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Clean Air in Court: Easier Citizen Appeals Against Air Protection Programs

The new regulations grant residents, local businesses, and social organizations the right to challenge inadequate air protection programs or official inaction in court. These changes make it easier to fight for a cleaner environment and health without having to prove complex legal interests.
Key points
Right to appeal for every resident: Anyone living in an area covered by an air protection program can challenge it in an administrative court.
More power for organizations and businesses: Local businesses and environmental/health organizations active in the area for at least 24 months also gain the right to file a complaint.
Challenging official inaction: Citizens and organizations can take legal action if regional authorities fail to adopt required anti-smog resolutions at all.
Clear deadlines and low costs: Appeals against adopted programs must be filed within 6 months of publication (inaction can be challenged anytime), with a fixed court fee of 300 PLN (or 100 PLN for inaction).
Faster and cheaper updates: Regional governments must simplify and update air protection plans by November 30, 2026, saving taxpayer money while ensuring continuous anti-smog efforts.
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Additional Information
Rządowy projekt ustawy o zmianie ustawy - Prawo ochrony środowiska.
Print number: PROJEKT USTAWY 2778
Process start date: 2026-07-08