and air quality monitoring system,
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to establish the information system on air quality monitoring as a part of the
environmental information system,
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to harmonize existing regulations with EU Directives, guidelines and international
treaties.
The project objectives will compare with the ambient air approximation strategy and action plan
which has been be completed in 2006 through CARDS 2002 Project “Strategy for EU
Environmental Law Approximation”. It includes institutional analysis and cost assessment. It
identifies the follow-on activities needed to implement the approximation strategy
(http://www.seuela.hr/documentation.asp?lang=2)
The project will produce a nation-wide ambient air quality monitoring network that will ensure
measurements and results required by Framework Council Directive 96/62/EC on Ambient Air
Quality Assessment and Management and Daughter Directives 99/30/EC, 2000/69/EC, 2002/3/EC
and 2004/107/EC:
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– The ambient air pollutants set up by the Framework Directive 96/62/EC and covered in detail
as to their levels by four Daughter Directives will be monitored; The limit values specified will
be introduced and their excess reported;
– The requirements specifying the number of measuring stations, their types, and micro setting
will be met;
– The methods for ambient air quality sampling and analytical methods required will be
introduced;
– The requirements on information of public will be fulfilled; the reporting obligations to EC will
be assured.
The Air Protection Act (Official Gazette No. 178/04) has determined measures and methods of
arranging and implementing air quality protection and improvement. In accordance with the
schedule given in the relevant by-law and the Programme, 22 stations shall be in place by the end
of 2007. The National Air Quality Network shall consist of: 7 stations for background and regional
air pollution, 5 stations in national parks, parks of nature, protected areas, vulnerable ecological
systems and cultural and natural heritage and 10 stations in urban and industrial areas. At present,
the air quality monitoring network at the state level consist of 8 urban monitoring stations that are
already in place. Two existing stations already built in industrial areas will be incorporated in the
state monitoring network by the end of 2009. The Government has provided financial means for
the establishment of all 8 urban monitoring stations.
The new air quality measurement network and management system will create a structure
consisting of monitoring, database and data publication components. The system will be designed
to enable access to relevant data and information to all involved authorities, stakeholders and
public sector: Ministry of Environmental Protection, Physical Planning and Construction,
environmental inspection of MEPPPC, Croatian Environment Agency, health and nature protection
authorities, other governmental bodies and institutions, local and regional authorities, research and
related institutes, NGOs and general public.
The system will be used as a tool for enforcement, meeting national and international reporting and
air quality requirements, shaping policies, making decisions as well as taking appropriate actions,
both at the national as well as local and municipal levels, to keep ambient air quality under control
so that good air quality is ensured to everyone.
Project builds on existing infrastructure and institutional framework. Organizational setup at
Meteorological and Hydrological Service enables establishment and further development of air
quality monitoring units. These are:
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Monitoring operations unit: for both, meteorological and air quality field measurements,
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Installation, services and maintenance unit that operates within 24-hr notice,
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Instrument calibration unit: currently for meteorological instruments/sensors and tropospheric
ozone measurements,
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Chemical laboratory currently equipped to analyse precipitation and air quality samples, needs
upgrade,
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IT and data management unit that covers data acquisition, transmission and management and
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Air quality research unit that covers all activities related to data checking, analysis, reporting,
research, international cooperation, projects and agreements.
Main beneficiary of the project is the Ministry of Environmental Protection, Physical Planning and
Construction. Implementing agency for the all monitoring operations is Meteorological and
Hydrological Service. Croatian Environment Protection Agency is an independent public
institution established by a decision of the government of the Republic of Croatia to collect,
integrate, and process environmental data. These three institutions will manage the implementation
of the project by setting up Project Steering Committee and Project Implementation Unit. The
Contracting Authority for project implementation is the CFCA (Central Finance and Contracting
Agency). A Project manager will be appointed among the staff of the Tendering and Contract
Implementation Division of the CFCA. The Project Manager may decide on all issues related to the
technical elements of this project. He/she will however always do this in consultation with the
Project Implementation Unit (PIU) at the beneficiary institution.
Project management structure and responsibilities are outlined in the diagram:
Responsible institutions shall formalise protocols and routes of institutional cooperation, division
of tasks, duties and responsibilities. There is a need to establish permanent Steering Committee and
Implementation unit for day to day management.
Authority responsible for the whole system is Ministry of Environmental Protection, Physical
Planning and Construction.
Authority responsible for information/data reporting and policy relevant reporting is Croatian
Environment Agency (CEA).
