Scottish Statutory Instrument
2006
Scotland
Environmental Noise (Scotland) Regulations 2006
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Schedules
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General requirements for strategic noise maps
Requirements for strategic noise maps for agglomerations
Requirements for strategic noise maps for major roads, major railways and major airports
Introduction
Assessment method for road traffic noise indicators
Assessment method for railway noise indicators
Assessment methods for aircraft noise indicators
Assessment methods for industrial noise indicators and port noise indicators
Interpretation
Road Traffic Noise
Railway Noise
Aircraft Noise
Industrial Noise and Port Noise
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Citation, commencement and extent
Application
Interpretation
Maps identifying noise sources and quiet areas
Strategic noise maps: general requirements
Application and Competent Authority
Duty to make, review and revise strategic noise maps
Application and Competent Authority
Interpretation
Duty to make, review and revise strategic noise maps: major airports
Duty to make, review and revise strategic noise maps: other airports
Duty to issue guidance on action plans and consolidated noise maps
Action plans: general requirements
Competent Authority
Duty to draw up, review and revise action plans
Application and Competent Authority
Duty to draw up, review and revise action plans
Public participation
Implementation of action plans
Co operation with external competent authorities
Adoption of strategic noise maps
Adoption of action plans
Application
Powers of the Scottish Ministers
Recovery of expenses
Availability of strategic noise maps, consolidated noise maps and action plans
Guidance
Enforcement and responsible bodies
The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.
Scottish Environment Protection Agency
Scotland's principal environmental regulator. Protects and improves Scotland's environment. Issues environmental permits for waste, emissions, water abstraction, and radioactive substances. Enforces environmental …
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