This Noise Action Plan has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the SI 140 of 2006, also known as the Environmental Noise Regulations. These regulations give effect to the European Union Environmental Noise Directive 2002/49/EC, relating to the assessment and management of Environmental Noise.
The overall aim of managing environmental noise within the framework of the regulations is to avoid, prevent and reduce the harmful effects due to long term exposure to environmental noise which will in turn promotes good health. The Noise Action Plan is therefore designed with the twin aims of:
- Avoiding significant adverse health impacts from noise.
- Preserving environmental noise quality where good.
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