Authority responsible for air quality monitoring operation, maintenance, data management,
dissemination, QA/QC and data validation, and research and monitoring development is
Meteorological and Hydrological Service (MHS).
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3.2 Linked activities:
1. CARDS 2002 project "Strategy for EU Environmental Law Approximation",
Croatia commenced on 14 June 2004 and has been completed in June 2006. The overall objective
of this project was to support the Croatian Government's objective of EU accession, by providing a
basis for approximation of Croatian environmental legislation with the EU environmental acquis.
The main output of the project is the National Environmental Approximation Strategy (NEAS)
focusing on the sectors under the responsibility of MEPPPC i.e.: waste management, air quality,
industrial pollution control and risk management. In this respect, sectoral approximation strategies
with detailed implementation plans were developed for the three sectors.
3.3 Results:
The project purpose is to establish air quality management and monitoring system. Twinning
should help the organization, development and implementation of monitoring activities,
maintenance and operation of monitoring system, laboratory work in both chemical and calibration
laboratories, data QA/QC and overall management system, SOP documentation, planning and
reporting documentation, ambient air quality information dissemination and data publication
system development and enabling regular reporting in accordance with national and international
requirements.
The scheme of the air quality management and monitoring system architecture to be developed
through the project and twinning support is shown at Figure 1.
Figure 1. Elements of the Air quality monitoring and management system
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The project results are:
1. Air quality monitoring system developed and operational, personnel trained and
accreditation process for monitoring activities initiated;
2. Chemical laboratory equipped; personnel trained and process of accreditation initiated;
3. Calibration laboratory equipped, personnel trained and process of accreditation initiated;
4. Air quality management system developed;
5. Data management system and software tools developed and operational;
6. Data information system and software tools developed and operational;
7. Air quality data exchange system and software tools developed and operational;
8. Public access to data enabled through web applications, software tools developed and
operational;
9. Reporting system and software tools developed, in accordance with national and
international reporting requirements;
3.4 Activities:
1. Evaluation of sufficiency of existing personnel resources and organizational adjustments (if
needed) for the successful implementation of the AQMMS. Make a report on the status and
needs; make a plan and time schedule for organizational and personnel adjustments (in
cooperation with implementing agency).
2. Evaluation of the state of knowledge and experience of personnel in different segments of the
AQMMS. Make a plan and schedule for training of personnel, covering different components
of the system (in cooperation with implementing agency). Organize training.
3. Assessment of existing situation and data collection within the State monitoring network
(automatic monitoring stations in urban and industrial areas). Make a plan for its integration
into the new AQMMS. Make a list of necessary adjustments and work needed. Develop data
control and checking system. Develop tools for data validation. Secure technical expert
support needed to carry out these activities, hardware and software tools development.
4. Secure technical expert support needed for chemical laboratory personnel training (MHS) and
preparation for the process of laboratory accreditation (experts supporting the QA/QC
processes should have explicit experience with accreditation, i.e. should come from accredited
laboratories). Assess the situation and make a plan including list of tasks to be completed by
laboratory staff during the process of education to make sure that all procedures for good
laboratory practice work are followed. Develop laboratory QA/QC plan and programme,
QA/QC manual and SOPs (Standard operating procedures), and documented internal audit
procedures. In addition, laboratory should be prepared for submission of fully documented
request to the certification authority for the accreditation of methods and procedures
envisioned for accreditation and external audit.
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5. Secure technical expert support during laboratory work at different stages in order to help
identify problems and help in finding appropriate solutions. Participate in testing of the
instrument performance, data acquisition system functioning. Identify software tools needed
for efficient and organized laboratory work.
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Capacity building for operation, maintenance and field calibration of monitoring system.
Hands on training on technical operation of automatic monitoring and sampling systems.
7. Secure technical expert support needed for calibration laboratory personnel training (MHS)
and preparation for the process of laboratory accreditation. Make a plan and list of tasks to be
completed by laboratory staff in order to prepare for accreditation.
8. Secure technical expert to assist in data base and management system as well as overall data
quality and validation system development. Assess existing situation and identify needs.
Organize and conduct actual work on the system architecture build up, discuss components of
the system with MHS staff, algorithms to be developed and programmed. Follow up the
realization of work.
9. Secure technical expert to assist in development of a system for secure public access to air
quality data through web applications; organize and conduct actual work on the system
architecture build up, discuss components of the system with MHS staff, algorithms to be
developed and programmed. Follow up the realization of work.
