Environmental Noise Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 140 of 2006). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Air & atmosphere Keyword Noise pollution Environmental planning Access-to-information Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Abstract These Regulations carry into effect in Ireland Community legislation providing a common framework to avoid, prevent or reduce the harmful effects of exposure to environmental noise. The Regulations designate noise-mapping bodies and action planning authorities for the making of strategic noise maps and action plans. They also designate the Environmental Protection Agency as the National Authority for the purposes of the Regulations. The Regulations require strategic noise maps and action plans t Full text English Website www.irishstatutebook.ie References - Legislation Implements Directive 2002/49/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to the assessment and management of environmental noise. Legislation | European Union | 2002 Keyword: Pollution control, Noise pollution, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 (Established Activities) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 321 of 2006). Legislation | Ireland | 2006 Keyword: Animal production, Swine, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX