The Environmental Noise (Scotland) Regulations 2006

Regulations 5 and 9

SCHEDULE 1 S MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR STRATEGIC NOISE MAPPING

Interpretation S

1.  In this Schedule–

“editable” means in a format that allows (without the need for manipulation) the electronic production of–

(a)

numerical data in tables; and

(b)

graphical plots,

to display the information described in paragraphs 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.5, 2.6 and 2.7 of Annex VI to the Directive;

“grid” means a grid of vector points which are–

(a)

at 10 metre by 10 metre intervals;

(b)

spatially referenced to the British National Grid reference system used by the Ordnance Survey as a pair of integers to show Eastings then Northings in metres from the origin; and

(c)

aligned with the 10 metre vertices of the British National Grid reference system used by the Ordnance Survey so that references finish with the number 0.

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 1 para. 1 in force at 5.10.2006, see reg. 1(1)

General requirements for strategic noise maps S

2.—(1) Strategic noise maps and their revisions shall–

(a) satisfy the minimum requirements laid down in Annex IV to the Directive; and

(b) be clear and comprehensible.

[F1 (2) In applying sub-paragraph (1)(a)—

(a) any reference in Annex IV to the Directive to—

(i) Article 8 of the Directive is to be read as a reference to regulations 13, 15 and 17 of these Regulations,

(ii) Article 9 of the Directive is to be read as a reference to regulation 26 of these Regulations,

(b) in paragraph 4 of Annex IV to the Directive, the words “the provision of the data to be sent to the Commission in accordance with Article 10(2) and Annex VI” are to be disregarded, and

(c) paragraph 5 of Annex IV to the Directive is to be disregarded.]

Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 1 para. 2(2) substituted (1.6.2022) by The Environment and Trade in Animals and Related Products (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Miscellaneous Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/138), regs. 1, 8(4)

Commencement Information

I2 Sch. 1 para. 2 in force at 5.10.2006, see reg. 1(1)

Requirements for strategic noise maps for agglomerations S

3.—(1) This paragraph applies only to–

(a) a strategic noise map made under regulation 7(1)(a), 7(2)(a), 11(2) or 11(3); or

(b) a revision of such a strategic noise map.

(2) Strategic noise maps shall–

(a) include the information (in electronic format) described in paragraphs 1.1 to 1.4 inclusive of Annex VI to the Directive; and

(b) include editable numerical data in electronic form containing the values of L_den, _night and the supplementary noise indicators on a grid.

Commencement Information

I3 Sch. 1 para. 3 in force at 5.10.2006, see reg. 1(1)

Requirements for strategic noise maps for major roads, major railways and major airports S

4.—(1) This paragraph applies only to–

(a) any strategic noise map made under–

(i) regulation 7(1)(b) or (c),

(ii) regulation 7(2)(b) or (c),

(iii) regulation 10(2); or

(b) any revision of such a map.

(2) Strategic noise maps shall–

(a) include the information (in electronic format) described in paragraphs 2.1 to 2.4 inclusive of Annex VI to the Directive; and

(b) include editable numerical data in electronic form containing the values of L_den, _night and the supplementary noise indicators on a grid.

Commencement Information

I4 Sch. 1 para. 4 in force at 5.10.2006, see reg. 1(1)

Regulation 5

F2 SCHEDULE 2 S ASSESSMENT METHODS FOR THE NOISE INDICATORS

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Textual Amendments

F2 Sch. 2 omitted (31.12.2018) by virtue of The Environmental Noise (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2018 (S.S.I. 2018/342), regs. 1, 2(3)

Regulation 5

SCHEDULE 3 S SUPPLEMENTARY NOISE INDICATORS

Interpretation S

1.  In this Schedule–

• F3 ...

• “L_Aeq,16h” is the equivalent continuous sound level in dB(A) that, over the period 07:00 – 23:00 hours, contains the same sound energy as the actual fluctuating sound that occurred in that period;

• “L_Aeq,18h” is the equivalent continuous sound level in dB(A) that, over the period 06:00 – 24:00 hours, contains the same sound energy as the actual fluctuating sound that occurred in that period; and

• “L_Aeq,6h” is the equivalent continuous sound level in dB(A) that, over the period 24:00 – 06:00 hours, contains the same sound energy as the actual fluctuating sound that occurred in that period.

Textual Amendments

F3 Words in sch. 3 para. 1 omitted (31.12.2018) by virtue of The Environmental Noise (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2018 (S.S.I. 2018/342), regs. 1, 2(4)(a)

Commencement Information

I5 Sch. 3 para. 1 in force at 5.10.2006, see reg. 1(1)

Road Traffic Noise S

2.  The supplementary noise indicators in relation to road traffic noise are–

F4 (a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(b) L_Aeq,16h;

(c) L_day; and

(d) L_evening.

Textual Amendments

F4 Sch. 3 para. 2(a) omitted (31.12.2018) by virtue of The Environmental Noise (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2018 (S.S.I. 2018/342), regs. 1, 2(4)(b)

Commencement Information

I6 Sch. 3 para. 2 in force at 5.10.2006, see reg. 1(1)

Railway Noise S

3.  The supplementary noise indicators in relation to railway noise are–

(a) L_Aeq,16h;

(b) L_Aeq,18h;

(c) L_Aeq,6h;

(d) L_day; and

(e) L_evening.

Commencement Information

I7 Sch. 3 para. 3 in force at 5.10.2006, see reg. 1(1)

Aircraft Noise S

4.  The supplementary noise indicators in relation to aircraft noise are–

(a) L_Aeq,16h;

(b) L_day; and

(c) L_evening.

Commencement Information

I8 Sch. 3 para. 4 in force at 5.10.2006, see reg. 1(1)

Industrial Noise and Port Noise S

5.  The supplementary noise indicators in relation to industrial noise and port noise are–

(a) L_Aeq,16h;

(b) L_day; and

(c) L_evening.

Commencement Information

I9 Sch. 3 para. 5 in force at 5.10.2006, see reg. 1(1)

Regulation 13

SCHEDULE 4 S MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ACTION PLANS

General S

1.—(1) An action plan shall–

(a) meet the minimum requirements of Annex V to the Directive;

(b) contain a summary covering all the important aspects referred to in Annex V to the Directive, not exceeding 10 pages in length; and

(c) be clear and comprehensible.

(2) In applying sub-paragraph (1) any reference in Annex V to the Directive to–

(a) Article 5 of the Directive shall be taken to be a reference to regulation 5 of these Regulations;

(b) Article 8(7) of the Directive shall be taken to be a reference to regulation 18 of these Regulations.

Commencement Information

I10 Sch. 4 para. 1 in force at 5.10.2006, see reg. 1(1)