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