10. Secure technical expert support to assist during the field installations at monitoring sites
according to predefined schedule. Participate in testing of the instrument performance, data
acquisition system functioning, and operation of site.
11. Assess the need for utility software development, participate in development of algorithms and
secure technical expert to assist in its development.
12. Conduct educational and training workshops according to plan. At the end of twinning period
organize a larger scale meeting to present achievements and results of the project. In
cooperation with MHS organize workshop for air quality monitoring data/information users
(other governmental bodies, cities, municipalities) in order to make system public and rise
awareness.
3.5 Means/ Input from the MS Partner Administration:
The project will consist of six major components:
1. First component will tackle the issue of institutional building needed for the
implementation of monitoring system.
2. Second component will address enhancement of chemical laboratory practices.
3. Third component will address the issue of calibration laboratory upgrade and transfer of
knowledge.
4. Forth component will address the capacity building of technical staff on maintenance and
operation of monitoring system
5. Fifth component will tackle the data acquisition, data control, QA/QC, data validation and
dissemination.
6. Sixth component will address IT support in software development needed for the whole
system to function and enable secure and easy public access to the information on air
quality
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3.5.1 Profile and tasks of the Project Leader:
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Project Leader should be a high-ranking official commensurate with the requirement for an
operational dialogue.
Project Leader should have appropriate support at relevant political level.
Project leader should have minimum 8 years of relevant experience on management
position
Active knowledge of English language
Project Leader works in his/her MS administration but devotes a portion of his/her time to
conceiving, supervising and co-ordinating the overall thrust of the twinning project.
Project Leader directs the implementation of the project and is complemented by at least
one full time expert (RTA) that works on a day-to-day basis with the host administration
and accompany the implementation of the Twinning project.
In close co-operation with a host Project Leader as a counterpart s/he ensures the overall
steering and co-ordination of the project.
3.5.2 Profile and tasks of the RTA:
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The expert should come from governmental institution already operationally conducting
and developing air quality monitoring (network) system, especially the system of
measurements in rural and remote areas, should have operational data analysis and data
management systems; it should also have experience with automatic analysers and
automatic meteorological monitoring systems; their developments, calibration and
operation;
RTA expert shall have experience in planning and implementation of air quality
management systems and be well acquainted with activities and demands of each relevant
sector/component of the system, with professional experience of minimum 5 years;
The expert shall be acquainted with the requirements of the EU Directives and their
reference methods;
The expert shall have a full university degree;
The expert should have excellent English language skills and computer literacy required.
RTA tasks
 RTA provides technical advice and assists the administration in context of a predetermined
work plan. s/he is in charge of the day-to-day implementation of the Twinning project.
 RTA works in the field where his/her services are deemed necessary according to the
Twinning Contract.
 RTA assists and gives advice to the representatives of the partner institution to which s/he
is assigned.
 RTA is responsible to the Project Leader in respect of the performance of the tasks
entrusted to him/her.
The length of the implementation period for RTA is 13 months.
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3.5.3 Profile and tasks of the short-term experts
The twinning partner is expected to provide a team of experts having accrued at least 5 years
of experience in a relevant administrative structure of a Member-State, good familiarity with
EU Environmental Acquis, as well as practical experience for the required positions. Short
term experts experience in background air pollution monitoring, QA/QC in measurements
and chemical laboratory work, data acquisition, control, validation and analysis is strongly
required. Ability to lead a process, communicate clearly and train staff, international practice
and fluency in English.
Major positions of short-term experts should cover six major components described in 3.5.
General requirements:
 The short-term expert should be acquainted with the requirements of the EU Directives and
their reference methods;
 The short-term expert shall have a full university degree;
 The short-term expert should have previous experience in international co-operation and in
international projects;
 The short-term experts should have excellent English language skills and computer literacy
is required.
Particular requirements:
The short-term expert should have experience in designing and operating air quality
measurement network developed for rural and remote sites;
 The short-term expert should have experience in establishing, implementing and
maintaining a laboratory management system and in accreditation process; the expert
should preferably have experience in running an air quality laboratory;
 The short-term expert should have experience in analysis and sampling techniques used in
air quality measurements as well as in method developing, validation and testing;
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4. Institutional Framework
Ministry of Environmental Protection, Physical Planning and Construction (MEPPPC)
has the overall responsibility for environmental protection in Croatia. This includes drafting
of legislation, license permitting, EIA and inspections. For the air quality sector it specifically
responsible to:
– determine and affect measures in the area of protection and improvement of air quality so
as to avoid, prevent or reduce harmful effects on human health, quality of life and the
environment as a whole,
– preserve the air quality if the air is clean or negligibly polluted and improve it in instances
where it is polluted,
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– prevent and reduce pollution which depletes the ozone layer and induces climate change,
– establish, maintain and advance the overall system of managing air quality on the
territory of the State,
– assess and procure relevant data on air quality on the basis of standardized methods and
criteria and ensure public access thereof,
– carry out obligations assumed under international treaties and agreements to which the
State is a party and participate in international cooperation in the area of protection and
improvement of air quality,
– coordinate all activities related to state air quality monitoring network, and cooperate with
other state bodies and institutes and expert institutions involved in air quality monitoring
activities, health and nature protection, monitoring of meteorological conditions and local
and regional authorities
Meteorological and Hydrological Service of Croatia (MHS) is governmental institution
established by the Government as the central state institution for the fields of meteorology,
hydrology, climatology, and air quality providing expert services for state administration
bodies and public, as described in the Law on MHS services in Croatia (Official Gazette No.
14, 1978). In general, among others, MHS is responsible for:
– monitoring of meteorological, hydrological and bio-meteorological parameters and
phenomena; special measurements of radiation, atmospheric electricity, radioactivity, air
and precipitation pollution as well as fresh water and sea pollution, upper air soundings;
maintenance, calibration and development of monitoring systems and instruments (in
accreditation process);
– data management, archiving and dissemination of data, products and information;
analysis and forecast of atmospheric conditions and phenomena; climate change and
related phenomena; transport and deposition of air pollutants; severe weather forecasts
and emergency response activities;
– analysis, research and development of meteorological products and services for the
public, governmental bodies and specific users;
– national and international exchange of data and information;
– international cooperation in the field of meteorology, hydrology and air pollution
Meteorological and Hydrological Service of Croatia is involved in air quality and climate
related activities under the responsibility of MEPPPC where its expertise is needed. MHS is
responsible for international work, cooperation and implementation of CLRTAP EMEP
programme in Croatia, for work and activities under the Framework Convention on Climate
Change, and Vienna Convention on the protection of the ozone layer. MHS provides an
expert and technical support to MEPPPC in the assessment of air quality over the territory of
Croatia, in preparation of legal acts and ordinances and other related issues. MHS activities
are financed by the state budget. The project will be implemented by the employees of MHS
The Croatian Environment Agency (CEA) is an independent public institution established
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by a decision of the government of the Republic of Croatia to collect, integrate, and process
environmental data. In regard to Air sector the Croatian Environment Agency (CEA) collects
data on air emissions and uses them for setting up of a central Environmental Information
System (ElS) for the Republic of Croatia. The collected and processed data are used by the
Agency to prepare reports and guidelines for the air quality and environmental protection
strategy and in fulfilling the Croatian international commitments regarding the air and
environment. The CEA, working with the National Reference Centres, determines and
accepts new technologies in order to create an integrated operating system, the environmental
data standards, methodologies, and data quality (QA/QC) system.
The Project Steering Committee, consisting of representatives from CODEF, CFCA,
MEPPPC, MHS and CEA will ensure proper navigation of the project. The Project
Implementation Unit will ensure day to day management and follow-up.
In view of the fact that MEPPPC is the beneficiary of the project, Ministry becomes an owner
of the assets provided. After project completion MHS will serve as implementing and
management agency for the assets of state monitoring network.
There are no institutional constraints with regard to the cooperation and implementation of
environmental projects. The results of the project will not lead to the change in the
institutional framework.
All activities related to establishment of state air quality monitoring network have been
financing from state budget.
5. Budget
Programme
Support
Investment
Support (I)
Institution
Building
(IB)
Total
Programme
(=I+IB)
Contract 1
0,7
0.7
0,7
Total
(MEUR)
0,7
0,7
0,7
National Cofinancing*
IFI TOTAL
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6. Implementation Arrangements
6.1 Implementing Agency responsible for tendering, contracting and accounting
Central Finance and Contracting Agency
Ulica grada Vukovara 284
HR – 10000 Zagreb
Mrs. Vladimira Ivandić, Programme Authorising Officer
Phone:+ 385 1 4591 245
Fax: +385 1 4591 075
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Twinning Administrative Office
Central Finance and Contracting Agency
Ulica grada Vukovara 284,
HR - 10000 Zagreb
Contact: Ms Štefica Belčić
Phone: +385 1 4591 060
Fax: + 385 1 4591 075
E-mail: stefica.belcic@mfin.hr
6.2. Main counterpart in the BC
Senior Programme Officer
Mrs. Josipa Blažević Perušić, State Secretary
Ministry of Environmental Protection, Physical Planning and Construction
Vinogradska 25, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Deputy Senior Programme Officer
Mrs. Mira Medić, Assistant Minister
Directorate for Strategic and Integration Processes in Environmental Protection
Ministry of Environmental Protection, Physical Planning and Construction
Ul. Republike Austrije 14, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Contacts:
Mrs. Jasenka Nećak, Head of Department for Atmosphere Protection
Ministry of Environmental Protection, Physical Planning and Construction
Ulica Republike Austrije 14, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Mrs. Sandra Krmpotić, Senior Advisor; Department for Atmosphere Protection
Ministry of Environmental Protection, Physical Planning and Construction
Ulica Republike Austrije 14, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
BC Project leader
Mrs. Sonja Vidič, B. Sc., dipl.ing. Phys.
Head, Air Quality Research Unit, Research and Development Division
Meteorological and Hydrological Service of Croatia
Gric 3, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Phone: +385 14565719
Fax: + 385 1 4565630
E-mail: vidic@cirus.dhz.hr
RTA counterpart:
Mrs. Vesna Đuričić, B. Sc., dipl. ing. Phys.
Scientist, Air Quality Research Unit, Research and Development Division
Meteorological and Hydrological Service of Croatia
Gric 3, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Phone: +385 14565685
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Fax: + 385 1 4565630
E-mail: djuricic@cirus.dhz.hr
Beneficiary Institutions (MEPPPC/MHS) contribution:
-Adequately equipped office space for the RTA and the RTA assistants for the entire duration of their
secondment or employment including provision of office supplies.
- Adequate conditions for the key experts and Short Term Experts to perform their work while on
mission to the BC.
- Training and conference venues, as well as presentation and interpretation equipment.
6.3 Contracts:
One twinning contract (Institutional building) at 0.7 M€: is envisaged: for organization,
development and implementation of monitoring activities, laboratory work, calibration laboratory
and overall data acquisition, data quality control and management system.
7. Implementation Schedule (indicative)
7.1 Launching of the call for proposals: 1 Q 2008
7.2 Start of project activities: 1 Q 2009
7.3 Project completion: 1 Q 2010
7.4 Duration of the implementation period (number of months): 16 months (13+3 months)
8. Sustainability
not applicable
9. Crosscutting issues
Equal Opportunity
Based on the fundamental principles of promoting equality and combating discrimination,
participation in the project will be guaranteed on the basis of equal access regardless of sex, racial
or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation.
Specifically in relation to the issue of equality between men and women, Croatia's population
(2001 census) constitutes 51.87% women and 48.13% men, with those in active employment
(based on Labour Force Survey statistics, conducted in accordance with ILO methodology, for the
second half of 2002) divided 45.31 % women and 54.69% men.
All contractors shall be requested to provide monitoring data recording the participation of men
and women in terms of expert inputs (in days) and of trainees benefiting under the project (in days)
as an integral component of all project progress reports.
Equal participation of man and woman during the implementation of the project will be assured.
Environment
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The project will not have any negative effects on the environment. The project will implement a
part of the European environmental policy. For this project is not obligatory to perform
environmental impact assessment.
10. Conditionality and sequencing
Conditions that have to be fulfilled prior to the commencement of the project include
Action to be taken
Working agreement between MHS and
MEPPPC
Adjustment of organizational structure and
personnel and personnel policy development
Responsibility
Timing
MEPPPC and MHS
January 2008
MEPPPC and MHS
June 2008
Conditions needed for the effective project implementation that are already fulfilled in course of
2006 and 2007 are:
 Final selection of macro-locations for measurement sites has been completed in 2002 and
resulted in adoption of Regulation on Sitting of National Network Stations for Continuous
Air Quality Monitoring (OG No. 4/02). Final evaluation of micro-locations of measurement
sites has been completed in 2006 on the grounds of the Ordinance on Air Quality
Monitoring, (OG 155/05).
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Final decision on air quality measurement programme for each station has been done in
2002 by adoption of the Programme on Air Quality Measurement in the National Air
Quality Monitoring Network (OG No. 43/02)
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Protocol on data distribution to the Croatian Environment Agency (CEA) is defined by the
Air Protection Act (OG No.178/04) in which it is stipulated that CEA is the institution
responsible for air quality data collection, archiving and dissemination. Ordinance on
exchange of information and data from networks and individual stations measuring ambient
air pollution (OG No 135/06) prescribes the content and the format of information in
exchange: general information and description of measurement sites, measurement methods
and parameters, measured data and statistical parameters that shall be distributed to CEA as
well as further on to public.
