Regional Act No. 13 making provision in matter of noise pollution Country/Territory Italy Territorial subdivision Lombardia Document type Legislation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Bollettino Ufficiale della Regione Lombardia No. 33, 13 August 2001 Subject Air & atmosphere Keyword Noise pollution Zoning Environmental planning Policy/planning Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract In compliance with Act No. 447 of 1995, this Regional Act makes rules in matter of noise pollution to attain the following objectives: (a) protection of the environment and public health against noise pollution; (b) reduction of noise pollution and restoration of areas affected by noise pollution; and (c) promotion of education and information initiatives. The local authorities shall classify their respective territories in accordance with the procedure described under article 3. Specific emission limit values shall be fixed in respect of each zone. Articles 9 to 12 regard the restoration plans to be approved by the Region and local entities. Article 13 is concerned with the restraint of noise emissions from road traffic. Full text Italian Website www.regione.lombardia.it References - Legislation Implements Act No. 447 on noise pollution. Legislation | Italy | 1995 Keyword: Basic legislation, Noise pollution, Institution, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX