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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