PART 8INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC AND GUIDANCE

Availability of strategic noise maps, consolidated noise map and action plans

29.—(1) Any—

(a)strategic noise map that is made available to the public before it is adopted pursuant to regulation 23; or

(b)action plan that is made available to the public before it is adopted pursuant to regulation 24,

must include prominently displayed wording identifying it as a draft subject to adoption by the Secretary of State.

(2) Any—

(a)strategic noise map adopted pursuant to regulation 23;

(b)consolidated noise map compiled pursuant to regulation 14(2);or

(c)action plan adopted pursuant to regulation 24,

must be published by the Secretary of State and accompanied by a summary setting out the most important points.

Guidance

30.  A competent authority, in exercising any of its functions under these Regulations, must have regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State under this regulation.