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Order No. 51 on environmental noise planning mapping.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Environment gen.
Keyword
Noise pollution Access-to-information Data collection/reporting Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Protected area Pollution control
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Order enters into force on 29 January 2011.
Abstract

The purpose of this Order is to identify and map areas where preparation of noise action plans are needed for certain infrastructures. This to prevent adverse pollution effects due to exposure to environmental noise and to maintain acceptable environmental noise quality. It applies to external noise, such as roads, airports, train rails, city areas, etc.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Protection Act (LBK No. 5 of 2023).

Legislation | Denmark | 1991 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Protection of environment, Pollution control, Protection of habitats, Environmental standards, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Standards, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Waste management, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Hazardous substances, Business/industry/corporations, Surface water, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Sustainable use, Groundwater, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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