Instruction No. 259 of 2012 on the measures against entities that generate noise beyond the allowed limits in urban centres and coastal tourist areas. Country/Territory Albania Document type Regulation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette No. 112, date 2012. Subject Air & atmosphere Keyword Noise pollution Monitoring Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Instruction enters into force after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract The Instruction lays down measures and action plans prepared to create and maintain a safe environment and manage noise pollution in urban centres and in coastal tourist areas year around. To this end, the Instruction establishes local working groups composed of local authorities responsible for preparing action plans and monitoring their implementation. The permissible noise pollution standards may be disregarded only in case of permits issued by local authorities. Full text Albanian Website www.qbz.gov.al; www.ligjet.org References - Legislation Implements Law No. 9774 on the assessment of noise pollution. Legislation | Albania | 2007 Keyword: Pollution control, Noise pollution, Monitoring, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law No. 7664 on Environmental Protection. Legislation | Albania | 1993 Keyword: Basic legislation, Environmental planning, Institution, EIA, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Hazardous substances, International trade, Waste management, Biodiversity Source: FAO, FAOLEX