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