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Decree-Law No. 9/2007 approving the General Regulation on Noise.

Country/Territory
Portugal
Document type
Legislation
Date
2007 (2007)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Diário da República, Serie I, No. 12, 17 January 2007, pp. 389-398.
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Noise pollution Pollution control Basic legislation Public health Standards
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Decree-Law enters into force on the day after its publication.
Abstract

This Decree-Law, composed of seven articles and one Annex, approves the General Regulation on Noise. The annexed Regulation is composed of five Chapters divided in 24 articles and two annexes. It rules on the regime of prevention and control of noise pollution, with the primary aim of protecting human health. The Regulation applies to both permanent and temporary noisy activities as well as other noise sources. The Regulation identifies the basic principles, the protection and planning competences at central and local levels. Particular attention is paid to municipal plans of noise reduction and control. The Regulation provides limit values to noise exposure and licensing procedures. Moreover, it regulates monitoring and control procedures.

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