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Environmental Management and Coordination (Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution) (Control) Regulations, 2009 (L.N. No. 61 of 2009).

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Regulation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Noise pollution Monitoring
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

These Regulations prescribe measures against noise and vibrations from specified sources and define permissible noise levels for various activities including mining and construction. The Regulations require a licence to be obtained from the National Environment Management Authority for noise-producing activities and provide for noise and excessive vibrations mapping by designated mapping bodies.

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act, 1999 (Cap. 387).

Legislation | Kenya | 2000 (2009)

Keyword: Framework law, Institution, EIA, Environmental audit, Pollution control, Environmental planning, Special fund, Inspection, Court/tribunal, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Protection of environment, Policy/planning, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Coastal zone management, Basic legislation, Freshwater pollution, Water quality standards, Wetlands

Source: FAO, FAOLEX