Rola lokalnej administracji publicznej w zakresie ochrony powietrza na przykładzie Jeleniej Góry

Abstract

The article deals with local problems concerning air pollution in Jelenia Góra. Addressing those problems serves as a basis for the analysis of the respective tasks and competences of local public authorities. An important role played by those competences is the monitoring of air pollution levels and the development of local air pollution prevention programs in cases where air pollution standards are exceeded. Analysis of the Air Pollution Prevention Program for Jelenia Góra, leads to the conclusion that undertaking the task of limiting air pollution mainly requires signifi cant investments to be made in the following years.