Environment Conservation Act: Noise Control Regulations for the Free State Province (P.N. 242 of 1997). Country/Territory South Africa Territorial subdivision Free State Document type Regulation Date 1997 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Air & atmosphere Keyword Noise pollution Monitoring Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract This Provincial Notice, made under section 25 of the Environment Conservation Act, 1989, declare Regulations that set out rules relative to the control of noise in the Free State Province for execution by local authorities. The Regulations, among other things: define powers of local authorities to control noise; define general prohibitions in relation with activities that produce noise and define exemptions; define and prohibit noise nuisance; and concern the use of noise measuring instruments. Full text English Website www.enviroleg.co.za References - Legislation Implements Environment Conservation Act. No. 73 OF 1989. Legislation | South Africa | 1989 (2009) Keyword: Framework law, Protected area, Institution, Authorization/permit, Ecosystem preservation, Pollution control, EIA, Noise pollution, Marine protected areas, Marine area, Waste management, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX