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Regulation on Reduction and Prevention of Noise Pollution.

Country/Territory
Afghanistan
Document type
Regulation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Environment gen.
Keyword
Noise pollution Pollution control Monitoring Enforcement/compliance Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Dispute settlement
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Regulation is drafted pursuant to Article 22 of the Environment Law and aims for recognition of the noise pollution sources, prevention and control of noise pollution, reducing effects of noise pollution and complying with the environmental standards for improvement of the environment. The text has 26 Articles and is designed in 4 Chapters considering the issues of sources generating noise pollution, limiting and preventing noise pollution, and determining a time limit for rectification of the noise pollution. The Regulation further provides for some prohibitions on motorised vehicles, using speaker, and tools transferring the noise pollution. The text further regulates the liabilities and duties of the governmental organisation for control, monitoring and implementation of the rules.

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Dari

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Law.

Legislation | Afghanistan | 2007

Keyword: Framework law, Integrated management, Institution, Policy/planning, Pollution control, Environmental planning, Cultural heritage, Protection of environment, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest fires, Forestry protection measures, Grazing, Protection forest, Pastoralism, Waste management, Hazards, Freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Protected area, Genetic resources, Access and benefit-sharing, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wildlife products, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX