Commentaries: Art. 42

Installations which require a construction permit or planning permission shall be regarded as new installations if no binding decision has been taken regarding the construction permit or planning permission at the time this Ordinance enters into force.
Within two years after the commencement of this Ordinance, the authorities shall issue the retrofitting ruling in accordance with Articles 8 and 9, if possible for all cases, but at least for the most urgent cases where retrofitting is required.
In cases of existing excessive ambient air pollution levels, action plans shall be prepared in accordance with Article 31 within three years after the commencement of this Ordinance.