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The European Union and Noise

The European Commission has developed a new four-fold framework for noise policy:

1. The creation of a Noise Expert Network
In 1998, the European Commission created an EU Noise Expert Network, with the mission of providing assistance in the development of European noise policy.

2. The approval and publication of the Directive on Environmental Noise
This requires:

o The monitoring of the environmental problem by each member state drawing up “strategic noise maps”
o Informing and consulting the public about noise exposure
o Addressing local noise issues
o Developing a long-term EU strategy for noise reduction

3. The Directive on Equipment Used Outdoors
Follow the link below for all useful information on implementing this directive: http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/mechan_equipment/noise/index.htm

4. The further development of existing EU legislation relating to sources on noise
This related to road traffic noise, aircraft noise, railway noise, and various other miscellaneous sources of noise generation, such as household appliances and recreational craft.

Source: http://europa.eu/index_en.htm