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Attainment of permits for the construction work at measurement sites
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ANNEXES TO PROJECT FICHE
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Logical framework matrix in standard format (compulsory)
Detailed implementation chart (optional)
Contracting and disbursement schedule by quarter for full duration of programme (including
disbursement period) (optional)
Reference to feasibility /pre-feasibility studies. For all investment projects, the executive
summary of the economic and financial appraisals, and the environmental impact assessment
should be attached (optional)
List of relevant Laws and Regulations (optional)
Reference to relevant Government Strategic plans and studies (may include Institution
Development Plan, Business plans, Sector studies etc) (optional)
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ANNEX I
Logical framework matrix in standard format (compulsory)
LOGFRAME PLANNING MATRIX FOR
Project
Establishment of State Air Quality Monitoring and Management System
Overall objective
To develop air quality monitoring and
management system in order to implement and
execute environmental acquis, support exchange
of information and increase public awareness
Project purpose
To contribute to establishment of a national air
quality monitoring and management system
according to requirements of Framework
Council Directive 96/62/EC on Ambient Air
Quality Assessment and Management and
Daughter Directives 99/30/EC; 200/l69/EC;
2002/3/EC and 2004/107/EC.
Objectively Verifiable
Indicators
 Compliance with the Acquis
for the environmental sector
Objectively Verifiable
Indicators
 Air quality measurement data
available
Results
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5.
Objectively Verifiable
Indicators
Air quality monitoring system developed and  MHS personnel/experts trained
operational, personnel trained and
to run and manage the
accreditation process for monitoring activities
monitoring system
initiated;
 MHS personnel/experts trained
Chemical laboratory equipped; personnel
to plan and implement QA/QC
trained and process of accreditation initiated;
system for measurements and
Calibration laboratory equipped, personnel
data analysis and verification
trained and process of accreditation initiated;  MHS personnel/experts trained
Air quality management system developed;
to operate calibration
Data management system and software tools
laboratory
developed and operational;
 Measurement data and reports
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Programme name and number
PHARE 2006
Contracting period expires:
30/11/2008
Total budget : 0,7
Sources of Verification
Implementation period expires:
30/11/2010
Phare budget : 0,7 M €
 Fulfilment of reporting
requirements
 Access to data and related
information
Sources of Verification
Assumptions
 Annual reports on air quality for  All parties (twinner, implementing
national monitoring network
agency and beneficiary) mobilize
appropriate human and financial
 Access to data and information
resources
on monitoring network
 Fulfilment of reporting
requirements to EEA/ AIRBASE
Sources of Verification
 Ministry of Environment
 Environment protection Agency
 Annual reports on air quality for
national monitoring network
 Access to data and information
on monitoring network
Fulfilment
of
reporting
requirements to EEA/ AIRBASE
Assumptions
 Monitoring stations built
 Equipment installed and tested, data
transmission verified
 All parties (twinner, implementing
agency and beneficiary) mobilize
appropriate human and financial
resources
 Correct and timely supply of
contracted equipment
 Proper implementation of the project
in compliance with the time
6.
Data information system and software tools
developed and operational;
7. Air quality data exchange system and
software tools developed and operational;
8. Public access to data enabled through web
applications, software tools developed and
operational;
9. Reporting system and software tools
developed, in accordance with national and
international reporting requirements;
Activities
1.
2.
3.
4.
exchanged nationally and
internationally
 Reporting system in place
Means
The project will consist of six
Evaluation of sufficiency of existing
major components:
personnel resources and organizational
1. First component will tackle the
adjustments (if needed) for the successful
issue of institutional building
implementation of the AQMMS. Make a
needed for the implementation
report on the status and needs; make a plan
of monitoring system.
and time schedule for organizational and
2. Second component will address
personnel adjustments (in cooperation with
enhancement of chemical
implementing agency).
laboratory practices.
Evaluation of the state of knowledge and
3. Third component will address
experience of personnel in different segments
the issue of calibration
of the AQMMS. Make a plan and schedule
laboratory upgrade and transfer
for training of personnel, covering different
of knowledge.
components of the system (in cooperation
4. Forth component will address
with implementing agency). Organize
the capacity building of
training.
technical staff on maintenance
and operation of monitoring
Assessment of existing situation and data
system
collection within the State monitoring
5. Fifth component will tackle the
network (automatic monitoring stations in
data acquisition, data control,
urban and industrial areas). Make a plan for
QA/QC, data validation and
its integration into the new AQMMS. Make a
dissemination.
list of necessary adjustments and work
6. Sixth component will address
needed. Develop data control and checking
IT support in software
system. Develop tools for data validation.
development needed for the
Secure technical expert support needed to
whole system to function and
carry out these activities, hardware and
enable secure and easy public
software tools development.
access to the information on air
Secure technical expert support needed for
quality.
chemical laboratory personnel training (MHS)
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schedule by both partners
Costs
Estimated costs:
Twinning = 0,7 M€
Assumptions
 Recruitment of new, adequately
qualified staff in MHS
 Implementing agency and
beneficiary) mobilize appropriate
human and financial resources,
 Organization of work and
management of project by MHS
personnel, participation in thematic
workshops and training programs
5.
6.
7.
8.
and preparation for the process of laboratory
accreditation (experts supporting the QA/QC
processes should have explicit experience
with accreditation, i.e. should come from
accredited laboratories). Assess the situation
and make a plan including list of tasks to be
completed by laboratory staff during the
process of education to make sure that all
procedures for good laboratory practice work
are followed. Develop laboratory QA/QC
plan and programme, QA/QC manual and
SOPs (Standard operating procedures), and
documented internal audit procedures. In
addition, laboratory should be prepared for
submission of fully documented request to the
certification authority for the accreditation of
methods and procedures envisioned for
accreditation and external audit.
Secure technical expert support during the
laboratory work at different stages in order to
help identify problems and help in finding
appropriate solutions. Participate in testing of
the instrument performance, data acquisition
system functioning. Identify software tools
needed for efficient and organized laboratory
work.
Capacity building for operation, maintenance
and field calibration of monitoring system.
Hands on training on technical operation of
automatic monitoring and sampling systems.
Secure technical expert support needed for
calibration laboratory personnel training
(MHS) and preparation for the process of
laboratory accreditation. Make a plan and list
of tasks to be completed by laboratory staff in
order to prepare for accreditation.
Secure technical expert to assist in data base
and management system as well as overall
data quality and validation system
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development. Assess existing situation and
identify needs. Organize and conduct actual
work on the system architecture build up,
discuss components of the system with MHS
staff, algorithms to be developed and
programmed. Follow up the realization of
work.
9. Secure technical expert to assist in
development of a system for secure public
access to air quality data through web
applications; organize and conduct actual
work on the system architecture build up,
discuss components of the system with MHS
staff, algorithms to be developed and
programmed. Follow up the realization of
work.
10. Secure technical expert support to assist
during the field installations at monitoring
sites according to predefined schedule.
Participate in testing of the instrument
performance, data acquisition system
functioning, and operation of site.
11. Assess the need for utility software
development, participate in development of
algorithms and secure technical expert to
assist in its development.
12. Conduct educational and training workshops
according to plan. At the end of twinning
period organize a larger scale meeting to
present achievements and results of the
project. In cooperation with MHS organize
workshop for air quality monitoring
data/information users (other governmental
bodies, cities, municipalities) in order to make
system public and rise awareness.
Preconditions: official mandate/terms of references given to MHS as
governmental implementing agency to conduct and manage state air quality
monitoring network; tasks and financial resource allocation for their
fulfilment defined.
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ANNEX II
Indicative Implementation Chart
Project Title: Air quality
monitoring
and
management system
Contract
(Twinning)
1
2008
J
2009
F M A M J
J
A S O N D J
T T E C C C C C C R I
2010
F M A M J
J
A S O N D J
F M A M J
I
I
I
R R
I
I
Legend:
T – Tendering
E- Evaluation
C- Contracting
I – Implementing
R- Starting/wrapping up
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I
I
I
I
I
I
I
J
A S O N D
ANNEX III
Contracting and Disbursement Schedule (PHARE funding only)
Cumulative contracting schedule by quarters in EUR (provisional)
Project Title:
2008
Air quality monitoring and
management system
2009
Contract (twinning)
IV
700.000
TOTAL (EUR):
700.000
Project Title:
Air quality monitoring
and management system
Contract (twinning)
TOTAL (EUR):
I
II
III
I
II
III
IV
Cumulative disbursement schedule by quarters in EUR (provisional)
2008
I
2009
II
III
IV
2010
I
II
504.000
504.000
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III
IV
I
126.000
630.000
70.000
700.000
II
III
IV
ANNEX IV
Reference to feasibility /pre-feasibility studies. For all investment projects, the executive summary of the economic and
financial appraisals, and the environmental impact assessment should be attached (optional)
Preparatory work and pre-feasibility study for this project has been conducted by Meteorological and Hydrological Service (as the
implementation agency) in cooperation with the Ministry of Environmental Protection, Physical Planning and Construction on the
basis of:

Technical cooperation project supported by the Government of Japan, 2003 only:
"Establishment of the National Network for Permanent Air Quality Monitoring in the Republic of Croatia".
