Environmental Management and Pollution Control (Noise) Regulations 2016. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Tasmania Document type Regulation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Air & atmosphere, Environment gen. Keyword Noise pollution Authorization/permit Pollution control Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Entry into force notes These regulations enter into force on 17 August 2016. Abstract These Regulations, consisting of 10 sections divided into three Parts and completed by two Schedules, establish provisions for restrictions on the emission of certain noises and that any measurement of noise or any test of a noise source. Part 2 specifies the provisions relating generally to operation of equipment, such as: Equipment with noise restrictions relating to hours of use; Fixed equipment; Motor vehicles and motor vessels operated near residential premises for purposes of sport or recreation; Chainsaw operation near residential premises. Full text English Website www.thelaw.tas.gov.au References - Legislation Implements Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994. Legislation | Australia | 1994 (2015) Keyword: Ozone layer, Policy/planning, Framework law, EIA, Environmental planning, Institution, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX