Law on the Prevention and Control of Environmental Noise Pollution. Country/Territory China Document type Legislation Date 1996 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Noise pollution Liability/compensation Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on 1 March 1997. Abstract This Law provides for the prevention and control of environmental noise pollution and the protection and improvement of the living environment. The Law consists of 64 articles divided into 8 Chapters: General provisions (I); Supervision and management of the prevention and control of environmental noise pollution (II); Prevention and control of industrial noise (III); Prevention and control of noise in construction (IV); Prevention and control of traffic and transportation noise (V); Prevention and control of noise in social life (VI); Legal liabilities (VII); Supplementary provisions (VIII). The environmental protection department shall establish the national standards for the discharge of environmental noise. For any construction project which could produce environmental noise, an environmental impact statement providing prevention and control measures shall be submitted to the competent department. Full text English Website www.zhb.gov.cn References - Legislation Implemented by Regulations of Nanning municipality on environmental noise pollution prevention and control. Legislation | China | 1999 (2012) Keyword: Noise pollution, Liability/compensation, EIA, Policy/planning, Inspection, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Decree No. 104 of the President promulgating the Noise Pollution Prevention and Control Law of the People's Republic of China. Legislation | China | 2021 Keyword: Noise pollution, Liability/compensation, EIA, Environmental planning, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX