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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Repealed by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