 Activities conducted under the "Co-operative programme for monitoring and evaluation of the long range transmission of air
pollutants in Europe" of LRTAP Convention, 1992-2006 (permanent activity).
 Activities conducted under the "Global Atmosphere Watch Programme" of World Meteorological Organization (permanent
activity of MHS)
Activities under these programmes comprised:
 analysis and assessment of air pollution conditions based on precipitation quality, modelling and evaluation of transmission and
deposition of atmospheric pollutants for Croatian territory,
 assessment of monitoring needs and costs,
 assessment of needs for laboratory equipment,
 regular participation in programmes' activities, meetings and workshops, training and education.
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ANNEX V
List of relevant Laws and Regulations (optional)
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Environmental Protection Act
Published in «Narodne novine» (Official Gazette – hereinafter referred to as OG) No.82/94, 128/99.
National Environmental Strategy (OG No. 46/02)
National Environmental Action Plan (NEAP) (OG No. 46/02)
Ordinance on Environmental Impact Assessment (OG No. 59/00, 136/04)
Regulation on Environmental Information System (OG No.74/99, 79/99)
Regulation on Conditions for Issuing Permits for Performing Professional Environmental Activities (OG No. 7/97)
Regulation on Environmental Emission Inventory (OG No.36/96)
Instructions on the Form, the Tenor and the Manner of Keeping Records of Inspections Performed by Environmental Inspectors (OG No.
79/95)
List of Legal Persons with Granted Approval for Performing Professional Environmental Activities (OG No. 187/03)
Regulation on the Establishment of the Environment Agency (OG No. 75/02)
Access to Information Act, (OG 172/03)
Act on Physical Planning (OG 30/94; 68/98; 35/99; 61/00; 32/02; 100/04)
Ordinance on exceptions form Physical Planning Permits Issuing (OG 66/04; 138/04)
Act on Construction (OG 175/03; 100/04)
AIR
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Air Protection Act (OG No. 48/95, 178/04), applied from 31st March 2005
Regulation on Limit Values of Pollutant Emissions from Stationary Sources into the Air (OG No. 140/97, 105/02, 108/03, 100/04)
Regulation on Sitting of National Network Stations for Continuous Air Quality Monitoring (OG No. 4/02)
Programme on Air Quality Measurement in the National Air Quality Monitoring Network (OG No. 43/02)
Regulation on Limit Values of Pollutants in Ambient Air (OG 133/05)
Regulation on Alert Thresholds of Pollutants in Ambient Air (OG 133/05)
Regulation on Ozone in Ambient Air (OG 133/05)
Ordinance on Air Quality Monitoring, (OG 155/05)
Ordinance on Emission Monitoring from Stationary Sources (OG 1/06)
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Regulation on Limit Values of Pollutant Emissions (LVE) from Stationary Sources into the Air (1997, amended 2002, 2004)
Regulation on Conditions for Issuing Permits for Performing Professional Environmental Activities (OG 07/97)
Regulation on Quality Standards for Liquid Oil Fuels (OG No. 83/02, 100/04, 117/04, 159/04)
Regulation on Quality Standards for biofuels (OG No. 141/05)
Ordinance on Issuing of Licence or Approval for Performing the Activities of Monitoring Air Quality and Emissions into the Air from
Stationary Sources (OG No 79/06)
Ordinance on exchange of information and data from networks and individual stations measuring ambient air pollution (OG No 135/06)
ANNEX VI
Reference to relevant Government Strategic plans and studies (may include Institution Development Plan, Business plans,
Sector studies etc) (optional)
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National Environmental Strategy (OG No. 46/02)
National Environmental Action Plan (NEAP) (OG No. 46/02)
(PAAN - ED Pre-Accession Assistance Needs of the Republic of Croatia for 20042006, Government of the Republic of
Croatia; 6 July 2004; Chapter - Environment)
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