1. EU legislation Noise pollution

2. EU legislation: Noise pollution Noise above a certain volume threshold (from 60 Ldn dB(A) according to the European Environment Agency) affects not only wellbeing, but also the health of citizens. On top of the corrective measures applicable to some sources of noise, in 2002 the European Union adopted a Directive setting out a Community approach to the management and evaluation of ambient noise in order to protect public health. The links to the Noise pollution management Directive are provided hereinafter.

3. GENERAL FRAMEWORK Assessment and management of environmental noiseAssessment and management of environmental noise Action against noise: Green Paper Source: http://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/environment/noise_pollution/index_en.htm http://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/environment/noise_pollution/index_en.htm

4. SOURCES OF NOISE POLLUTION Motor vehicles with trailers: permissible sound levelMotor vehicles with trailers: permissible sound level Noise emission by equipment used outdoorsNoise emission by equipment used outdoors Management of noise at Community airportsManagement of noise at Community airports Source: http://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/environment/noise_pollution/index_en.htm http://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/environment/noise_pollution/index_en.htm