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Decree of the Prime Minister fixing maximum limits to exposure to noise in indoors and outdoors environments

Country/Territory
Italy
Document type
Regulation
Date
1991
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana No. 57, 8 March 1991
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Pollution control Noise pollution
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

In implementation of article 2 (14) of Act No. 349 of 1986, the present Decree fixes noise limits with a view to protecting the environment as well as public health against the adverse effects of noise pollution. Annex A lays down particular technical definitions, whereas Annex B sets out measurement rules. The Decree applies both to stationary and non stationary sources. The Communes shall classify their respective territories into different zones in order to implement the various emission limits hereby fixed.

Full text
Italian
Website
www.minambiente,it

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regional Act No. 3 laying down directives concerning the restraint and reduction of noise pollution

Legislation | Italy | 2002

Keyword: Pollution control, Noise pollution, Environmental planning, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX