Decree-Law No. 9/2007 approving the General Regulation on Noise. País/Territorio Portugal Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2007 (2007) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Fuente original Diário da República, Serie I, No. 12, 17 January 2007, pp. 389-398. Materia Medio ambiente gen. Palabra clave Contaminación acústica Control de la contaminación Legislación básica Salud pública Normas Área geográphica Europa, Europa y Central Asia, Países de la Unión Europea, Atlántico Norte, Atlántico Nordeste, Europa Meridional Entry into force notes This Decree-Law enters into force on the day after its publication. Resumen This Decree-Law, composed of seven articles and one Annex, approves the General Regulation on Noise. The annexed Regulation is composed of five Chapters divided in 24 articles and two annexes. It rules on the regime of prevention and control of noise pollution, with the primary aim of protecting human health. The Regulation applies to both permanent and temporary noisy activities as well as other noise sources. The Regulation identifies the basic principles, the protection and planning competences at central and local levels. Particular attention is paid to municipal plans of noise reduction and control. The Regulation provides limit values to noise exposure and licensing procedures. Moreover, it regulates monitoring and control procedures. Texto completo Portugués